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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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Alaska Natural Resources Dept. Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Catherine Heroy, Federal Program Manager. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Katherine Harrigan US Fish & Wildlife Service 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FW  more
Alaska Wilderness League, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNScapv) -- The Alaska Wilderness League with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106-35375. * * * To: The Honorable Debra Haaland Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 * The Honorable Martha Williams Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street, N.W.  more
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Issues Public Comment to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The comment was written on May 16, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Susan L. Samson, President; Sethu Reddy, Past President; William C. Biggs, Board Member; and Janet McGill, Professor of Medicine. The comment was on Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1718. * * * To: Food and Drug Administration Endocrinologic and Metabolic   more
American Bird Conservancy Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Bird Conservancy, The Plains, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by E. Hardy Kern III, Director of Government Relations, Pesticides and Birds Campaign. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * * * To: Shannon Estenoz Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N  more
American Chemistry Council Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Chemistry Council has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 9, 2024, and posted on May 15, 2024. The comment was signed by Eileen Conneely, Senior Director, Chemical Products and Technology Division. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0073. * * * To: Alaa Kamel, Ph.D. Designated Federal Official Peer Review and Ethics Branch Mission Support Division Office of Program Support Unit  more
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Patrick Kelly, Senior Director, Fuel and Vehicle Policy. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0025. * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Comments Submitted by the American Fuel &   more
American Pharmacists Association Issues Public Comment to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Pharmacists Association has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The comment was written on May 13, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Ilisa BG Bernstein, Senior Vice President, Practice, Policy, and Partnerships. The comment was on Docket No. FDA-2024-N-0668. * * * Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Proposed Small Dispensers Assessment Under th  more
American Seed Trade Association, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNScapv) -- The American Seed Trade Association, Alexandria, Virginia, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The collaborators are the American Society of Agronomy, American Soybean Association, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, California Farm Bureau, California Specialty Crop Council, Crop Science Society of America, Illinois Soybean Growers, National Co  more
Ariz. Electric Power Cooperative Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Arizona Electric Power Cooperative Inc., Benson, Arizona, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 16, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Michelle R. Freeark, Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Services. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0402. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Administrator Michael S. Regan U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Penns  more
Ariz. Farm Bureau Federation Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Arizona Farm Bureau Federation, Gilbert, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. 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. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * * * To: Public Comment Processing Katherine Harrigan Senior Policy Advisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE:   more
BAIR Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- BAIR, Carrollton, Texas, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 30, 2024, and posted on May 15, 2024. The comment was signed by Randy Bartley, Managing Partner/CEO. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0491. * * * To: Dr. David Nash Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Air Quality Assessment Division (E143-02) Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 RE: Prop  more
Calif. Farm Bureau Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The California Farm Bureau, Sacramento, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Shannon Douglass, President. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * * * To: Public Comments Processing Katherine Harrigan Senior Policy Advisor United States Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE  more
Calif. Four Wheel Drive Association Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The California Four Wheel Drive Association, Sacramento, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The 14-page comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Rose Winn, Natural Resource Consultant. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2023-0092. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-R8-ES-2023-0092 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB / 3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls   more
Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Columbia Gorge Issue Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, and Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Portland, Oregon, have issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Noah Greenwald, Endangered Species Director, Center for Biological Diversity; and Hank Shell, Law Clerk, Friends of the Columbia Gorge. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2023-0092. * * * To: U.S. Fis  more
Center for Medicare Advocacy Issues Public Comment to 3 Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Willimantic, Connecticut, has issued a public comment to three federal agencies. The comment was written and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Toby S. Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0022-0001. * * * To: Jonathan Kanter Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 * Lina M. Khan Chair Federal Trad  more
CropLife America, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment Issue Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- CropLife America and Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, Arlington, Virginia, have issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Manojit Basu, Vice President, Science Policy, CropLife America; and Kristen R. Spotz, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * *  more
