AI and cybersecurity lead CompTIA's agenda at RSAC 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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AI and cybersecurity lead CompTIA's agenda at RSAC 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity jobs, skills, training and certifications is the focus for CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products, at the upcoming RSAC(tm) 2025 conference.
CompTIA CEO Todd T more
Intense Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Puts Princeton Students at the Mercy of AI-Powered Aliens
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Intense Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Puts Princeton Students at the Mercy of AI-Powered Aliens
Princeton, N.J. - Can students convince a powerful, advanced alien species to set them free? That's the objective behind When They Came for Us, the immersive new virtual reality experience coming to college campuses courtesy of peta2, part of PETA's youth d more
Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language
Programmers can now use large language models (LLMs) to generate computer code more quickly. However, this only makes programmers' lives easier if that code follows the rules of the programming language and doesn't cause a computer to crash.
Some methods exist for ensuring LLMs conform to the rules of whatever language they a more
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American Securities Association President Iacovella Testifies Before Senate Special Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Christopher A. Iacovella, president and CEO of the American Securities Association, from an April 9, 2025, joint hearing with the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party entitled "Financial Aggression: How the Chinese Communist Party Exploits American Retirees and Undermines National Security":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillib more
Center for Truth in Science Board Chair Williams Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Richard A. Williams, board chair of the Center for Truth in Science and senior affiliated scholar with the Mercatus Center, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products." FDA is the Food and Drug Administration.
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Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly and members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to testify more
Ex-FDA Commissioner Kessler Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by David Kessler, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products":
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Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and Members of the Committee:
My name is Dr. David Kessler. I have had the privilege of working for both Republican and Democratic presidents. I was appointed by more
Franchise Business Owner Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Jerry Akers, a franchise business owner of Great Clips and Joint Chiropractic, on behalf of the International Franchise Association, from an April 8, 2025, joint hearing with the House Small Business Committee entitled "Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses":
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Good morning, Chairs Williams and Ernst, Ranking Members Velazquez and Markey, more
Heritage Foundation Research Fellow Brashers Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Preston Brashers, a research fellow for tax policy in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at the Heritage Foundation, from an April 8, 2025, joint hearing with the House Small Business Committee entitled "Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses":
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My name is Preston Brashers. I am a Research Fellow for Tax Policy in the Grov more
National Elder Fraud Coordination Center Founder Finta Testifies Before Senate Special Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Brady Finta, founder of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, from an April 9, 2025, joint hearing with the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party entitled "Financial Aggression: How the Chinese Communist Party Exploits American Retirees and Undermines National Security":
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My name is Brady Finta and I am the Founder of the more
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Testifies Before Senate Special Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by O'Leary Ventures Chairman and CEO Kevin O'Leary from an April 9, 2025, joint hearing with the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party entitled "Financial Aggression: How the Chinese Communist Party Exploits American Retirees and Undermines National Security":
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Chairmen Scott and Moolenaar, Ranking Members Gillibrand and Krishnamoort more
Partnership for Safe Medicine Executive Director Safdar Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Shabbir Imber Safdar, executive director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products." FDA is the Food and Drug Administration.
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Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and distinguished members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, thank you for your leadership on more
Patriot Industries President Click Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Tom Click, president and CEO of Patriot Industries, from an April 8, 2025, joint hearing with the House Small Business Committee entitled "Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses":
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Chairwoman Ernst, Chairman Williams and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the House Committee on Smal more
R Street Institute Senior Fellow Thierer Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Adam Thierer, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "DeepSeek: A Deep Dive":
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Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and members of the subcommittee:
Thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Adam Thierer, and I am a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, wher more
Reason Foundation Director Bentley Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Guy Bentley, director of consumer freedom at the Reason Foundation, from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products." FDA is the Food and Drug Administration.
