A request for contested case hearing on an application for a water use permit or amendment made by the applicant, the executive director, or an affected person who objects to the application must be made in writing, must comply with the requirements of Chapter 55, Subchapter G, of this title (relating to Requests for Reconsideration and Contested Case Hearings; Public Comment), and specifically §55.251 of this title (relating to Requests for Contested Case Hearing, Public Comment), and must be submitted to the commission within 30 days after the publication of the notice of application. The commission may extend the time allowed for submitting a request for contested case hearing.