Surveys and Comment Opportunities

Providing Effective Feedback:

• Read and understand the information you are commenting on
• Feel free to reach out to the agency with questions
• Be concise but support your claims
• Base your justification on sound reasoning, scientific evidence, and/or how you will be impacted
• Address trade-offs and opposing views in your comment
• There is no minimum or maximum length for an effective comment
• The comment process is not a vote – one well supported comment is often more influential than a thousand form letters

Constructive Comment Considerations

A comment can express simple support or dissent for a regulatory action. However, a constructive, information-rich comment that clearly communicates and supports its claims is more likely to have an impact on regulatory decision making.

These tips are meant to help you. Constructive comments have an impact and help agency policy makers who are making regulations. (learn more at regulations.gov)