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California Public Resources Code Section 25521

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No earlier than 90 nor later than 240 days after the date of
the filing of an application, the commission shall commence a public
hearing or hearings on the application in Sacramento, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, or San Diego, whichever city is nearest the proposed
site.  Additionally, the commission may hold a hearing or hearings in
the county in which the proposed site and related facilities are to
be located.  The commission hearings shall provide a reasonable
opportunity for the public and all parties to the proceeding to
comment upon the application and the commission staff assessment and
shall provide the equivalent opportunity for comment as required
pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000).  Consistent
with the requirements of this section, the commission shall have the
discretion to determine whether or not a hearing is to be conducted
in a manner that requires formal examination of witnesses or that
uses other similar adjudicatory procedures.

Last modified: January 12, 2009