Section NR 185.06 - Information, education and public participation(1) From the beginning and throughout the planning process, the entity shall execute a comprehensive information, education, and public participation program for all persons potentially affected by the plan. The program shall be developed at the beginning of the planning process, with a written summary of the program to be kept on file for public review.(2) The objectives of this program shall be to keep the persons potentially affected by the plan fully informed, to maintain openness, and to provide a forum for informed input into the planning process.(3) The program shall include formally announced informational meetings, hearings, conferences and public workshops held at places accessible by potentially affected persons. The program may also include: (a) Publications and handouts.(b) Visual displays and presentations.(c) News releases and/or announcements to the professional media.(d) Advisory groups developed to guide preparation of the plan, stimulate interest in solid waste issues and help the planning organization and any other entities implement the plan. Membership of any advisory group shall include a representative cross-section of persons in the planning area.(e) Other activities as deemed necessary.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 185.06
Cr. Register, February, 1979, No. 278, eff. 3-1-79.