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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".20-3" citation="COMAR 26.13.07.20-3" title_num="26" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="07" heading="Administrative Procedures—Informational Meetings on Permit Applications.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department shall provide an opportunity for an informational meeting, with respect to a CHS facility permit application:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At the Department's discretion; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>On written request, if the request is made within 10 working days after publication of a notice of receipt of application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department may cancel an informational meeting scheduled under §A of this regulation if all persons who made timely written requests to hold the meeting withdraw the requests before the meeting.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Presentation of Information Concerning an Application.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department may require the applicant to attend an informational meeting or public hearing, and present information concerning the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the applicant fails to appear and present information after a request from the Department, the application may be denied.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>