Public Comment Template (Rulemaking / Agency Input)
Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26
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civics, playbook, template
Subject: Comment on [Rule/Proposal name + docket/ID]
1) My stake (2 sentences)
I am [who] in [place]. This affects [me/us] because [plain impact].
2) What I support / oppose (1 sentence)
I support/oppose [specific provision].
3) Evidence (3 bullets max)
- Observed impact: [short]
- Data/source: [link/summary]
- Implementation reality: [what will happen in practice]
4) The fix (your one ask)
Please [change A to B].
5) The measurable standard
Adopt/track [metric] and publish it [monthly/quarterly].
6) Close
Thank you for considering this. I’d appreciate confirmation this comment is included in the record.