Rulemaking Comments

Recommendation 2011-2 – Rulemaking Comments recognizes innovations in the commenting process that could promote public participation and improve rulemaking outcomes. The recommendation encourages agencies (1) to provide public guidance on how to submit effective comments, (2) to leave comment periods open for sufficient periods, generally at least 60 days for significant regulatory actions and 30 days for other rulemakings, (3) to post comments received online within a specified period after submission, (4) to announce policies for anonymous and late-filed comments, and (5) to consider when reply and supplemental comment periods are useful.

Recommended Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2011-2, Rulemaking Comments76 Fed. Reg. 48791 (Aug. 9, 2011).

 

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Committee Meeting Webcast - Part 1 Committee on Regulation Webcast
Committee Meeting Webcast - Part 2 Committee on Regulation Webcast
Committee Meeting Webcast Committee on Regulation Webcast
Amendments to Proposed Recommendation Rulemaking Comments Committee on Regulation Recommendation Download Amendments to Proposed Recommendation Rulemaking Comments
Rulemaking Comments Committee on Regulation Recommendation Download Rulemaking Comments
Proposed Recommendation Rulemaking Comments Committee on Regulation Recommendation Download Proposed Recommendation Rulemaking Comments
Draft Recommendation Considered at April 25 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Recommendation Download Draft Recommendation Considered at April 25 Committee Meeting
Proposed Amendment for April 25 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Recommendation Download Proposed Amendment for April 25 Committee Meeting
Rulemaking Comments Report and Supplemental Research Committee on Regulation Report Download Rulemaking Comments Report and Supplemental Research
Professor Balla's Research Report for April 25 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Report Download Professor Balla's Research Report for April 25 Committee Meeting
Approved Minutes from the March 24 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Meeting Minutes Download Approved Minutes from the March 24 Committee Meeting
Approved Minutes from the April 25 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Meeting Minutes Download Approved Minutes from the April 25 Committee Meeting
Reeve Bull's Research Memorandum for April 25 Committee Meeting Committee on Regulation Comment Download Reeve Bull's Research Memorandum for April 25 Committee Meeting
Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Jeff Lubbers Committee on Regulation Comment Download Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Jeff Lubbers
Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Neil Eisner Committee on Regulation Comment Download Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Neil Eisner
Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Peter Strauss Committee on Regulation Comment Download Comments on the Draft Recommendation submitted by Peter Strauss
Consolidated Public Comments Committee on Regulation Comment Download Consolidated Public Comments
Joseph Whalen Comment Committee on Regulation Comment Download Joseph Whalen Comment
Joseph Whalen Comment - Attachment Committee on Regulation Comment Download Joseph Whalen Comment - Attachment
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