49 CFR § 211.17 - Publication and contents of notices.

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title: "49 CFR § 211.17 - Publication and contents of notices."
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# 211.17 Publication and contents of notices.

Each advance notice or notice of proposed rulemaking is published in the *Federal Register* and includes—

(a) A statement of the time, place and nature of the proposed rulemaking proceeding;

(b) A reference to the authority under which it is issued;

(c) A description of the subjects or issues involved or the substance or terms of the proposed rule;

(d) A statement of the time within which written comments must be submitted and the required number of copies; and

(e) A statement of how and to what extent interested persons may participate in the proceeding.