Did the Service decision makers consider all comments and information received during the public comment period in reaching their final decision?
A8: Yes. By law, the regulation development process affords the public and affected stakeholders the opportunity to have their comments and concerns fairly considered. However, the process is not intended to result in final decisions based solely on popular vote. Conservation managers and biologists are obligated to consider the best scientific and commercial information available at the time, as well as stakeholder concerns over potential impacts of their actions and/or the need for such actions.
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Did the Service decision makers consider all comments and information received during the public comment period in reaching their final decision?