Education Development Center: Experts Share Impacts of the High Touch High Tech Approach to Learning Empowering Education Teams and Systems
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news:
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Experts Share Impacts of the High Touch High Tech Approach to Learning
Empowering Education Teams & Systems
The Learning Generation Initiative at EDC and Fab AI recently co-hosted a global virtual event that presented evidence on the positive impacts of the High Touch High Tech approach in three countries. A recording of the event has just been released on our YouTube channel.
High Touch Hig more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Through Data Governance, Tribes Protect "digital Land" and Build Tribal Economies
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Through data governance, tribes protect "digital land" and build tribal economies
At the 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit, tribal leaders explored the interconnected nature of tribal digital sovereignty
Article Highlights
* Artificial intelligence raises new risks to tribal data but also new economic benefits
* Tribal leaders weigh implications for data gove more
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12352) by health policy analyst Nora Wells:
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Information technology (IT), or the use of devices such as computers to handle electronic data, has existed for decades, but it has only recently become accessible to many Americans in a health care context. The federal government has tasked the Office of more
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Adult Protective Services - Background & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12917) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Adult Protective Services: Background and Funding
Background
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories provide Adult Protective Services (APS) to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults. APS programs serve seniors and adults with disabilities by offeri more
China's One Belt, One Road Initiative - Economic Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11735) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's One Belt, One Road Initiative: Economic Issues
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) in 2013 launched an ambitious and multifaceted foreign economic policy initiative - One Belt, One Road - to more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Pervaze A. Sheikh and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resource more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Litigation and Administration Actions Following the 2020 Record of Decision
After the action agencies issued the 2020 ROD, NWF and the other plaintiffs in existing litigation over Columbia River System operations filed an eighth supplemental co more
Constitutional Authority Statements & Repeal Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13287) by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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Constitutional Authority Statements and Repeal Legislation
To introduce a bill or joint resolution, House Rule XII requires Members of the House to attach a statement identifying the source of Congress's constitutional authority to enact such legislation, known as a Constitutional Au more
ESA Section 7 Consultation & Cooperative Federalism Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impa more
FY2027 NDAA - Active Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12728) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size of the active component of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The active component comprises the full-time more
FY2027 NDAA - Reserve Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12727) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size (i.e., end-strength) of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress a more
MQ-25 Stingray - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12972) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress
Introduction
The U.S. Navy is developing a carrier-based uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 Stingray, if the system is fielded as more
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12352) by health policy analyst Nora Wells:
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Information technology (IT), or the use of devices such as computers to handle electronic data, has existed for decades, but it has only recently become accessible to many Americans in a health care context. The federal government has tasked the Office of more
SBA's Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12726) on Aug. 12, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
In May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new round of funding for the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative (MAGI). The 2026 round expands a program introduced in 2025 and appear more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA; P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two provisions in the Social Security Act: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Pr more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:"
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Impact
This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirem more
Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11469) by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case Hencely v. Fluor Corp. This case involves a former servicemember (Winston Tyler Hencely) who sued a military contractor (Fluor) under South Carolina la more
Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12371) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits
Introduction
Since 1994, five sitting presidents of self-governing Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), have undertaken a combined 30 trips abroad that have included transit stops in the United States. U.S. policy has more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Afro-descendants of Latin America - Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11790) by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Afro-descendants of Latin America: Selected Resources
The United Nations (UN) estimates that approximately "200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas." Congress has long demonstrated interest in the status of Afro-descendants abroad through its le more
Federal Rental Assistance & Affordability Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12824) by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability
Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened. About half of U.S. renters are cost-burdened and the lowest-income renters have the highest cost burden more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance - 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12729) by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent:
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Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance: 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF; 54 U.S.C. Chapter 2004), with dedicated funding to address deferred mai more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximit more
Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality & Health Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12730) by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin and environmental policy analyst Omar M. Hammad:
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Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality and Health
Wildland fire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced by burning materials during wildland fire events that temporarily degrades air quality over long distances, creating health concerns and decreas more
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285) by legislative attorney Amin Aminfar:
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court: A Brief Overview
On July 16, 2026, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court of the United States (ATRC) issued its first order since it was established by Congress in 1996. The court's order indicated that the government had, the previous day, filed an application to remove an alien terrorist, the fi more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:"
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Policy Considerations for Legislation
Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods more
Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data From Federal Employees Health Benefits Carriers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285).
