§216.3. Notice and an opportunity for public comment.
36 C.F.R. § 216.3
Prior to issuing a final directive subject to this part, the Forest Service shall—
Provide notice to the public of a proposed directive or interim directive and provide an opportunity to submit comments during a comment period of not less than 30 days in accordance with the requirements this section; and,
Review, consider and respond to timely comments received.
Notices required by paragraph (a) of this section shall—
Be published on a schedule for proposed directives and interim directives maintained by the Forest Service in a centralized repository on the Forest Service website.
Provide a physical mailing address and an internet address or similar online resource for submitting comments.
Notices of final directives shall be published on a schedule on the Forest Service website.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[83 FR 13649, March 30, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 2864, Jan. 16, 2020]
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1612(a).
Source
Source: 83 FR 13649, March 30, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[83 FR 13649, March 30, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 2864, Jan. 16, 2020]