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Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, thank you for the opportunity to testify on restoring trust a more
Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Zimmerman Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Anne Zimmerman, co-chair of Small Business for America's Future, from an April 8, 2025, joint hearing with the House Small Business Committee entitled "Prosperity on Main Street: Keeping Taxes Low for Small Businesses":
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony for your consideration more
U.S. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel Miller Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by U.S. Hemp Roundtable General counsel Jonathan Miller from an April 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust in FDA: Rooting Out Illicit Products." FDA is the Food and Drug Administration.
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Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Connolly, I am grateful for the opportunity to testify before your committee today. The subject of today's hearing is a matter of urgency for the U.S. he more
Wadhwani AI Center Director Allen Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following written testimony by Gregory C. Allen, director of the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "DeepSeek: A Deep Dive":
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Chair Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. The Center for Strategic and International more
Wadhwani AI Center Director Allen Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following written testimony by Gregory C. Allen, director of the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "DeepSeek: A Deep Dive":
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(Continued from Part 2 of 2)
Kai-Fu Lee, arguably the top venture capitalist in China's AI sector, wrote in his 2018 book AI Superpowers that imitation does not have the more
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DEA Releases Public Communication From Amedisys Inc.
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Amedisys Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
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To: Derek Maltz, Acting Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Department of Justice
Attention: Docket No. DEA-407
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
RE: Docket No. DEA-407, Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations more
DOE Releases Public Communication From 2025 Law & Policy
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication on April 7, 2025, from 2025 Law and Policy.
Here is the cover letter:
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RE: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub - Phase 1 NEPA Scoping
Agency: Department of Energy
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2024-0082
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Comments of 2025 Law & Policy
2025 Law & Policy is an infrastructure policy advisory firm established during the first Trump Administration to work with The Blueprint 2025 Initiative to assist in wha more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Ark. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from the Arkansas Department of Transportation:
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To: Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0121-0012
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) appreciates this o more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council:
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To: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Marine Mammal Protection Act; Draft Revised Stock Assessment
Reports for Two Stocks of Polar Bears in Alaska
Docket No. FWS-R7-ES-2024-0128
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HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Mass. Revenue Dept. Child Support Services Division
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Child Support Services Division:
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To: Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department)
RIN: 0970-AD06
RE: Name Change From Office of Child Support Enforc more
USDA Food & Nutrition Service Releases Public Communication From Minn. Education Dept.
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from the Minnesota Department of Education:
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Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs
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The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) would like to submit the following comments: Grain-Based Desserts
Current Policies and Potential Alternatives for Grain-Based Desse more
Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Giffords
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated July 1, 2024, from Giffords.
This is in response to a Federal Register rule initially posted on April 30, 2024.
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To: Anthony Christino
Acting Director
Office of Nonproliferation and Foreign Policy Controls
Bureau of Industry and Security
United States Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
ATTN: BIS-2024-0003, R more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Act - The App Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from Act - The App Association:
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To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20552
RE: Comments of ACT | The App Association to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed rule "Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices"
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ACT | The App Association (the App Association) appr more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From American Financial Services Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the American Financial Services Association:
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To: Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Protecting Americans From Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V); 89 Fed. Reg. 101402
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Dear Director Vought:
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA)/1 respectfully re more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Consumer Data Industry Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Consumer Data Industry Association.
Here are excerpts:
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Comment Intake--Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V) c/o Legal Division Docket Manager, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552.
