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Preface

This is the first edition of CSA Guide 2764-96, A Guide to Public Involvement.. This Guide has been prepared by the CSA Technical Committee on Public Involvement, under the jurisdiction of the Standards Steering Committee on Environmental Technology. It was developed by consensus¹ and has been subject to a broad peer review.

The subject matter covered in this Guide appeared to the Committee well-suited to the popular medium of interactive software and so is available in both print and electronic forms. The questions and information in the Guide will help project proponents work out the opportunities and implications of getting the public involved in project decisions and design a process tailor-made for their situation.

CSA welcomes suggestions for improving this Guide, which will be reviewed and revised periodically.²

CSA gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Environment Canada in the development of this Guide.

(1) This Guide does not address any requirements for public consultation or participation found in federal, provincial, or municipal statutes. The degree to which compliance with this guide would fulfill any legal obligations can only be determined by the appropriate government agency.