N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 586.12 – Public hearing.

(a) Upon completion of the draft environmental impact statement, or upon acceptance of a draft environmental impact statement from an applicant pursuant to 6 NYCRR section 617.9, the agency shall determine whether to conduct a public hearing thereon, based upon:
1. (1) the degree of interest shown by other persons in the action;
2. (2) the extent to which a public hearing can aid its decision-making process by providing a forum for, or an efficient method for the collection of, public comment; and
3. (3) the criteria set forth in section 580.2 of this Title.
(b) Unless a different time period is provided by statute or regulation for the holding of a public hearing:
1. (1) the notice of hearing shall be published at least 14 calendar days in advance thereof, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of potential impacts and effects of the action; and
2. (2) the hearing shall commence not less than 15 nor more than 60 calendar days after the filing of the draft environmental impact statement.
(c) If the public hearing is one for which the agency otherwise has authority to conduct, the public hearing shall be conducted according to the procedures governing such hearing. If the public hearing is not otherwise authorized, it may be conducted in the manner provided in Part 580 of this Title, or in such other manner as the agency shall direct.