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  DIVISIONS » Permit Support Services » The Public Particpation Group
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The Public Participation Group (PPG) is a part of the Permit Support Services Division  within the Office of Environmental Services. PPG is responsible for issuing public notices and conducting public hearings and meetings associated with permitting activities related to the four categories of media (Air, Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, and Water) as specified under Subtitle II of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes RS30:2001, Environmental Regulatory Codes LAC 33 and the Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR. 

Questions related to permits public participation activities can directed to the LDEQ Customer Service Center at : (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337) 

 

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