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Public Comment Template (Rulemaking / Agency Input)

Civics | template | Updated 2026-02-26

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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.

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