Thursday - July 2, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From Environmental Working Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Environmental Working Group comments to the Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Docket Number AMS-LP-24-0012, 5/29/2024, pages 46335-46336; Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. Thank you for requesting public input about the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Pr  more
Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From World Wildlife Fund
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * World Wildlife Fund 1250 24th Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202 293 4800 202 293 9211 fax worldwildlife.org * * * To: Melissa Bailey, Associate Administrator Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 RE: Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Pr  more
AmeriCorps Releases Public Communication From America Service Commissions
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) has released the following public communication dated April 5, 2024: * * * To: Corporation for National and Community Service/AmeriCorps 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20525 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in response to the request for comment for Federal Register Document Number: 2024-02459 related to comment request State Service Commission Support Grants Application. America's Service Commis  more
AmeriCorps Releases Public Communication From ServeMinnesota
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) has released the following public communication dated April 8, 2024: * * * To: Corporation for National and Community Service/AmeriCorps 250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20525 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in response to the request for comment for Federal Register Document Number: 2024-02459 related to comment request State Service Commission Support Grants Application. This comment is submitte  more
APHIS Releases Public Communication From National Association of Egg Farmers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Department of Agriculture Docket No. APHIS-2022-0056 Regulatory Analysis and Development PPD APHIS, Station 3A-03.8 4700 River Road Unit 118 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 The National Association of Egg Farmers (NAEF) represents many of the smaller and mid-sized egg laying operations in the country but also tho  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attn: CMS-4207-NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement's Response to CMS-4207-NC, CMS's Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data D  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Academy of Dermatology Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-4207-NC Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure, The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) represents over 17,  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Association for Homecare
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 15, 2024: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20210 Re: Comments on CMS-4207-NC: CMS, Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data (89 Fed. Reg. 5907, January 3  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Association of American Medical Colleges
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4207-NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data Dear Administrator B  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Healthcare Legal Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-4207-NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Healthcare Legal Solutions' Response to the Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data (CMS-4207-NC)  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Milbank Memorial Fund
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 20, 2024: * * * To: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services RE: CMS-4207-NC; Request for Information: Medicare Advantage Data Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request for information (RFI) on access to Medicare Advantage (MA) data. Informed by conversations with   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on May 31, 2024: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Re: Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data (CMS-4207-NC) Dear Ms. Brooks-LaSure, On behalf of the National Alliance to I  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Health Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure: The National Health Council   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Puerto Rico Association of Hematology & Medical Oncology
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 7, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Re: Request for Information (RFI) from public regarding Medicare Advantage (MA) Docket number: CMS-2024-0008-0001   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From R1 RCM
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data; File Code CMS 4207-NC Administrator Brooks-LaSur  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Rawlins County Health Center
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4207-NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data (CMS-4207-NC) Dear Admin  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From UroGen Pharma
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated April 17, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4207-NC; Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments on Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Ad  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From USC Schaeffer Center
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, M.P.P. Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4207-NC Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Solicitati  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Vizient, Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare Program; Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data (CMS 4207-NC) Dear Admin  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Financial Technology Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20552 Re: Request for Extension on Compliance with BNPL Interpretive Rule Dear Director Chopra: The Financial Technology Association respectfully requests a 60-day extension of the compliance deadline to the CFPB's interpretive rule regar  more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Jen M. Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane Washington, D.C. 20528-0380 Re: Docket Number 2022-0010 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 RIN 1670-AA04; Document Number: 2024-06526/2024-09505   more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From Coalition Insurance Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * Coalition Insurance Solutions, Inc. 19 West 44th Street 15th Floor, Ste. 1507 New York, New York 10036 coalitioninc.com * * * To: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency US Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane, Stop 0380 Washington, DC 20528-0380 Re: CISA-2022-0010 Dear Director  more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From National Association of Insurance Commissioners
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated June 28, 2024: * * * To: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1110 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 20598-0630 Re: Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Reporting Requirements 89 FR 23644; 6 CFR 226; CISA-2022-0010; 1670-AA04; 2024-06526 * * * To Whom it May Concern: We write on behalf of the Nation  more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From Printing United Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * PRINTING United Alliance 10015 Main Street Fairfax, Virginia 22031 Phone: 703.359.1303 www.printing.org * * * To: Todd Klessman, CIRCIA Rulemaking Team Lead Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane Washington, DC 20528-0380 RE: Cyber Incident   more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Before the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Washington, D.C. 20528 In the Matter of Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements Docket No. CISA-2022-0010 TO: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency COMMENTS OF WTA - ADVOCATES FOR RU  more
DOE Releases Public Communication From Radia
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication on June 24, 2024: * * * Comment on Department of Energy Direct Final Rule 10 CFR Part 611 (RIN 1901-AB60), Statutory Updates to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program. Radia supports the Direct Final Rule, 10 CFR Part 611, Statutory Updates to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program. We respectfully submit the following comment for consideration by the Department  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Air Products & Chemicals
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Angela Hill Office of Pipeline Safety Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Comments on Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Pipeline Safety: Mit  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Better Path Coalition, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Tristan Brown Deputy Administrator Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities: Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gather  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Calif. Public Utilities Commission Public Advocates' Office
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024 : * * * BEFORE THE PIPELINE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Pipeline Safety: Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Earthjustice, Food & Water Watch, Port Arthur Community Action Network
