§ 1.373. Predrafting and drafting guidelines.
(a) Before drafting a regulation, agencies, when practical, shall undertake extensive public outreach to those who are likely to be affected by the regulation. Creating advisory committees, using regulatory negotiation and developing other creative procedures are encouraged as means to solicit the public’s input during the regulatory development process.
(b) Those to be affected by the regulation should continue to be consulted during the drafting process. When appropriate, members of the regulated community should be involved with the formulation of language, the development of standards and other areas in which the regulated community has an interest or can provide insight, or both. During the regulation development and drafting process, agencies should advise and consult with the Governor’s Policy Office, the Office of General Counsel and the Budget Office whenever the agency determines that the involvement would hasten the review process.
(c) Each agency shall develop its own policies regarding public involvement tailored best to meet the needs of the agency and the regulated community.
(d) By August 6, 1996, agencies shall submit to the Governor’s Policy Office their internal guidelines for predrafting and drafting public outreach.
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