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Hoskir: /* 129.6.1 Advertisement for Public Hearing or Opportunity for a Public Hearing */

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129.6.1 Advertisement for Public Hearing or Opportunity for a Public Hearing

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	The information is also to be made available on the district’s website. The public hearing information should include pdfs of the materials presented at the public meeting and provide an online comment form option if running concurrent with the hearing.		The information is also to be made available on the district’s website. The public hearing information should include pdfs of the materials presented at the public meeting and provide an online comment form option if running concurrent with the hearing.

	By federal statute, the notice of public hearing is published a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing, however, MoDOT prefers to publish the notice 21 days prior to the date of the hearing. The draft notice is sent to FHWA, Design Division Environmental Section, and the core team for ~~approval~~. The notice shall be included in MoProjects, or CR Division Sharepoint site for project documentation.		By federal statute, the notice of public hearing is published a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing, however, MoDOT prefers to publish the notice 21 days prior to the date of the hearing. The draft notice is sent to FHWA, Design Division Environmental Section, and the core team for review. The notice shall be included in MoProjects, or CR Division Sharepoint site for project documentation.

	If, in the judgment of the District Engineer, with input and approval from FHWA, a public hearing is not expected due to unknown events, the district shall advertise the opportunity for a public hearing at the start of the 30-day comment period. Additionally, letters to individual property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) and other interest groups can be distributed. In addition to or instead of the information required for the notices and news releases described above, the notice of opportunity for a public hearing includes instructions concerning how to request a public hearing. All requests for a hearing must be in writing and must be acknowledged in writing by the District Engineer. Any comments requesting a public hearing and how they were addressed will be incorporated into the EA.		If, in the judgment of the District Engineer, with input and approval from FHWA, a public hearing is not expected due to unknown events, the district shall advertise the opportunity for a public hearing at the start of the 30-day comment period. Additionally, letters to individual property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) and other interest groups can be distributed. In addition to or instead of the information required for the notices and news releases described above, the notice of opportunity for a public hearing includes instructions concerning how to request a public hearing. All requests for a hearing must be in writing and must be acknowledged in writing by the District Engineer. Any comments requesting a public hearing and how they were addressed will be incorporated into the EA.

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129.12 Glossary of Terms

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	'''Categorical Exclusion (CE):''' ~~A category of~~ actions that based on past experience with similar actions, do not ~~individually or cumulatively have a~~ significant ~~effect on the human environment and have been found to have no such effect in procedures adopted by a Federal Agency pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and for which neither an~~ environmental ~~assessment or an environmental impact statement is required~~. They are actions ~~which~~: do not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; do not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; do not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; do not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; do not have significant impacts on travel patterns; ~~and~~ do not otherwise have any significant environmental impacts ~~either individually or cumulatively~~.		'''Categorical Exclusion (CE):''' CEs are actions that, based on FHWA's past experience with similar actions, normally do not involve significant environmental impacts. They are actions that: Do not induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; do not require the relocation of significant numbers of people; do not have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; do not involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts; do not have significant impacts on travel patterns; or do not otherwise have any significant environmental impacts.

	'''Emergency situation:''' A health or other emergency situation as declared by the Governor, and/or President, and/or a local government jurisdiction which determines an in-person public hearing and/or in-person inspection of documents should be limited out of concerns for public health and/or safety, and/or MoDOT in coordination with FHWA determines that an in-person public hearing should not be held out of concerns for public health or safety.		'''Emergency situation:''' A health or other emergency situation as declared by the Governor, and/or President, and/or a local government jurisdiction which determines an in-person public hearing and/or in-person inspection of documents should be limited out of concerns for public health and/or safety, and/or MoDOT in coordination with FHWA determines that an in-person public hearing should not be held out of concerns for public health or safety.
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	'''Location Study: ''' Prepared to determine the most advantageous location for a proposed highway improvement based on project purpose and need and on engineering and environmental constraints. The location study and the environmental analysis are developed concurrently.		'''Location Study: ''' Prepared to determine the most advantageous location for a proposed highway improvement based on project purpose and need and on engineering and environmental constraints. The location study and the environmental analysis are developed concurrently.