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * PIPELINE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket No.: PHMSA-2022-0085 Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities: Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Segments Using Rupture-Mi  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C. Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities, Mitigation of Ruptures on Onshore Gas Transmission and Gathering, Hazardous Liquid, and Carbon Dioxide Pipel  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Pipeline Safety Trust
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Alan K. Mayberry Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Noticed Agency Information Collection Activities of the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Adminis  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Victory Over InFRACKstructure, Clean Energy InStead Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * VOICES Victory Over InFRACKstructure, Clean Energy inStead To: The Honorable Tristan Brown Deputy Administrator Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0085, Pipeline Safety   more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Waste Management
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Tristan Brown Deputy Administrator Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 Re: Blending of Hydrogen Gas and Natural Gas Within Gas Pipelines (PHMSA-2022-0085) Dear Mr. Brown: Waste Managem  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Humatics
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated on June 21, 2024: * * * This document is Humatics' response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's ARPA-I RFI on the potential applications of AI in transportation, and the emerging challenges and opportunities in deploying AI across all transportation modes. Founded by MIT professor Dr. David Mindell, Humatics specializes in precise positioning, localization, navigation tech  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Century Foundation
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated June 3, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Secretary Miguel Cardona Office of Postsecondary Education United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Public Comments on the Research and Development Infrastructure Grant Proposed Rules, Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0065 Dear Secretary Cardona: Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment on th  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Northern Illinois University
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on June 21, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0065 Dear Secretary Cardona, On behalf of Northern Illinois University (NIU), we wish to provide the following comments to the Department of Education's proposed priorities, requirements and definition in the Research and  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Advanced Recycling Systems
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * Re: Docket (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397) Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives Advanced Recycling Systems, Inc. (ARSI) strongly supports the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) goal of eliminating as quickly as possible any open burning or open detonation (OB/OD) of waste explosives whether in bulk or as assembled munitions or  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Aerospace Industries Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Sasha Lucas-Gerhard & Dr. Paul Diss U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WJC West Building, Room 3334 1301 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: 89 FR 19952 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397, Revision to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives Dear Ms. Lucas-Gerhard and Dr. Diss, The Aerospace Industries A  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Support for California In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets Rule Authorization No. EPA-HQ- OAR-2023-0581 Dear Administrator Regan: The undersigned California-based health and medical organizations urge the United States Environmental  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Peter Gimlin Existing Chemical Risk Management Division (7404M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Asbestos Part 2 Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals; Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substanc  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments on EPA's Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254 These comments are submitted jointly by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the American Federation of Governme  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OAR Docket EPA-HG-OAR-2024-00030 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Request for Authorization, California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards, In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OAR 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets (EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0030) and In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets (EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0581). The A  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Peter Gimlin Existing Chemical Risk Management Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254 Submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Re: Draft Risk Evaluation   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Pyrotechnics Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OLEM Docket Mail Code 2822IT 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: EPA Proposed Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning / Open Detonation of Waste Explosives (Docket # EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397) Dear Sir / Madam: On behalf of the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA),1 I a  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Trucking Associations, California Trucking Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Before the: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0030 Comments of the: AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS AND CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION On the: California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Diesel Fueled Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets; Request for Autho  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Association of State & Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Hazardous Waste Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Docket 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 Dear Sir or Madam: The Hazardous Waste Subcommittee (HWSC) of the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) app  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From BASF Corp.
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 6, 2024: * * * To: DeMariah Koger Pesticide Re-evaluation Division Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Submitted via Regulations.gov Subject: Request for Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Amended Proposed Registration Review Decision for Thiram; Case Number 0122 Docket   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Beveridge & Diamond
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254 Mark N. Duvall Beveridge & Diamond PC 1900 N Street, N.W., Suite 100 Washington, DC 20015 * * * Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Calif. Air Resources Board
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; 1101-A Washington, D.C. 20460 Docket ID No.: EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0581 Re: Comments of the California Air Resources Board in Support of its Request for Authorization Pursuant to Clean Air Act Section 209(e)(2)(A) to Include  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Center for Biological Diversity
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Stacey M. Jensen Director Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20050 Re: Comments on Tentative MPRSA Research Permits: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution LOC-NESS Project, EPA Permit #: EPA-HQ-MPRSA-2024-001 and EPA-HQ-MPRSA-2024-002 The Center for Biological Diversity ("Center") writes to opp  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: EPA Agency/Docket Numbers: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 FRL-8592-01-OLEM RIN: 2050-AH24 Document Number: 2024-05088 Submitted via regulations.gov The EPA has drafted a controversial proposal that will allow the continued operation of more than 60 open burn pits across the U.S. and its territories, despite concerns over PFAS and other h  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Responsible Waste Incineration
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024: * * * To: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 The Coalition for Responsible Waste Incineration (CRWI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Revisions to Standards for Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives; Proposed rule. 89 FR 19,952 (March  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Coarse Particulate Matter Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center (ORD Docket) Mail Code: 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Washington, DC 20460. Re: Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter, Proposed Rule, 89 Fed. Reg. 26620 (April 15, 2024) Dear Docket Personnel: The C  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From El Dorado Engineering
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on June 20, 2024: * * * Comment from El Dorado Engineering REVISIONS TO STANDARDS FOR THE OPEN BURNING/OPEN DETONATION OF WASTE EXPLOSIVES Detailed Discussion of the Proposed Rulemaking A. Background, Introduction to Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives and This Rulemaking 1) Subject Heading " What is Open burning" Comment: control of combustion air to maintain ad  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Information Association
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024, from the Environmental Information Association, Chevy Chase, Maryland: * * * To: The Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254; CASRN 1332-  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Protection Network
