NR 428.26(5)(5) Within 60 days after the receipt of a complete request, the department shall publish a public notice of the receipt of the waiver request and the department’s preliminary determination to approve, partially approve, or deny the request. The department shall provide an opportunity for public comments on the request and the department’s preliminary determination. The department shall hold a public hearing on the request if a hearing is requested by a person affected by the waiver request.

NR 428.26(6)(6) Following the public comment period, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the final determination to approve, conditionally approve or deny the waiver request.