[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR5.5] [Page 48] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation PART 5_RULEMAKING PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 5.5 Participation by interested persons. Any person may participate in rulemaking proceedings by submitting written information or views. The Secretary may also allow any person to participate in additional rulemaking proceedings, such as informal appearances or hearings, held with respect to any rule.