Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities Submits Comments Expressing Concerns With Education Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news:
APLU formally submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education concerning its proposed rule on campus free speech.
In a letter to Secretary DeVos, APLU President Peter McPherson detailed a series of concerns with the proposed rule.
The text of McPherson's letter to DeVos follows:
February 18, 2020
To: Secretary Betsy DeVos, c/o Jean-Didier Gaina, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Ma more
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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- "NBC Nightly News" anchor to receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during 254th anniversary commencement; Sandy J. Stewart to receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree
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The Rutgers Board of Governors voted to award an honorary degree to award-winning journalist Lester Holt when he addresses graduates at the 254th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and R more
Texas Young Lawyers Association to Launch Website Educating Students About Their First Amendment Rights
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The Texas Young Lawyers Association, public service arm of the State Bar of Texas, issued the following news release:
The Texas Young Lawyers Association has designed an online learning platform that will educate school students about student speech and their rights under the First Amendment.
The project--Your Voice, Now!--presents the concept of student speech from various perspectives, including educational videos from school law experts, school administrators, pare more
Association of Mature American Citizens Issues Public Comment on Labor Department Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Robert E. Carlstrom Jr., chief of staff at the Association of Mature American Citizens, Bohemia, New York, has issued a public comment on the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, more
Coast Guard: Drawbridge Operation Regulation of Hackensack River, Little Snake Hill, New Jersey
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- The Homeland Security Department's Coast Guard has issued a rule, published in the Federal Register on Feb. 18, entitled: "Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake Hill, NJ".
The rule was issued by Coast Guard Rear Adm. A.J. Tiongson, Commander, First Coast Guard District. For more information, contact: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 212/514-4336, Judy.K.Leung-Yee@uscg.mil.
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The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule tha more
Coast Guard: Special Local Regulations for Recurring Marine Events, Florida
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- The Homeland Security Department's Coast Guard has issued a rule, published in the Federal Register on Feb. 14, entitled: "Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector Miami".
The rule was issued by Coast Guard Capt. J.F. Burdian, Captain of the Port Sector Miami. For more information, contact: Omar Beceiro, Sector Miami Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard at 305/535-4317 or by email: Omar.Beceiro@uscg.mil.
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The Coast Guard is r more
Network of Jewish Human Agencies, Jewish Federations of North America Issue Public Comment on Labor Department Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Network of Jewish Human Agencies, Paramus, New Jersey, and the Jewish Federations of North America have issued a joint public comment on the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831". The comment was written and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Stephan O. Kline, interim director of the Washington offic more
FLRA Issues Decision Regarding Office of Personnel Management
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0 PS 34):
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Petitioner)
DECISION ON REQUEST FOR GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY OR GUIDANCE
Before the Authority: Colleen Duffy Kiko, Chairman, and Ernest DuBester and James T. Abbott, Members
(Member Abbott concurring; Member DuBester dissenting)
I. Background
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requests a general statement of policy or guidance on the applic more
Air Line Pilots Association International Issues Public Comment on FAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Chris Heck, senior staff engineer for Engineering and Air Safety Department at the Air Line Pilots Association International, McLean, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule entitled "Airworthiness Directives: CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines". The comment was written on Feb. 14, 2020, and posted on Feb. 18, 2020:
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The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing the safety interests of more than 63,00 more
NRC Proposes to Amend Annual Fees Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 18:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its regulations for the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees it would charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2020.
The proposed rule, published today in the Federal Register, includes fees required by law to recover approximately 90 percent of the agency's annual budget authority. Th more
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Issues Public Comment on DOT Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Mary K. Murphy, director for Planning and Regional Development Department at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has issued a public comment on the Department of Transportation's notice entitled "Request for Information: National Freight Strategic Plan". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, and posted on Feb. 12, 2020:
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ or Port Authority) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Unit more
SEMCOG Invites Public Comment on FY 2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release:
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the 30-day public comment period for the FY 2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary. The work program summary and budget is designed to respond to needs of the region as identified by SEMCOG membership.