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 3, 2024: * * * EPN Comments on Application by Bayer CropScience LP for a Pesticide Registration Allowing "Over-The-Top" Use of Dicamba on Dicamba-Resistant Soybeans and Cotton Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0154 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 600 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Technology Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Mrs. Sasha Lucas-Gerhard Program Implementation and Information Division Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Comments on Proposed Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives Dear Mrs. Sasha: The Environmental Tech  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Galaxy Fireworks
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OLEM Docket Mail Code 2822IT 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: EPA Proposed Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning / Open Detonation of Waste Explosives (Docket # EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397) Dear Sir / Madam: This Comment is regarding the Revisions to Standards for the O  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Hoover Circular Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Barry N. Breen, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management Re: EPA's Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; RCRA Section 3007 Survey for Drum Reconditioning  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Institute of Makers of Explosives
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OLEM Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives. Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 Delivered via Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov TWIMC: The Institute of Ma  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0591 To whom it may concern, The Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association (MLA) sends this letter of comment to you regarding the request from Woods Whole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) for two research permits for the transportation a  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From N-Methylpyrrolidone Producers Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * Oral Comments by the N-Methylpyrrolidone Producers Group, Inc. (NMP Producers Group) during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Public Webinar Regarding the Proposed Risk Management Rule for N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) The NMP Producers Group remains concerned that EPA's risk evaluation, concluding that NMP presents an unreasonable risk, is flawed  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Agricultural Aviation Association
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 8, 2024, from the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Alexandria, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), (28221T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: EPA's Memorandum Supporting Proposed Decision to Approve Registration for the New Active Ingredient Isomer,   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Association of Clean Air Agencies
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0030 & Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0581 To Whom It May Concern: The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) notice, "California State Nonroad Engine Pollutio  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on June 21, 2024: * * * NBSCAB serves as the leadership element of the U.S. Bomb Squad program, giving strong advice to Federal agencies that support bomb squads regarding important bomb squad related issues and acting as the final decision-making authority on guidelines and standards for the profession. NBSCAB acts in a leadership role for the bomb squad community, providing guidanc  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Education Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Dr. Michal Ilana Freedhoff Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: EPA Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0254) Dear Dr. Free  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024, from National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, Albuquerque, New Mexico: * * * To: Ms. Sasha Lucas-Gerhard Mr. Paul Diss U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Ms. Lucas-Gerhard and Mr. Diss: Subject: Comments: Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation (OB/  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Power Generators Air Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments of the Power Generators Air Coalition on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Proposed Rule: "Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur, and Particulate Matter" 89 Fed. Reg. 26,620 (April 15, 2024) Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128 The Power Generators Air C  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on June 19, 2024: * * * Comment from Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association On behalf of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association whose membership fish the waters proposed as part of this study, the following comments associated with the proposed project is detailed below: Prior to conducting the study, what are the baseline habitat conditions as well as lobsters, clams, etc.  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Triad National Security
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sasha Lucas-Gerhard Paul Diss U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Comment References from Triad National Security, LLC, Managing and Operating Contractor of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, on Proposed Rule: Revisions to Standards for the Open Burni  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Truck Renting & Leasing Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0030 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets and In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets; Request for  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Utah Division of Waste Management & Radiation Control
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 15,2024: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OLEM Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID # EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0397 Revisions to Standards for the Open Burning/Open Detonation of Waste Explosives To Whom It May Concern: Please find enclosed the Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation C  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Air Line Pilots Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization, Docket No. FAA-2024-017  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Air Line Pilots Association, International
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Docket No.: FAA-2023-2434; Amdt. No. 34-7. Control of Non-Volatile Particulate Matter From Aircraft Engines: Emission Standards and Test Procedures IN SUPPORT. De  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Airbus Commercial Aircraft
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations M30 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 USA * * * Stephan Runge T +49 160 901 56 401 E stephan.runge@airbus.com Our ref: X01D24020041 Your ref: DOCKET FAA-2023-2434 Comments requested on "Emission Standards and Test Procedures" - FAR34 amdt. 7 De  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Allied Pilots Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Docket Operations M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room W-12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: NPRM FAA-2024-0176 Foreign Air Operator Certificates issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization Dear Sir/Madam, The Allied Pilots Association (APA) value  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Audubon Fla., Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Eva Long FAA Environmental Protection Specialist SpaceX LC-39A EIS C/O Leidos 2877 Guardian Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452 FAA 2024-1395 SpaceX Starship - Super Heavy Launch Vehicle at Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Dear Ms. Long: The undersigned write to comment on the Environmental Impact Stat  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Blue Origin Florida
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on June 21, 2024: * * * RE: Blue Origin Scoping Commentary on FAA Proposed Action to prepare an EIS to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of issuing a commercial launch Vehicle Operator License to SpaceX for the Starship-Super Heavy launch vehicle at Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida Blue Origin Florida, LLC ("B  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Indian River Lagoon Roundtable
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on June 23, 2024: * * * The Indian River Lagoon Roundtable is a group of informed environmentalists that recognize the importance of both the space industry and our irreplaceable natural resources. Our membership includes scientists, instructors, former NASA - KSC employees, military veterans and concerned citizens who currently serve in ten different loc  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Merritt Island Wildlife Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Eva Long FAA Environmental Protection Specialist SpaceX LC-39A EIS CO/ Leidos 2877 Guardian Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452 FAA 2024-1395 SpaceX Starship - Super Heavy Launch Vehicle at Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida Dear Ms. Long, The Merritt Island Wildlife Association (MIWA), the friend's grou  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From National Business Aviation Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Docket Operations M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W12-140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket No.: FAA-2024-0176, Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization The National Business Aviation Association (NBA  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From United Launch Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of Commercial Space Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2024-1395, Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, Open a Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings Comments of United   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Advanced Medical Technology Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3741: Remanufacturing of Medical Devices: Guidance for Industry, Entities That Perform Servicing or Remanufacturing, and Food and Drug Administration  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From AIM North America
