[CPEO-BIF] FR notice on Public Participation

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[This information is from Kathleen Bailey at EPA.  The 11/30/99 Federal 
Register document can be accessed at 
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=1999_register&doci
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Subject:  FR notice on Public Participation

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THE ATTACHED FR NOTICE TO YOUR INTERNAL NETWORKS AND 
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE, since there is a 30-day
comment period.  You are encouraged to use your own cover letter, as
appropriate.

In summary, the EPA's Regulatory Steering Committee has convened an
internal workgroup to conduct a review of EPA public participation
regulations and policies and submit an initial report to the Administrator
in January 2000.  Comments received by December 30th will be taken under
consideration  as this initial report is written. Comments received after
30 days will  be  reviewed as the Agency further develops and implements an
action plan to update the 1981 Policy on Public Participation and, as
necessary, other regulations and policies concerning public participation.
                 
The workgroup is seeking public comment on two issues at this time:

1. What changes need to be made to the 1981 Policy on Public Participation?
(1a) What is working well, and how does the experience of the past 19 
years suggest the need for improvements in the general procedures
for involving the public in EPA programs and decisions?
                 
2. How can we further engage the public in the effort to revise the 1981
Policy and other EPA regulations and policies which may need to be updated
in regard to public participation. (2a) What are the suggested elements of
a strategy to further engage the public in updating requirements and
filling gaps in EPA regulations and policies concerning public
participation. The attached FR notice is 41 pages, and includes the 1981
Policy on Public Participation which is 35 of the 41 pages.

Please let me know if you have questions about this request (202/260-3413).
                 
Thank you for your assistance.
Kathleen Bailey 


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