[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR1.501-3] [Page 17] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 1_FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents Subpart 1.5_Agency and Public Participation Sec. 1.501-3 Exceptions. (a) Comments need not be solicited when the proposed coverage does not constitute a significant revision. (b) Advance comments need not be solicited when urgent and compelling circumstances make solicitation of comments impracticable prior to the effective date of the coverage, such as when a new statute must be implemented in a relatively short period of time. In such case, the coverage shall be issued on a temporary basis and shall provide for at least a 30 day public comment period.