Public Participation
Effective Jul 9, 2004MGL c. 111H, § 4 MGL c. 111H, § 11 MGL c. 111H, § 12Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Board
(1) The Board shall develop and implement a Public Participation Plan which identifies citizen involvement policies and procedures. Such plan shall include, but not be limited to:
- (a) a statement of goals; and
- (b) procedures to accomplish the goals.
(2) As required by M.G.L. c. 111H, §§ 11 and 19, the recommendations of the Public Participation Coordinator, made pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111H, § 6, shall be implemented to the extent feasible in order:
- (a) to ensure appropriate public participation as the Management Plan and any regulations are developed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111H;
- (b) to ensure that adequate information concerning the Management Plan and any regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111H is available;
- (c) to facilitate the conduct of public meetings and other opportunities for public review and comment; and
- (d) to ensure that public concerns are identified and addressed throughout the implementation of the Management Plan and any regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111H.
- (3) Except as permitted by M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, no studies relevant to the implementation of the Management Plan shall be kept confidential by the Board.