The ATRT Recommendations pertaining to the Focus Group's deliberations are #15 and #16-17.

ATRT Recommendations #16-17, which deal with Comment and Reply Cycles, are presented below in Text and PDF formats. There is a button at the bottom right of each PDF frame that will extend the document to Full Screen. Also, you may download the document by clicking on the arrow at the bottom left of the frame.

Text of Recommendations #16-17: Comment/Reply Cycles

16. Public notice and comment processes should provide for both a distinct “Comment” cycle and a “Reply Comment” cycle that allows community respondents to address and rebut arguments raised in opposing parties’ comments.

17. As part of implementing recommendations 15 and 16, timelines for public notice and comment should be reviewed and adjusted to provide adequate opportunity for meaningful and timely comment. Comment and Reply Comment periods should be of a fixed duration.

PDF of ATRT Recommendations #16-17: Comment/Reply Cycles



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