28 CFR §30.8

1. (a)Except in unusual circumstances, the Attorney General gives state processes or directly affected state, areawide, regional, and local officials and entities:
   1. (1)At least 30 days from the date established by the Attorney General to comment on proposed federal financial assistance in the form of noncompeting continuation awards; and
   2. (2)At least 60 days from the date established by the Attorney General to comment on proposed direct federal development or federal financial assistance other than noncompeting continuation awards.
2. (b)This section also applies to comments in cases in which the review, coordination, and communication with the Department have been delegated.
3. (c)Applicants for programs and activities subject to section 204 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Act shall allow areawide agencies a 60-day opportunity for review and comments.