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detailed description of the community relations activities planned on the basis of these
interviews. Public Involvement Plans should focus on community relations techniques and
approaches specific to the FUDS property in question, not generic program goals.
c. The best Public Involvement Plans generally are those that convey a working
knowledge of the local community and its concerns, while providing a framework for addressing
community concerns during the remedial or removal response. The public involvement program
should include sufficient flexibility to adjust to changes either in community attitudes or in the
schedule for technical activities at a FUDS property. The PM, in coordination with the PAO,
should revise and update the document as changes occur at the FUDS property. Periodic updates
ensure an accurate and timely document, promote additional opportunities for interaction with
the public, and strengthen the relationship between the district and the local community.
d. While the plan format can be varied to reflect the unique characteristics of a specific
program, the recommended format for a fully developed Public Involvement Plan consists of
4 sections and 10 appendices:
(1) Section 1: Overview of Public Involvement Plan.
(2) Section 2: Capsule FUDS Property Description.
(3) Section 3: Community Background.
(4) Section 4: USACE's Public Involvement Program.
(5) Appendices A through G: Appendices A through G provide contact lists of key
community leaders and interested parties. (Note: names and addresses of private citizens should
not be included in the copy of the Public Involvement Plan that is made available to the public.)
(6) Appendix H: Meeting Locations.
(7) Appendix I: Repository Locations.
(8) Appendix J: Other Local Resources.
These sections and appendices are described in greater detail below.
e. Section 1. Overview of Public Involvement Plan. This section generally consists of two
brief paragraphs. The first paragraph states USACE's purpose in developing the Public
Involvement Plan and affirms that USACE will use the community involvement activities
outlined in the plan to ensure that community members are continuously informed about and
provided opportunities to be involved in the environmental restoration process at the FUDS
property. The second paragraph indicates the coverage of each section and the appendices of the
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