Sec.19a-180-5. Schedule for consideration

(a) Additional materials

(1) The Office may request the filing of additional materials which are necessary to complete the application or pertinent to the determinations to be made pursuant to section 19a-180-7 of these regulations within 30 days of receipt of the application.

(2) The applicant shall submit any requested material within 10 days of receipt of such request by the Office.

(3) Failure to submit said material within the time allowed shall be deemed withdrawal of the application without prejudice to its resubmission.

(b) Hearing notice and procedure

(1) The hearing shall be conducted by the Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services or other presiding officer designated by such Director. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and sections 19-2a-35 through 19-2a-41, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Two or more proceedings may be heard together by the presiding officer in his discretion.

(2) The public hearing shall be scheduled by the Office not more than sixty (60) days after the date of filing the completed application. At least fifteen (15) days before the hearing, notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the following:

(A) the applicant;

(B) any regional council affected by the application; and

(C) all emergency medical, ambulance, and invalid coach service providers operating in the region for which the new or expanded emergency medical service is requested.

(3) The Office shall grant, modify or deny any application for a new or expanded emergency medical service not more than 45 days following the adjournment of the hearing held pursuant hereto.

(Effective December 15, 1983)