	~~'''Low-Income:''' A person whose median household income is at or below the Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines.~~

	'''Low-Income Population:''' Readily identifiable groups of low-income persons who live in geographic proximity, and if circumstances warrant, geographically dispersed/transient person (such as migrant workers or Native Americans), who will be similarly affected by a proposed DOT program, policy, or activity.

	'''Major Infrastructure Project:''' An infrastructure project for which multiple Federal authorizations will be required to proceed with construction, the lead Federal agency has determined that it will prepare an EIS under NEPA, and the project sponsor has identified the reasonable availability of funds sufficient to complete the project.		'''Major Infrastructure Project:''' An infrastructure project for which multiple Federal authorizations will be required to proceed with construction, the lead Federal agency has determined that it will prepare an EIS under NEPA, and the project sponsor has identified the reasonable availability of funds sufficient to complete the project.
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	:(4) American Indian and Alaskan Native: a person having origins in any of the original people of North America, South America (including Central America), and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition; or		:(4) American Indian and Alaskan Native: a person having origins in any of the original people of North America, South America (including Central America), and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition; or
	:(5) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: people having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.		:(5) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: people having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

	'''Minority Population:''' Any readily identifiable groups of minority persons who live in geographic proximity, and if circumstances warrant, geographically dispersed/transient person (such as migrant workers or Native Americans) who will be similarly affected by a proposed Department of Transportation (DOT) program, policy or activity.

	'''National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):''' Requirement of Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. Under the NEPA process, agencies evaluate the environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions and provide opportunities for public review and comment on those evaluations. NEPA applies to a broad range of federal actions that include, but are not limited to, constructing highways and other publicly owned facilities, adopting federal land management actions, and federal permitting.		'''National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):''' Requirement of Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. Under the NEPA process, agencies evaluate the environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions and provide opportunities for public review and comment on those evaluations. NEPA applies to a broad range of federal actions that include, but are not limited to, constructing highways and other publicly owned facilities, adopting federal land management actions, and federal permitting.
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	'''Notice of Intent (NOI):''' A notice published in the federal register that an environmental impact statement will be prepared and considered.		'''Notice of Intent (NOI):''' A notice published in the federal register that an environmental impact statement will be prepared and considered.

	'''Pre-Location Study Meeting:''' A meeting conducted for projects that require an EA, EIS, or CE2 held prior to the preparation of a location study/environmental report or conceptual study, or a CE2 to gain public input on the draft purpose and need, the range of alternatives and the impact on the local communities and the ~~environmental~~ of the area.		'''Pre-Location Study Meeting:''' A meeting conducted for projects that require an EA, EIS, or CE2 held prior to the preparation of a location study/environmental report or conceptual study, or a CE2 to gain public input on the draft purpose and need, the range of alternatives and the impact on the local communities and the environment of the area.

	'''Programmatic Agreement (PA):''' A document that ~~spells out~~ details the terms of a formal, legally binding agreement between a state DOT and other state, local and/or federal agencies.		'''Programmatic Agreement (PA):''' A document that details the terms of a formal, legally binding agreement between a state DOT and other state, local and/or federal agencies.

	'''Programmatic CE (PCE):''' An agreement between FHWA and the State DOT to make Categorical Exclusions (CE), (most of which are listed under 23 CFR Part 771.117(d)), more efficient and faster. The PCE agreement allows the State DOT to document, review, and approve CEs without requiring FHWA Division Office review in order to proceed to the next step of the project development process.		'''Programmatic CE (PCE):''' An agreement between FHWA and the State DOT to make Categorical Exclusions (CE), (most of which are listed under 23 CFR Part 771.117(d)), more efficient and faster. The PCE agreement allows the State DOT to document, review, and approve CEs without requiring FHWA Division Office review in order to proceed to the next step of the project development process.

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129.9 Section 106 and Tribal Consultation

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Hoskir: /* 129.6.4 Presentation for Location and Design Approval to the Commission and Commission Actions Needed */

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129.6.4 Presentation for Location and Design Approval to the Commission and Commission Actions Needed

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Hoskir: /* 129.6.4 Presentation for Location and Design Approval to the Commission and Commission Actions Needed */

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129.6.4 Presentation for Location and Design Approval to the Commission and Commission Actions Needed

