(1) The Commission shall hold a public hearing in respect of an application where
(a) upon a notice issued under regulation 3(1) there is adverse public reaction to the proposed use;
(b) the use of the water involves the dislocation, relocation, resettlement or in any manner cause the destruction of the natural water resources of the community; or
(c) the Commission considers that the use of the water will have an impact on the natural resources of the basin
(2) For the purposes of conducting a public hearing, the Commission shall collaborate with
(a) the Environmental Protection Agency
(b) the traditional authorities of the community and
(c) the relevant government institutions and agencies.