36 CFR 216.3 - Notice and an opportunity for public comment.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property last revised: May 06, 2024

View all text of Part 216 [§ 216.1 - § 216.4]

§ 216.3 - Notice and an opportunity for public comment.

(a) Prior to issuing a final directive subject to this part, the Forest Service shall:

(1) 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,

(2) Review, consider and respond to timely comments received.

(b) Notices required by paragraph (a) of this section shall:

(1) 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.

(2) Provide a physical mailing address and an internet address or similar online resource for submitting comments.

[83 FR 13649, March 30, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 2864, Jan. 16, 2020]

authority: 16 U.S.C. 1612(a)

source: 83 FR 13649, March 30, 2018, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 36 CFR 216.3