4. Public Participation Hearings

The Commission intends to conduct public participation hearings in this proceeding in recognition of the potential impacts of the project on local neighborhoods and citizens. Public participation hearings provide an opportunity for individuals who are not parties to the proceeding to put their views on the project on the record of the proceeding. The Commission may consider public sentiments and concerns as guidance in the development of a more formal record.

The Commission will conduct public participation hearings as follows:

March 10, 2005 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Long Beach Public Library - Auditorium 101 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90822
March 11, 2005 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Wilmington Senior Citizens Center 1371 Eubank Avenue, Main Auditorium Room Wilmington, CA 90744

The Commission welcomes any and all individuals who wish to speak at these hearings and will undertake outreach in local neighborhoods to assure affected individuals, businesses and groups are informed of the PPHs.