Written public comment is permitted for all other matters
subject to HFSRB proceedings that are not otherwise specified in this Part
(e.g., requests for alterations, renewals, extensions, declaratory rulings).
The comment shall identify the subject matter and conform to the
following:
a) Persons who previously
participated in any public hearings or submitted written comments related to a
project shall not repeat previously submitted comments.
b) HFSRB staff must receive all public
comment no later than 20 days prior to HFSRB's tentatively scheduled
consideration of the matter. If that date of consideration is extended, the
public comment period shall also be extended.
c) Comments shall be in writing. Only those
written comments addressed or submitted to HFSRB or its Administrator and
received at HFSRB headquarters shall be included as part of the public record,
provided that HFSRB receives the comments within the prescribed time frame and
the comments meet the requirements of this Subpart. Persons submitting comments
are responsible for assuring that HFSRB staff receive the comments within the
prescribed time frame. In addition, persons providing comments to HFSRB shall
assure that the submission is not in violation of the ex parte provisions of
the Act.
d) Written comments shall
contain a signature and the name and address of the person submitting the
comments. Written comments shall be on 81/2" by 11" paper.
e) All written comments shall be submitted
within the time frames established in subsection (b) and shall be sent only by
a recognized overnight courier or personal delivery service.
f) Written comments that are submitted by fax
or email will not be accepted.
g)
Ex Parte Comments
Written comments that are received after the prescribed date
shall be considered ex parte and shall not be forwarded to HFSRB or to the
applicant and shall not be considered in making a
determination.
