Iowa Code 462B.5 – Prospective designation public hearing
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 462B.5
- Commission: means the natural resource commission. See Iowa Code 462B.1
- Prospective protected water area: means a water area designated by the commission for which an in-depth study for permanent designation as an element of the protected water area system is conducted. See Iowa Code 462B.1
- Water area: means a river, lake, wetland, or other body of water and adjacent lands where the use of those lands affects the integrity of the water resource. See Iowa Code 462B.1
After the nomination of prospective protected water areas by the commission and prior to the designation as a prospective protected water area, the commission shall conduct a public hearing in the vicinity of the water area. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least twice, not less than seven days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper having general circulation in each county in which the proposed water area is located.