North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 131E. Health Care Facilities and Services § 131E-176.2. State Medical Facilities Plan

The Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council shall prepare and present to the Governor for approval the State Medical Facilities Plan.  In preparing the Plan, the Department and the State Health Coordinating Council shall maintain a mailing list of persons that have requested notice of public hearings regarding the Plan.  Not less than 15 days prior to a scheduled public hearing, the Department shall notify persons on its mailing list of the date, time, and location of the hearing.  The Department shall hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of the proposed Plan and at least six public hearings after the adoption of the proposed Plan by the State Health Coordinating Council.  The Council shall accept oral and written comments from the public concerning the Plan.