Comment Period
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt ˈpɪər.i.əd/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated time frame during which stakeholders may submit feedback on proposed regulations, policies, or legal actions before final decisions are made.
The agency opened a 60-day comment period for the new environmental rule.
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See also
Commentary
Typically established by statute or regulation, the comment period is crucial for public participation in rulemaking and helps ensure transparency and accountability.
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