Relating to notice of and opportunity for hearing on applications for authorization to use certain permits for concrete batch plants and concrete crushing facilities.

SB 2276 requires that operators of concrete batch plants and concrete crushing facilities provide notice and offer a hearing opportunity to residents living within 440 yards of a proposed site before construction begins under certain permits. It specifically applies to facilities using standard permits or permits by rule for wet/dry batching, central mixing, or crushing operations. The bill mandates that only residents in permanent homes within this 440-yard radius may request a hearing, and prevents denial of such requests solely based on distance if the facility violates existing distance rules. This affects both facility operators seeking initial permits or renewals and nearby residents who may participate in the review process.