The white paper is written by legislative attorney Wen W. Shen, health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data from Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Carriers
On December 12, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a notice to more
Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11108) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws
Ratified in 1791, the Second Amendment provides, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." For over two hundred years, the Supreme Court remai more
Social Security Administration's FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49047) on July 28, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation: In Brief" by income security specialist, William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background on SSA ... 1
Overview of the Annual LAE Appropriation ... 1
FY2027 Budget Requests for the Annual LAE ... 2
Commissioner of Social Security ... 2
Presid more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman:
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment more
Child Welfare - Purposes, Federal Programs & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10590) by social policy specialist Emilie Stoltzfus.
Here are excerpts:
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Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding
The Work of Child Welfare Agencies
Children depend on adults - usually their parents - to protect and support them. The broadest mission of public child welfare agencies is to strengthen families so that children can depend on their families to more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1 more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.9601 et seq.) provides the federal framework for the cleanup of contaminated sites for which the federal govern more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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History of Brownfields Appropriations
This section provides a history of annual appropriations for the federal Brownfields program beginning in the early years of the pilot initiative in FY1993 through FY2002 and continuing as a codified program in CERCLA more
Reserve Component Duty Statuses - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49056) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Reserve Components (RCs) of the Armed Forces (the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of per more
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement - Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11308) by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Danielle M. Trachtenberg:
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USMCA: Labor Provisions
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force in 2020 (P.L. 116-113), replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Concerns among some Members of Congress about the protection of worker rights and enforceabi more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
ACNS Urges CMS to Include Epilepsy in Medicaid Medical Frailty Exception Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirements; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the American Clinical Neurophysiology more
Advanced Medical Technology Association Urges FDA to Clarify Draft Guidance on Communications With Payors and Highlight Medical Device Evidence Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307; Revised Draft Guidance for Industry on Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications with Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities: Questions and more
AESARA Supports FDA Draft Guidance Enhancing Manufacturer Communications With Payors and Formulary Committees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
aesara.com
PO Box 4266, Chapel Hill, NC. 27515 | info@aesara.com
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2
FDA-2016-D-1307: Draft Guidance for Industry: "Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With P more
American Escrow Association Urges CFPB to Clarify Mortgage Closing Disclosures and Tolerance Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 8, 2026
re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket Number CFPB-2026-0018 (submitted electronically)
Honorable Russell Vought Acting Director Attn: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-21 more
American Society of Hematology Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Burdening Physicians and Patients With Medical Frailty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454 more
American Waterways Operators Highlight Financial and Operational Burdens of Ballast Water Management Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Caitlyn E. Stewart
Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
801 North Quincy Street
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22203
PHONE: 703.841.9300
EMAIL: cstewart@americanwaterways.com
August 10, 2026
Mr. Timothy M. Brown
Chief, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development
United States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther more
APHSA Raises Concerns Over Expanded Federal Oversight and Data Sharing in TANF Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
901 N GLEBE RD, SUITE 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22203 | (202) 682-0100 | APHSA.ORG
August 7, 2026
David Swegle
Director
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Modified System of Records Notice (SORN) 09-80-0375 - Temporary Assistance for N more
Arizona Game and Fish Department Urges National Park Service to Strengthen Wildlife Collaboration in Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Mr. Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director, National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Electronically submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0100-0001
RE: National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41
Dear Mr. more
Austin Bank Urges CFPB to Reduce TRID Waiting Periods and Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 | Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Dear Bureau:
Austin Bank, Texas National Association, a community bank headquartered in East Texas, appreciates the opportunity to comment more
