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Comment Period ? A comment period is the range of time the public has to submit input before an agency makes a final decision on a proposed rule. Federal agencies typically invite public comments on RFIs, ANPRMs, NPRMs, Direct Final Rules, and Interim Final Rules. In most cases, the comment period is 60 days.

In notice-and-comment rulemaking, an agency must first issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposal before it can issue a final rule. There are exceptions to the requirement for notice and comment.

In general, agencies will specify a comment period ranging from 30 to 60 days in the ?Dates? section of the Federal Register document, but the time period can vary. For complex rulemakings, agencies may provide for longer time periods, such as 180 days or more.

Effective comments are supported by factual information, sound reasoning, and/or include specific examples of how you or your organization would be impacted negatively or positively. When applicable, provide references to any reports, articles, or other source material that support your comment.

Here's things you should include: Your name, address and phone number and/or email. Your interest in the case and who you represent. ... What you want/don't want the hearing body to do (one or two sentences if you can). Cite specific, measurable impacts. Try to avoid hearsay or prophetic (?chicken little?) statements.

ANPRM: We use an advance notice of proposed rulemaking when we need more information or data to determine whether a rule is needed, what regulation to develop, or when we want ideas or alternative suggestions for dealing with a specific hazard.

How to Make A Public Comment. The option to submit a digital public comment on a federal agency document can be done in 2 ways: either directly through the agency's site, or through the Federal Register. Both paths will lead to a document open for comments on regulations.gov, the website for the Federal Register.