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Initial Comments of AIM North America on: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1744 Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety AIM North America's Food Supply Chain Wor  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From American Feed Industry Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852 Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1744, Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Dear Docket Clerk: The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) appreciates the Food and Drug Administration (F  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Certara
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on June 17, 2024: * * * Response to: "Draft guidance: Real-World Evidence: Considerations Regarding Non-Interventional Studies for Drug and Biological Products" Docket No. FDA-2023-D-5470 Submitted by: Oxana Iliach, PhD, Sr. Director Regulatory Strategy, Certara With contributions from: Aastha Chandak Geoff Fatzinger Noemi Hummel Oxana Ili  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Duke-Margolis
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: FDA-2023-D-5470 Real-World Evidence: Considerations Regarding Non-Interventional Studies for Drug and Biological Products To Whom It May Concern: The Robert J. Margolis, MD Institute for Health Policy at Du  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From EMD Serono
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 25, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Comments Regarding Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1592 Promoting Effective Drug Development: Identifying Opportunities and Priorities for the FDA's Office of Clinical Pharmacology Dear S  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Green Science Policy Institute
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on June 25, 2024: * * * We support the petition submitted by the Environmental Defense Fund et al. and filed by the FDA, FDA-2024-F-1912-0001, that would revoke the approval of fluorinated polyethylene as an indirect food additive. Fluorinated polyethylene containers generate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as byproducts during the manu  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From GS1 US
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones 5630 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20852 USA Subject: Re: Request for Comments: FDA-2024-N-1744 Dear Deputy Commissioner Jones, GS1 US is committed to supporting the FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative through our expertise in global data standards. We r  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Merck Animal Health
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1744: Virtual Public Meeting on Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety To Whom it May Concern, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment in foll  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham & Women's Hospital & Harvard
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * Re: Docket No. FDA-2023-D-5470 Real-World Evidence: Considerations Regarding Non-Interventional Studies for Drug and Biological Products To whom it may concern: The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard (MRCT Center) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Food and Dru  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham & Women's Hospital & Harvard
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 23, 2024: * * * Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-1402 Cancer Clinical Trial Eligibility Criteria: Laboratory Values To whom it may concern: The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard ("MRCT Center") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Guidance by the Food and Drug Administration ("F  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From National Confectioners Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Docket ID FDA-2024-N-1744 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Virtual Public Meeting on Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety The National Confectioners Association ("NCA") appreciates the opportunity to pr  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Public Citizen Health Research Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * Comments: Optimizing the Food and Drug Administration's Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees I write as the Director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group. We have no financial conflicts of interest. These written comments follow my oral comments at the virtual listening session on this topic on June 13, 202  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 25, 2024: * * * Promoting Effective Drug Development: Identifying Opportunities and Priorities for the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Clinical Pharmacology; Request for Comments To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-202  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Tonix Pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 26, 2024: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 2085 RE: Designating Additions to the Current List of Tropical Diseases in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0567-0011) Dear Sir/Madam, Tonix Pharmaceuticals   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Viatris, Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2023-N-0119 for "FY 2024 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Workshop; Public Workshop; Request for Comments;" Comments of Viatris Inc. Viatris Inc. ("Viatris") is pleased   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Western Growers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget Washington, DC 20503 Re: Virtual Public Meeting on Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Alliance for the Great Lakes, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024, from four organizations: * * * Alliance for the Great Lakes, National Wildlife Federation, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Minnesota Environmental Partnership, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy * * * To: Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20573 Re: Docket No: FMC-2024-0008 To Whom it May Concern: The undersigned  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Comments of the American Chemistry Council Federal Maritime Commission Request for Information Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is pleased to provide comments in response to the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) April 16, 2024, Request for Information. The FMC seeks public comment on questions related to maritime data accuracy to fu  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From American Cotton Shippers Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments in Response to the Request for Information seeking additional information for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative. Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 NON-CONFIDENTIAL I. Introduction The American Cotton Shippers Association ("ACSA") appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the Federal Maritime Commission ("th  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 19, 2024: * * * Docket No. FMC-2024-0010 The following comments are being submitted on behalf of the intermodal trucking community at the Port of NY & NJ. The Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers is a 501c non-profit membership organization representing motor carriers who transport a majority share of the freight that moves through one of the largest & busiest ports in the U.S.   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From BlueCargo
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 Introduction BlueCargo is a pioneering logistics technology company dedicated to providing the solution outlined in the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) standards initiative to optimize the movement of goods through the supply chain. Our mission is to p  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Canada Steamship Lines
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication on June 24, 2024: * * * To: David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Docket No. FMC-2024-0008: Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection with Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade Dear Secretary Eng, Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) traces its history  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Chamber of Marine Commerce
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: David Eng, Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Docket No. 2024-0008, Comments on the Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade Background 1. The Chamber of Marine Commerce ("CMC"  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Reimagined Mobility
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Re: Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 Federal Maritime Commission Request for Information The Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo),1 a global initiative of the organization SAFE, applauds the Federal Maritime Commission (the Commission) for continuing their efforts to improve maritime data transmission, accessibility, and accuracy. Having provided comment for the previ  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Dow Chemical