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association Highlight Technical Concerns In USCG Ballast Water Discharge Standards Retrospective Analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association
2370 W. State Route 89A, Suite 11-205, Sedona, AZ 86336 USA
www.bwema.org +1 805-331-0740 info@bwema.org
10 August 2026
Commandant (CG-OES)
Environmental Standards Division
Commandant (CG-REG-1)
Standards Evaluation and Analysis Division
United States Coast G more
Bryan Research Supports Use of ProMax Software as Alternative for Emissions Simulation in EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bryan Research & Engineering, LLC
Chemical Engineering Consultants
3131 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802
979-776-5220
sales@bre.com or support@bre.com
August 6, 2026
U.S. EPA
Attn: Matthew Witosky
Mail Drop: E143-05
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12055
RTP, North Carolina 27711
Submitted via www. more
California Manufactured Housing Institute Supports HUD Rule to Modernize Manufactured Home Definition and Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1945 Chicago Avenue Suite B North Riverside, CA 92507
(951)683-4053 P
(951)683-4075 F
www.cmhi.org
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
August 11, 2026
RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home" to L more
Camuso CPA PLLC Urges Federal Tax Guidance on Prediction Market Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMUSO CPA PLLC
525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
info@camusocpa.com | 704-249-3179
August 8, 2026
Office of Tax Policy
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-23)
Room 5203, P.O. more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities Criticizes Medicaid Work Requirement Rule for Narrowing Medical Frailty Exclusion and Unrealistic Implementation Timeline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
1275 First Street NE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20002
202-408-1080 Fax: 202-408-1056 center@cbpp.org www.cbpp.org
July 29, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC, P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 more
ClearPath Supports NRC's Materials Licensing Modernization With Recommendations for Risk-Informed, Technology-Neutral Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ClearPath 300 New Jersey Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001
August 7, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Subject: ClearPath Comments on the Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [RIN 3150-AL56; Docket ID NRC-2025-1370]
Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff:
Thank you for more
Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Urges Rescission of Medicaid Work Requirements to Protect AAPI New Yorkers' Healthcare Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Washington, D.C. 20528
July 31st, 2026 Submitted via www.Regulations.gov by Miral Abbas, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Health Partnerships Coordinator RE: Public Comment in Response to DHS Docket No. CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program more
Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Urges National Park Service to Prohibit Public Use of Power Drills for Installing Fixed Anchors in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION - NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW Comments submitted at: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0101-0001
August 10, 2026
Michael Michener Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection National Park Service 1849 C Street NW, MS-2457 Washington, DC 20240
Subject: Comments on Director more
Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. Urges NRC to Enhance Regulatory Clarity and Safety for Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 860.424.3000
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
portal.ct.gov/DEEP
August 10, 2026 Chairman Nieh, and Commissioners Wright, Crowell, Marzano, and Weaver U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Comments of the Connecticut Department of Energy and more
Disability Belongs Urges Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Coverage Loss Risks for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Action@DisabilityBelongs.org | www.DisabilityBelongs.org
1 July 29, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
CMS-2454-IFC; RIN more
Disability Rights Oregon Challenges CMS Medicaid Work Requirements for Discriminatory Impact on People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800 / Portland, OR 97204
Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694 / Fax: 503-243-1738 / www.droregon.org
Disability Rights Oregon is the Protection and Advocacy System for Oregon
July 30, 2026
John Brooks
Deputy Administrator and Director & Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
Centers for Me more
Dyad Health Urges CMS to Enhance Home Health Payment System to Better Support Dementia Patients and Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: CMS-1844-P; RIN 0938-AV80 - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Up more
Enrollment Coalition Urges Clarification and Support for Medicaid Community Engagement Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Convened and Managed by Leavitt Partners
801-538-5082 I Washington, D.C. I LeavittPartners.com I Copyright (c) 2026
The Enrollment Coalition
801-538-5082 I Washington, D.C. I LeavittPartners.com I Copyright (c) 2024
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boul more
Fairwater Tanker Management Urges Coast Guard to Exempt Jones Act Vessels From Ballast Water Discharge Standards Due to Operational and Cost Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fairwater Tanker Management LLC
Fairwater
1855 Grin Road, Ste. B-328
Dania Beach, FL 33004
August 10, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard
Docket Management Facility
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. USCG-2026-0111 - Comments on "Retrospective Analysis of USCG 2012 Ballast more
Fugro Highlights Integration of Offshore Experience for Safe and Sustainable Outer Continental Shelf Space Launch Activities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fugro USA, Inc. | 13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050, Houston, TX 77079 USA
T +1 713 369 5600 |
F +1 713 369 5811 |
W fugro.com
FUGRO
Fugro USA, Inc.