RE: Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
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To Whom more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Consumer First Coalition
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the Consumer First Coalition:
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Comment Intake
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044, Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
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Dear Acting Director Vought:
On behalf of the Consumer First Coalition ("CFC"), I am pleased to submit the following more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Demand Progress Education Fund
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Demand Progress Education Fund:
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To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
1700 G Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20552
RE: Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V), Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044 or RIN 3170-AB27
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Dear Bureau Officials:
On behalf of our grassroots members, the Demand more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From DHI Mortgage
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from DHI Mortgage Co. Ltd., Austin, Texas:
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To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Comment Intake - Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
RE: Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V) [Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044]
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CFPB Releases Public Communication From Mortgage Bankers Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Mortgage Bankers Association:
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To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Comment Intake - Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
[Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044]
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CFPB Releases Public Communication From MX Technologies
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from MX Technologies Inc., Lehi, Utah:
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To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Comment Intake
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
1700 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20552
Re: MX Technologies, Inc.'s Comment on the CFPB's Proposed Rule - Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V)
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MX Technologies, Inc. (MX) appreciat more
Council on Environmental Quality Releases Public Communication From Conservation Ambassadors - Wild Things
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Council on Environmental Quality has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from Conservation Ambassadors - Wild Things:
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RE: "Council on Environmental Quality," docket number, CEQ-2025-0002
As owners of 35 acres of forestland in an extremely high-risk fire area in Northern California, we are committed to implementing scientific measures that minimize fire risks, protect biodiversity, and safeguard our property, human residents, and more
Council on Environmental Quality Releases Public Communication From Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Council on Environmental Quality has released the following public communication dated March 21, 2025, from the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians:
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To: Council on Environmental Quality
730 Jackson Place NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: CEQ-2025-0002
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Dear Council on Environmental Quality:
I am writing on behalf of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, to formally express our opposition to the interim final rule pro more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois:
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To: The Honorable Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-4208-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limit more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Academy of Neurology
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 14, 2025, from the American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
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To: The Honorable Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
U.S. Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations [DEA-407]
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D more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Aliso Viejo, California:
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To: The Honorable Derek Maltz
Acting Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Dr.
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Special Registration for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations [Docket No. DEA-407]
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Dear Act more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Association of Nurse Practitioners
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Arlington, Virginia:
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Heather E. Achbach
Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Department of Justice
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, Lincoln, Nebraska:
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To: Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Re: Comments on DEA Proposed Rule: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations ( more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Hospital Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the American Hospital Association:
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To: Acting Administrator Derek Maltz
Drug Enforcement Administration
ATTN: DEA Federal Register Representative
8701 Morrissette Dr.
Springfield, VA 22152
Re: Docket No. DEA-407 Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations
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Dear Acting Administr more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Medical Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from James L. Madara, CEO and executive vice president of the American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois:
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To: Mr. Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Docket No. DEA-407; Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Pharmacists Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the American Pharmacists Association:
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To: Derek Maltz
Acting Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: [RIN 1117-AB40] Special Registration for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registration
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Dear Acting Administrator Maltz,
The American Pharmacist more
DEA Releases Public Communication From American Psychological Association Services
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from American Psychological Association Services Inc.:
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To: Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152
Re: Docket No. DEA-407, Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations
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Dear Administrator Maltz,
On b more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness:
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To: The Honorable Derek Maltz
Acting Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration
700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
RE: ABHW Response to the Special Registration for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations Proposed Rule; Docket No. DEA-407
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DEA Releases Public Communication From Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use & Addiction
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction:
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To: Drug Enforcement Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Docket No. DEA-407
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On behalf of AMERSA, we submit this comment in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) proposed rule, "Special more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Association of American Medical Colleges
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the Association of American Medical Colleges:
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To: The Honorable Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
800 K Street, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20001
Re: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations (Docket No. DEA-407)
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Dear Acting A more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Bassett Healthcare Network
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Bassett Healthcare Network, Cooperstown, New York:
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To: Acting Administrator Derek Maltz
Drug Enforcement Administration
ATTN: DEA Federal Register Representative
DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22154
RE: DEA-2023-0029-39155: Special Registration for Telemedicine
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Dear Acting Administrator Maltz:
Thank yo more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Big Cities Health Coalition
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Chrissie Juliano, executive director of Big Cities Health Coalition, Takoma Park, Maryland:
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To: Matthew Strait
Deputy Assistant Administrator
Diversion Control Division
Drug Enforcement Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152
Re: Comments on DEA Proposed Rule: Special Registrations for Telemedicine more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association:
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To: Acting Administrator Derek Maltz
Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
Submitted via the Federal Regulations Web Portal, http://www.regulations.gov
Re: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations
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DEA Releases Public Communication From Consumer Technology Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia:
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To: Derek S. Maltz
Acting Administrator
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrisette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
RE: Docket No. DEA-407/RIN 1117-AB40
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Dear Acting Administrator Maltz:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Special Registratio more
DEA Releases Public Communication From Federation of State Medical Boards
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication on March 18, 2025, from the Federation of State Medical Boards:
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Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Comments on Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations, Docket No.: DEA-407
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The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is pleased to offer comments on Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limit more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies:
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To: Richard Keigwin
Deputy Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
RE: Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448; Vinyl Chloride; Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substance more
EPA Releases Public Communication From JSR Associates Principal Rohde
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from Jane M. Rohde, principal of JSR Associates Inc., Ellicott City, Maryland:
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To: Marcy Card, Ph.D.
Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M)
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: JSR Associates, Inc. Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluat more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Utah Senate President Adams, Utah House of Representatives Speaker Schultz
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams, Utah House of Representatives Speaker Mike Schultz:
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To: Adrienne Sandoval
Director
Air and Radiation Division
US EPA Region 8
1595 Wynkoop Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Subject: Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative, Bonanza Power Plant Permit #SMNSR-UO-000004-2023.006, Proposed Synthetic Minor M more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Datavant
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from Datavant:
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To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration,
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2; International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of the Comment Period (Docket No.
FDA-2024-D-5601 for "E6( more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Earthjustice, 3 Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 27, 2025, from Earthjustice, Center for Environmental Health, Clean Air Action of Glens Falls and Defend Our Health:
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To: Dr. Martin Makary, Commissioner
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Comments on Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosme more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Innovative Medicines Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from Innovative Medicines Initiative:
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IMI Big Picture consortium comments to the FDA discussion paper entitled "Use of artificial intelligence to support regulatory decision-making for drug and biological products"
Foreword
The advent of AI technologies is creating a paradigm shift in drug discovery and development. more
FDA Releases Public Communication From International Organization for Standardization, International Electrotechnical Commission
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 9, 2025, from International Organization for Standardization, International Electrotechnical Commission.
Here is the cover letter:
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Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2023-N-4976
Pulse Oximeters for Medical Purposes - Non-Clinica more
FDA Releases Public Communication From National Association of Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 27, 2025, from the National Association of Manufacturers:
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To: Commissioner Martin Makary
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2023-N-4225: Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Pro more
FDA Releases Public Communication From TerraPower LLC
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 20, 2025, from TerraPower LLC, Bellevue, Washington:
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Docket ID NRC-2023-0069
To: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Subject: Submission of Comments on Proposed Rule by the NRC, "Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025"
Reference: Proposed Rule more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Blue-Grace Logistics
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Jan. 22, 2025, from Blue-Grace Logistics, Riverview, Florida:
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To: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Subject: Comment on Proposed Rule Transparency in Property Broker Transactions - Docket Number FMCSA-2023-0257
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Blue-Grace Logistics, a full-service Third Party Logistics ( more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the American Conservative Union Foundation dba Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom:
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To: The Honorable Deb Haaland
Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Capitol Parks Headquarters Building 2
1100 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20242
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The Honorable Sophie S more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Fla. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Habitat & Species Conservation Director Tucker
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from Melissa Tucker, division director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Habitat and Species Conservation:
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To: Public Comments Processing
Attn: FWS-R4-ES-2024-0073
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3W
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
RE: Proposed Critical Habitat Designations more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Heil Ginseng
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Heil Ginseng Inc., Edgar, Wisconsin:
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Comments for CoP20 CITES
My name is Joe Heil, and I own and operate Heil Ginseng in Edgar, WI. I have grown artificially propagated ginseng for more than 30 years. I would like to share my comments on the proposal for the full exemption of retail packages from CITES. Heil Ginseng has been pack more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Karuk Tribe Chairman Attebery
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Jan. 9, 2025, from Russell Attebery, chairman of the Karuk Tribe, Happy Camp, California:
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To: Ms. Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket HHS-OASH-2024-0017 -- Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
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Dear Ms. De Jesus:
We a more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Marianas Audubon Society
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated March 27, 2025, from the Marianas Audubon Society:
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RE: BOEM 2024-0061; Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Guam Outer Continental Shelf - Call for Information and Nominations
Dear DOI/BOEM:
The Marianas Audubon Society (hereinafter MAS) adamantly opposes the establishment of a floating platform wind turbine farm off the co more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Continuum Ag
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from Continuum Ag:
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Summary of Recommendations:
1. Complete the 45Z rules as soon as possible to ensure proper investments and scale can be attained.
2. Use the GREET FD-CIC as the feedstock CI calculator and link it to the 45ZCF GREET Model.
3. Use a Book and Claim approach for low CI feedstock tracking rather than Mass Balance.
4. more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Deep Fission
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated March 21, 2025, from Deep Fission Inc., Berkeley, California:
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To: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Subject: Comment on Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025 (Docket ID NRC-2023-0069)
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has requested comments on the proposed rule to amend the licensing, inspect more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Nuclear Energy Institute
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated March 21, 2025, from the Nuclear Energy Institute:
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To: Carrie M. Safford
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff
Subject: Industry Comments on Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Fee Rule (NRC Docket ID NRC-2023-0069)
Project Number: 689
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Dear Ms. Safford:
On behalf of the Nuclear Ener more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Nuclear Innovation Alliance
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated March 21, 2025, from the Nuclear Innovation Alliance:
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To: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject: NIA Comments on NRC's Rulemaking on the Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025 (NRC-2023-0069-0002)
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Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is currently amending the fee rule to establ more
State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. State Department has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association:
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We respectfully submit the following comments on behalf of the Authentic Tribal Art Dealers Association (ATADA) concerning the proposed renewal of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chile and proposed MOU with Vietnam.
ATADA is an international association of tribal art dealers, auction houses, museums and more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Public Communication From Lake Carriers' Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the following public communication dated March 27, 2025, from Lake Carriers' Association:
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To: Ms. Amy Frantz
CEW-P
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (3F91)
441 G St NW
Washington, DC 20314
Subj: Lake Carriers' Association Comments on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 - Docket ID No. COE-2024-0004
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Dear Ms. Frantz,
The following comments are submitted for 2024 Water Resources Developm more
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Releases Public Communication From Law Office of Driver Womack
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from the Law Office of Driver Womack PLC:
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While legally there is no expectation to privacy for what you hold out to the public, there is an expectation to being forced to provide information with just cause. This should remain as it is a balancing act for the federal government. The government searching and viewing wha more
USDA Food & Nutrition Service Releases Public Communication From Indiana Education Dept. - School and Community Nutrition Office
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2025, from the Indiana Education Department - School and Community Nutrition Office:
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Greetings from the Indiana Dept of Education - School and Community Nutrition Office.
While it's understood that grain-based desserts are not allowed as a meal component for the CACFP, program operators still face confusion and struggles when determining w more
USDA Food & Nutrition Service Releases Public Communication From International Dairy Foods Association
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated March 26, 2025, from the International Dairy Foods Association:
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To: Child Nutrition Programs
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Braddock Metro Center II
1320 Braddock Pace
Alexandria, VA 22314
RE: Docket FNS-2024-0040: Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs
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The Internation more
Tipoffs: Grants Opportunities Weekly
USGS Announces $5 Million for State Geological Surveys to Map Mine Waste Resources
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a bureau of the Department of the Interior, has announced a new funding opportunity under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) to support state geological surveys in inventorying and characterizing mine waste.
The "Earth MRI Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2025" will allocate approximately $5 million through cooperative agreements. This initiative is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The fu more
$45 Million Available for Wetlands Conservation Projects Under NAWCA Standard Grants
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced a funding opportunity for the NAWCA 2026-1 US Standard Grants, making approximately $45 million available for projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
This competitive, matching grant program supports public-private partnerships undertaking the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats within the United State more
DOT Announces $8.75 Million in Grants for Small Shipyard Improvements
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $8.75 million in grant funding for small shipyards through the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants.
