39 CFR 775.14 : Postal Service (§ 1.1 To Parts 3061-3099) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 3061-3099) — United States Postal Service (§ 1.1 To Parts 967-999) — Environmental Regulations (§ 775.1 To § 776.10) — National Environmental Policy Act Procedures (§ 775.1 To § 775.14) — Hearings.

(a) Public hearings must be held whenever there is:

(1) Substantial environmental controversy concerning a proposed action and a request for a hearing by any responsible individual or organization;

(2) A request for a hearing by an agency with jurisdiction over or special expertise concerning the proposed action; or

(3) A reasonable expectation that a hearing will produce significant information not likely to be obtained without a hearing.

(b) The distribution and notice requirements of §§ 775.11(d)(1) and 775.13 must be complied with whenever a hearing is to be held.