13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77079
USA
RFI Response to Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space L more
Ginosko Submits Detailed Recommendations to HUD on Manufactured Home Redefinition Rule to Support Affordable Multi-Story Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 10, 2026
To: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
From: Ginosko Modular, Ginosko Development Company, and Ginosko Construction (The Ginosko Ecosystem)
RE: Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Revising the more
Global Business Alliance Urges USDA to Limit Expansion of Foreign Agricultural Investment Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
99 M Street, SE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20003 (202) 794-4758 www.globalbusiness.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Matt Allen
Director
Office of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978; Propos more
IRhythm Technologies Seeks FDA Clarification on Health Care Economic Information Communications to Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 | Page
August 3, 2026
Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov
Dockets Management
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities-Questions more
Lake Carriers' Association Criticizes USCG 2026 Retrospective Analysis on Ballast Water Discharge Standards Highlighting Insufficient Cost Updates and Impacts on US-Flagged Vessels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Mr. Chris Lauer
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Availability of "Retrospective Analysis of 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards" Docket ID No. USCG-2026-0111
Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) is submitting these comments to the June 11, 2026 Federal Register Notice Availability of R more
Lawyers' Committee and 26 Civil Rights Groups Urge U.S. Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Rule Rescinding Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
CC: Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Dr. Michelle Daley, Team Supervisor for the Comprehensive Centers Program and Identified Contact for Pr more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Streamline Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Washington, D.C. 20226
In the Matter of Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
Proposed Rule ) ) ) ) )
Docket No. ATF-2026-0068 RIN 1140-AA89
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I.
INTROD more
LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside more
Mortgage Industry Expert Urges CFPB to Modernize Right of Rescission Rules for Refinance Transactions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 10, 2026 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI To the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the RFI o more
National Athletic Trainers Urge Creation of Dedicated NAICS Classification for Athletic Training Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought:
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is pleased to submit comments to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the North American Industry more
National Mining Association Supports NRC's Modernization of Uranium Recovery Licensing Rules to Boost Domestic Production and Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: The National Mining Association's Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's "Modernizing Materials Licensing" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026); Docket ID No. NRC-2025-1370
more
Native American Lifelines Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Exclusion Protections for American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Main Office: 1119 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-2258 FAX 410-837-2692 Boston Office: 250 Dorchester Avenue Suite 2 Boston, MA 02127 857-203-9680 FAX 857-203-9653
July 29, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted more
Natural Resources Management Association Urges USFWS To Maintain Strict Drain Tile Setbacks To Protect Prairie Pothole Wetlands And Louisiana Waterfowl Habitats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
822 Harding Street, Suite 307 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 (337) 761-6627 info@nrmal.org
August 7, 2026
Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Sent Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Do more
Nevada Raises Safety and Legal Concerns Over NRC Proposed Changes to Nuclear Fuel Cycle Licensing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118
Carson City, NV 89706-7954
Telephone (775) 687-3744
Fax (775) 687-5277
E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov
FRED C. DILGER, PhD
Executive Director
VIA federalregister.com
U.S. Nuclear Reg more
Newcleo Americas Urges NRC To Clarify Criticality Accident Alarm System Language In Materials Licensing Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
newcleo Americas LLC
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4815, New York, NY 10118
info@newcleo.com - newcleo.com
1/3
August 7, 2026
2026-REG-NRC-005
Docket No. NRC-2025-1370
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Submission of newcleo Americas LLC commen more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Advocates for Clarity in NRC Construction Definitions and DOE Fuel Line Licensing Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Public Comment on NRC's Modernizing Materials Licensing (Docket ID NRC-2025-1370)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank who more
