49 CFR § 553.17 - Participation of interested persons.

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title: "49 CFR § 553.17 - Participation of interested persons."
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title_name: "Transportation"
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section_name: "Participation of interested persons."
chapter_name: "NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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# 553.17 Participation of interested persons.

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

(b) In his discretion, the Administrator may invite any interested person to participate in the rulemaking procedures described in § 553.25.