Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 189.14 - Written public comment(a) If the Commission determines, in its sole discretion, the need for written public comment relating to the relocation of an existing nonprimary facility or the re-opening of a previously operational nonprimary location, the Commission may utilize the following procedures:(1) The Commission shall provide notice of the licensed racing entity's submitted petition and location at its monthly public meeting immediately following receipt of the petition or it may publish the notification of the licensed racing entity's petition in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.(2) There shall be a 30-day period following notice as set forth in subsection (1) during which written comments may be submitted by interested persons.(3) Written public comment shall be limited to verifiable residents of the county in which the proposed facility will be relocated or reopened.(4) Written comments submitted during the 30-day comment period will be retained and incorporated into the record to be reviewed and considered by the Commission.(b) The purpose of the written public comments is to assist the Commission in assessing the impact the relocation of an existing nonprimary facility or the reopening of a previously operational nonprimary location may have on the local community. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 189.13 (relating to review of petition); and 7 Pa. Code § 189.15 (relating to public comment hearing).