Which step follows 'Public comment' in the LEED development process if necessary?

• A. Step 5: Re-approval by Steering Committee if necessary
• B. Step 6: Consensus approval vote by members
• C. Step 3: Preview and approval by LEED Steering Committee
• D. Step 7: New rating system

Answer: (A)

Public comment is a feedback phase that triggers governance review. After collecting those comments, the draft may need another quick check by the LEED Steering Committee to ensure any substantial changes align with goals and governance. If such re-approval is necessary, that becomes the next step before moving on to the consensus vote by members. In short, the next action after public comment is re-approval by the Steering Committee if necessary, and only then does the process proceed to member consensus and, finally, the new rating system. The other steps occur earlier or later in the sequence—for example, the Steering Committee preview happens before public comment, while the member vote and the final release come after this re-approval step.