(a) Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.
(b) Before the Department issues a low–level nuclear waste facility permit:
(1) The Department and the applicant shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article; and
(2) The Department shall conduct any public hearing required by § 1–604 of this article:
(i) Using teleconference or Internet–based conferencing technology; or
(ii) In person in the county where the proposed facility is to be located.