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: David Eng, Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20573 Email: secretary@fmc.gov Federal Maritime Commission Docket No.: FMC-2023-0016 Request for Information Dear Secretary Eng: The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") submits these comments in response to the Request for Information ("RFI") issued by the Federal Mari  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Hapag-Lloyd LLC
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Re: Request for Information: Questions related to maritime data transmission, accessibility, and accuracy. FMC Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 Hapag-Lloyd (America) LLC, on behalf of Hapag-Lloyd AG (hereinafter "Hapag"), provides the following further commentary on the FMC's Request for Information docketed under number FMC-2023-0016 on April 16, 2024 ("RFI"). We hope t  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Harbor Trucking Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Docket No. FMC-2023-0016-0047 Request for Information - RESPONSE - Harbor Trucking Association (Questions 10-25) The Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) is a non-profit trade association representing Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs) transporting marine containers to and from maritime ports on the West Coast of the United States (USWC).  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Institute of International Container Lessors
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Commissioner Carl Bentzel Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20573 Dear Commissioner Bentzel: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in response to your second request for information for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative ("MTDI"). We appreciate the work of you and your staff in developing the MTDI. Duri  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Docket No. FMC-2023-0016 The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference (IMCC) is pleased to provide our views on the Federal Maritime Commission's Request for Information related to maritime data transmission, accessibility, and accuracy. The IMCC is an affiliated conference of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), representing the subset of ATA members who operate   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Mallory Alexender International Logistics
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated on June 21, 2024: * * * Mallory Alexender International Logistics strongly opposes any extensions, and urges the FMC to allow the final rule requirements to remain in place. Ocean Carriers have had ample time to review and revise their unfair billing practices, which have been the subject of numerous complaints and scrutiny for several years. Instead of taking a proactive approach and   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River & Bay
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 5, 2024: * * * To: Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W Washington, D.C. 20573 Re: FMC-2023-0016, Request for Information Ladies and Gentlemen: The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay appreciates the opportunity to comment on the questions related to maritime data accuracy as outlined in the above-referenced docket. Although the FMC invited p  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Maritime Information Services of North America
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20573 Re: FMC-2023-0016 Dear Commission, The Maritime Information Services of North America (MISNA) would like to express our support for improved communication and data availability easing the flow of data and providing positive results on international cargo and offering our servi  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From National Retail Federation
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Mr. David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Request for Information - Maritime Data Accuracy (Doket No. FMC 2023-0016) Dear Secretary Eng, The National Retail Federation is submitting these comments on behalf of our members in response to the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) request for p  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Ontario Marine Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication on June 24, 2024: * * * To: David Eng, Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Docket No. 2024-0008, Comments on the Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection With Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade 1. The Ontario Marine Council ("OMC") submits these com  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Port of New York/New Jersey Sustainable Terminal Services Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOCKET NO. FMC--2023-0016 RESPONSE OF THE PORT OF NY/NJ SUSTAINABLE SERVICES AGREEMENT The Port of NY/NJ Sustainable Services Agreement ("PONYNJSSA"), FMC Agreement No. 201175, submits this response to the Federal Maritime Commission's ("FMC's") Request for Information ("RFI") published in the Federa  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Port of Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 27, 2024: * * * To: Mr. David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 N. Capitol St., NW Washington, DC 20573 Re: Request for Information on questions related to maritime data accuracy (FMC-2023-0016-004 7) Dear Mr. Eng: The Port of Virginia is pleased to provide comments on the Request for Information (RFI) on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) r  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Ports America
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Carl W. Bentzel Commissioner Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20573-0001 Re: Second Request for Information for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (FMC Docket No. FMC-2023-0016) Dear Commissioner Bentzel: Ports America, Inc., is pleased to offer the following comments to the Second Request for   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Retail Industry Leaders Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Carl J. Bentzel Commissioner Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street NW Washington, D.C. 20573 Re: Docket No. FMC-2024-07977, Maritime Transportation Data Initiative Dear Commissioner Bentzel: Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comments in connection with the Federal Maritime Commission's ("FMC"   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Shipping Federation of Canada
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Daniel B. Maffei Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Investigation Into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection with Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Great Lakes Trade Docket No. FMC-2024-0008 Dear Mr. Maffei, We are writing on behalf of the Shipping  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From United Steelworkers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Docket ID: FMC-2024-0008 The Honorable David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: United Steelworkers comments on Investigation into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection with Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada Trade (FMC-2024-0008). Dear Secretary Eng: On behalf of the United   more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From USA Rice Federation
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Mr. David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol St., NW Washington, D.C. 20573 RE: Docket No. 2024-07977, Maritime Data Accuracy Request for Information Dear Mr. Eng: The USA Rice Federation ("USA Rice") appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments concerning the Federal Maritime Commission's ("FMC" or "Commission") Maritime   more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From American Trucking Associations
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Pearlie Robinson Driver and Carrier Operations Division Office of Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards, FMCSA U.S. Department of Transportation West Building 6th Floor, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0063: Exemption Application: Commercial Driver's Licen  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Larry Minor Associate Administrator for Policy Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Docket # FMCSA-2024-0063 "Exemption Application: Commercial Driver's License; Covenant Transport Inc. and Landair T  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Testimony From Towing & Recovery Association
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following testimony dated June 21, 2024, from Towing and Recovery Association of America Inc. Here are excerpts: * * * Written Testimony before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" William E. Johnson, President, Towing and Recovery Assoc  more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * To: Docket Operations Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, W12-140 Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Docket Number FRA-2023-0095, Amtrak, Submitted Under 49 CFR Part 211 for a Waiver of Compliance Comments of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) is fil  more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From Transportation Trades Department
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024: * * * To: Mr. Karl Alexy Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety & Chief Safety Officer Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC, 20590 RE: Amtrak Petition for Waiver of Compliance, Shunt Enhancer Equipment Docket No. FRA-2023-0095 Mr. Alexy: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department,  more
Foreign Assets Control Office Releases Public Communication From Mastercard International
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control has released the following public communication dated June 10, 2024: * * * To: Bradley T. Smith Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20220 RE: Docket Number OFAC-2024-0002; Comment on Interim Final Rule Dear Mr. Smith: Mastercard International Incorporated ("Mastercard") submits this comment letter to the U.S. Dep  more
