Policy Proposals Issued for Public Comment

Release Date:
10/10/2008

Policy Proposals Issued for Public Comment

Policy and By-Law Proposals

The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) policy development process includes solicitation of public feedback on policy and bylaw proposals. This process is called public comment and it allows the public an opportunity to submit their feedback before the same policies and bylaws are reviewed and considered by the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors.

The field of organ transplantation depends on the cooperation of many people and organizations, and it is vital to ensure the opinions of all interested parties are heard and addressed. Input from transplant candidates -- the people most affected by new or revised policy -- is an important part of the public comment process. The OPTN strongly encourages all interested individuals -- especially transplant candidates -- to express their views on policy proposals by getting involved in the public comment process.

Public Comment Notice

To: OPTN/UNOS members and other interested persons
From: Karl J. McCleary, Ph.D, MPH, Director of Policy, Membership and Regional Administration
Re: OPTN/UNOS policy proposals for public comment
Date: October 10, 2008

Four policy proposals are now being offered for public comment. These proposals were developed by a number of OPTN/UNOS committees.

We are requesting your input on these proposals by January 2, 2009. View the policy proposals now http://www.optn.org/policiesAndBylaws/publicComment/proposals.asp

You may recall that in February 2008 we made some changes to the online public comment process to make it easier for you to navigate through the system and submit your comments. We welcome your continued feedback on these changes as we continue to improve the way that we communicate with the community. Please send feedback on these changes to publiccomment@unos.org. As always, you can still receive a paper copy if you prefer.

After the public comment period ends on January 2, 2009, each sponsoring committee will review all feedback provided and make necessary modifications. The OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors may then review and vote on these proposals at its meeting on March 2-3, 2009.

UNOS appreciates your consideration and feedback on these important issues.

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