Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part VI - Inactive and Abandoned Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Substances Site Remediation
Chapter 8 - Public Information and Participation
Section VI-803 - Public Participation
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code VI-803
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. In order to ensure that the public has an opportunity to comment on site-related decisions, the Office of Environmental Assessment, or PRPs as directed by the department, shall provide opportunities for public participation as listed in this Section. All public participation activities undertaken by PRPs shall be performed under the direction and approval of the department.
1. For sites that have been declared
abandoned in accordance with
R.S.
30:2225, an opportunity for public comment
shall be provided for any site closure plan in which the department proposes to
treat, store, or dispose of hazardous wastes at the site.
a. Notice of the public comment period and
any public hearing on the closure plan shall be placed in the newspaper of
general circulation in the parish where the site is located. The contents and
format of the notice shall follow guidelines established by the
department.
b. Prior to the
commencement of the public comment period, the department, or PRPs as directed
by the department, shall place a copy of the site closure plan in a public
location near the site.
2. For sites where the secretary has made a
demand for remedial action in accordance with
R.S.
30:2275, the department shall, upon written
request, provide an opportunity for a public meeting prior to approval of a
site remedial investigation plan and selection of a remedy. Additionally, if a
written request is received, the department shall hold a public comment period
of not more than 60 calendar days duration prior to approval of a site remedial
investigation plan and selection of a site remedy. Written requests shall be
mailed to the Office of Environmental Assessment.
a. Notice of the public comment period and
public meeting should be placed in the newspaper of general circulation in the
parish where the site is located. The contents and format of the notice shall
follow guidelines established by the department.
b. Prior to any public comment period, the
Office of Environmental Assessment, or PRPs as directed by the department,
shall place a copy of the document being reviewed in a public location near the
site.
B. The department shall, as appropriate, provide or direct PRPs to provide additional opportunities for public participation.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2221 et seq., and 2271 et seq.
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