§7–239.

    (a)    Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.

    (b)    Before the Department issues a low–level nuclear waste facility permit:

        (1)    The Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article; and

        (2)    The Department shall conduct any public hearing required by § 1–604 of this article:

            (i)    Using teleconference or Internet–based conferencing technology; or

            (ii)    In person in the county where the proposed facility is to be located.