The article outlines the critical role of public comments in federal rulemaking, established by the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946. It emphasizes how this process allows citizens to voice concerns and suggestions regarding proposed regulations. Historically, various administrations have upheld the significance of public feedback, but the Trump administration poses a threat to this 80-year tradition. The article highlights past presidentsâ commitments to ensuring meaningful public engagement, underscoring that public comments inform agency decisions and enrich the regulatory process with diverse perspectives.
Public comments do more than satisfy the public's right to be heard by their government. The comment process is meant to inform agencies' decisions.
In 2011, President Barack Obama reaffirmed that 60-day comment periods were essential for the 'open exchange' of information and perspectives.
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