(a)      In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Informational meeting" means a meeting, open to the public, at which the applicant or the Department of Natural Resources presents information concerning a permit or certificate application. An informational meeting is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.

      (c)      "Public hearing" means a meeting, open to the public, at which the Department of Natural Resources receives oral and written comments concerning a decision to issue or deny a permit or certificate. A public hearing is not a contested case hearing nor an agency hearing under § 10-202(d) of the State Government Article.