Foreign Assets Control Office Releases Public Communication From SIFMA
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control has released the following public communication dated June 10, 2024: * * * To: Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury Treasury Annex/Freedman's Bank Building 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Interim Final Rule on Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (Docket Number OFAC-2024-0002) SIFMA/1 appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the  more
GSA Releases Public Communication From Laboratory Holdings Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The General Services Administration has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Labcorp Holdings Inc. 531 South Spring Street Burlington, North Carolina 27215 * * * To: United States General Services Administration 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 Re: GSA PFAS Inquiry (Docket No. 89 FR 26887) Dear Sir/Madam: Please accept the comments of Laboratory Holdings Inc. (Labcorp) on the above-referenced General Services Administratio  more
GSA Releases Public Communication From SEMI
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The General Services Administration has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * SEMI Global Advocacy Office 1200 G Street, NW Suite 325 Washington, DC 20005 www.semi.org * * * To: Ms. Adina Torberntsson Procurement Analyst General Services Administration Re: SEMI's Comments in Response to the GSA Notice of Inquiry Regarding PFAS in Products Dear Ms. Torberntsson: On behalf of SEMI, the industry association serving the global semi  more
GSA Releases Public Communication From U.S. Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The General Services Administration has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Robin Carnahan Administrator U.S. General Services Administration 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 Re: Comments on the Notice of Inquiry Regarding PFAS in Products; Notice-MVAC 202401 Docket No. 2024-0002, Sequence No 16 (April 16, 2024) Dear Administrator Carnahan: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) writes to provide comme  more
HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Austin Asian Community Health Initiative
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication on June 21, 2024: * * * Since our non-profit organization has gained trust and reputation among the communities we serve, our efforts in COVID-19 vaccination and prevention have been successful. Many community members receive health information through word of mouth, making the frequent and diligent education and personal assistance pr  more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Karuk Tribe, Karuk Tribe Housing Authority
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication on June 14, 2024: * * * Ayukii (Hello), On behalf of the Karuk Tribe, the Karuk Tribe Housing Authority (KTHA), and all Karuk Tribe Members served by our Housing Programs, we urge you to consider the following request and potential impacts that the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) will have on our organization, communities, and families. The Karuk Tribe and KTHA re  more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Project One Construction
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated June 13, 2024: * * * To: Regulations Division Office of the General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th St, SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0001 Re: RFI regarding Iron, Steel, Construction Materials, and Manufactured Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act, Docket No. FR-6433-N-01 Dear Office  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Columbia River Steamship Operators Association, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Lisa Gilbane, Chief Environmental Analysis Section Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102 Camarillo, California 93010 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov, Docket No. Docket (BOEM-2023-0065) Subject: CRSOA and PNWA Comments on the Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Cont  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Natural Resources Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Lisa Gilbane, Chief, Pacific Environmental Analysis Section Office of Environment Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 93010 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BOEM-2023-0065-0179 RE: BOEM's Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Draft EA, Docket No. BO  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Friends of Casco Bay
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * Comments on Gulf of Maine Lease Sale PSN Agency Docket No. BOEM-2024-0026 Docket No. 2024-09390 For over 35 years, Friends of Casco Bay has worked to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay. As part of the Gulf of Maine and as a result of climate change, Casco Bay is rapidly changing. It is warming, becoming  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Zachary Jylkka, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs 45600 Woodland Road, Mailstop: VAM-OREP Sterling, VA 20166 Dear Mr. Jylkka, The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) is an industry-based non-profit that identifies and fosters ways to restore the fisheries of the Gulf of Maine a  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Nature Conservancy
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 13, 2024: * * * To: Doug Boren Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Pacific Regional Office 760 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 102 (CM 102) Camarillo California 90101 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov Re: Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Pac  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Responsible Offshore Development Alliance
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Lisa Gilbane, Chief Environmental Analysis Section Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 760 Paseo Camarilo, Suite 102 Camarillo, CA 931010 Re: Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, Oregon; Docket BOEM-2023-0063 Dear Ms. Gil  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From 3M
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication on June 24, 2024: * * * To: Sharon H. Yuan International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains [Identification number 240530-0148] To Sharon H. Yuan, Counselor and Chief Negotiator, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, I am writing on behalf of 3M, in response to the U.S. Department of   more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Aluminum Extruders Council, Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket No. 240530-0148: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains - Aluminum Extruders Council Dear Acting General Counsel Millan: On behalf of the Aluminum Extruders Council   more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From American Feed Industry Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Kevin Doyle, Policy Advisor for IPEF Ahmad Khalil, Managing Director, Risk Assessment and Advanced Analytics International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 Docket Number No. 240530-0148: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Cha  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From App Association, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Marisa Lago Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade International Trade Administration 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, District of Columbia 20230 RE: Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains Dear Ms. Lago, The undersigned organizations represent a wide range of companies and   more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Consumer Brands Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Kevin Doyle Policy Advisor, IPEF International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 * Ahmad Khalil Managing Director, Risk Assessment and Advanced Analytics, Supply Chain Center International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Express Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * Express Association of America (EAA) comments regarding: Docket No.: Commerce 24053-0148 Supply Chain Risk Assessment The Express Association of America (EAA) is filing comments in response to the Department of Commerce (DOC) Federal Register Notice (FRN) of June 3, 2024, requesting comments on assessing risk in global supply chains. EAA members are DHL, F  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Forging Industry Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Supply Chains: Docket ID ITA-2024-0004 Dear Secretary Raimondo: Thank you for the opportunit  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Information Technology Industry Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication on June 24, 2024: * * * ITI Response to Docket No. 240530-0148 Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Department of Commerce's Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains (Docket No. 240530-0148).   more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * FRN Docket No. 240530-0148 RE: ITA Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1,300 member companies with 110,000 employees in international trade - the nation's leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermedia  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From National Mining Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Kevin Doyle Policy Advisor for IPEF, International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains (submitted electronically via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal) Dear Mr. Doyle, The National Mi  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From National Pork Producers Council
