Submit a Public Comment

1. Orally: by speaking at the public hearing on the proposed rules. When you arrive, there will be a sign-in sheet where you can indicate that you wish to speak. The date, time, and location of the hearing is included in the Notice on the “Proposed Rules” overview page (before you get to the individual rules). Oral comments at the public hearing may be limited to 3 – 5 minutes in the discretion of the hearing officer.
2. In writing: by submitting written comments using one of the methods below. Your written comments must be received by the Department no later than the end of the comment period to be considered. Tips for submitting useful comments are available by clicking here: Quick Tips.
3. You may submit comments on the proposed rules or accompanying fiscal note.

Methods for Submitting Written Public Comments

Procedure for Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review

If an objection identified in a comment is not resolved prior to the adoption of the rule, a person may also submit written objections to the Rules Review Commission. If the Commission receives written and signed objections, in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.3(b2), from 10 or more people clearly requesting review by the Legislature and the Rules Review Commission nonetheless approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S. 150B-21.3(b1).

The Rules Review Commission will receive written objections until 5 p.m. on the day following the day the Commission approves the rule. The Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery or fax. If you have any further questions concerning the submission of objections, direct them to Ann B. Wall, General Counsel, at any of the addresses shown above.