Md. Code Regs. 26.11.26.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.11.26.07 - Transportation Conformity - Public Consultation Procedures

A. In accordance with 40 CFR § 93.105(e), the MPOs shall:

(1) Establish a proactive public involvement process which provides reasonable opportunity for review and comment before taking formal action on a conformity determination for all transportation plans and TIPs, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR § 450.316(b);

(2) Release information supporting conformity determinations at the beginning of the public comment period; and

(3) Assess and impose reasonable charges for public inspection and copying of such information, consistent with the fee schedule contained in 49 CFR § 7.43.

B. If the public disagrees with the MPO's decision about whether a project is regionally significant and whether it was modeled properly in the emission analysis supporting a proposed conformity finding for a transportation plan or TIP, a written explanation shall be provided by the MPO upon request by the public.

C. The MPOs shall also provide an opportunity for public involvement in conformity determinations for projects when otherwise required by law.

Md. Code Regs. 26.11.26.07

Regulation .07A amended effective January 29, 2007 (34:2 Md. R. 139)