DiaTribe Foundation Issues Public Comment to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNScapv) -- The diaTribe Foundation, San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The comment was written on May 16, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Julie Heverly, Senior Director, Time in Range Coalition. The comment was on Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1718. * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852   more
Dow Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Dow, Midland, Michigan, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 14, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Mike LaFore, Americas Product Regulatory Services Senior Leader. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Tamue Gibson Mission Support Division (7602M) Office of Program Support Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention United   more
Doyon Ltd. Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Doyon Ltd., Fairbanks, Alaska, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Sarah E. Obed, Senior Vice President External Affairs. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Nati  more
Ducks Unlimited Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Ducks Unlimited, Memphis, Tennessee, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 3, 2024 4, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Alexander P. McWhirter, Conservation Lands Associate. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2014-0048. * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2014-0048 US Fish & Wildlife Services Headquarters MS: PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22  more
East Columbia Basin Irrigation District Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Othello, Washington, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 2, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Craig Simpson, Secretary-Manager. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0068-0001. * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Superfund Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Erickson Immigration Group
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: Brian Pasternak Administrator Office of Foreign Labor Certification Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, N-5311 Washington, DC 20210 Re: Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Considerat  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Ill. Council on Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration RE: Request for Information ETA-2023-0006 To Whom It May Concern: The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is grateful for the opportunity to comment and provide a state perspective on this important rule change consideration. ICDD is authorized unde  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Jane Street
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: Brent Parton, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Employment and Training Administration US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Comment on RFI: Modernizing Schedule A to Include STEM and Non-STEM Occupations DOL Docket No. ETA-2023-0006 RIN 120  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From National Association of Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: Brent Parton Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Docket No. ETA-2023-0006: Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Consideration of Additional O  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Radio Free Asia
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2024: * * * To: Brian Pasternak Administrator Office of Foreign Labor Certification Employment and Training Administration Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, N-5311 Washington, DC 20210 Submitted via www.regulations.gov RIN 1205-AC16 Re: Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United State  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Semiconductor Industry Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: Brent Parton Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Labor Certification for Permanent Employment of Foreign Workers in the United States; Modernizing Schedule A To Include Considerat  more
Employment & Training Administration Releases Public Communication From Wis. Board for People With Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has released the following public communication dated May 10, 2024: * * * To: Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration RE: Request for Information ETA-2023-0006 To Whom It May Concern: The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) appreciates the opportunity to comment and provide a state perspective on this important rule. BPDD is charged under the federal De  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Ariz. State. Rep. Tsosie
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on May 16, 2024: * * * As a State Representative, protecting public health is a top priority of mine. I'm appreciative of the efforts made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in carrying out public health work, but I want to express my concerns about the proposed formaldehyde risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act. I fear that an exaggerated and scientifically  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID. No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of Formaldehyde, 89 FR 18933 The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Calif. Food & Agriculture Department
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: [Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613] Conditions of Use of the Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde; CASRN 50-00-0 The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS)   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Communities for a Better Environment
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Land and Emergency Management Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 204600 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2023-0644 Communities for a Better Environment Comments Concerning EPA Updated Residential Soil Lead Guidance for CERCLA Sites and RCRA Co  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Decorative Hardwoods Association, Hardwood Federation, National Wood Flooring Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde: Draft Risk Evaluation Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 Dear Assistant Administrator Freedhoff: The Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA),1 Ha  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Defense Fund
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Environmental Defense Fund Comments on Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613; 89 Fed. Reg. 18933 (March 15, 2024) Introduction Environmental Defense Fund ("EDF") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA")  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Protection Network
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * EPN Comments on the Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 600 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appointees from Democratic and Republican administrations to provide the uni  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Fertilizer Institute
