Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 269a.155 - Public participation(a) The EQB will consider the extent to which the applicant has implemented guidelines developed by the EQB at Chapter 24 (relating to model procedure for meaningful public participation-statement of policy) relating to public participation in the location of a hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility as significant evidence of the applicant's willingness to provide the public with a meaningful opportunity to participate in the evaluation of alternate sites or technologies, development of siting criteria, socioeconomic assessment and other phases of the site selection process.(b) The EQB will also consider cooperative agreements developed between the applicant and host county and host municipality as further evidence of meaningful public participation.(c) The EQB will determine the extent to which the proposed facility has been the subject of a public participation program in which citizens have had a meaningful opportunity to participate in the evaluation of alternative sites or technologies, development of siting criteria, socioeconomic assessment and other phases of the site selection process. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 269a.122 (relating to application); and 25 Pa. Code § 269a.162 (relating to record of decision).