The commission will evaluate the necessity of channelization in watershed improvements or drainage projects after the completion of a preliminary report. The following process will be used:
- (1) The project sponsors shall notify the commission of the completed report.
- (2) The commission shall establish a date for a public hearing and designate a hearing officer(s) and a reporter in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 139‑47(b).
- (3) A notice of the hearing shall be published.
- (4) During the hearing all parties will be provided an opportunity to present written or oral submissions. A complete record will be kept of the hearing. The parties have 30 days to submit their conclusions.
- (5) The hearing officer(s) reports to the commission and the channelization is approved or disapproved in accordance with the regulations of G.S. 139‑47.
History Note: Authority G.S. 106-840;
Eff. September 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. October 1, 1984;
Transferred from 15A NCAC 06C .0301 Eff. May 1, 2012;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 19, 2015.