COMMENT ON PROPOSED REGULATION

To: [AGENCY NAME]
Docket/Reference: [DOCKET/REGISTER NUMBER]
Subject: [REGULATION TITLE]
Submitted by: [NAME/ENTITY]
Date: [DATE]

1. INTEREST AND BACKGROUND

• Identify commenter, industry, and stake in the regulation; brief credentials.

2. SUMMARY OF POSITION

• Concise summary of support/concern and key requested changes.

3. COMMENTS AND REQUESTED CHANGES

3.1 Specific Provision: [Cite Section/Page]

• Concern/Support: [Describe]
• Evidence/Analysis: [Data, studies, legal citations, economic impact]
• Requested change: [Proposed text or alternative]

3.2 Additional Provision (repeat as needed)

• Concern/Support: [Describe]
• Evidence/Analysis: [Data, studies, legal citations]
• Requested change: [Proposed text or alternative]

4. COSTS, BENEFITS, AND BURDENS

• Discuss compliance costs, operational impacts, benefits, and suggested adjustments to reduce burden while meeting agency goals.

5. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND COMPLIANCE

• Note statutory authority limits, consistency with enabling act, and Connecticut UAPA requirements under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-166 et seq.
• Regulations are reviewed by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee.

6. CONNECTICUT-SPECIFIC PROCEDURAL NOTES

• Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 4-168, agencies must provide notice and opportunity for public comment before adopting regulations.
• Comments may be submitted in writing during the comment period or orally at any scheduled public hearing.
• The Connecticut Law Journal publishes proposed regulations; verify publication date for deadline calculation.
• The Legislative Regulation Review Committee must approve regulations before final adoption.

7. CONCLUSION

• Reiterate key requested changes; offer to discuss with agency staff; provide contact info.

Contact: [NAME/TITLE/EMAIL/PHONE]