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that the alternative product no longer meets the criteria set forth in R-6.725-0, the procedure for reconsideration will follow the requirements of 6.725-C-5 to 8. 5 · Following receipt from LRAP A of the information specified in subsections 1 and 2, and based on that information and the criteria contained in section R-6.725-0, the City Manager shall make an initial determination as to whether the ozone depleting product should be prohibited. The City Manager shall provide notice of intent to declare the product as a prohibited ozone-depleting product or a non- prohibited ozone-depleting product, and provide an opportunity to submit comments thereon of no less than 45 calendar days. Upon expiration of the comment period, the City Manager shall consider the comments received, and based thereon, issue a notice of the proposed decision with respect to the product. In addition to other notice provided, the City Manager shall mail notice to any person who commented on the proposed decision. 6. Any person who commented on the proposed decision and who disagrees with that decision may, within 15 days from the date of the decision, appeal the determination to a hearings official appointed by the City. The hearings official1s decision shall be final, and shall be based solely on whether the criteria of a safe, cost- effective alternative product being available has been met. 7 . Upon receipt of the hearings official1s decision, or upon expiration of time for appeal (if no one appeals), the City Manager shall add the product covered by the decision to Appendix A (if the decision is to prohibit the product because safe and cost-effective alternatives exist) or to Appendix B (if the decision is to not prohibit the product because no safe and cost-effective alternative exists). 8. If the decision is to prohibit the product, the prohibition becomes effective 90 days after the City Manager adds the product to Appendix A. R-6.725-D Criteria and Methodology for Determining Additional Ozone- Depleting Products or Exclusion of Products from Prohibition. 1 . Addition of Products. Products or a group of similar products may be added to Appendix A upon a determination by the City Manager that an ozone-safe substitute is available. To qualify as an ozone-safe substitute, the product must meet both of the following requirements: (a)The alternate product is readily available and its use will cost no more than the use of the ozone-depleting product. In determining the availability and cost of a proposed alternative product, the following shall be considered: (1) When an ozone-depleting product is a component in the manufacture of a completed product for an end-user, the cost to be Ozone Protection Administrative Rule - 4 10/17/95