(a) Before issuing a permit for a storage facility, the commission shall hold a public hearing.
(b) The commission shall provide notice of a public hearing under this section. The commission shall provide notice in the same manner as a notice under AS 31.05.050(b) and shall provide notice to (1) each mineral lessee, mineral owner, and mineral right owner of record within the storage reservoir and within one-half mile of the boundaries of the storage reservoir;
(2) each surface owner of land overlying the storage reservoir and within one-half mile of the boundaries of the storage reservoir; and
(3) any additional persons that the commission considers necessary.
(c) A hearing notice required by this section must comply with deadlines set by the commission.