430 ILCS 95/5

The reviewing Department may prepare a formal comment on the regulated release for submission to the federal regulator for that regulated release. The reviewing Department shall submit that comment within the time established by the federal regulator for that regulated release. The comment shall address the criteria for notification or the granting of approval of a permit or a license under the applicable requirement in the coordinated framework and for the protection of the public health and the environment. To assist in the preparation of a comment, the reviewing Department may do any of the following: (a) Hold an informational meeting on the proposed regulated release. (b) Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed regulated release. (c) Conduct a technical review of the proposed regulated release. (d) Seek the assistance of the faculty and academic staff of an Illinois public college or university or the Department of Public Health in reviewing the proposed regulated release.