Does 'SSA will consider the comments received by April 14, 1997, and will issue revised regulations if necessary.' exist in a separate context from 'Comments made after April 14, 1997 are prohibited from being considered by law.', without logical interdependence?
SSA will consider the comments received by April 14, 1997, and will issue revised regulations if necessary.###Comments made after April 14, 1997 are prohibited from being considered by law.