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	* The transmittal letter must include the district’s recommendations concerning how to address the issues identified as a result of the public involvement.		* The transmittal letter must include the district’s recommendations concerning how to address the issues identified as a result of the public involvement.
	* The DLE will then submit the information via e-mail addressed to “Commission Exhibit”.		* The DLE will then submit the information via e-mail addressed to “Commission Exhibit”.
	* For each item placed on the monthly Commission agenda, any conflict of interest for the Commissioners must be established. A Commission property layer is available on [~~http~~://tmsmaps/ TMS maps] for easy review (Under STIP and Commissioner Property Detail). A MHTC Agenda Item Checklist must be included for any agenda item for which there is a conflict (i.e., a Commissioner owns property within one mile (1.6 km) of the project). The SIMS Reports: MHTC Agenda Checklist and MHTC Agenda Checklist for Design can be used to identify known property conflicts. Additionally, District Right of Way and Chief Counsel's Office can provide information on potential conflict of interest areas for projects within the district. In the event a possible conflict does exist, the MHTC Agenda Item Checklist identifies the name of the Commissioner and the location of the property of concern. This information is provided for the Commission Secretary and Chief Counsel's Office use. If no conflicts exist, the e-mail must indicate that no conflict of interest exists.		* For each item placed on the monthly Commission agenda, any conflict of interest for the Commissioners must be established. A Commission property layer is available on [https://tmsmaps.dot.missouri/? TMS maps] for easy review (Under STIP and Commissioner Property Detail). A MHTC Agenda Item Checklist must be included for any agenda item for which there is a conflict (i.e., a Commissioner owns property within one mile (1.6 km) of the project). The SIMS Reports: MHTC Agenda Checklist and MHTC Agenda Checklist for Design can be used to identify known property conflicts. Additionally, District Right of Way and Chief Counsel's Office can provide information on potential conflict of interest areas for projects within the district. In the event a possible conflict does exist, the MHTC Agenda Item Checklist identifies the name of the Commissioner and the location of the property of concern. This information is provided for the Commission Secretary and Chief Counsel's Office use. If no conflicts exist, the e-mail must indicate that no conflict of interest exists.
	* To properly schedule hearing information for presentation to the Commission for design approval, the district will provide the information to the Design Division according to the Commission meeting [http://sp/sites/de/Admin/Schedules/agenda%20checklist-backup%20schedule%20for%202020.pdf schedule requirements]. This will allow for a two working-day review and ensure the item has been thoroughly discussed before it is placed on the Commission agenda.		* To properly schedule hearing information for presentation to the Commission for design approval, the district will provide the information to the Design Division according to the Commission meeting [http://sp/sites/de/Admin/Schedules/agenda%20checklist-backup%20schedule%20for%202020.pdf schedule requirements]. This will allow for a two working-day review and ensure the item has been thoroughly discussed before it is placed on the Commission agenda.
	* If a difference of opinion develops between the Design Division and the district concerning recommendations to the Commission, the director, the chief engineer, or the asst. chief engineer will be consulted to reach consensus. The recommendation provided to the Commission indicates the department’s formal determined position and not that of a single district or division.		* If a difference of opinion develops between the Design Division and the district concerning recommendations to the Commission, the director, the chief engineer, or the asst. chief engineer will be consulted to reach consensus. The recommendation provided to the Commission indicates the department’s formal determined position and not that of a single district or division.

Hoskir: /* 129.6.2 Procedures for Conducting Public Hearings */

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129.6.2 Procedures for Conducting Public Hearings

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	[[Image:129.6.2.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''I-270 Public Meeting'''</center>]]		[[Image:129.6.2.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''I-270 Public Meeting'''</center>]]

	The district conducts the public hearing with assistance from the Design Division. Two procedures may be used to conduct public hearings: the traditional formal speaker-audience format, or the open house format. The selection of format is at the discretion of the District Engineer with assistance from the Design Liaison Engineer and PM and should be based on an analysis of the project’s specific conditions. This analysis must include consideration of minority and ~~low-income~~ populations, with the goal of using a format that proactively engages these populations. The recommended open house format tends to be comfortable for a wider variety of people. The open house format will still require a court reporter on hand to transcribe and record official comments, which then become part of the official transcript. In the event a court reporter is not used, the district shall still be required to document written and verbal comments from the public.		The district conducts the public hearing with assistance from the Design Division. Two procedures may be used to conduct public hearings: the traditional formal speaker-audience format, or the open house format. The selection of format is at the discretion of the District Engineer with assistance from the Design Liaison Engineer and PM and should be based on an analysis of the project’s specific conditions. This analysis must include consideration of minority and LEP populations, with the goal of using a format that proactively engages these populations. The recommended open house format tends to be comfortable for a wider variety of people. The open house format will still require a court reporter on hand to transcribe and record official comments, which then become part of the official transcript. In the event a court reporter is not used, the district shall still be required to document written and verbal comments from the public.

