EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
the information repositories. When the FUDS project is nearing completion, the basic plan
should be revised to incorporate these addenda.
c. A mailing list of RAB members, elected officials, the local media, community groups,
members of the public, and USACE POCs (technical and public affairs) should be developed and
maintained. Public notices, fact sheets, and other handout materials should be sent to all
individuals on the mailing list. (Note that the Privacy Act prohibits release of names, addresses,
and phone numbers without prior consent.)
d. Information repositories should be established in the local area (at or near the FUDS
property). These repositories, generally located at libraries or other publicly accessible
locations, should contain documents reflecting ongoing environmental restoration activities, e.g.,
EE/CA reports, the RI/FS, proposed plans, the Public Involvement Plan, RAB meeting minutes,
Public Notices, public comments and responses to those comments, etc.
e. The PM will solicit and respond (in writing) to comments. Public comment periods
will be provided as specified in law and applicable regulations. In general, all draft and final
documents distributed to the RAB for review and comment should be made available to the
general public for a minimum of 30 days before comments are due. For documents where a
review period is shorter than 30 days for regulatory staff, this same shorter review period would
also apply to the review by the RAB and community members. Every effort should be made to
provide the RAB and community members with an adequate review period. Special-focus
meetings of the RAB may be called to review and comment on key documents. Formal, written
responses should be prepared to all substantive comments received from the RAB and the
general public.
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