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Participating in the Rulemaking Process
We encourage you to participate in the rulemaking process. One way to participate is to submit comments to the public docket on notices and proposed rules published in the Federal Register. You can visit http://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard for a listing of Coast Guard regulatory projects with its closing and opening comments period.
What is a Docket?
A docket is an official public
record containing copies of public comments on proposed rules, and related
information. We use information to help us make regulatory decisions. The
public can review and copy any information in the docket. Most Coast Guard
dockets are maintained by the Department of Transportation's Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS).
Each regulatory project is assigned a docket number (e.g.,
[USCG-1999-0000]). Each project-specific docket contains copies of every
document published for that project. For example, a docket may include a
notice of proposed rulemaking, public comments, a notice of public meeting
or hearing, a regulatory assessment, supporting studies and other public
information.
How Do I Comment on a Proposal?
The Coast Guard provides
information about submitting comments in the preamble of each document
published in the Federal Register. You can get information under the
following captions to help you submit comments:
DATES. What is the closing date is for the comment period or
when your comments must reach the Coast Guard.
ADDRESSES. Where to submit or deliver your comments.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS. How to submit comments with detailed, specific
instructions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Where to direct
your questions or requests for additional information on the regulation.
WEBSITE: The Web site for
Email submissions or for electronic access to docket contents is:
http://www.regulations.gov.
For most Coast Guard regulations, comments or docket submissions by mail
should be addressed to:
Docket Management Facility (M-30)
U.S. Department of Transportation
West Building Ground Floor
Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
The Federal Docket Management Facility, at the above address, accepts hand-delivered submissions, makes docket contents available for public inspection and photocopying, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
The Fax number is
202-493-2251. (Mark the fax "Attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard".)
Contact the Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-523):
Office of Standards
Evaluation and Development (CG-523)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd Street, SW STOP 7126
Washington, DC 20593
202-372-1460
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