Schedule and Location

(1) First Briefing Session. The Department shall conduct at least one briefing session within 30 days of publication of the Council's determination that a proposal is feasible and deserving of state assistance. If a site is specified in the Notice of Intent this session shall be held in the host community. If more than one site is specified within the host community, the Department may consolidate the briefing sessions if such consolidation will enhance public awareness and participation. If no site is designated in the Notice of Intent, the Department, after consultation with the developer, shall determine the location of the initial briefing session. (2) Subsequent Briefing Sessions. Following the initial briefing session, the Department shall establish a schedule with locations for briefing sessions which it deems appropriate and best calculated to insure public awareness and participation in the siting process. If a developer has chosen to utilize the site suggestion process pursuant to 990 CMR 7.00, within 30 days of the publication of the final suggested site list the Department shall conduct at least one briefing session in each community on said final list.