Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.31511

Sec. 31511. (1) Upon receipt of an application for a permit under this part, the department shall submit copies of the application accompanied by a statement indicating that the department may act upon the application without a public hearing unless a written request is filed with the department within 20 days after the submission for review. The department shall submit copies of the application to all of the following:

(2) The department may hold a public hearing upon the written request of any of the following:

(3) A public hearing held pursuant to this section shall be held in compliance with the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the hearing shall be given in the manner provided by that act. Additionally, the department shall mail copies of the public notice to the persons who have requested the biweekly list pursuant to section 31510,  2 the person requesting the hearing, and the persons and local units of government that are entitled to receive a copy of the application pursuant to subsection (1).