[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR1.05-15]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 1_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents

 

                         Subpart 1.05_Rulemaking

 

Sec. 1.05-15  Public participation.



    The Coast Guard considers public participation essential to 

effective rulemaking, and encourages the public to participate in its 

rulemaking process. Coast Guard policy is to provide opportunities for 

public participation early in potential rulemaking projects. Generally, 

the Coast Guard will solicit public input by publishing a notice of 

public meeting or request for comments in the Federal Register. Advance 

Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, 

Supplemental Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, and Interim Rules will 

usually provide 90 days, or more if possible, after publication for 

submission of comments. This time period is intended to allow interested 

persons the opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process through 

the submission of written data and views. However, certain cases and 

circumstances may make it necessary to provide a shorter comment period. 

Public meetings may also be held to provide an opportunity for oral 

presentations. The Coast Guard will consider the comments received and, 

in subsequent rulemaking documents, will incorporate a concise general 

statement of the comments received and identify changes from a proposed 

rule based on the comments.