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1. Attempt to fully understand each issue; if you have questions or do not understand a part of the regulatory document, you may ask for help from the agency contact listed in the document.

Note: Although the agency contact can answer your questions about the document’s meaning, official comments must be submitted through the comment form.

2. Clearly identify the issues within the regulatory action on which you are commenting. If you are commenting on a particular word, phrase, or sentence, provide the page number, column, and paragraph citation from the federal register document.

3. If a rule raises many issues, do not feel obligated to comment on everyone select those issues that concern and affect you the most and/or you understand the best.

4. Agencies often ask specific questions or raise issues in rulemaking proposals on subjects where they are actively looking for more information. While the agency will still accept comments on any part of the proposed regulation, please keep these questions and issues in mind while formulating your comment.

5. Although agencies receive and appreciate all comments, constructive comments (either positive or negative) are the most likely to have an influence.

6. If you disagree with a proposed action, suggest an alternative (including not regulating at all) and include an explanation and/or analysis of how the alternative might meet the same objective or be more effective.

7. The comment process is not a vote. The government is attempting to formulate the best policy, so when crafting a comment, it is important that you adequately explain the reasoning behind your position.

8. Identify credentials and experience that may distinguish your comments from others. If you are commenting in an area in which you have relevant personal or professional experience (i.e., scientist, attorney, fisherman, businessman, etc.) say so.

9. Agency reviewers look for sound science and reasoning in the comments they receive. When possible, support your comment with substantive data, facts, and/or expert opinions. You may also provide personal experience in your comment, as may be appropriate. By supporting your arguments well, you are more likely to influence the agency’s decision-making.

10. Consider including examples of how the proposed rule would impact you negatively or positively.

11. Comments on the economic effects of rules that include quantitative and qualitative data are especially helpful.

12. Include the pros and cons and trade-offs of your position and explain them. Your position could consider other points of view, and respond to them with facts and sound reasoning

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