21.   During the comment period, Kollar-Kotelly can expect to see some arguments that will put her to the test.

22.   FAA Acting Administrator Barry Valentine said the comment period was needed to adequately evaluate the recommendations, which called for a major change in design concept for fuel tanks.

23.   Following a public comment period, the freeze could take effect by January.

24.   Following the comment period, commission staff will decide whether to modify its plan before submitting it to commissioners for a vote.

25.   Greenberger said the CFTC will consider such feedback during the comment period.

26.   He demanded further documentation before the public comment period could be allowed to commence.

27.   He said the department rejected requests by critics to extend the comment period by three months.

28.   Hearings on the state plan were held this week, and a public comment period on that plan ends Monday.

29.   HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson has now reopened the comment period on the new rules, a move that may derail enforcement of them.

30.   If significant changes are made, another comment period must follow.