Sec. 26.10.09.08. Public Participation  


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  • A. Notice to Affected Public.

    (1) For each confirmed release that requires a corrective action plan, the Department, in cooperation with the responsible parties, shall provide notice to the public. The notice shall be provided to those members of the public directly affected by the release and the planned corrective action, as determined by the Department.

    (2) Notice may be accomplished by any of the following means:

    (a) Publication in local newspapers;

    (b) Block advertisements;

    (c) Public service announcements;

    (d) Publication in the Maryland Register;

    (e) Letters to individual households; or

    (f) Personal contacts by field staff.

    B. Before approving a corrective action plan, the Department may hold a public meeting to consider comments on the proposed corrective action plan.

    C. If the Department considers terminating the remedial work under a plan before achievement of any of the goals set forth in the plan, the Department shall notify the affected public in the manner set forth in §A of this regulation.