[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 24, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 24CFR58.59]

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                 TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
 
PART 58_ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES--Table of Contents
 
Subpart G_Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and 
              Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements
 
Sec. 58.59  Public hearings and meetings.

    (a) Factors to consider. In determining whether or not to hold 
public hearings in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.6, the responsible entity 
must consider the following factors:

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    (1) The magnitude of the project in terms of economic costs, the 
geographic area involved, and the uniqueness or size of commitment of 
resources involved.
    (2) The degree of interest in or controversy concerning the project.
    (3) The complexity of the issues and the likelihood that information 
will be presented at the hearing which will be of assistance to the 
responsible entity.
    (4) The extent to which public involvement has been achieved through 
other means.
    (b) Procedure. All public hearings must be preceded by a notice of 
public hearing, which must be published in the local news media 15 days 
before the hearing date. The Notice must:
    (1) State the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing or 
meeting.
    (2) Describe the project, its estimated costs, and the project area.
    (3) State that persons desiring to be heard on environmental issues 
will be afforded the opportunity to be heard.
    (4) State the responsible entity's name and address and the name and 
address of its Certifying Officer.
    (5) State what documents are available, where they can be obtained, 
and any charges that may apply.