	At a public hearing, the following must be provided: project purpose and need; information demonstrating consistency with local urban planning goals and objectives; project alternatives and major design features; social, economic and environmental impacts; relocation assistance program and the right of way acquisition process; and MoDOT’s procedures for receiving written and oral public statements (see [https://www.~~fhwa.dot~~.gov/~~legsregs~~/~~directives~~/~~fapg~~/~~cfr0771.htm~~ CFR 771.111]).		At a public hearing, the following must be provided: project purpose and need; information demonstrating consistency with local urban planning goals and objectives; project alternatives and major design features; social, economic and environmental impacts; relocation assistance program and the right of way acquisition process; and MoDOT’s procedures for receiving written and oral public statements (see [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-771 CFR 771.111]).

			Preparation of all exhibits and displays is the responsibility of the district, in coordination with MoDOT Environmental and FHWA, and will be retained for possible use at future meetings. The exhibits of the project area will be of sufficient quality and scale so property owners can clearly identify their property. Multiple sets may also be appropriate if anticipating large crowds. It is recommended that a wide corridor be shown but not design features, since these are subject to change. Additional exhibits showing traffic, crash, environmental, economic, or other data will also be displayed. They should show all known constraints, both environmental and engineering. Typically, these include one display showing all environmental and cultural constraints identified except the archaeological sites, threatened and endangered species and caves. These are considered sensitive information and are not displayed for the public. This display and all meeting materials must be included in the environmental documentation (administrative record, MoProjects, RES) as well as a summary, and any written comments and responses provided.

	Preparation of all exhibits and displays is the responsibility of the district, in coordination with MoDOT Environmental and FHWA, and will be retained for possible use at future meetings. The exhibits of the project area will be of sufficient quality and scale so property owners can clearly identify their property. Multiple sets may also be appropriate if anticipating large crowds. It is recommended that a wide corridor be shown but not design features, since these are subject to change. Additional exhibits showing traffic, crash, environmental, economic, or other data will also be displayed. They should show all known constraints, both environmental and engineering. Typically, these include one display showing all environmental and cultural constraints identified except the archaeological sites, threatened and endangered species and caves. These are considered sensitive information and are not displayed for the public. This display and all meeting materials must be included in the environmental documentation (administrative record, MoProjects, RES) as well as a summary, and any written comments and responses provided.

	==129.6.3 Transcripts ==		==129.6.3 Transcripts ==
	The district is responsible for the preparation of an accurate written transcript of the oral proceedings and verbal input of each public hearing whether formal or open house style. This may include the use of a tape recorder, a court recorder, or any reliable method that will assure a verbatim transcript to record comments from the public. Shorthand notes are not adequate. Recordings are retained as part of the administrative record and kept with the project file. Public comments expressed at the hearing but not recorded will also be noted. One copy of the transcript is prepared in the district office for submission to the Design Division and FHWA.		The district is responsible for the preparation of an accurate written transcript of the oral proceedings and verbal input of each public hearing whether formal or open house style. This may include the use of a tape recorder, a court recorder, or any reliable method that will assure a verbatim transcript to record comments from the public. Shorthand notes are not adequate. Recordings are retained as part of the administrative record and kept with the project file. Public comments expressed at the hearing but not recorded will also be noted. One copy of the transcript is prepared in the district office for submission to the Design Division and FHWA.

