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Public Hearing
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Public Meeting
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A public hearing is where comments from the public go into the public record.
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A public meeting is more of a discussion between interested parties and comments do not go into the public record.
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Some public hearings are required by regulations, while others are granted on a case-by-case basis.
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A public meeting is not required.
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A public hearing is not a question-and answer format.
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A public meeting is a question-and-answer format.
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A public hearing is governed by rules
concerning who speaks when and for how long. A public hearing is overseen by a hearing official.
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A public meeting is an open discussion with a DEQ moderator to make sure comments stay focused on the proposed permit and that everyone has a chance to ask his or her question.
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