How long after a Public Hearing does the DEQ have to grant or deny a permit?
If a public hearing is held under Part 301 the MDEQ has 120 days from when the file was determined to be administratively complete to make a decision to grant or deny a permit. If a public hearing is held under Part 303 or Part 325, the MDEQ has 150 days from when the file was determined to be administratively complete to make a decision to grant or deny a permit. 16.