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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.
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 Docket
Management System (DMS).
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. You can find out the closing date for the comment period or
when your comments must reach the Coast Guard.
ADDRESSES. You can find out where to send or deliver your comments.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS. You can get specific instructions on how to
submit comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. You can find out where to direct
your questions or requests for additional information on the regulation.
For most Coast Guard regulations, you submit comments to the Docket
Management System (DMS) using one of the following methods:
By mail to:
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
Room PL-401
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
OR
By hand to:
Room PL-401 on the Plaza level of
the
Nassif Building Room PL-401
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
OR
By Fax:
to the Docket Management Facility
at 202-493-2251
OR
Electronically through the Web
Site for the Docket
Management Facility
OR
Federal eRulemaking
Portal
Contact the Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-523):
Office of Standards
Evaluation and Development (CG-523)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593
202-372-1460