Definition of public hearing in English English dictionary
A meeting designed to afford the public the fullest opportunity to express opinions on a transportation project A verbatim record (transcript) of the proceedings is made part of the project record
A mechanism for providing the public an opportunity to comment on and present evidence relating to a proposed project and its Draft EIR The Amended University Procedures for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act require a public hearing during the public review period for a University Draft EIR (See UC CEQA Handbook Appendix A)
a hearing which is advertised and open to the public as an opportunity for them to voice their concerns and/or response to specific proposals
A formal meeting wherein EPA officials hear the public's views and concerns about an EPA action or proposal EPA is required to consider such comments when evaluating its actions Public hearings must be held upon request during the public comment period
After the conclusion of the public comment period, a public hearing is required only if requested by 25 or more individuals, an organization of 25 or more members or a governmental subdivision These mandatory hearings shall be scheduled a minimum of 45 days following the agency's initial notice date, and a notice of hearing shall be published so as to give reasonable notice prior to the hearing An agency may voluntarily hold a public hearing
A formal meeting wherein officials hear the public's views and concerns about an action or proposal The Navy is required to consider such comments when evaluating its actions Public hearings must be held upon request during the public comment period
A meeting of a house or senate committee or subcommittee during which public testimony may be heard and formal action may be taken on any measure or matter before the committee or subcommittee
a hearing formally advertised and convened to afford any person who deems their interest in property to be affected by a proposal an opportunity to be heard by the Forest Service The Forest Service is not required to follow the tenor of the statements made at the hearing A public hearing must be convened in respect of tree farm licence applications
A formal meeting designed to provide the public with the fullest opportunity to express support of or opposition to a transportation project in an open forum at which a verbatim record (transcript) of the proceedings is kept
a formal event held prior to a decision that gathers community comments and positions from all interested parties for public record and input into decisions
an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the company's project and the IDB financing