QUESTION $3(35$ Marks$)$ As mentioned above: Government once again calls on citizens to make their voice heard on the future of our country$$s energy supply by engaging with the Integrated Resource Plan $($IRP $2023)$ that was released in January this year for public comment. $3\mathrm{.}1$ With reference to the above, provide a detailed explanation of what is meant by the notice and comment on process and the steps that need to be followed when conducting the notice. $(15$ Marks$)3\mathrm{.}2$ Advise the Department of Minerals and Energy of an alternative procedure which could be utilised instead of the notice and comments procedure. $(20$ Marks$)$