A public notice is a description of proposed work or a project that is issued by the Corps of Engineers to local, state and federal agencies, members of the general public, Native American Tribes, interested groups or organizations, in a general area or region that provides them an opportunity to provide comments or concerns to the Corps about a proposed activity, project or permit that the Corps of Engineers is reviewing or making a determination on. The comment period is generally for 30 days but can be issued for less time or for more time. Comments submitted to the Corps are reviewed and are part of the evaluation process before a decision or determination can be made by the Corps of Engineers on that proposed project, activity or permit.