The program aims to provide financial assistance for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities, fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality in ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration.
MARAD anticipat more
DOT Announces Nearly $1 Billion Available for Safe Streets and Roads Grants
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 funding opportunity for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, with approximately $982.26 million available to support initiatives preventing death and serious injury on roads and streets for all users.
This discretionary grant program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), anticipates awarding around 500 individual grants.
The award ceiling for more
Federal Grant Opportunity Announced for Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Department of Defense, Alaska District, has announced a federal grant opportunity for vegetation management and berm maintenance at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, Hawaii.
The initiative aims to support the Integrated Training Area Management Program across various training areas, including Schofield Barracks South Range, East Range, Kahuku Training Area, Dillingham Training Area, and Kawailoa.
A significant estimated total program funding of $8,492,154 has been alloca more
Federal Grant Opportunity Announced to Enhance Workforce Data Quality
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced a forecasted funding opportunity, the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round 10.
This discretionary grant program aims to improve the quality, accessibility, and use of workforce data to enhance the effectiveness of workforce development programs across the nation.
Approximately $11.6 million in total program funding is anticipated to be awarded, with an estimated five ind more
Federal Grant Opportunity: $6.1 Million Available for Tribal Wildlife Conservation
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG), offering federally recognized Native American tribal governments $6.1 million in funding to support wildlife conservation and habitat management.
The funding opportunity aims to empower tribes to develop and implement programs that benefit fish, wildlife, and their habitats, including species of cultural or traditional importance.
The program offers individual gra more
Grant Opportunity Announced for Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Department of Defense, Walla Walla District, has announced a grant opportunity to support natural resources training and education initiatives at Mill Creek.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking a non-federal public or non-profit entity to enter into a cooperative agreement focused on outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource management, enhanced public engagement, and re more
Interior Department Announces $1 Million Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), making $1 million in total funding available.
This initiative, administered by the Interior Business Center, aims to bolster economic development within the Native Hawaiian Community by supporting regenerative and collaborative tourism ventures that incorporate Native Hawaiian traditional knowledge.
The HOIHI G more
NASA Seeks University Leadership for Aeronautics Innovation Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has announced the University Leadership Initiative 2 (ULI2) grant opportunity, seeking university teams to drive innovation in aeronautics research.
The ULI program empowers universities to propose unique technical challenges, define multidisciplinary solutions, establish peer review mechanisms, and apply innovative teaming strategies to enhance research impact.
While the Estimated Total Program Fund more
NEH Offers $50 Million in General Operating Support for State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Federal/State Partnership has announced a grant opportunity providing $50 million in general operating support to State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils.
This program aims to bolster these councils in the United States and its jurisdictions, enabling them to tailor grantmaking and programs to the specific needs, resources, and interests of their respective areas while extending the reach of NEH-funded proje more
NOAA Announces $47.5 Million Cooperative Agreement Opportunity for Joint Hydrographic Center
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), within the Department of Commerce, has announced a funding opportunity for the establishment and operation of a Joint Hydrographic Center in 2025.
This discretionary funding will be awarded as a single cooperative agreement.
The total estimated program funding is $47,500,000, which also serves as the award ceiling. The award floor is set at $1. This initiative aims to advance ocean and coastal mapping integrat more
Sole-Source Grant Targets Encroachment Solutions at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Naval, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at developing encroachment solutions for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms in California.
This project specifically addresses challenges posed by drought, fire, and flooding that threaten infrastructure, water supplies, and training ranges within the Mojave Desert Sentinel Landscape.
The funding instrument for this initiative is a Co more
U.S. Embassy Honduras Announces Funding for Alumni-Led Innovation Projects
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa has launched an open competition for the 2025 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025.
This initiative offers funding to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to develop and implement innovative solutions addressing global challenges within their communities.
