this paragraph. (II) Effect of denial If a certifying authority denies a certification application, the Federal license or permit for which the certification application was made may not be granted. (iv) Scope of certification The scope of a certification provided under this section shall be limited to ensuring that a discharge from a federally licensed or permitted activity complies with water quality requirements. (C) Required procedures (i) Notice and hearings Each certifying authority shall establish procedures for— (I) public notice in the case of all certification applications