---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 72.67"
title: "40"
number: "72.67"
heading: "Opportunity for public hearing."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/72.67"
---

# §72.67. Opportunity for public hearing.

- (a) During the public comment period, any person may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing shall be made in writing and shall state the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing.
- (b) On the Administrator's own motion or on the request of any person, the Administrator may, at his or her discretion, hold a public hearing whenever the Administrator finds that such a hearing will contribute to the decision-making process by clarifying one or more significant issues affecting the draft permit or denial of a draft permit. Public hearings will not be held on issues under [§ 72.66(c)](/cfr/40/72.66.md?p=c) (1) and (2).
- (c) During a public hearing under this section, any person may submit oral or written comments concerning the draft permit or denial of a draft permit. The Administrator may set reasonable limits on the time allowed for oral statements and will require the submission of a written summary of each oral statement.
- (d) The Administrator will assure that a record is made of the hearing.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, 7403, 7410, 7411, 7426, 7601, et seq.

### Source

Source: 58 FR 3650, Jan. 11, 1993, unless otherwise noted.