The Public Participation Guide provides a primer in public participation. It is designed with government agencies in mind, to help those who must manage processes where public input is important to decision-making. It is organized to provide you with a clear overview of important considerations in the design and implementation of a meaningful public participation program.
You can now download a printable version of this guide in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Arabic
- French
- Simplified Chinese characters
- Traditional Chinese characters
Download each individual file below.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- English Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(96 pp, 4 MB)
- Spanish Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(71 pp, 2 MB)
- Arabic Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(99 pp, 1 MB)
- French Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(126 pp, 2 MB)
- Simplified Chinese Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(38 pp, 931 K)
- Traditional Chinese Version of Public Participation Guide (PDF)(38 pp, 1 MB)