(a) Prior to submission to the department, a draft LSWMP must be made available for public comment for a period of at least 45 calendar days.

(b) At least one public meeting, with public notice in a publication of wide circulation within the planning unit at least 15 days prior to the meeting, must be conducted by the planning unit, during the public comment period, to present an overview of the draft LSWMP and to receive comments.

(c) A responsiveness summary must be prepared by the planning unit, that includes:

(d) The responsiveness summary identified in subdivision (c) of this section must be included as part of the draft LSWMP submitted to the department for review and approval.

(e) Once the draft LSWMP has been determined to be approvable by the department, another public comment period is required if either the department or the planning unit conclude that the approvable LSWMP differs significantly from the first draft LSWMP. The additional public comment period must follow the criteria outlined in subdivisions (a)-(c) of this section. An additional responsiveness summary must be prepared for the additional public comment period, if required, and must be submitted to the department for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of section 366-4.1(c) of this Part.