This Act sets out requirements for procedurally fair administrative action. These requirements range from notice-and-comment type procedures to public hearings. If the relevant authority fails to comply with these procedures, their actions could be held to be invalid. The public participation procedures provide valuable opportunities for the public to become involved in the decisions and actions taken under these laws. However, public participation in these processes may require a fairly high level of expertise and awareness of planning and development procedures. Partnerships with environmental groups and supportive academics will probably be necessary.

(See: Just Administrative Action)