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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Format. A rulemaking petition must include in a prominent location—
(1) The words “Petition for Rulemaking” or “Rulemaking Petition;” and
(2) The petitioner's name and a mailing address, in addition to any other contact information (such as telephone number or email) that the petitioner chooses to include.
(b) Mailing instructions—
(1) General mailing address. Any interested person may submit a rulemaking petition by sending it to the following address: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel, Mail Stop 0485, Attn: Regulatory Affairs Law Division, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 20528–0485.
(2) Transportation Security Administration mailing address. Any interested person may submit a rulemaking petition regarding a Transportation Security Administration program or authority directly to the Transportation Security Administration by sending it to the following address: Transportation Security Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA–2, Attn: Regulations and Security Standards Division, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598–6002.
(3) DHS does not accept rulemaking petitions delivered by courier.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 6. Domestic Security § 6.3.5 Format and mailing instructions - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-6-domestic-security/cfr-sect-6-3-5/
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