The U.S. Mission to Honduras anticipates awarding approximately two grants through this program. The award ceiling is $35,000, more
U.S. Mission in Costa Rica Announces $100,000 Grant to Bolster Journalist Security Amid Organized Crime
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Mission to Costa Rica has announced a funding opportunity totaling $100,000 to enhance the safety and effectiveness of journalists covering organized crime in the country.
The grant aims to address the dangers faced by reporters investigating crimes related to organized criminal networks and drug trafficking, including environmental, property, and violent offenses.
The initiative seeks to empower Costa Rican journalists by providing essential training, equipme more
U.S. Mission to ASEAN Announces Funding for Alumni Innovation Projects Across Member States
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Mission to ASEAN has announced an open competition for the 2025 USASEAN Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).
This initiative offers funding to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs administered by the U.S. Mission to ASEAN to develop and implement innovative solutions addressing challenges within the ASEAN region and Timor-Leste.
While the expected number of awards is listed as 0, the program has an award ceiling of $35,000 and an award floor of $5 more
USDA Announces $200 Million for 2026 Market Access Program
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has announced a $200 million funding opportunity for the 2026 Market Access Program (MAP).
This grant program aims to foster expanded exports and market diversification for U.S. agricultural commodities and products by supporting the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets.
The FAS anticipates awarding approximately 70 grants through this initi more
USDA Announces $34.5 Million for 2026 Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has announced a $34.5 million funding opportunity for the 2026 Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (Cooperator Program).
This grant program aims to create, expand, and maintain long-term export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products.
The FAS anticipates awarding approximately 20 grants through this initiative. The award ceiling is $34,500,000, although t more
USDA Offers $8 Million to Boost U.S. Agricultural Exports in Emerging Markets
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has announced an $8 million funding opportunity for the 2026 Emerging Markets Program (EMP).
This grant program aims to support U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities and to foster cooperation and information exchange between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the U.S. and emerging markets.
more
DARPA Seeks Innovative Solutions to Enhance Sleep in Operationally Restrictive Environments
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), through its Defense Sciences Office, has announced a grant opportunity for the Reengineering Enabling Sleep Transitions in Operationally Restrictive Environments (RESTORE) program.
This initiative aims to develop groundbreaking neuromodulation technologies to improve sleep efficiency and cognitive performance under sleep-restricted conditions faced in operational environments.
The RESTORE program seeks innovative pr more
NOAA Announces $3.4 Million Grant for Northeast American Lobster Regional Program
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a $3,400,000 grant opportunity specifically for Sea Grant programs in the Northeast region to support the FY2025 Northeast American Lobster Regional Program.
This funding, offered through the Department of Commerce, aims to enhance the sustainability and understanding of the vital American lobster fishery.
The program seeks proposals that will synthesize existing and ongoing lobster research, parti more
SBA Announces Renewal Grant Opportunity for Veteran Business Outreach Centers
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a renewal grant opportunity for the 2025 Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) Directed Announcement.
This initiative aims to provide entrepreneurial training, business development assistance, counseling, and management support to small businesses owned and controlled by eligible veterans, including service-disabled veterans.
The SBA anticipates awarding approximately 31 grants under this announcement. The aw more
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Offers $7.5 Million for Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Support
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, through the Department of Defense and the Alaska District, has announced a significant grant opportunity totaling an estimated $7,584,162 for Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) support at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the island of Hawaii.
The funding aims to support the Range Division Hawaii (RDH) Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Sustainable Range Program.
This initiative seeks to ensure sustainable training lands more
U.S. Embassy Slovenia Offers Small Grants to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana has announced the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity Small Grants Program, making $50,000 in total estimated funding available for public diplomacy projects.
This program aims to advance U.S. government priorities and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Slovenia.
The Embassy anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants through this annual program. While typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $10,000, some ex more
USDA Offers $9 Million to Tackle Trade Barriers for U.S. Specialty Crops
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), has announced a $9 million funding opportunity for the 2026 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program.
This grant program aims to provide financial support to U.S. entities for projects focused on removing, resolving, or mitigating existing or potential sanitary, phytosanitary, or technical barriers that impede or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops.
The FAS more
