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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 26.11.26.07" title_num="26" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="26" heading="Transportation Conformity — Public Consultation Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In accordance with 40 CFR §93.105(e), the MPOs shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Establish a proactive public involvement process which provides reasonable opportunity for review and comment before taking formal action on a conformity determination for all transportation plans and TIPs, consistent with the requirements of 23 CFR §450.316(b);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Release information supporting conformity determinations at the beginning of the public comment period; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Assess and impose reasonable charges for public inspection and copying of such information, consistent with the fee schedule contained in 49 CFR §7.43.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the public disagrees with the MPO's decision about whether a project is regionally significant and whether it was modeled properly in the emission analysis supporting a proposed conformity finding for a transportation plan or TIP, a written explanation shall be provided by the MPO upon request by the public.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The MPOs shall also provide an opportunity for public involvement in conformity determinations for projects when otherwise required by law.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>