As the work program is implemented, many of the resulting products are guided by SEMCOG's Transporta more
Truckers for Cause Issues Public Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Bob Stanton, co-founder of Truckers for a Cause, Batavia, New York, has issued a public comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed rule entitled "Hearing Requirement for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: National Assn. of the Deaf Petition for Rulemaking". The comment was posted on Feb. 10, 2020:
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Comments from Truckers For a Cause on:
Petition for Regulation from the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) to remove hearing requirements. more
12 Organizations Issue Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Twelve organizations have issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Alexandria, Virginia; AESA, Association of Educational Service Agencies, Katy, Texas; Council of Administrators of Special Education, War more
American Bar Association Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Tom Callahan, chair of the taxation section at the American Bar Association, has issued an executive summary of public comment on the Internal Revenue Service's proposed rule entitled "Classification of Cloud Transactions and Transactions Involving Digital Content". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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These Comments ("Comments") are submitted on behalf of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation ("the Section") and have no more
American of Association of Christian Schools Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Maureen Van Den Berg, policy analyst at the American of Association of Christian Schools, Chattanooga, Tennessee, has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service's proposed rule entitled "Treatment of Payments to Charitable Entities in Return for Consideration". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The American of Association of Christian Schools (AACS) writes to express concern over the proposed rule, "Contributions in more
Association of California Water Agencies, California Municipal Utilities Association Issue Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Abby Schneider, senior federal representative at the Association of California Water Agencies, Sacramento, and Jonathan Young, regulatory advocate at the California Municipal Utilities Association, Sacramento, have issued a joint public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The Associ more
Association of Mature American Citizens Issues Public Comment on Labor Department Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Robert E. Carlstrom Jr., chief of staff at the Association of Mature American Citizens, Bohemia, New York, has issued a public comment on the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, more
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Issues Public Comment on FDA Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Jeffrey R. Snyder, executive director and interim head for regulatory affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, has issued a public comment on the Food and Drug Administration's notice entitled "Bridging for Drug-Device and Biologic- Device Combination Products; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BI) is her more
Boeing Issues Public Comment on Federal Aviation Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Richard Kawaguchi, senior manager for airline safety engineering at Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has issued a public comment on the FAA's proposed rule entitled "Airworthiness Directives: The Boeing Company Airplanes". The comment was written and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Comment #1
- What does the commenter request?
Clarification of left and right mid exit doors to include activated and deactivated mid exit door.
- How is the request justified?
The parts af more
California State Water Resources Control Board Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Darrin Polhemus, deputy director drinking water at the California State Water Resources Control Board, Sacramento, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) thanks the United States Environmental Pr more
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Kimberly Beer, director of public policy at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, Short Hills, New Jersey, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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On behalf the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, I am writing to strongly oppose the proposed rule regarding the fre more
City of Cleveland Issues Comment on Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Cleveland (Ohio) Water Commissioner Alex Mafgevicius has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Cleveland Water provides water service to 1.4 million people in the Greater Cleveland area comprising 80 communities in our 640 square mile service area. Utilizing L more
Coalition on Homelessness & Housing in Ohio Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Bill Faith, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, Columbus, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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I am writing to oppose the Social Security Administration's proposed rule that would change the frequency of Continuing Disability Revi more
Disability Rights California Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Zeenat Hassan, staff attorney for the Civil Rights Practice Group at Disability Rights California, Oakland, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Disability Rights California (DRC) submits these comments on behalf of our clients and other people with disabilities who more
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Susan Henderson, executive director of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Berkeley, California, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) submits the following comments in response to the Notice of Pr more
East Bay Community Law Center Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Erin Le of East Bay Community Law Center, Berkeley, California, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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I. Introduction
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is proposing to change the current medical diary categories to create a new, relatively short period for continuing disability reviews (CD more
Environmental Protection Network Issues Public Comment on Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- William Jordan, executive director of Environmental Protection Network, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Opposing Epa's Proposed Rule To Amend The Application Exclusion Zone Provisions In The Worker Protection Standard". The comment was written on Jan. 27, 2020, and posted on Feb. 7, 2020.
