[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 24, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2006]

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:

    (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.