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129.6.1 Advertisement for Public Hearing or Opportunity for a Public Hearing

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	Notices concerning public hearings will be published as a legal notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the vicinity of the proposed project. Additional paid advertisements are encouraged to ensure maximum public input. Notices of public hearings shall have a description of the project, specify the date, time and location of the hearing as well as where to find the project documents for viewing. Refer to [https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/23/771.119 23 CFR 771.119(d-f) and (h)] and [[129.4_Public_Involvement_Based_on_Environmental_Document_Type#129.4.3_Environmental_Assessment_(EA)\|EPG 129.4.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)]] for timelines related to an EA.		Notices concerning public hearings will be published as a legal notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the vicinity of the proposed project. Additional paid advertisements are encouraged to ensure maximum public input. Notices of public hearings shall have a description of the project, specify the date, time and location of the hearing as well as where to find the project documents for viewing. Refer to [https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/23/771.119 23 CFR 771.119(d-f) and (h)] and [[129.4_Public_Involvement_Based_on_Environmental_Document_Type#129.4.3_Environmental_Assessment_(EA)\|EPG 129.4.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)]] for timelines related to an EA.

	The public hearing is to be held at a place and time generally convenient for persons affected by the proposed undertaking and close to the project location. In addition to publishing a notice of public hearing, the district provides news releases to the newspaper and social media at the same time as the official notice is published and again approximately 5 to 12 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The district will also place the news release on their website. The news releases generally contain the same information included in the official notice. An email notification is sent through e-updates or other email distribution lists for the proposed project area. The notice shall contain language such as, “if assistance is needed in another language, please contact the (contact listed in the notice) by (date)”),” or something more generic like “We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact (contact listed in the notice) by (date).” Additionally, if the project area is known to speak a language other than English and the project impacts that population, the district will document how accommodations were made such as disseminated the public notice in that language as well. This information can be found by going to [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ data.census.gov] and reviewing ~~table~~ B16001 and C16001 for a specified geographic location and the most recently available survey – either the ACS 5-Year Estimates or latest decennial census data. Additional assistance with this website and the tables can be obtained from MoDOT’s EC Division. The PM can find the latest language contracts at [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/EC/Title%20VI%20%20ADA/Title%20VI/Interpreter%20and%20Translation%20Contracts?d=w12a80814117e412d85288fce3f2ebc5d&csf=1&web=1&e=vIsf7M Interpreter and Translation Contracts].		The public hearing is to be held at a place and time generally convenient for persons affected by the proposed undertaking and close to the project location. In addition to publishing a notice of public hearing, the district provides news releases to the newspaper and social media at the same time as the official notice is published and again approximately 5 to 12 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The district will also place the news release on their website. The news releases generally contain the same information included in the official notice. An email notification is sent through e-updates or other email distribution lists for the proposed project area. The notice shall contain language such as, “if assistance is needed in another language, please contact the (contact listed in the notice) by (date)”),” or something more generic like “We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact (contact listed in the notice) by (date).” Additionally, if the project area is known to speak a language other than English and the project impacts that population, the district will document how accommodations were made such as disseminated the public notice in that language as well. This information can be found by going to [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ data.census.gov] and reviewing tables B16001 and C16001 for a specified geographic location and the most recently available survey – either the ACS 5-Year Estimates or latest decennial census data. Additional assistance with this website and the tables can be obtained from MoDOT’s EC Division. The PM can find the latest language contracts at [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/EC/Title%20VI%20%20ADA/Title%20VI/Interpreter%20and%20Translation%20Contracts?d=w12a80814117e412d85288fce3f2ebc5d&csf=1&web=1&e=vIsf7M Interpreter and Translation Contracts].

	In addition to the news releases, specific notification by letter of meetings is made to impacted property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) community leaders, planning commission representatives, local representatives of state and federal resource agencies and any special interest groups, where they can be present or set up displays if they have projects going on in the area for which public questions are anticipated. The districts maintain a mailing list so interested agencies, local officials, groups or individuals are sent a notice of the public hearing by mail/email.		In addition to the news releases, specific notification by letter of meetings is made to impacted property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) community leaders, planning commission representatives, local representatives of state and federal resource agencies and any special interest groups, where they can be present or set up displays if they have projects going on in the area for which public questions are anticipated. The districts maintain a mailing list so interested agencies, local officials, groups or individuals are sent a notice of the public hearing by mail/email.

