49 CFR § 389.17 - Participation by interested persons.

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title: "49 CFR § 389.17 - Participation by interested persons."
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section_number: "389.17"
section_name: "Participation by interested persons."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS"
part_number: "389"
part_name: "RULEMAKING PROCEDURES—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 113, 501 , subchapters I and III of chapter 311, chapter 313, and 31502; sec. 5204 of Pub. L. 114-94, 129 Stat. 1312, 1536; 42 U.S.C. 4917; and 49 CFR 1.87"
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# 389.17 Participation by interested persons.

(a) Any interested person may participate in rule making proceedings by submitting comments in writing containing information, views, or arguments.

(b) In his/her discretion, the Administrator may invite any interested person to participate in the rule making procedures described in § 389.25.

[35 FR 9209, June 12, 1970, as amended at 53 FR 2036, Jan. 26, 1988]