EQB DECISION

1. (a) The EQB will issue its decision on the application within 180 calendar days of its determination that the application is complete.

2. (b) The EQB may consider extending the deadline for decision if one of the following occurs:

   1. (1) The applicant and host county and host municipality make a written recommendation to the Board for an extension because they are close to agreement on cooperative agreements that would resolve key issues.
   2. (2) The EQB extends the public comment period under § 269a.143 (relating to public hearing).
3. (c) The extension will be for 60 days or less.
4. (d) The EQB will have 60 days after an extension to issue its decision.