Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article. Before the Department issues a low–level nuclear waste facility permit: The Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article; and The Department shall conduct any public hearing required by § 1–604 of this article: Using teleconference or Internet–based conferencing technology; or In person in the county where the proposed facility is to be located.