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Enhancing Public Engagement in Environmental Decision-Making

This study explores methods to involve the public beyond regulations in NMED's environmental permitting process. Stakeholder analysis, surveys, and focus groups are utilized to gather input. Preliminary findings indicate interests in more info access, meetings, and trainings. Next steps include phone calls and focus group sessions.

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Enhancing Public Engagement in Environmental Decision-Making

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  1. Public Participation in the Environmental Permitting ProcessAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Ringling-GallagherBy:Kathryn Roberts

  2. Question How do we improve the relationship between the public and NMED as well as involve the public in the environmental decision-making process beyond what the regulations require?

  3. Methods, Data and Analysis 1) Stakeholder Analysis • Interested-Party Survey • Focus Group Sessions and Interviews 2) “Snowball” Technique • Have NGO leaders assist in identifying other organizations or individuals that may be interested in participating in the research

  4. Preliminary Findings and Next Steps So far the public would like… • Receive information via email or through the mail • More frequent public information meetings • Open forum meetings • Trainings (via short classes) on RCRA-related issues –but can NMED do it? • Provide input into a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) Next Steps… • Making phone calls • Setting up focus group sessions

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