Purpose

Section 166 Section 166.101  Purpose This Subpart is intended: a)         to set forth the practice and procedures to be followed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) in conducting informational permit and closure plan hearings; b)         to provide opportunity for the public to understand and comment on permit and closure plan applications and associated actions of the Agency; c)         to establish procedures by which the Agency consults interested or affected segments of the public; d)         to enable the Agency to fully consider and respond to public concerns; e)         to encourage cooperation between the Agency and other governmental bodies; f)         to foster openness among the Agency, other governmental bodies and the public; and g)         to comply with State and federal requirements.