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * ITA & DOC Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains Federal Register Notice Docket Number 240530-0148 International Trade Administration and Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 TO: The International Trade Administration and Department of Commerce Introduction The National Pork Prod  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From National Wooden Pallet & Container Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Under Secretary Marisa Lago International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 RE: Docket No. ITA-2024-0004 The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input in response to the International Trade Administration's (ITA) Request for Comments  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From North American Die Casting Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Supply Chains: Docket ID ITA-2024-0004 Dear Secretary Raimondo: On behalf of the North Ameri  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Rio Tinto
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Department of Commerce International Trade Administration 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket Number USDOC-2024-12240: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains Rio Tinto appreciates the opportunity to provide comments and thanks the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Adm  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Trade Alliance for Health
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Kevin Doyle Policy Advisor for IPEF International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 * Ahmad Khalil Managing Director, Risk Assessment and Advanced Analytics, Supply Chain Center International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 202  more
International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From United States Steel
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Kevin Doyle Policy Advisor for IPEF International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 * Ahmad Khalil Managing Director of Risk Assessment and Advanced Analytics Supply Chain Center International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washingt  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From America Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Records Preservation Program and Appendices--Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0026) Dear Ms. Conyers  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Coastal Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: National Credit Union Administration Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 RE: Records Preservation Program and Appendices - Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines Docket Number: NCUA-2024-0026 Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: Coastal Federal Credit Union is headquartered   more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From CrossState Credit Union Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Melanie Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Records Preservation Program and Appendices - Record Retention Guidelines, Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines, NCUA-2024-0026 Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: CrossState Credi  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Dakota Credit Union Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication on June 25, 2024: * * * To: National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 RE: Records Preservation Program and Appendices: Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines. Docket No: NCUA-2024-0026-0001 Secretary of the Board, Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, On behalf of the Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU), we have review  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Digital Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Request for Comment Regarding Records Preservation Program and Appendices - Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0026) Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks, Digital Federal Credi  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Global Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Melanie Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: Re: Docket Number NCUA - 2024 - 0026; 12 CFR Part 749 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Records Preservation Program and Appendices On behalf of our over 750,00  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Kohler Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria VA 22314-3428 Re: Docket Number NCUA 2024-0026 To Whom It May Concern: Kohler Credit Union appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the National Credit Union Administration (the NCUA) on the request for com  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Mich. Credit Union League
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428 Re: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Records Preservation Program and Appendices-Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines [Docket No. NCUA-2024-0026] Dear Ch  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Mich. State University Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Records Preservation Program and Appendices--Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0026) Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: On behal  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Re: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking NCUA Part 749: Records Preservation Program and Appendices - Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines - Docket No. NCUA 2024-0026 Dear Secretary Cony  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Nuvision Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board, NCUA 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Docket number: NCUA 2024-0026 Proposed Rule: Records Preservation Program and Appendices: Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)   more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Peach State Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * Dear Secretary Conyers-Ausbrooks, On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management Team at Peach State Federal Credit Union, we would like to thank NCUA for providing us with the opportunity to provide input regarding records preservation program requirements (Docket Number NCUA-2024-0026). The NCUA's records preservation program regulations have not  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From SAFE Credit Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Re: Docket No. NCUA-2024-0026, RIN 3133-AF61 Dear Ms. Mi Conyers-Ausbrooks: I am writing on behalf of SAFE Credit Union (SAFE), which serves 13 counties in Northern California. We have over 234,000 members and over $  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Va. Credit Union League
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Records Preservation Program and Appendices--Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0026) Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: On beha  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Wis. Credit Union League
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated June 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 Re: Records Preservation Program and Appendices: Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines Docket Number NCUA-2024-0026 Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: The Wisconsin Credit  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Consumer Reports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Comments of Consumer Reports on NHTSA's notices of proposed rulemaking on Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity (Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0012) and Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compre  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Daimler Truck North America
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Honorable Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0012: Daimler Truck North America Comments in Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertra  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Electric Vehicle Rescue App
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0012] RIN 2127-AM43 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric- Powered Vehicles AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Prevost
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Ms Sophie Schulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Docket Number NHTSA-2024-0012 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - FMVSS No. 305a Electric- Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation N  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Toyota Motor North America
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Petition for Reconsideration - Final Rule: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles [NHTSA-2023-0021] Dear Ms. Shulman  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Volkswagen Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 13, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Subject: FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20, Incorporation by Reference Ref.: Docket NHTSA-202  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Volkswagen Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Shulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Petition for Reconsideration in Response to Docket No. NHTSA-2023-0021; 89 Fed. Reg. 39686, May 9, 2024 Dear Acting Administrator Shulman, Vol  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Credo AI
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated June 2, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8970 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8970 RE: Request for Comments (RFC) Related to NIST AI 6001, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile About Credo  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From OpenAI
