§ 23-1711. Permit processing.

1. Any person desiring to construct, reconstruct, enlarge the storage
capacity or, if constructed but unused, put into actual use and
operation a liquefied natural or petroleum gas facility in the state
shall obtain a permit pursuant to this section.

2. Notice of any public hearing conducted in connection with any
environmental safety permit shall be published in at least two
newspapers having a general circulation in the area in which the
proposed activity is located, and in contiguous areas potentially
affected by the proposed action.

3. The department shall render a decision based upon the record either
granting the permit, denying it, or granting it upon such terms,
conditions, limitations, or modifications thereof as the department may
deem appropriate. The department shall deny a permit if residential
areas and contiguous populations, will be endangered, or it otherwise
does not conform to the siting criteria established for liquefied
natural or petroleum gas facilities, or the department finds that the
facility is not necessary, or is otherwise not in the public interest to
be approved.