(1)  SAC, after considering a nomination, must make a preliminary recommendation that the nomination is to be supported or is to be rejected.

(2)  SAC must, within 30 days after making a preliminary recommendation –

(a) notify the nominator; and

(b) give public notification of its preliminary recommendation and also give notice of the recommendation in a newspaper circulating generally in the area likely to be affected by the recommendation.

(3)  SAC must consider any public comments made during a period of 30 days after public notification is given.