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129.6.1 Advertisement for Public Hearing or Opportunity for a Public Hearing

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	Notices concerning public hearings will be published as a legal notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the vicinity of the proposed project. Additional paid advertisements are encouraged to ensure maximum public input. Notices of public hearings shall have a description of the project, specify the date, time and location of the hearing as well as where to find the project documents for viewing. Refer to [https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/23/771.119 23 CFR 771.119(d-f) and (h)] and [[129.4_Public_Involvement_Based_on_Environmental_Document_Type#129.4.3_Environmental_Assessment_(EA)\|EPG 129.4.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)]] for timelines related to an EA.		Notices concerning public hearings will be published as a legal notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the vicinity of the proposed project. Additional paid advertisements are encouraged to ensure maximum public input. Notices of public hearings shall have a description of the project, specify the date, time and location of the hearing as well as where to find the project documents for viewing. Refer to [https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/23/771.119 23 CFR 771.119(d-f) and (h)] and [[129.4_Public_Involvement_Based_on_Environmental_Document_Type#129.4.3_Environmental_Assessment_(EA)\|EPG 129.4.3 Environmental Assessment (EA)]] for timelines related to an EA.

	The public hearing is to be held at a place and time generally convenient for persons affected by the proposed undertaking and close to the project location. In addition to publishing a notice of public hearing, the district provides news releases to the newspaper and social media at the same time as the official notice is published and again approximately 5 to 12 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The district will also place the news release on their website. The news releases generally contain the same information included in the official notice. An email notification is sent through e-updates or other email distribution lists for the proposed project area. The notice shall contain language such as, “if assistance is needed in another language, please contact the (contact listed in the notice) by (date)”),” or something more generic like “We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact (contact listed in the notice) by (date).” Additionally, if the project area is known to speak a language other than English and the project impacts that population, the district will document how accommodations were made such as disseminated the public notice in that language as well. This information can be found by going to [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ data.census.gov] and reviewing table B16001 and C16001 for a specified geographic location and the most recently available survey – either the ACS 5-Year Estimates or latest decennial census data. Additional assistance with this website and the tables can be obtained from MoDOT’s EC Division. The PM can find the latest language contracts at [~~http~~://sp/sites/EC/~~programs/TitleVI/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=~~%~~2Fsites~~%~~2FEC~~%~~2Fprograms~~%~~2FTitleVI%2FLimited%20English%20Proficiency%2FInterpreter~~%20and%20Translation%20Contracts&~~FolderCTID~~=~~0x0120007ECE07E5E0136B478E798E936AFA790C~~&~~View~~=~~%7B790BCE5D%2DD835%2D4AD1%2D9CBF%2D795EA5874ED5%7D~~ Interpreter and Translation Contracts].		The public hearing is to be held at a place and time generally convenient for persons affected by the proposed undertaking and close to the project location. In addition to publishing a notice of public hearing, the district provides news releases to the newspaper and social media at the same time as the official notice is published and again approximately 5 to 12 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The district will also place the news release on their website. The news releases generally contain the same information included in the official notice. An email notification is sent through e-updates or other email distribution lists for the proposed project area. The notice shall contain language such as, “if assistance is needed in another language, please contact the (contact listed in the notice) by (date)”),” or something more generic like “We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact (contact listed in the notice) by (date).” Additionally, if the project area is known to speak a language other than English and the project impacts that population, the district will document how accommodations were made such as disseminated the public notice in that language as well. This information can be found by going to [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ data.census.gov] and reviewing table B16001 and C16001 for a specified geographic location and the most recently available survey – either the ACS 5-Year Estimates or latest decennial census data. Additional assistance with this website and the tables can be obtained from MoDOT’s EC Division. The PM can find the latest language contracts at [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/EC/Title%20VI%20%20ADA/Title%20VI/Interpreter%20and%20Translation%20Contracts?d=w12a80814117e412d85288fce3f2ebc5d&csf=1&web=1&e=vIsf7M Interpreter and Translation Contracts].

	In addition to the news releases, specific notification by letter of meetings is made to impacted property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) community leaders, planning commission representatives, local representatives of state and federal resource agencies and any special interest groups, where they can be present or set up displays if they have projects going on in the area for which public questions are anticipated. The districts maintain a mailing list so interested agencies, local officials, groups or individuals are sent a notice of the public hearing by mail/email.		In addition to the news releases, specific notification by letter of meetings is made to impacted property owners, business owners, service providers (sheriff, police, fire, schools, post office, emergency, etc.) community leaders, planning commission representatives, local representatives of state and federal resource agencies and any special interest groups, where they can be present or set up displays if they have projects going on in the area for which public questions are anticipated. The districts maintain a mailing list so interested agencies, local officials, groups or individuals are sent a notice of the public hearing by mail/email.

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