Submit comments by April 1st on Draft Public Participation Policy and Language Access Plan





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REMINDER: EGLE invites input on updated draft of Public Participation Policy and Language Access Plan through April 1.*

*"EGLE to host two virtual input sessions to answer questions and receive feedback. "*

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is seeking public input on the updated draft versions of its Public Participation Policy, and Language Access Plan (formerly titled Limited English Proficiency Plan). Public comment is currently being accepted through April 1, 2024.

Virtual listening sessions will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. and on Thursday, March 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Thursday session will include simultaneous translation in Arabic, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL).

Learn more here: Public Participation and Language Access Plan Webpage [ [link removed] ].

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Read the Draft Policy and Plan: *

* Draft Public Participation Policy 2024 [ [link removed] ]
* Draft Language Access Plan 2024 [ [link removed] ]

*How to comment: *

Comments will be accepted through April 1, 2024. All comments received during the comment period will be considered and reviewed prior to publication and release of final policy and plan.  Comments on the revised policies can be submitted through the following:


* [email protected]
* Via regular mail:

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Executive Office - Attn: Office of EJ Public Advocate
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, MI 48909-7973


* Via voicemail: 517-335-4100
* Attend a listening session (details below).

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Virtual Listening Sessions: *

Sessions will begin with a summary of key updates and general themes of the new policy and plan, followed by an open comment period.

*March 6, 2024, 12-1:30 p.m.*
*Public Participation Policy and Language Access Plan Listening Session I *

*Register for March 6 session* [ [link removed] ]


*March 7, 2024, 6-8 p.m.*
*Public Participation Policy and Language Access Plan Listening Session II *
This session will include simultaneous translation in Arabic, Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).

*Register for March 7 session* [ [link removed] ]


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Where can I learn more? *

Learn more online about the public participation policy and plan at EGLE’s Public Participation webpage [ [link removed] ] and stay up to date by subscribing to Engage with EGLE [ [link removed] ], EGLE’s community engagement newsletter. 








 

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