49-208. Public participation
A. The director, by rule, shall prescribe procedures to assure adequate public
participation in proceedings of the department under this chapter. The public
participation procedures shall meet the requirements of the clean water act and safe
drinking water act for permits issued under those acts. At a minimum, public
participation procedures shall prescribe public notice requirements including the content
and publication of the notice, provide an opportunity for public hearings and specify the
procedures governing the hearings and require the public availability of relevant
documents. Public hearings shall be held at places and times which afford a reasonable
opportunity to persons to participate.
B. The director shall provide for and encourage public participation in developing
such rules, plans and informational materials, including handbooks and guidance
documents, as are required or necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
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