Ocean Conservancy Urges Halt to Offshore Space Launch Plans Citing Legal and Environmental Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Audrey Taylor
Marine Minerals Administration/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Mailstop: MS-5238
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
Re: Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232, Notice of more
Ohio Credit Unions Advocate for Regulatory Relief to Expand Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10 W. Broad St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215 I 614.923.9747 I OCULMail@ohiocul.org I ohiocreditunions.org
August 8, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Comment Letter - RFI Reg more
One Community Health Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Rural Health Center Patients From Medicaid Coverage Loss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrato more
One Launch Solutions Proposes Repurposing Offshore Oil Platforms for Space Launch and Recovery Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities
Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
Submitted by One Launch Solutions, Inc.
One Launch Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("OLS"), submits these comments in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy more
Outdoor Alliance Endorses National Park Service Climbing Guidance Urges Improved Permit Process to Protect Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001
Re: Comments on EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service; Federal Register Docket No. NPS-2026-0101; 91 more
Patriot Federal Credit Union Urges CFPB to Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Requirements and Align Timing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
800 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, PA * (717) 263-4444 * Mailing Address: P.O. Box 778, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0778
August 09, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosure Rescission and RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington DC 20024-2101
Docket No CFPB 2026-0018
P more
PhRMA Urges FDA to Preserve Flexibility and Clarify Definitions in Draft Guidance on Manufacturer Communications With Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: "Draft Guidance for Industry: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Fo more
Power Resources Urges NRC to Modernize Uranium Recovery Licensing With Risk Informed Approach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMECO RESOURCES
Power Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 1210
Glenrock, Wy 82637
(307) 358-6541
Subject: Power Resources, Inc. Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [Docket ID NRC-2025-1370; 91 Fed. Reg. 38,124 (June 24, 2026)]
Dear Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff:
Power Resources, Inc. (PRI) more
Puerto Rico Dermatological Society Opposes Proposed Medicare Payment Reduction for E/M Services With Modifier 25
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
(Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Docket No. CMS-2026-2377)
Re: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Proposed Payment Reduction for E/M Visits Reported with Modifi more
Quadrant Nuclear Industries Supports NRC Materials Licensing Modernization and Recommends Expanded DOE Facility Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
QUADRANT NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
www.QNI.energy
64 Thissell St., P.O. Box 111, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 | info@qni.energy
August 6, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Modernizing Materials Licensing (91 FR 38124; June 24, 2026)
Quadrant Nuclear Industrie more
RCPA Comments on CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Highlight Challenges for Mental Health Substance Use and IDD Populations in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
777 E Park Dr, Ste G4 | Harrisburg, PA 17111 | Phone 717-364-3280 | Fax 717-364-3287 | www.paproviders.org
July 30, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 431, 435, 438, 457, and 600 Attn: CMS-2454-IFC RIN 0938-AV9
Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Centers for M more
Regulatory Gap in Spent Fuel Reprocessing Rules Raises Concerns Over Waste Disposal Contracts and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facility-Waste Issues
The proposed rule has a regulatory gap that NRC did not identify related to the requirement for a standard contract, required under Section 302 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 10222), for the delivery of high-level radioactive waste (and spent nuclear fuel) to the Se more
Rural Arizona Health Alliance Urges CMS to Mitigate Administrative Barriers in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
Submitted electronically
Re: Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements and Rural Implementation
Dear Administrator:
Thank you for the opportunity more
SEIU Criticizes CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement for Restricting Self-Attestation and Narrowing Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 30, 2026
SUMBITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON REGULATIONS.GOV
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement more
