(a) Any person, as that term is defined in § 6002 of Title 7, whose interest is substantially affected by the determination of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that a proposed project is or is not a project of state significance may appeal to the Environmental Appeals Board (the “Board”) within 20 days after the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has conveyed the determination to the Executive Director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority.
(b) Whenever a determination of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control concerning a proposed project is appealed, the Board shall hold a public hearing in accordance with § 6006 of Title 7.
(c) If the determination of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is overruled by the Board, then the Board shall state its reasons for its decision.
(d) No decision of the Board shall be valid unless signed by a minimum of 5 members.
(e) No appeal shall operate to stay automatically the effect of any determination by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, but upon application, and for good cause, the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or the Court of Chancery may stay the action pending disposition of the appeal.