2.2.3: Solicitation of Public Comment

Provide opportunities for public comment on plan approach and suggested content

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As stated in the introduction, DOI provided opportunities for public comment on plan approach and suggested content via a citizen engagement tool and the DOI Open Government email address throughout the development of the DOI Open Government Plan to ensure maximum citizen collaboration in formation. Citizen Engagement Tool: o Allows public to submit ideas for inclusion in plan, vote and comment on ideas, flag ideas as off-topic, share ideas with friends via email or social media channels, and view ideas that have been incorporated; o Launch date early February; all comments submitted through early March were considered in development of the Plan; and o Many of the comments submitted via our citizen engagement tool discussed ideas for increasing the transparency of specific DOI programs, rather than DOI’s Open Government Plan as a whole. These comments have been categorized and delivered to the appropriate program managers and bureau management. DOI Open Government Email Address: o Citizens were also provided with the opportunity to email feedback to DOI at Open@ios.doi.gov. This inbox was monitored by the Office of Communications and routed to the appropriate Assistant Secretary and will continue to be available for public comment. DOI’s Open Government Methodology is focused, comprehensive, scalable, and flexible. Following this framework allows DOI to identify the key transformation planning steps, analyze and address relevant technology, policy, and cultural elements, incorporate public feedback, and get the appropriate people involved in open government efforts from the very beginning – helping to create a plan that enables a change to the way DOI interacts with citizens.

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