R315-124-17. Procedures for Decisionmaking -- Response to Comments

  (a) At the time that any final permit decision is issued under Section R315-124-15, the Director shall issue a response to comments. This response shall:

  (1) Specify which provisions, if any, of the draft permit have been changed in the final permit decision, and the reasons for the change; and

  (2) Briefly describe and respond to all significant comments on the draft permit or the permit application raised during the public comment period, or during any hearing.

  (b) Any documents cited in the response to comments shall be included in the administrative record for the final permit decision as defined in Section R315-124-18. If new points are raised or new material supplied during the public comment period, the Director may document the response to those matters by adding new materials to the administrative record.