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * The Fertilizer Institute's Comments on The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Draft Evaluation of Formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 I. Executive Summary The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) respectfully submits these comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Age  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Fertilizer Institute, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, PhD. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention US Environmental Protection Agency RE: Agriculture and Green Industry Stakeholder Comments on the 2024 Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Prepared Under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 Dear AA Freedhoff: The   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Government of Canada
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on May 16, 2024: * * * Government of Canada Response to EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0068 The Government of Canada respectfully submits the following comments on the Proposed listing of the Upper Columbia River on the National Priorities List and the HRS Documentation Record for the Upper Columbia River (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0068). In amicus briefs submitted in litigation regarding the t  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Hexion Inc.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Hexion Inc. 180 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 hexion.com * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA or EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Comments on U.S. EPA's Draft Toxic Substances C  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Household & Commercial Products Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Tamue Gibson, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer Mission Support Division (7602M), Office of Program Support Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Draft Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (Fed  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Integral Consulting
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are exerpts: * * * Integral Consulting Inc. 1701 Pearl Street Suite 200 Boulder, Colorado 80302 telephone: 303.404.2944 facsimile: 303.404.2945 www.integral-corp.com * * * To: Tamue L. Gibson, MS Designated Federal Official (DFO) Mission Support Division (7602M) Office of Program Support Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environm  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From International Wood Products Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * International Wood Products Association 4214 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22302 Tel: 703-820-6696 Fax: 703-820-8550 www.iwpawood.org * * * To: Tamue L. Gibson, M.S. Designated Federal Officer Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: EPA-HQ  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From IPC
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 IPC is a non-profit, member-driven organization and the leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence, and public policy advocacy for the global electronics i  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From La. Pacific
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * Louisiana Pacific Corporation 1610 West End Ave., Suite 200 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 615.986.5600 LPCorp.com * * * To: Michael Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde: Draft Risk Evaluatio  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Lawrence Livermore National Security
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 8, 2024. Here is the cover letter: * * * To: Ms. Sasha Lucas-Gerhard Mr. Paul Diss U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 DOCKET ID: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 Subject: LLNL Comment Submission for the EPA Proposed Rule: Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives Dear Ms.  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Corn Growers Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Tamue Gibson Mission Support Division (7602M) Office of Program Support, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meeti  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Council for Air & Stream Improvement
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * TO: Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 RE: Public Comments for "Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde" NCASI conducts research and technical studies on behalf of forest products companies across the US, and its members represent more than 80% of pulp and paper and two-thirds of wood p  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Funeral Directors Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * National Funeral Directors Association Comments on the 2024 Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Prepared Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 Submitted via Regulations.gov by: National Funeral Directors Association Senior Vice President, Advocacy Lesley Witter Washington, DC * * * To: The Honorable Michael R  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on May 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * THE NEED FOR A POLICY CONFORMING TO THE APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARDS BEFORE USING DNT NAMS FOR ORGANOPHOSPHATES PESTICIDES Dr. Jennifer Sass, Natural Resources Defense Council Patti Goldman and Noorulanne Jan, Earthjustice This white paper presents policy issues that must be addressed before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses new  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From North American Home Furnishings Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Michael Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde: Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Request fo  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 In Re: EPA'S NOTICE: FORMALDEHYDE; DRAFT RISK EVALUATION PEER REVIEW BY THE SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CHEMICALS (SACC) COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Executive Vice President, General   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Ohio Chemistry Technology Council
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 Re: Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Comments on EPA's Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review for Formaldehyde To Whom it May Concern: The Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 draft ri  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Pa. Farm Bureau
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde: Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Request for  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Polyurethane Foam Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * Attn: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Re: Comments of AHFA, IWPA and NRF on the 2024 Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde Under the Toxic Substances Control Act Dear Sir or Madam: The Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA) respectfully submits these comments on the U.S. EPA's 2024 draft risk evaluation  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From PotlatchDeltic
