(a) Before the Department issues a controlled hazardous substance facility permit, the Department shall comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article.
(b) Before the Department issues a low-level nuclear waste facility permit, the Department shall:
(1) Comply with Title 1, Subtitle 6 of this article; and
(2) Conduct any public hearing required by § 1-604 of this article in the county where the proposed facility is to be located.