(a) Periodically, the Assistant Secretary will publish the following public notices in the Federal Register:
(1) A list of all interim and certified agencies; and
(2) A list of agencies to which a withdrawal of interim certification or certification has been proposed.
(b) On an annual basis, the Assistant Secretary may publish in the Federal Register a notice that identifies all agencies that have received interim certification during the prior year. The notice will invite the public to comment on the state and local laws of the new interim agencies, as well as on the performance of the agencies in enforcing their laws. All comments will be considered before a final decision on certification is made.