Friday - July 3, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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9 Organizations Issue Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 - Earthjustice, Seattle, Washington, has issued a public comment on behalf of nine organizations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 22, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Patti Goldman, Senior Attorney; and Noorulanne Jan, Associate Attorney. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0223. * * * To: Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,   more
Alligare LLC Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Alligare LLC, Opelika, Alaska, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0571-0051. * * * Acrolein is one of very few chemical herbicides registered for submerged weed and algae control in irrigation canals. Irrigation canals represent a distinct use site within US agricultural production and have the primary purpose of supplying water to irrigated agricultu  more
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Zycher Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Benjamin Zycher, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 14-page comment was written on April 24, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0614-0001. Here are excerpts: * * * Comment to the Environmental Protection Agency Technical Documentation for the Framework for Evaluating Damages and Impacts Benjamin Zycher* Senior Fellow, American Enterprise I  more
American Home Furnishings Alliance, 2 Collaborators Issue Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The American Home Furnishings Alliance, International Wood Products Association and National Retail Federation have issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 3, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Bill Perdue, VP Regulatory Affairs, American Home Furnishings Alliance; Ashley Amidon, Executive Director; International Wood Products Association; David French, Executive Vice President of Government  more
Ariz. Farm Bureau Federation Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, Gilbert, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Stefanie Smallhouse, President. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0778. * * * Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0778; Oxyfluorfen Amended Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision - Case Number  more
Calif. Fish & Wildlife Dept. Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Tina Bartlett, Regional Manager, Northern Region. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0066. * * * To: Gavin Pauley Community Involvement Coordinator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105   more
Center for Environmental Accountability Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Center for Environmental Accountability has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 20-page comment was written on April 24, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Marc Marie, President. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0614. Here are excerpts: * * * COMMENTS OF THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY Comments on Technical Documentation for the Framework for Evaluating Damages and Impacts (FrEDI)  more
Composite Panel Association President O'Hare Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Andy O'Hare, President, Composite Panel Association, Leesburg, Virginia has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613-0009. * * * Statement of the Composite Panel Association Before the EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals: Review of the Draft EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Good afternoon. My name is Andy O'Hare. I am Preside  more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From Del. Transportation Department
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Dockets Management Facility 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, D.C., 20590 To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2024, regarding the   more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From La. Transportation & Development Department
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Joe Donahue Secretary Office of the Secretary PO Box 942451 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 ph: 225-379-1200 fx: 225-379-1851 * Jeff Landry Governor * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management Facility 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washi  more
Fertilizer Institute Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Fertilizer Institute has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 3, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Reagan Giesenschlag, Manager of Government Affairs. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613. * * * To: Tamue L. Gibson, MS Designated Federal Official (DFO) Mission Support Division (7602M) Office of Program Support Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention   more
Ford Issues Public Comment to Commerce Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Ford Motor Co. has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The comment was written and posted on April 30, 2024. The comment was signed by Christoper A. Smith, Chief Government Affairs Officer. The comment was on Docket No. BIS-2024-0005-0001. * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Wash  more
Louisiana-Pacific Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Nashville, Tennessee, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 2, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Matthew A Hieshetter, Environmental Operations Manager, OSB Business. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613. * * * To: Michael Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protect  more
N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNScapv) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 2, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Nicholas A. Procopio, Director. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2021-0560. Here are excerpts: * * * Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2021-0560 for the Perfluorononanoic Acid IRIS Assessment The New Jersey Department of Environmental Pro  more
National Association of Landscape Professionals Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Association of Landscape Professionals, Fairfax, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 3, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Robert H. Mann, Senior Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613. * * * To: Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmen  more
National Consumer Law Center Issues Ex Parte Public Communication to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Consumer Law Center has issued an ex parte communication to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The comment was written and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. CFPB-2023-0052-0001. * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Dear Director Chopra: On behalf of its low-income clients, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) writes to follow up to the letter  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Office of Hawaiian Affairs
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: PMNM-Sanctuary Designation NOAA/NOS/ONMS 1845 Wasp Blvd. Bldg 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 Re: Proposed Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary Designation Aloha, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is in receipt of your March 1, 2024 letter seeking comments on the proposed designation of mari  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Maine State Sen. Bennett
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * To: Mark Hageman, Director, Office of Safety Systems Directorate of Standards and Guidance Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule for Emergency Response, Docket No. OSHA-2007-0073 Dear Mr. Hageman, I respec  more
Seafreeze Shoreside, Seafreeze Ltd. Issue Public Comment to USCG
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Seafreeze Shoreside, Seafreeze Ltd., North Kingstown, Rhode Island, have issued a public comment to the U.S. Coast Guard. The comment was written on May 5, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison. The comment was on Docket No. USCG-2023-0277. * * * Comment Re: Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean, Docket No. USCG-2023-0277 W  more
Tri-Valley CAREs Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Tri-Valley CAREs, Livermore, California, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Marylia Kelley. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397-0001. * * * Tri-Valley CAREs monitors a U.S. DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration site that uses antiquated open burn/open detonation for exlosive wastes with select other materials at its Lawrence Livermore National Lab  more
United Airlines Issues Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FAA-2024-0762-0001. * * * UAL has previously provided Comment ID FAA-2024-0762-0002 for this NPRM. UAL would like to add the following additional feedback. Boeing released Information Notice (IN) 757-29A0071 IN 01 dated May 01, 2024. This IN notes missing work instructions for service bulletin 757-  more
Utility Solid Waste Activities Group Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 23, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Daniel Chartier, Executive Director. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107. * * * To: Ms. Michelle Lloyd Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvani  more
Vt. PFAS/Military Poisons Coalition Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Vermont PFAS/Military Poisons Coalition, Winooski, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Marguerite Adelman, Coordinator. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397-0001. * * * Dear EPA, As the Coordinator for the Vermont PFAS/Military Poisons Coalition, I respectfully request that you BAN the burning of PFAS and other toxic chemicals in open burning/burn pit  more
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Issues Public Comment to Ex-Im Bank
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment to the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. The comment was posted on May 6, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. EIB-2024-0004-0001. * * * Wabtec Corporation Comments on Export-Import Bank of the United States Information Request on Financing Support for Critical Minerals Projects Federal Document Number 2024-04883 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) submits   more
Wildfire Services Issues Public Comment to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Wildfire Services Inc., Yakima, Washington, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Tim Logozzo Sr, President. The comment was on Docket No. OSHA-2007-0072. * * * To: US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration Re: Docket ID OSHA-2007-0072 To Whom it May Concern: While we acknowledge the importance of prioritizing safety in the work  more