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40.18.160 Public Participation

For any Remedial Action the TM-EPA Director shall implement a public participation plan. In implementing the plan, the TM-EPA Director shall consult with and consider the public participation needs of interested parties, including but not limited to all known adjacent property owners of record of land, responsible tribal or federal government agencies and local public interest groups.

In determining whether there is significant public interest, the TM-EPA Director shall consider whether there have been responses to the notices required under this section by:

(a) At least five (5) individuals;

(b) An organization representing at least twenty (20) individuals;

(c) The governing body of a local government or Tribal District; or

(d) The Tribal Council.

The TM-EPA Director shall provide an opportunity for a public meeting on a planned Remedial Action and the meeting shall be held if the TM-EPA Director finds sufficient public interest.

The applicant for voluntary remediation shall implement a public participation plan which shall be provided by the TM-EPA Director. In implementing the plan, the applicant or owner shall consult with and consider the public participation needs of interested parties, including but not limited to all known adjacent property owners of record of land, tribal or federal government agencies, local government groups, and public interest groups.

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