Section 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.