# WAC 173-216-100: WAC 173-216-100. Public hearings

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_100

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-216-100
- **Heading:** WAC 173-216-100. Public hearings
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-216 / Section 173-216-100

## Text

(1) Any interested person may request a public hearing with respect to permit applications for which notice is required pursuant to WAC 173-216-090 . Any such request for a public hearing shall be filed within the thirty-day period prescribed in WAC 173-216-090 (6) and shall indicate the interest of the party filing such request and the reasons why a hearing is warranted.
(2) The department shall hold a hearing if it determines there is a significant public interest.
(3) Any hearing held pursuant to this subsection shall be held at a time and place deemed appropriate by the department.
(4) Public notice of any hearing held pursuant to this section shall be circulated at least as widely as was the notice of the application.
(5) Procedures for the circulation of public notice for hearings held shall include at least the following:
(a) Notice shall be published, at the applicant's expense, in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the area of the discharge;
(b) Notice shall be sent to all persons who received a copy of the notice given under WAC 173-216-090 ;
(c) Notice shall be mailed to any person upon request;
(d) Notice shall be given at least thirty days in advance of the hearing.
(6) The contents of public notice of any hearing held pursuant to this section shall include at least the following:
(a) Name, address, and phone number of the office of the department holding the public hearing;
(b) The purpose of the hearing;
(c) Name and address of the applicant;
(d) A brief description of the point(s) of discharge;
(e) Information regarding the time and location for the hearing;
(f) A brief description of the nature of the hearing;
(g) A concise statement of the issues raised by the persons requesting the hearing, when applicable;
(h) A brief reference to the public notice issued for each application, including identification number and date of issuance; and
(i) Address and phone number of premises at which interested persons may obtain information.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-216-010 WAC 173-216-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_010.md)
- [WAC 173-216-020 WAC 173-216-020. Policy enunciated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_020.md)
- [WAC 173-216-030 WAC 173-216-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_030.md)
- [WAC 173-216-040 WAC 173-216-040. Authorization required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_040.md)
- [WAC 173-216-050 WAC 173-216-050. Discharges not subject to permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_050.md)
- [WAC 173-216-060 WAC 173-216-060. Prohibited discharges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_060.md)
- [WAC 173-216-070 WAC 173-216-070. Application for a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_070.md)
- [WAC 173-216-080 WAC 173-216-080. Confidentiality of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_080.md)
- [WAC 173-216-090 WAC 173-216-090. Public notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_090.md)
- [WAC 173-216-100 WAC 173-216-100. Public hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_100.md)
- [WAC 173-216-110 WAC 173-216-110. Permit terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_110.md)
- [WAC 173-216-120 WAC 173-216-120. Transfer of a permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_120.md)
- [WAC 173-216-125 WAC 173-216-125. Monitoring](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_125.md)
- [WAC 173-216-130 WAC 173-216-130. Modification, suspension, and revocation of permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_216_130.md)

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