(a) The panel shall mail notices to, and request nominations for a hearing officer from:
- (1) the applicant;
- (2) entities in the area or basin where the potential point or points of diversion are located; and
- (3) the commenting agencies.
- (b) The panel shall also publish one notice in the Kansas register requesting nominations for a hearing officer. The panel shall allow 30 days following the notice for the nominations to be submitted.
- (c) After the 30-day notice period has expired, the panel shall meet to consider the nominations and select an independent hearing officer.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 82a-1506; implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 82a-1501a; effective Dec. 27, 1996.)