Within fifteen days after receiving the information required under § 2.2-5503, the Department shall publish notice and a brief description of the proposed regulated introduction. Notice shall also be provided to any affected locality and to any person who has filed a written request to be notified of regulated introductions. Notice shall be given by publication one time in a newspaper having general circulation in each locality where the regulated introduction is proposed to be made. In addition, subject to the provisions of this chapter regarding confidential business information, any documents submitted to the Department as required under § 2.2-5503 shall be available for public inspection or copying at or near the site of the proposed regulated introduction and at the offices of the Department.
1994, c. 472, § 2.1-773; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 55 - Virginia Biotechnology Research Act
§ 2.2-5502. Exemptions from chapter to be determined by Department
§ 2.2-5503. Requirements for regulated introduction
§ 2.2-5504. Public notice of proposed regulated introduction
§ 2.2-5505. Comment on proposed regulated introduction
§ 2.2-5506. Confidential business information; Department to establish procedures