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Request   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From SciPinion
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SciPinion Certified Independent Expert Panel Review: Critical Review of Human Health Risk Assessment Issues for Formaldehyde Prepared for: American Chemistry Council Prepared by: SciPinion SciPinion, L.L.C. 615 Nikles Dr., Unit 102 Bozeman, MT 59715 shays@scipinion.com ckirman@scipinion.com (406)404-6145 1. Executive Summary/Intro  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Teck American
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Teck American Incorporated 501 North Riverpoint Boulevard, Suite 300 Spokane, WA USA 99202 * * * File No.: 01-773180-000 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Attn: Terry Jeng EPA Docket Center, Superfund Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Subject: National Priorities List, Proposal to Li  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Westervelt
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2023: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D. Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Formaldehyde; Draft Risk Evaluation Peer Review by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Notice of Availability, Public Meetings and Reques  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Air Medical Operators Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated May 15, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations. M-30 | Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Comments to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters, 89 FR 15431, April 1, 2024 ("Proposed AD"), Docket No.: FAA-2024-0765 The Air Medical Operators Association   more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From American Mosquito Control Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * American Mosquito Control Association One Capitol Mall, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (888) 626-0630 Fax: (916) 444-7462 www.mosquito.org * * * To: Katherine Harrigan U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041- 3803 Re: Comments on National Wildlife Refuge System: Biologica  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Ark. Game & Fish Commission
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * To: FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-1006 United States Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 To whom it may concern: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule regarding biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH).  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 3, 2024. Here is the cover letter: * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: National Wildlife Refuge System; Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health; Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106 The Association of Fish   more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Center for Biological Diversity
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 3, 2024: * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2024-0020 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters MS: PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE: Comments on Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2024-0020 (RIX HCP) Dear Fish and Wildlife Service, On behalf of the 1.7 million members, supporters, and staff of the Center f  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Colorado Natural Heritage Program
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated April 28, 2024: * * * Colorado Natural Heritage Program 1475 Campus Delivery Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1475 PHONE: (970) 491-6891 FAX: (970) 491-3349 www.cnhp.colostate.edu * * * To: Nathan Darnall Western Colorado Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Colorado Ecological Services Field Office 445 West Gunnison Avenue   more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Defenders of Wildlife
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 3, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Katherine Harrigan U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service katherine_harrigan@fws.gov 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: National Wildlife Refuge System; Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106; 89 Fed. Reg. 7345 (February 2, 2024) Dear Ms. Harrigan, O  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Ducks Unlimited
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 3, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Comments Specific to Proposed BIDEH Rules Overview of comments: * The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is among our most important and valued conservation partners. Our comments are presented with deep respect for this longstanding and highly successful partnership and the professional staff  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From National Mining Association
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * To: Martha Williams Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Re: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Proposed Rule on the National Wildlife Refuge System; Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health, 89 Fed. Reg. 7,345 (Feb. 2,   more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From North American EEHV Advisory Group
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication on May 17, 2024: * * * Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a leading cause of death in young elephants in North America and Europe and has caused illness or death in more than 200 elephants across twelve Asian range countries. International research collaborations are essential to understand and respond to the impact of EEHV on wild Asian and African e  more
Food Safety & Inspection Service Releases Public Communication From Manitoba Agriculture
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated May 15, 2024: * * * Manitoba Agriculture Deputy Minister's Office Room 159, Legislative Building Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8 T 204 945-3734 www.manitoba.ca * * * To: Docket Clerk U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW Mailstop 3758 Washington, DC 20250-3700 Re: Docket No. FSIS 2022-0015 To   more
Gelman Sciences Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Gibson Dunn, Los Angeles, California, has issued a public comment on behalf of Gelman Sciences LLC to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 10, 2024. The comment was signed by Raymond B. Ludwiszewski, partner at Gibson Dunn. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0067. * * * To: EPA Docket Center WJC West Building, Room 3334 1301 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: Docket ID # EPA-HQ-O  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Rocky Mountain Institute
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 * William Paul Principal Deputy Chief C  more
