Comment on FR Doc # N/A

My colleagues at Partnerships for Working Families (PWF) have alerted me to proposed rules changes that would have these effects: 1) Decrease from two weeks to one the amount of time the public has to research a project and prepare testimony in support or opposition. 2) Allow localities to proceed with no hearing at all if there are no “timely requests” to participate. 3) Limit the information now made publicly available prior to a hearing by allowing for more general project descriptions. The Living Wage Coalition of Sonoma County hereby goes on record as adamantly opposed to these new regulations, which would have the effect of diminishing public input on these important decisions which can dramatically impact the quality of life for the communities in the project areas. We should be increasing, not decreasing the level of public engagement in these decisions using public money. Ben Boyce Director LWC of Sonoma County