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GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE COMMENTS

Anyone can comment on federal rules, and in many cases this is a good way to make sure your perspective and interest is represented. If you do not give input you will probably not be heard.

A good way to make a comment is to send in a letter of comment addressing specific concerns. The effectiveness of these letters can vary, so it is important to make your letter as effective as possible.

To write an effective letter here are some guildelines as to what makes a letter have impact and a sample letter that you can use for ideas.

Writing Tips for Public Comment Letters

Part II Writing Tips for Public Comment Letters

Longer document on making effective comments

Sample Letter From Fisheries

"Policy Do's and Don'ts for Non-Profit Organizations"

Covers what non-profits can and can't do. VERY helpful information! Important to understand if you work with a non-profit.

http://www.wkkf.org/DesktopModules/WKF.00_DmaSupport/ViewDoc.aspx?LanguageID=0&CID=280&ListID=28&ItemID=5000238&fld=PDFFile

Link to several good resources from Kellogg Foundation on policy work, lobbying, rules for non-profits, etc.

http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=100&CID=280&CatID=280&NID=211&LanguageID=0

From Society of American Foresters

Summary of Forestry-Related Provisions in the Farm Bill

Forests & the Farm Bill

Farm Bill two pager

Wildfire and Poverty

Wildfire and Poverty Executive Summary

Nonprofit organizations may elect to file the one-page IRS Form 5768 [501(h) rules] for accurate reporting of

any expenditures for lobbying activities using other funding sources, which must occur within specific dollar

limits to retain 501(c)(3) status (www.irs.gov). Consult your tax advisor to determine if the 501(h) election is appropriate

for your organization.

For more information, refer to resources from the Center for Nonprofit Management:

www.cnmsocal.org/ForNonprofits/FAQLobbying.html

www.cnmsocal.org/ForNonprofits/AdvocacyLobbyingNPO_files/frame.htm