[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR775.11]

[Page 508]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 775_PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 
ACT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 775.11  Public participation.

    The importance of public participation (40 CFR 1501.4(b)) in 
preparing environmental assessments is clearly recognized and it is 
recommended that commands proposing an action develop a plan to ensure 
appropriate communication with affected and interested parties. The 
command Public Affairs Office can provide assistance with developing and 
implementing this plan. In determining the extent to which public 
participation is practicable, the following are among the factors to be 
weighed by the command:
    (a) The magnitude of the environmental considerations associated 
with the proposed action;
    (b) The extent of anticipated public interest; and
    (c) Any relevant questions of national security and classification.