(a) The commission may delegate to the director authority to grant uncontested permits under this section if:
(1) the application meets all statutory and administrative criteria;
(2) no new issues affecting commission policy are presented;
(3) no objection is raised by department staff; and
(4) no timely written requests for hearing are filed or all requests for hearing have been withdrawn.
(b) On request by the applicant or a concerned person with a justiciable interest, the commission shall review an application.