- (1) The sponsor, any interested government entity, any group, or any person may request a public hearing on the bank certification.
- (2) The written request must be received by the department during the comment periods for the prospectus or the proposed bank certification.
- (3) Any request for a public hearing shall indicate the interest of the party filing it and why a hearing is warranted.
- (4) The department shall determine, in its sole discretion, if significant public interest exists to hold a public hearing.
- (5) The department shall provide at least fourteen days' notice prior to any hearing.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.84 RCW. WSR 09-19-013 (Order 04-13), § 173-700-242, filed 9/3/09, effective 10/4/09.]