(1) The Hearing Examiner may approve, approve with conditions, or deny all Type III permits or Type I – II appeals. The Hearing Examiner’s decisions under this section shall be final on the date issued unless appealed. The required notice of decision for this action may be in the form of a permit issued by the Administrator and shall be consistent with CCC 26.10.560.

(2) Required Findings. In addition to the approval criteria listed in applicable adopted regulations, the Hearing Examiner shall not approve a permit application unless it is consistent with CCC 26.10.550. Written findings of fact and conclusions of law for Hearing Examiner decisions are required by this chapter.