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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In consultation with the NECM, the SEC will determine if public meetings will be held on a proposed action to:
(1) Inform the public about the details of a proposed action and its possible environmental effects;
(2) Gather information about the public concerns; and
(3) Resolve, address, or respond to issues raised by the public.
(b) In determining whether to hold a public meeting, FSA will consider and determine whether:
(1) There is substantial controversy concerning the environmental impact of the proposed action;
(2) There is substantial interest in holding a public meeting;
(3) Another Federal agency or Tribal government has requested a public scoping meeting and their request is warranted; or
(4) The FSA Administrator has determined that a public meeting is needed.
(c) FSA will publish notice of a public meeting, including the time, date and location of the meeting, in the local media or Federal Register, as appropriate, at least 15 days before the first meeting. A notice of a public scoping meeting may be included in a Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS.
(d) If a NEPA document is to be considered at a public meeting, FSA will make the appropriate documentation available to the public at least 15 days before the meeting.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.799.17 Public meetings - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-sect-7-799-17/
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