Section 13384 Of Chapter 5.5. Compliance With The Provisions Of The Federal Water Pollution Control Act As Amended In 1972 From California Water Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 5.5.

. The state board or the regional boards shall ensure that the public, and that any other state, the waters of which may be affected by any discharge of pollutants or dredged or fill material to navigable waters within this state, shall receive notice of each application for requirements or report of waste discharge or application for a dredged or fill material permit or report of dredged or fill material discharge and are provided an opportunity for public hearing before adoption of such requirements or permit.