Snapdocs Urges CFPB to Require Lenders to Offer Digital Mortgage Closing Options Where Eligible
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit - Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
To Whom It May Concern:
Snapdocs appreciates the opportunity to respond to t more
Stamford Health Urges CMS to Amend Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Financial Strain on Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Service
Attention: CMS-2449-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
CMS-2026-2047-0002, Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administ more
Standard Nuclear Urges Clear NEPA Pathway and Defined Gap Analysis in Materials Licensing Modernization Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 Europia Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Standard Nuclear, Inc
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 38124
Comment Deadline: August 10, 2026
Submitted By: Standard Nuclear, Inc
August 10, 2026
Subject: Standard Nuclear Comments on Proposed Modernizing Materials Licensing (MML) Requirements
Dea more
TxDOT Urges Enhancements to National Census of Ferry Operators to Improve Data Quality and Reduce Reporting Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Connecting you with Texas An Equal Opportunity Employer
125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701
512.463.8588 txdot.gov August 7, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Steve National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO) Program Manager Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 2059 more
Union of Concerned Scientists Urge NRC to Maintain Strict Licensing and Oversight for Nuclear Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Comments of the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Proposed Rule on "Modernizing Materials Licensing," NRC-2025-1370
Edwin S. Lyman, PhD Director of Nuclear Power Safety Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC August 10, 2026
1.
UCS opposes the proposed removal of the two-step licensing process for plutonium more
United Bank Urges CFPB to Eliminate Three Day Rescission Period for Refinances to Improve Consumer Access to Mortgage Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMBER FDIC
505 S. Hill Street
Post Office Box 628
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 567-7211
August 10, 2026
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
United Medical ACO Urges CMS to Restrict Provider Density-Based Medicare Enrollment Revocations and Enhance Due Process Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED MEDICAL ACO, LLC
Formal Comments on Medicare Provider and Supplier Enrollment Provisions
July 13, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1844-P; more
United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Calls for Clearer CMS Guidance and Stronger Protections for Tribal Exclusion in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Because there is Strength in Unity
Submitted via regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (US more
Ur-Energy Supports NRC Modernization of Uranium Licensing Regulations to Enhance Domestic Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Colorado Office Wyoming Office
10758 W. Centennial Rd. 1478 Willer Drive
Littleton, CO 80127 Casper, WY 82604
Tel: 866.981.4588 Tel: 307.265.2373
August 06, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Ur-Energy Comments on the U. more
Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
more
Wisconsin Bankers Urge CFPB to Ease TRID Timing, Tolerance, and Rescission Rules to Reduce Mortgage Origination Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
ELECTROIC SUBMISSION ONLY
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, c/o Legal Division Docket Manager,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,
445 12th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
Wyoming Mining Association Backs NRC Proposed Changes to Uranium Licensing and Construction Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.wyomingmining.org
1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230 - Cheyenne, WY 82001 - (307)-635-0331
August 10, 2026
Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Proposed Rule: Modernizing Materials Licensing
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Gentlemen:
Subject: Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) Comments on the P more
Zeno Power Proposes Regulatory Changes to Streamline Licensing for Emerging Radioisotope Power Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Zeno Power Systems, Inc. 709 G St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 info@zenopower.com
Copyright (c) 2026 Zeno Power Systems, Inc. Page 1 of 13
To: Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370 August 10, 20 more
Tipoffs: Iran
Afghanistan: Five Years After the Taliban's Return, the International Community Must Not Abandon Afghanistan's Writers
LONDON, England, Aug. 15 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Afghanistan: Five years after the Taliban's return, the international community must not abandon Afghanistan's writers
'Five years after the Taliban seized Kabul, Afghanistan's writers continue to pay an extraordinary price for their words, while women and girls remain trapped under an all-encompassing system of gender-based oppression. As some governments move to normalise relations with the Taliban, the inter more
