Following completion of the study, the Department will, by certified letter, notify the governing body of the municipality that it has been tentatively designated as possessing a bluff recession hazard area. The letter will contain the following information:
- (1) The geographic location of the hazard area.
- (2) A summary of the findings of the study by the Department.
- (3) The historic recession rate and the process used to calculate this rate.
- (4) The minimum bluff setback distances that will be required by the Department.
- (5) A request for comments from the municipality concerning the tentative designation and setback distances.
- (6) Specification of a 60 day time limit for comment.
- (7) Notice that one or more public hearings will be held concerning the designation of bluff recession hazard areas by the EQB prior to formal designation.
Source
The provisions of this § 85.13 amended September 18, 2009, effective September 19, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5414. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (234479).
Cross References
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 85.15 (relating to Department notification to the Quality Board).