A proposed regulation filed for public comment is a new proposed regulation, or an amendment or repeal of an existing regulation, which OCFS is considering adopting on a permanent basis. A proposed regulation is filed with the Secretary of State and published in the State Register to notify and afford the public an opportunity to comment. The comment period generally is 45 days from the date of publication in the State Register after which time OCFS must assess any comment received. If OCFS decides not to make any substantive changes to a proposed regulation based upon the assessment of public comment, then the regulation may be permanently adopted by OCFS. However, if OCFS decides to make substantive changes to a proposed regulation, the proposed amended regulation must be re-published in the State Register and a 30-day comment period is commenced from the date the revised proposed regulation is published. OCFS must assess any comment received during this second public comment period before permanently adopting the regulation.