Okla. Admin. Code § 730:15-1-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 730:15-1-10 - Public hearings

The Department will schedule, conduct, and record public hearings as necessary to comply with federal requirements, Oklahoma statutes, and other such requirements as may be imposed. Public hearings are normally conducted at the end of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) process for a proposed transportation improvement with the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed improvement.

(1) Time and location; notice.

(A) Public hearings will be scheduled by the Department at locations and times convenient and appropriate to the subject matter of the hearing. Legislators and officials of local units of government who are immediately involved, affected members of the Transportation Commission, and other agencies as appropriate will be notified by letter of the time and place for such hearing and the purpose of the hearing. Notification will be placed in appropriate local newspapers as required by state and federal law or regulation.

(B) The Department will make press releases in addition to the required advertising on projects of high interest or where considered appropriate.

(2) Transcripts. Written transcripts of the proceedings will be prepared together with required certifications, and will be reproduced in sufficient number for distribution.

Okla. Admin. Code § 730:15-1-10

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2165, eff 6-12-00