Common use of Public Participation Clause in Contracts

Public Participation. Conformity determinations for MTP and TIPs shall follow the specific public involvement process established by the MPO, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR, Part 450, which provides opportunity for public review and comment prior to formal action on a conformity determination. The public review must provide reasonable public access to technical and policy information considered by the affected parties in making the conformity determination. Conformity determinations in rural portions of nonattainment and maintenance areas outside and adjacent to the MPO boundaries shall follow the specific public involvement process established by NCDOT, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR, Part 450, which provides opportunity for public review and comment prior to formal action to update the STIP. Any charges imposed for public review and copying should be consistent with applicable fee schedules including but not limited to 49 CFR 7.43 and North Carolina General Statute 132-6.2.

Public Participation. Conformity determinations for MTP and TIPs STIPs shall follow the specific public involvement process established by the MPO, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR, Part 450, which provides opportunity for public review and comment prior to formal action on a conformity determination. The public review must provide reasonable public access to technical and policy information considered by the affected parties in making the conformity determination. Conformity determinations in isolated rural nonattainment and maintenance areas and rural portions of nonattainment and maintenance areas outside and adjacent to the MPO boundaries shall follow the specific public involvement process established by NCDOT, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR, Part 450, which provides opportunity for public review and comment prior to formal action to update the STIP. Any charges imposed for public review and copying should be consistent with applicable fee schedules including but not limited to 49 CFR 7.43 and North Carolina General Statute 132-6.2.