Public involvement.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (1) Coordination with Federal, state, and local agencies; Federally recognized American Indian tribes; Alaska Native organizations; Native Hawaiian organizations; and the public; (2) Providing meaningful opportunities for involvement of affected minority or low-income populations, which may include special outreach efforts, so that potential disproportionate effects on minority or low-income populations are reduced to the maximum extent practicable; (3) Publication of notices; (4) Organizing and conducting meetings; and (5) Providing translators, posting information on electronic media, or any other additional means needed that will successfully inform the public. (c) (1) Public scoping meetings allow the public to obtain information about a proposal and to express their concerns directly to the parties involved and help determine what issues are to be addressed and what kinds of expertise, analysis, and consultation are needed. For proposals classified in §§ 1970.101 and 1970.151, scoping meetings may be required at the Agency's discretion. The Agency may require a scoping meeting whenever the proposal has substantial controversy, scale, or complexity. (2) If required, scoping meetings will be held at reasonable times, in accessible locations, and in the geographical area of the proposal at a location the Agency determines would best afford an opportunity for public involvement. (3) When held, applicants must attend and participate in all scoping meetings. When reque

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1970.14