Proposed Amendments Published for Public Comment
When an advisory committee recommends an amendment to its rules or forms, it must obtain the approval of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure to publish the proposed amendment for public comment. During the comment period, the public is encouraged to submit written comments and may also request to testify at public hearings on the proposed amendment.
On June 6, 2023, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) approved publication of proposed amendments to the following:
- Appellate Rules 6 and 39;
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Bankruptcy Rules 3002.1 and 8006;
- Official Bankruptcy Forms 410, 410C13-M1, 410C13-M1R, 410C13-N, 410C13-NR, 410C13-M2, and 410C13-M2R; and
- Civil Rules 16, 26, and new Rule 16.1.
The comment period is open from August 15, 2023 to February 16, 2024. Read the text of the proposed amendments and supporting materials:
How to Submit or Review Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules & Forms
Written comments are welcome on each proposed amendment. The advisory committees will review all timely comments, which are made part of the official record and are available to the public. The comment period closes on February 16, 2024.
Comments and supporting files must be submitted electronically using the regulations.gov portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting or reviewing comments at regulations.gov under the general FAQs section.
- Appellate Rules – Submit or Review Comments on Proposed Amendments
- Bankruptcy Rules & Official Forms – Submit or Review Comments on Proposed Amendments
- Civil Rules – Submit or Review Comments on Proposed Amendment
Public Hearings
Members of the public who wish to present testimony may appear at scheduled hearings on the proposed amendments. Requests must be received at least 30 days prior to the hearing dates. Hearings are subject to cancellation due to lack of requests to testify.