EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 4
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter outlines key features of the public participation process for OE response
actions at FUDS. Public participation is an integral component of the OE response process. The
USACE is committed to providing public participation activities during OE response projects.
b. Public participation activities serve many purposes during OE response actions,
including the following:
(1) Serve the community's information needs by keeping local residents, officials, and
other stakeholders informed in a timely manner of major OE actions or phases of operation being
conducted at the site.
(2) Provide local residents, officials and other stakeholders an opportunity to review and
comment on studies being conducted and on suggested response alternatives and decisions.
(3) Foster and maintain a climate of understanding and trust between stakeholders and
USACE.
c. For FUDS, the district, with support from the OE Design Center and the OE MCX as
needed, will be responsible for public participation activities. Under the BRAC and IR
programs, public participation activities at OE contaminated sites are the responsibility of the
installation.
d. Detailed information on public participation activities is published in Engineer
Pamphlet (EP) 1110-3-8, Public Participation in the Defense Environmental Restoration
Program.
4-2. Public Participation Requirements. The major public participation and community
involvement activities associated with OE response projects include: the Community Relations
Program, the Restoration Advisory Board, and the Administrative Record.
a. Community Relations Program.
(1) USACE establishes and maintains community relations programs at FUDS for OE
response projects. A central component of the community relations program is the Community
Relations Plan (CRP).
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