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Statutes > Alaska > Title-46 > Chapter-46-14 > Article-02 > Sec-46-14-170(a) Except as provided in AS 46.14.220 or in regulations adopted under AS 46.14.140 (a)(7), after receipt of a complete application, and after notice and opportunity for public comment and hearing, the department shall issue or deny
(1) a construction permit within 30 days after the close of the public comment period;
(2) an operating permit, other than a general operating permit or temporary operating permit, within 12 months after receipt of the complete application by the department.
(b) [Repealed, Sec. 82 ch 41 SLA 2009].
(c) Failure by the department to act within the time limits established in or under (a) or (d) of this section is considered to be a final agency action, but only for the purpose of judicial review to determine whether the court will require that action be taken by the department.
(d) The department shall issue or deny a minor permit under AS 46.14.130(c) within 30 days after the close of the public comment period or within 30 days after receipt of the complete application by the department if a public comment period is not required under this chapter.