National Agricultural Statistics Service Releases Public Communication From McCarthy Family Farm
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Richard Hopper NASS Clearance Officer U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 5336, South Building Washington, D.C. 20250-2024 RE: NASS-2024-0002-0001, Agricultural Labor Survey Mr. Hopper: Our family farms in Oregon's fruit growing region, the Hood River Valley and raise apples, pear  more
National Agricultural Statistics Service Releases Public Communication From N.Y. Farm Bureau
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the following public communication dated May 6, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Richard Hopper NASS Clearance Officer U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 5336, South Building Washington, D.C. 20250-2024 RE: NASS-2024-0002-0001, Agricultural Labor Survey Dear Mr. Hopper: New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) would like to thank you for the opportunity to provide comment  more
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, Alexandria, Virginia, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The comment was written on May 13, 2024, and posted on May 14, 2024. The collaborators are the Portland Cement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association. The comment was on Docket No. FHWA-2023-0037-0001. * * * To: The Honorable Shailen P. Bhatt Administrato  more
National Wildlife Federation, Collaborators Issue Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Wildlife Federation, Reston, Virginia, with collaborators has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The collaborators are Georgia Wildlife Federation, Montana Wildlife Federation and New Mexico Wildlife Federation. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-0106. * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-ES-2021-0107 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS:  more
Neb. Farm Bureau Federation Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, Lincoln, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Mark McHargue, President. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2022-010. * * * To: Katherine Harrigan Senior Policy Advisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike MS: PRB (JAO/3W) Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Submitted electronically via Federal   more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Several Hawaiian Organizations
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication on May 10, 2024. Here is the cover letter: * * * Northwestern Hawaiian Islands hui, Puaʻainahau Foundation Hawai'i Wildlife Fund, Malu 'Aina, Life of the Land, Halau Na Mamo o Puʻuanahulu, Malama Makua Concerns regarding the Proposed PMNM Sanctuary Designation for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Nicole LeBoeuf, Assistant Administrator   more
Phillips 66 Issues Public Comment to FTC
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Phillips 66 Co., Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on May 16, 2024, and posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Lloyd Funk, Director, Fuels Regulatory Affairs. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2024-0025. * * * Comments on the American Petroleum Institute's Petition for Rulemaking to Amend 16 CFR 306.0, 306.5, and 306.13 Attention: Docket ID No. FTC-2024-0025, Phillips 66 Company appreciates   more
Physicians for Social Responsibility Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Physicians for Social Responsibility has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was posted on May 17, 2024. The comment was signed by Miah Hornyak, Environment and Health Policy Coordinator. The comment was on Docket Nos. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0663, EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0668 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0402. * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Supple  more
Port of San Diego Issues Public Comment to Interior Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Port of San Diego, California, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The comment was written on May 6, 2024, and posted on May 7, 2024. The comment was signed by Eileen Maher, Director, Environmental Conservation. The comment was on Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2023-0092. * * * To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Subject: Proposed Rule - Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northwestern Pond Tur  more
Responsible Business Initiative for Justice Issues Public Comment to HUD
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The comment was written and posted on May 16, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. HUD-2024-0031-0001. * * * To: Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 Re: FR-6362-P-01 Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing To whom it may concern: T  more
Social Security Administration Releases Public Communication From Legal Counsel for Health Justice, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated May 7, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Administrator of OIRA Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery or Change in Repayment Rate Docket ID Number [SSA-2024-0007] To whom it may concern: Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on burden estima  more
Thermo Fisher Scientific Issues Public Comment to EPA
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 29, 2024, and posted on May 15, 2024. The comment was signed by Denzil Vaughn, Environmental and Process Monitoring. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0491-0001. * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: US EPA Method 320 (Docket ID No. EPA-H  more
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Releases Public Communication From Virginia Poverty Law Center
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated May 15, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Samantha Deshommes Chief, Regulatory Coordinator Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security RE: Comment in response to DHS/USCIS Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status;" OMB Control Number   more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Council for Innovation Promotion
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Katherine K. Vidal Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Docket No. PTO-C-2024-0004, Unlocking the Full Potential of Intellectual Property by Translating More Innovation to the Marketplace Dear Dir  more
Veterans Affairs Dept. Releases Public Communication From Association for Addiction Professionals
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released the following public communication dated May 13, 2024: * * * Subject: Peer Specialist Standard of Practice Dear Department of Veterans Affairs, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, advocates for the interests of over 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and healthcare professionals worldwide. NAADAC's members contribute to creating healthier communities through education, intervention, and quality   more