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Public Comment Reading Budget
Turn a document length, a reading speed, and the days left into total reading time and a daily budget.
Privacy: This App does not send or save your entries. Do not enter passwords, codes, full account numbers, or private identifiers.
Enter your numbers
Enter only the details needed for this task. Check them against the original source.
Your result
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Engine self-test
Running golden cases…
Source notes
- U.S. General Services Administration, Regulations.gov — How to Comment on a Federal Rule
Public comments on proposed federal rules are submitted through Regulations.gov during a posted comment period.
Reviewed 2026-10-10. Not every agency uses Regulations.gov. Some dockets have agency-specific portals and page limits.
What this App does not do
This App divides the numbers you enter. It does not summarise the document, read it for you, or judge the rule.
This free App has no paid features. It does not contact an agency, employer, bank, seller, provider, or other person.