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My name is William Jordan. I am submitting these comments on behalf of the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). EPN more
Eugene Water & Electric Board Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Karen Kelley, water operations manager at Eugene Water and Electric Board, Oregon, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Environmental Protection Agency's November 13, 2019 more
FASickels Environmental Management Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- FASickels Environmental Management LLC, New York, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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1. While the USEPA faced a difficult task in this rulemaking, the proposal has made an already problematic rule even more complex and may result in less progress in lead exposure abatement. The additional re more
Felix Storch Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Paul Storch, CEO of Felix Storch Inc., Bronx, New York, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office's proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers; Request for information". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Felix Storch, Inc. (FSI) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Ene more
Greater Boston Legal Services Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Karen A. Dobak, senior paralegal at Greater Boston Legal Services, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 30, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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I am submitting these comments on behalf of my clients whom I represent in my employment at Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) Elder, Health and D more
Greater Boston Legal Services Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Brian Kiwanuka, staff attorney for Elder Health and Disability Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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My name is Brian Kiwanuka. I am a staff attorney in the Elder Health and Disability Unit of Greater Boston Legal more
Greenfield Water Utility Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Charles E. Gill, utility manager at Greenfield Water Utility, Indiana, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The mission of the Greenfield Water utility is to protect our water resources and ensure affordable, safe, and sustainable water supply for the future gener more
Hispanics in Philanthropy Issues Public Comment on Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Ana Marie Argilagos, president and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, Oakland, California, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' proposed rule entitled "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements". The comment was written on Feb. 7, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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On behalf of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) and partners across the United Stat more
Illinois Public Health Department Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Brian W. Cox, manager for plumbing and water quality program at the Illinois Public Health Department, Springfield, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Please accept this letter submitted on behalf of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Comments rega more
International Food Additives Council Issues Public Comment on Agricultural Marketing Service Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Robert Rankin, executive director of the International Food Additives Council, has issued a public comment on the Agricultural Marketing Service (Food Disclosure and Labeling Division,
Fair Trade Practices Program) proposed rule entitled "National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard: Validation of Refining Processes". The comment was written and posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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The International Food Additives Council (IFAC) is commenting on Docket No. 2020-01019; Nation more
Juneau Douglas Fish and Game Advisory Committee Issues Public Comment on NOAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Juneau Douglas Fish and Game Advisory Committee, Alaska, has issued a public comment on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's proposed rule entitled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat for the Central America, Mexico, and Western North Pacific Distinct Population Segments of Humpback Whales". The comment was written on Jan. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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On January 6th, 2020, the Juneau Douglas Fish and Game more
Kansas Section of American Water Works Association Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- John Gilroy, chair of the Research Committee at Kansas Section of American Water Works Association, Salina, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The Kansas Section of AWWA appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Environmental Protection Agency's Novemb more
Lafourche Parish Water District Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Eric Richard, water quality distribution supervisor at the Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1, Raceland, Louisiana, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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1. Section 141.87(d)(1) states, "After the State specifies the values for applicable water quality parameter more
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Kathleen Baskin, assistant commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Enclosed please find comments from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Drinking Water Program ( more
National Center for Healthy Housing Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Amanda L. Reddy, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, Columbia, Maryland, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above-referenced EPA proposed rule.
The mission of the National Center for Hea more
Network of Jewish Human Agencies, Jewish Federations of North America Issue Public Comment on Labor Department Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Network of Jewish Human Agencies, Paramus, New Jersey, and the Jewish Federations of North America have issued a joint public comment on the Department of Labor's proposed rule entitled "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Department of Labor's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831". The comment was written and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Stephan O. Kline, interim director of the Washington offic more
New Jersey Section of American Water Works Association Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Joseph G. Stanley, chair of the New Jersey Section of the American Water Works Association, Ridgewood, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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The American Water Works Association NJ Section (AWWA-NJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Environmental more
NSF International Issues Public Comment on National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Stan Hazan, director of regulatory affairs at NSF International, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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NSF International (NSF) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to more
Philadelphia Water Department Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Gary A. Burlingame, director of laboratory services at the Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Water Department has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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On behalf of the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is pleased to submit comments regarding the more
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Jennifer McKay, policy director at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Petoskey, Michigan, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, on behalf of its Board and 2,300 members, would like to comment on the proposed revisions to Lead & Co more
University of Colorado Hospital Pharmacist Issues Public Comment on FDA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Cathryn Todd, critical care clinical pharmacist at the University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, has issued a public comment on the Food and Drug Administration's proposed rule entitled "Importation of Prescription Drugs". The comment was written and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Food and Drug Administration's proposed rule on importation of prescription drugs. As a pharmacist, I have an obligation to ensure that I more
Utilities of Louisiana Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Carol Petranek, compliance and safety manager at Utilities Inc. of Louisiana, Covington, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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Utilities, Inc. of Louisiana (UIL) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the EPA regarding the changes to the National Primar more
WaterOne Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- WaterOne, Lenexa, Kansas, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Darci Meese, manager for government relations; Greg Totzke, laboratory manager; Michelle A. Wirth, director for production; and Mandy Cawby, director for customer relation.
