567—22.2 (455B) Processing permit applications.
	 22.2(1) Incomplete applications. The department will notify the applicant whether the application is complete or incomplete. If the application is found by the department to be incomplete upon receipt, the applicant will be notified within 30 days of that fact and of the specific deficiencies. Sixty days following such notification, the application may be denied for lack of information. When this schedule would cause undue hardship to an applicant, or the applicant has a compelling need to proceed promptly with the proposed installation, modification or location, a request for priority consideration and the justification therefor shall be submitted to the department.
	 22.2(2) Public notice and participation. A notice of intent to issue a conditional or construction permit to a major stationary source shall be published by the department in a newspaper having general circulation in the area affected by the emissions of the proposed source. The notice and supporting documentation shall be made available for public inspection upon request from the department’s central office. Publication of the notice shall be made at least 30 days prior to issuing a permit and shall include the department’s evaluation of ambient air impacts. The public may submit written comments or request a public hearing. If the response indicates significant interest, a public hearing may be held after due notice.
	 22.2(3) Final notice. The department shall notify the applicant in writing of the issuance or denial of a construction or conditional permit as soon as practicable and at least within 120 days of receipt of the completed application. This shall not apply to applicants for electric generating facilities subject to Iowa Code chapter 476A.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 455B.133.