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Public Comments on Federal Rules Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday April 10, 2024 ( 40 items )  

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Receives Public Communication From National Association of Beverage Importers
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau received the following public communication dated March 29, 2024: * * * To: Director, Regulations and Ruling Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 ATTN: Curt Eilers, Regulations and Rulings Division Re: Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content, Nutritional Information, Major Food Al  more

Alcohol Justice, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNScapv) -- Alcohol Justice, San Rafael, California, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. TTB-2024-0002. * * * To: Regulations and Ruling Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 Comment on Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages with Alcohol Content,  more

American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Council of Engineering Companies of Rhode Island, Saunderstown, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Dorothy S. Davison, Executive Director. The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0046-0001. * * * To: The Honorable Shailen Bhatt Administrator Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washingto  more

American Craft Spirits Association Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Craft Spirits Association, Oakton, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on March 28, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Margie A. S. Lehrman, CEO. The comment was on Docket No. TTB-2024-0002. * * * To: Amy R. Greenberg, Director Regulations and Rulings Division Alcohol Tobacco and Trade Bureau (TTB) 1310 G St NW Ste 400 Washington, DC 20005 Re: Comments for TTB  more

American Farm Bureau Federation Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Samuel A. Kieffer, Vice President, Public Policy. The comment was on Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0115. * * * To: Sue Lawless, Acting Deputy Administrator Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor Wa  more

Boston Fire Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Boston Fire Co., New York, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on March 28, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Norm Queeno, Chief. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073. * * * TO: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FROM: Norm Queeno, Boston Fire Company, Boston NY RE: COMMENT ON PROPOSED NEW-REVISED RULE ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE; DOCKET NO. OSHA-2007-0073; CFR- 29 CFR 1910; DOC  more

Center for Science in the Public Interest Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNScapv) -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The 35-page comment was written and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Christina LiPuma, Policy Associate; and Eva Greenthal, Senior Policy Scientist. The comment was on Docket No. TTB-2024-0002. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Regulations and Ruling Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washi  more

CFPB Receives Public Communication From 18 Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received the following public communication dated March 22, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Dear Director Chopra, We are writing to express our significant concern about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) "Auto Finance Data Project" and request that it refrain from proceeding with this new information collection. T  more

Clinton County Office of Emergency Services Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Clinton County Office of Emergency Services, New York, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on March 27, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Eric Day, Director of Emergency Services. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073. * * * TO: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FROM: Eric Day, Director of Emergency Services, Clinton County Office of Emergency Services, New York RE: CO  more

Coastal Federal Credit Union Issues Public Comment to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Coastal Federal Credit Union, Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written on April 1, 2024. The comment was signed by Tyler Grodi, Chief Executive Officer. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002. * * * Comment Intake--2024 NPRM Overdraft c/o Legal Division Docket Manager, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20552 RE: Overdraft Lending - Very  more

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, Rowlett, Texas, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 27, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. NHTSA-2023-0037-0004. * * * Submitted on behalf of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions The Committee on Accreditati  more

Electrolux Home Products Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Electrolux Home Products Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Megan Miller. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0008-0001. * * * To: Hampton Newsome Attorney, Division of Enforcement Bureau of Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission Room CC-9528 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580 Subject: Energy Labeling Rul  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From 4 Chemical Companies
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated March 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sarah Y. Au, Ph.D. Data Gathering and Analysis Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 7406M Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Comments on Initiation of Prioritization of Acetaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601) Dear D  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From American Iron & Steel Institute
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated March 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * American Iron and Steel Institute 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.452.7118 Fax: 202.452.1039 Email: kdempsey@steel.org www.steel.org * Ms. Jennie Romer Deputy Assistant Administration Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention United States Environmental Protection Agency Re: Draft   more

EPA Receives Public Communication From California Association of Sanitation Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated April 3, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Ginger Vagenas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2023-0626, CASA Comments on EPA's Proposed Disapproval of the South Coast Air Basin Contingency Measure Plan for the 1997 Ozone Standard Dear Ms. Vagenas: The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)   more

