( 1) Upon granting an application, the Commission shall prepare and file its decision, and shall issue a statement of the reasons for the approval, including specific findings of fact, and noting any conditions of approval imposed under 205 CMR 16.09.

1. (2) Upon denial of an application, the Commission shall prepare and file its decision and, if requested by the applicant, shall further prepare and file a statement of the reasons for the denial, including specific findings of fact.
2. (3) Site approval shall be deemed to have occurred immediately upon a majority vote by the Commission to approve the site, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.