Sec. 15. (a) If an applicant chooses to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter, the department and the applicant shall jointly:
(1) select a consultant that has the appropriate background to review the applicant's application; and
(2) authorize the consultant to begin work;
not later than fifteen (15) working days after the department receives notice that the applicant has chosen to proceed under section 11(b)(3) of this chapter.
(b) The commissioner may:
(1) consult with the applicant regarding the advisability of proceeding under this section; and
(2) document the communications.