[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR256.63]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 256_GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE SOLID 

WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart G_Public Participation

 

Sec.  256.63  Requirements for public participation in the permitting of 

facilities.



    (a) Before approving a permit application (or renewal of a permit) 

for a resource recovery or solid waste disposal facility the State shall 

hold a public hearing to solicit public reaction and recommendations on 

the proposed permit application if the State determines there is a 

significant degree of public interest in the proposed permit.

    (b) This hearing shall be held in accord with 40 CFR 25.5.