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Willis Towers Watson Issues Public Comment on IRS Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Michael F. Pollack, senior director for North America retirement actuarial leadership, and Maria M. Sarli, senior director for U.S. retirement resource actuary, at Willis Towers Watson, London, England, have issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service's notice entitled "Mortality tables for 2021 Notice 2019-67". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 14, 2020:
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This letter provides Willis Towers Watson's comments with respect to pot more
5 University Professors Issue Joint Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Five university professors have issued a joint public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Pamela Herd, professor of public policy at Georgetown University; Donald Moynihan, McCourt professor of public policy at Georgetown University; Philip Rocco, assistant profes more
American Association of People With Disabilities Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Maria Town, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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These comments are submitted on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The AAPD is a convener, connector, and c more
Associated Builders & Contractors Issues Public Comment on OSHA Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development at Associated Builders and Contractors, has issued a public comment on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's notice entitled "Stakeholder Meeting on Using Leading Indicators To Improve Safety and Health Outcomes". The comment was written on Feb. 7, 2020, and posted on Feb. 12, 2020:
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Associated Builders and Contractors hereby submits the following comments to the U.S more
Center for Accountability, Modernization & Innovation Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Stan Soloway, director of the Center for Accountability, Modernization and Innovation, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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The Center for Accountability, Modernization, and Innovation (CAMI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes innovation solutions to public po more
Chamber of Commerce Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- David Hirschmann, executive vice president, and Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of international affair, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have issued an executive summary of public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative's notice entitled "Hearings: 2020 Special 301 Review". The comment was written on Feb. 6, 2020, and posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pleased to submit the attached comments for the Office of the more
Chicanos Por La Causa Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of Currency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- David Adame, president and CEO of Chicanos Por La Causa Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency's proposed rule entitled "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, and posted on Feb. 12, 2020:
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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) opposes the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. According to dissenting FDIC Board member Martin Gruenberg, the FDIC's more
Disability Rights Mississippi Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Polly Tribble, executive director of Disability Rights Mississippi, Jackson, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR). These comments are s more
Disability Rights Vermont Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Ed Paquin Jr., executive director of Disability Rights Vermont, Montpelier, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 30, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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Disability Rights Vermont(DRVT) is an independent, private, non-profit agency mandated by federal law to protect and advance the rights of individuals wit more
Industrial Minerals Association-North America Issues Public Comment on Mine Safety & Health Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Mark G. Ellis, president of the Industrial Minerals Association-North America, has issued a public comment on the Mine Safety and Health Administration's proposed rule entitled "Electronic Detonators". The comment was written on Feb. 13, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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Please find below the comments of the Industrial Minerals Association-North America (IMANA) on MSHA's Direct Final Rule (DFR) on Electronic Detonators and Proposed Rule on Electronic Detonators (N more
Lowenstein Disability Lawyers Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Janna K. Lowenstein, an attorney at Lowenstein Disability Lawyers ALC, Valencia, California, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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I have represented claimants in California for over 16 years, and I disagree with these proposed rules.
