# 40 C.F.R. § 233.33 (2026): Public hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_33

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 233.33 (2026)
- **Heading:** Public hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 233 / Subpart D / § 233.33: § 233.33   Public hearing.

## Text

(a) Any interested person may request a public hearing during the public comment period as specified in § 233.32. Requests shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the hearing. (b) The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever the Director determines there is a significant degree of public interest in a permit application or a draft general permit. The Director may also hold a hearing, at the Director's discretion, whenever the Director determines a hearing may be useful to a decision on the permit application. (c) At a hearing, any person may submit oral or written statements or data concerning the permit application or draft general permit. The public comment period shall automatically be extended to the close of any public hearing under this section. The presiding officer may also extend the comment period at the hearing. (d) All public hearings shall be reported verbatim. Copies of the record of proceedings may be purchased by any person from the Director or the reporter of such hearing. A copy of the transcript (or if none is prepared, a tape of the proceedings) shall be made available for public inspection at an appropriate State office. [53 FR 20776, June 1, 1988, as amended at 89 FR 103505, Dec. 18, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 233.30 (2026) § 233.30   Application for a permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_30.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.31 (2026) § 233.31   Coordination requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_31.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.32 (2026) § 233.32   Public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_32.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.33 (2026) § 233.33   Public hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_33.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.34 (2026) § 233.34   Making a decision on the permit application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_34.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.35 (2026) § 233.35   Issuance and effective date of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_35.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.36 (2026) § 233.36   Modification, suspension or revocation of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_36.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.37 (2026) § 233.37   Signatures on permit applications and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_37.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.38 (2026) § 233.38   Continuation of expiring permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_38.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 233.39 (2026) § 233.39   Electronic reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P233_S233_39.md)

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