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated June 2, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * OpenAI was created as a nonprofit in 2015 to ensure that artificial general intelligence--in short, AI that's at least as smart as a person--benefits all of humanity. We research, develop, and release cutting-edge AI technology as well as tools and best practices for the safety, alignment, and governa  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Transparency Coalition.AI
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on June 2, 2024: * * * The Transparency Coalition.AI (TCAI) writes to provide comments on NIST AI 800-218A, recommendations which, in the context of secure software development, will help organizations carefully consider the importance of much needed transparency and governance around generative AI training datasets. NIST's own definition of "tra  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Alaska Fish & Game Department
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Anne Marie Eich Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service Attn: Records Office P.O. Box 21668 Juneau, Alaska 99802-1668 Re: Request for information, Initiation of 5-year Status Review for the Endangered Western DPS of Steller Sea Lion Dear   more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Alaska Seafood Cooperative
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated on June 24, 2024: * * * To: Ms. Gretchen Harrington Assistant Regional Administrator Sustainable Fisheries Division, Alaska Region NMFS P.O. Box 21668 Juneau, AK 99802-1668 RE: EFH 5-year review amendments, "NOAA-NMFS-2023-0160" Dear Ms. Harrington, The Alaska Seafood Cooperative is a fishing cooperative formed under Amendment 80 re  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Alaska SeaLife Center
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: NOAA/NMFS From: John M. Maniscalco, Pamela Parker Comments: NOAA/NMFS 5-year status review for Endangered Steller sea lions Continued threats to the recovery of Endangered Steller sea lions Chiswell Island is home to a relatively small rookery of Endangered Steller sea lions in the western d  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Animal Welfare Institute
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Jolie Harrison, Chief Permits and Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Re: Comments and Meeting Requested on NMFS Proposed Rule To Modify the Duration of Certain Permits and Lett  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From EnerGeo Alliance, American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Jolie Harrison Chief, Permits and Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service Via: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov, NOAA-NMFS-2024-0026 RE: Draft Updated Guidance for Assessing the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mamm  more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Generation Atomic
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated May 9, 2024: * * * Subject: Generation Atomic Comments on [Docket Nos. 50-611 and 50-612 NRC-2023-0138], referring to the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction Permit for the Kairos Power Hermes 2 Reactor. Kairos Power, LLC (Kairos). Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff, This letter provides formal public comment on behalf of Generation Atomic stro  more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Kairos Power
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated May 17, 2024: * * * To: US Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Subject: Kairos Power LLC Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Hermes 2 Construction Permit Application (Docket ID NRC-2023-0138) References: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, "Environmental Assessment for the Construc  more
OPM Releases Public Communication From American Postal Workers Union
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024: * * * American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO 1300 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 * * * American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO's Comments on the Postal Service Health Benefits Program: Additional Requirements and Clarifications AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management Docket ID: OPM-2024-0002 The American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, is a national labor o  more
OPM Releases Public Communication From UnitedHealthcare
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024: * * * To: Acting Director Robert Shriver Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW Washington, DC 20415 Subject: Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Postal Service Health Benefits Program: Additional Requirements and Clarifications Dear Acting Director Shriver, UnitedHealthcare is appreciative of the diligent work and effort that has gone  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From CentraCare Health
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * RE: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINSTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [Docket No.: OSHA-2007-0073] NPRM RIN 1218-AC91 NPRM: EMERGENCY RESPONSE STANDARD Douglas L. Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Safety and Health Administration Dear Assistant Director, Parker: The health and safety of the EMS workforce is a to  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Grand River Navigation
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Sector Commander Mark Kuperman United States Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes 1 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo NY 14203 RE: Docket Number: USCG-2024-0393 Grand River Navigation Company operates a fleet of ten self-unloading bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, which includes three articulated tug and barge units, and employees over two   more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Lake Carriers Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: Captain Mark I. Kuperman Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Via Regulations.gov Subj: Comments on Docket No. USCG-2024-0393 The Lake Carriers' Association does not concur with the proposed temporary Regulated Navigation Area for the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio extending from August 15, 2024 through N  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From St. Marys Cement
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated June 20, 2024: * * * To: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland's Waterways Mgmt. Div. Attn: Officer Cody Mayrer D09-SMB-MSUCLEVELAND-WWM@uscg.mil RE: Docket Number USCG-2024-0393; Document Citation 89 FR 44622 Officer Mayrer: As the Biden Administration's recent announcement of a $6 billion investment toward decarbonization involving the cem  more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Conservatives for Property Rights
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication dated June 14, 2024: * * * To: Director Kathi Vidal U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany Street P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313 RE: Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules of Practice for Briefing Discretionary Denial Issues, and Rules for 325(d) Considerations, Instituting Parallel and Serial Petitions, and Termination Due to Settlement Agreement (Docke  more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Generation Patient
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication on June 18, 2024: * * * Comments from Generation Patient in Response to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Of ice's Request for Comment on Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules of Practice for Briefing Discretionary Denial Issues, and Rules for 325(d) Considerations, Instituting Parallel and Serial Petitions, and Termination Due to Settlement Agreement, No. PTO-P-2023-0048   more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Illumina
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication on June 21, 2024: * * * Re: Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions Docket No. PTO-P-2023-0043 Illumina is a global leader in genomic sequencing and in the development of AI systems to accurately and efficiently interpret genomic data. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "Office")   more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Nath, Goldberg & Meyer
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication on June 14, 2024: * * * Under the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on May 10, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 40439), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proposed that terminal disclaimers will require an "additional agreement that the patent with the terminal disclaimer will not be enforced if any claim of the second patent is invalidated by prior art." A  more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Quality Patents Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication dated June 17, 2024: * * * To: Katherine K. Vidal Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office Re: Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions, 89 FR 26807 Dear Director Vidal: The Quality Patent Coalition (QPC) respectfully submits these comments on the U.S. Pate  more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Seed IP Law Group
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication dated June 3, 2024: * * * To: Hon. Kathi Vidal Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office United States Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22313 Re: Comment Shoko Leek, Baha Obeidat, Tim Boller, Blake Kumabe and John Wakeley of Seed IP Law Group LLP on notice of   more
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From United for Patent Reform
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication on June 18, 2024: * * * Re: Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules of Practice for Briefing Discretionary Denial Issues, and Rules for 325(d) Considerations, Instituting Parallel and Serial Petitions, and Termination Due to Settlement Agreement Docket No. PTO-P-2023-0048 Dear Under Secretary Vidal: United for Patent Reform (UFPR) is a broad coalition of diverse Ame  more