142 
ER 1145-2-301 
1 July 68 
a. When applications are received for the promulgation of 
regulations as outlined in paragraphs 2 - 6 preceding, inclusive, 
District Engineers will issue public notices to all parties deemed 
likely to be interested and specifically to the agencies referred to 
in these paragraphs. The notice should fix a limiting date within which 
comments will be received, normally a period not less than 30 days after 
the actual mailtng of the notice. If time is an essential element when 
adequately explained by the applicant, the District Engineer is authorized 
to give interested parties a minimum of 10 daya after receipt of the notice 
in which to present protests. A copy of every notice issued will be sent 
to the Chief of Engineers, Attention: ENGCW-ON. 
b. Copies of the notices sent to interested parties, together 
with a list of parties to whom sent, will accompany reports on all 
applications for promulgation of regulations submitted to the Chief 
of Engineers for necessary action. 
e. In all instances when response to a public notice has 
been received from a Member of Congress, the District Engineer will 
inform the Member of Congress of the final action taken on the application. 
8. Public Hearings. 
a. -ER 1135-2-5 dated 14 April 1967 prescribes the policy on 
holding public hearings. It states why and when hearings shall be held 
and specifies the appropriations from which the expenses of public 
hearings shall be paid. 
b. It is the policy of the Chief of Engineers to conduct his 
civil works activities in an atmosphere of public understanding, trust, 
and mutual cooperation and in a manner responsive to public needs and 
desires. To this end, public hearings are helpful and will be held 
whenever there appears to be sufficient public interest to justify such 
action. In case of doubt, a public hearing should be held. 
e. Among the instances warranting public hearings are general 
public opposition to the promulgation of regulations governing the use 
and navigation of navigable waters. District Engineers will notify the 
Division Engineer of the need for a hearing, state the proposed arrange- 
ments therefor and obtain his concurrence therein. - Public hearings 
will be held in any case when Congressional interests or responsible 
local authorities make an official and valid request therefor and such 
action will fulfill the above-stated policy and objectives. 