At the outset, the below comment more
Management of Saratoga National Bank & Trust Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of Currency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Peter J. Lareau, executive vice president and chief risk officer at Management of Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co., Saratoga Springs, New York, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency's proposed rule entitled "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations". The comment was written on Feb. 11, 2020, and posted on Feb. 12, 2020:
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Management of Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company appreciates the opportunity to comment on the above referenced Jo more
National Alliance on Mental Illness Tennessee Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Jeff Fladen, executive director, and Alisa LaPolt, policy and advocacy director, at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Tennessee, Nashville, have issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 10, 2020:
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We are writing on behalf of NAMI Tennessee, the state's largest grassroots advocacy more
New Haven Legal Assistance Association Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Joanne Gibau, an attorney at the New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Connecticut, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 31, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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I urge you to rescind the proposed rules. The current CDR system already provides an adequate system for continuing disability reviews. If medic more
Raising Special Kids Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Christopher Tiffany, executive director of Raising Special Kids, Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 30, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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On behalf of Raising Special Kids, which works with families of children who receive SSI benefits, I am writing to oppose the Social Security Admin more
Riverworks Development Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of Currency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Amy Rohan, community asset development specialist at Riverworks Development Corp., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency's proposed rule entitled "Community Reinvestment Act Regulations". The comment was written on Feb. 12, 2020, and posted on Feb. 13, 2020:
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Riverworks Development Corporation opposes the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations as deeply misconceived. The OCC and FDIC would more
Safety for Long Haul Issues Public Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Ronald R. Knipling, president of Safety for the Long Haul Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, has issued a public comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's notice entitled "Request for Information: Large Truck Crash Causal Factors Study". The comment was posted on Feb. 11, 2020:
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Safety for the Long Haul Inc. appreciates the opportunity to suggest methodologies to help FMCSA and the greater large truck safety community better understand the causation of lar more
Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium Issues Public Comment on Food and Nutrition Service Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- W. Ron Allen, board chair of the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium, McAlester, Oklahoma, has issued a public comment on the Food and Nutrition Service's notice entitled "Request for Information: Self-Determination Demonstration Project for Tribes that Administer the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations". The comment was written on Feb. 10, 2020, and posted on Feb. 11, 2020:
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On behalf of the Self-Governance Communication and E more
Trademark Working Group Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Paul Kilmer, founder of the Trademark Working Group, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative's notice entitled "Hearings: 2020 Special 301 Review". The comment was posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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The Trademark Working Group is grateful for this opportunity to share with you our thoughts regarding those trademark laws and practices that are of most concern to our participants.
Our group tends to focus on those issues that cost our participant more
U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Susan Ritchie, vice president for trade and technology policy at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative's notice entitled "Hearings: 2020 Special 301 Review". The comment was posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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India has made incremental progress on creating a stronger IP environment and has taken positive steps in 2019 to implement its 2016 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy. India advanced fiv more
Union of European Football Associations Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Seong Sin Han, chief counsel for commercial and technology legal services at the Union of European Football Associations, Nyon, Switzerland, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative's notice entitled "Hearings: 2020 Special 301 Review". The comment was written on Jan. 24, 2020, and posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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UEFA appreciates the opportunity to provide this submission to assist the Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") more
Washington State Gov. Inslee Issues Public Comment on Social Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, Olympia, has issued a public comment on the Social Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews". The comment was written on Jan. 28, 2020, and posted on Feb. 7, 2020:
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On behalf of the state of Washington, I write to express my serious concerns with the Social Security Administration's (SSA) proposed rule, "Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Con more
Tipoffs:: School Boards
Alexandria City Manager Proposes Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Feb. 18:
On February 18, City Manager Mark Jinks presented the Alexandria City Council with a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 General Fund Operating Budget of $799.9 million, which represents an increase of 4.5% over the current year. The proposed budget includes $241.4 million in operating funds for the Alexandria City Public Schools, a $9.8 million (or 4.2%) increase over FY 2020 funding. The budget pr more
Florida Sheriffs & Police Chiefs Debunk Myth That Drug Offenders in State Prison Are Non-Violent, Low Level Offenders
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Florida Police Chiefs Association issued the following news release:
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) and Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) gathered at the Florida Capitol to debunk the myth that drug offenders in the state prison are non-violent, low level offenders.
Data from the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) establishes that most inmates incarcerated in Florida's prisons (56%) have been previously convicted of violent offenses, and ove more
Florida Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Debunk the Myth That Drug Offenders in State Prison Are Non-Violent, Low Level Offenders
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The Florida Sheriffs Association issued the following news release:
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) and Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) gathered at the Florida Capitol to debunk the myth that drug offenders in the state prison are non-violent, low level offenders.
Data from the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) establishes that most inmates incarcerated in Florida's prisons (56%) have been previously convicted of violent offenses, and over more
