- (a) If the agency proceeds with the rulemaking process, it will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to comment on a proposed rule.
- (b) The public comment period will last at least thirty (30) days.
(c)
- (1) The agency will begin the public comment period by publishing notice of the proposed rulemaking.
- (2) The notice will include the terms or substance of the proposed rule, or a description of the subjects and issues involved.
- (3) The notice will include a description of the time, location, and manner in which interested parties may present their views.
- (4) The notice will be published in compliance with Arkansas Code § 25-15-204.
- (d) If the agency chooses to or is required to hold a hearing at which the public may appear and comment on the proposed rule, such hearing will comply with the requirements of Arkansas Code § 25-15-213.
- (e) The agency shall accept and consider public comments as required by Arkansas Code § 25-15-204.
- (f) The agency shall track and respond to public comments as necessary to comply with Arkansas Code § 25-15-204(a)(2) and the rules of the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council (or the Joint Budget Committee).