Regulatory Comment
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈkɒmɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statement submitted by stakeholders during the public consultation period on proposed regulations, expressing support, objections, or suggestions.
The agency reviewed thousands of regulatory comments before finalizing the environmental rule.
Forms
- regulatory comment
- regulatory comments
Related terms
See also
Commentary
In drafting, ensure regulatory comments are clearly addressed in agency rulemaking to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act's notice-and-comment requirements.
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