(1) The project priority rating and ranking system, project priority list, and intended use plan are subject to full public scrutiny.  Each year the department shall mail the draft priority list to the program's list of interested persons as defined in 2-4-102, MCA, publish notice of its availability in at least five newspapers of general circulation, and post such notice on the department's website.

(2) After preparation of the draft Montana rating and ranking system, the draft project priority list, and the draft intended use plan, a formally advertised public hearing must be held to allow public comment concerning the rating and ranking system, project priority list, and intended use plan.  All public comments received by the department must be addressed in a written summary.