EPA Receives Public Communication From Clean Water SoCal
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated April 3, 2024: * * * To: Ginger Vagenas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, California 94105 vagenas.ginger@epa.gov Comments on USEPA's Proposed Air Plan Disapproval California; Los Angeles - South Coast Air Basin; 1997 8-Hour Ozone Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2023-0626 Dear Ginger Vagenas, Clean Water SoCal appreciates the opportu  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From Fenceline Watch
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated March 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Mx. Yvette Arellano Founder | Director, Mr. Shiv Srivastava Policy Research Fencelinewatch@gmail.com Fenceline Watch is an environmental justice community-based organization located in the East End of Houston, Tx, dedicated to eradicating multigenerational toxic harm faced by fenceline communities. We thank the Environmental Protection  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated April 3, 2024: * * * To: Ginger Vagenas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 vagenas.ginger@epa.gov Dear Ginger: Comments on USEPA's Proposed Air Plan Disapproval California; Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin; 1997 8-Hour Ozone Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2023-0626 The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (Sanitation  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From South Bay Cities Council of Governments
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated April 3, 2024: * * * To: Ginger Vagenas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, California 94105 vagenas.ginger@epa.gov Subject: South Bay Cities Council of Governments Comments on U.S. EPA's Proposed Disapproval of South Coast Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan for the 1997 Federal Ozone Standard [Docket ID No. EPA-R  more

EPA Receives Public Communication From Treated Wood Council
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received the following public communication dated March 23, 2024: * * * To: United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety & Pollution Prevention Attn: Mr. Caleb Hawkins 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on Petition Seeking Rulemaking on the Registration of Neonicotinoid and other Systemic Insecticides (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0428) Dear Mr. Hawkins: The Treated Wo  more

GECU Federal Credit Union Issues Public Comment to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The GECU Federal Credit Union, El Paso, Texas, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Crystal Long, President/CEO. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002. * * * Comment Intake--2024 NPRM Overdraft c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 RE: Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002; RIN: 3170-A  more

GSA Issues Public Comment to OPM
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has issued a public comment to the Office of Personnel Management. The comment was posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. OPM-2023-0037-0001. * * * General Services Administration Response to OPM Proposed Rule (3/26/2004) Federal Register:: Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Modification of Effective Date of Coverage for Employees With an Initial Opportunity To Enroll 1. GSA and other agencies will have  more

Kentucky Bankers Association Issues Public Comment to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Kentucky Bankers Association, Louisville, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written on March 22, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Timothy A. Schenk, General Counsel. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002. * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment-Intake-2024 NPRM Overdraft c/o Legal Division, Docket Manager 1700 G Street NW James P. Sheesley, Assistant Execut  more

Kentucky Distillers' Association Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Kentucky Distillers' Association, Lexington, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Stephen G. Amato. The comment was on Docket No. TTB-2024-0002-0001. * * * To: Director Regulations and Rulings Division Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 Re Notice No. 232 - Labeling and Advertising of Wine, Distilled   more

Maxell Corp. Issues Public Comment to CPSC
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Maxell Corporation of America, Woodland Park, New Jersey, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The comment was posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Eric Walbrecht, Corporate Manager. The comment was on Docket No. CPSC-2024-0004-0002. Here are excerpts: * * * Petition soliciting smaller "Keep out of reach label is 20 mm" per the final rule 88 FR 65296" Dear CPSC: We at Maxell have taken note of the recent decision by t  more

Moms Clean Air Force Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rachel Meyer, Ohio River Valley Field Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force, has issued a public comment to the Moms Clean Air Force. The comment was written on March 26, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. PHMSA-2024-0005. * * * Rachel Meyer Ohio River Valley Field Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee Meeting on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposed Advanced Leak Detection and Repair R  more

Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Dept. Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Quincy, Florida, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on March 27, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by James K. Roberts III, Lieutenant, Department Operations. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073. * * * To: TO: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) RE: Comment on Proposed New-Revised Rule on Emergency Response; Docket #: OSHA-  more

National Celiac Association Issues Public Comment to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNScapv) -- The National Celiac Association, Needham, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Treasury. The comment was written and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Chris Rich, Executive Director/CEO. The comment was on Docket No. TTB-2024-0002. * * * To: Division of Dockets Management Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 Comment on Lab  more

National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Lexington, Kentucky, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written and posted on April 8, 2024. The comment was signed by Eric J. Hamelback, CEO. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0012. * * * To: The Honorable Lina Khan, Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: FTC-2024-0012, HISA Oversight Rulemaking, Matter N  more

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Detroit, Michigan, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 31, 2024. The comment was signed by Michael McEvoy, Chair, Board of Directors, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; Lori Burns, Chair, Board of Directors, Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions; Joseph Hou  more

National Rural Health Association Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Rural Health Association has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was signed by Alan Morgan, Chief Executive Officer. The comment was on Docket No. DOT-NHTSA-2023-0037. * * * To: Nanda Srinivasan Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D  more

NETEC Emergency Medical Services Workgroup Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNScapv) -- The NETEC Emergency Medical Services Workgroup has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was posted on April 1, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. NHTSA-2023-0037-0004. * * * Comments for NHTSA-2023-0037-0004 Comments for Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda 2050 The NETEC EMS Workgroup, composed of out-of-hospital special pathogens subject matter experts, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments for the  more

Pa. Transportation Dept. Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 28, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0115. * * * Comments Pennsylvania recognizes the important role that commercial vehicle drivers play in the everyday lives of our citizens as they efficiently move commerce across our state. We also recognize the significant shortage of drivers within this industry nationw  more

Service 1st Federal Credit Union Issues Public Comment to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Service 1st Federal Credit Union, Danville, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written on March 23, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Christopher Court, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002-0001. * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Re:  more

Sierra Central Credit Union Issues Public Comment to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Sierra Central Credit Union, Yuba City, California, has issued a public comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written on March 22, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Ronald Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002. * * * To: Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G St. NW Washington, DC 20552 RE: Overdraft Lending: Very Large Finan  more

Spearpoint Logistics Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Richard Miller, CEO, Spearpoint Logistics LLC, Casper, Wyoming, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 13, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FRA-2023-0066. * * * To: The Honorable Amit Bose Administrator Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: FRA-2023-0066 Dear Administrator Bose, My name is Richard Miller, and I serve as the  more

Supply Chain Ecology Principal Loftis Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Bill Loftis, Principal, Supply Chain Ecology, Asheville, North Carolina, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 27, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FRA-2023-0066-0002. * * * To: The Honorable Amit Bose Administrator Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Georgia Transportation Alliance Support for Georgia Central Railway and He  more

University of Texas-Austin Assistant Professor Dick Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- C. Tyler Dick, Assistant Professor, Texas Railway Analysis and Innovation Node, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on March 28, 2024, and posted on April 1, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FRA-2023-0066. * * * To: The Honorable Amit Bose Administrator Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE   more

Watauga County Fire Commission Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Seth A. Norris, Chair, Watauga County Fire Commission, Boone, North Carolina, and Chief, Deep Gap Fire Department, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on March 28, 2024, and posted on March 29, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073-0118. * * * To: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room Number N3626 Washington, DC 20210 RE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC   more

White Sulphur Springs Fire Dept. Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, New York, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on Feb. 28, 2024, and posted on March 28, 2024. The comment was signed by Eric Bradley, Chief. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073. * * * TO: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FROM: Eric Bradley, Chief, White Sulphur Springs FD, NY RE: COMMENT ON PROPOSED NEW-REVISED RULE ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE; DOCKET NO. OSHA-  more