§ 25.525 - Action upon applications.

No application filed under this subpart will be granted by the Commission earlier than 20 days following issuance of public notice by the Commission of the acceptance for filing of such application or any substantial amendment thereto. Any interested party may file comments with respect to the application (or amendment thereto) within this 20-day period. Such comments must also be served on the applicant who shall be afforded 10 days in which to file reply comments. If upon examination of any such application (or amendment thereto) together with any comments filed with respect thereto the Commission is unable to make a finding that a grant of authorization will be consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity, it will deny the application or institute such further proceedings as in its discretion appear appropriate.