Section 216.3 - Notice and an opportunity for public comment(a) Prior to issuing a final directive subject to this part, the Forest Service shall:(1) Provide notice to the public of a proposed directive or interim directive and provide an opportunity to submit comments during a comment period of not less than 30 days in accordance with the requirements this section; and,(2) Review, consider and respond to timely comments received.(b) Notices required by paragraph (a) of this section shall:(1) Be published on a schedule for proposed directives and interim directives maintained by the Forest Service in a centralized repository on the Forest Service website.(2) Provide a physical mailing address and an internet address or similar online resource for submitting comments.(c) Notices of final directives shall be published on a schedule on the Forest Service website. 83 FR 13649 , March 30, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 2864 , Jan. 16, 2020 83 FR 13649 , 4/30/2018; 85 FR 2864 , 1/16/2020