Wednesday - July 1, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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BLS Releases Public Communication From Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the following public communication dated July 15, 2024, from Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget New Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20503 * * * To Whom It May Concern: This letter is in response to the request for comment for Federal Register Document Number: BLS-2024-00  more
CDC Releases Public Communication From AIHA
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from AIHA, Falls Church, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: John J. Howard Director National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services Information from AIHA on NIOSH's Request for Information on Human Factors and Consi  more
CDC Releases Public Communication From University of Chicago Anesthesia & Critical Care Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication on July 22, 2024, from the University of Chicago Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Illinois: * * * To: NIOSH Docket Office Robert A, Taft Laboratories MS C-34 1090 Tusculum Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45226-1998 Re: Docket CDC-2024-0040, NIOSH-063-E * * * Thanks to the accomplishments of our national safety agencies and   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated June 10, 2024, from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Rolling Meadows, Illinois and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Schaumburg, Illinois. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ATTN:   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American College of Surgeons, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association and American Society of Transplant Surgeons. * * * To: Elizabeth Fowler, PhD, JD Deputy Administrator and Director Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 310G-04 Washington, DC 20201 Re: The Increasing O  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Kidney Fund
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the American Kidney Fund, Rockville, Maryland: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 * The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Bo  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ascension
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from Ascension: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Submitted Electronically via: www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare Program; Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From DHR Health
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from DHR Health. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare Program; Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing O  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Federation of American Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the Federation of American Hospitals. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare Program; Alte  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Greater New York Hospital Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the Greater New York Hospital Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-5535-P P.O. Box 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Subject: [CMS-5535-P] Medicare Progr  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Hennepin Healthcare System
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 9, 2024, from Hennepin Healthcare System: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 2020 Ref: Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Incre  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re:   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Mayo Clinic
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 15, 2024, from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-5535-P Submitted electronically to: http://www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare Program; Altern  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Kidney Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from the National Kidney Foundation, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hubert H. Humphrey Building Room 314G-01 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-5535-P: Request for Information;   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Northwestern Medicine
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: [CMS-5535-P]; RIN 0938-AU51; Medicare Program; Alternative Payme  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Novartis Services
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from Novartis Services Inc., East Hanover, New Jersey: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-5535-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments on Med  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Tulane Transplant Institute
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from Tulane Transplant Institute: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted Electronically Re: Request  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From UC San Diego Health Center for Transplantation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on July 19, 2024, from the University of California San Diego Health Center for Transplantation: * * * The UCSD Health Center for Transplantation appreciates the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model (IOTA). The comments below are   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From UCSF Health
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from UCSF Health, San Francisco, California. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Comments on the Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Testimony From N.Y. Lawyers for the Public Interest Co-Director of Health Justice Adler
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following testimony on July 19, 2024, from Karina Adler, co-director of health justice at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest: * * * Testimony of Karina Albistegui Adler, Co-Director of Health Justice at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest to Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services On 42 CFR Part 512 [CMS-5535-P]   more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From American Bankers Association, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from four organizations. The four organizations are American Bankers Association, American Financial Services Association, America's Credit Unions and Consumer Bankers Association. * * * To: Mr. Alex Goodenough Senior Policy Analyst Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Air Conditioning Contractors
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 16, 2024, from Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Air and Radiation Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460. Re: Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of HFCs under the AIM Act in Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Condition  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Alaska Community Action on Toxics, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from 9 organizations. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) and Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP); Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) Peer Review of  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Automotive Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: * * * To: Mr. Todd Coleman Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division (7404M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 coleman.todd@epa.gov RE: Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) and Di- isononyl Phthalate (DINP); Science Advisory Co  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Lignite Energy Council
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 18, 2024, from the Lignite Energy Council, Bismarck, North Dakota: * * * To: Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 * Holly DeJong, Air and Radiation Division Joe Stein, Air and Radiation Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 1595 Wynkoop Street, Mailcode   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Mobile Air Climate Systems Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association, Lansdale, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Ms. Cynthia A. Newberg Director, Stratospheric Protection Division Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0039 * * * Dear Director Newberg, On behalf of the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 11, 2024, from National Parks Conservation Association and Sierra Club, Oakland, California: * * * To: Meg McCollister Regional Administrator U.S. EPA, Region VII 11201 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, KS 66219 McCollister.Meg@epa.gov Re: Sierra Club and National Park Conservation Association's Opposition to Missouri DNR's Request for 60-day comment period extension for the   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Rainbow Energy Center
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from Rainbow Energy Center, Underwood, North Dakota: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Request for Extension of Comment Period * * * Dear Administrator Regan: Rainbow Energy Center ("REC") respectfully requests a 45-day extension of the comme  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Sierra Club
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated May 28, 2024, from Sierra Club. Here are excerpts: * * * To: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Reducing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Stationary Combustion Turbines Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0135 Comments of the Sierra Club * * * Introduction Sierra Club hereby submits the following comments to EPA's non-regulatory public dock  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From National Agricultural Aviation Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Comments on the Petition for Exemption for Veteran Drone Services LLC Docket Number: FAA-20  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From American College of Cardiology
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated July 18, 2024, from the American College of Cardiology. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Patrizia Cavazzoni, MD Director Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Comments Submitted Electronically RE: Development of 21st  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From DiaTribe Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the diaTribe Foundation, San Francisco, California. Here are excerpts: * * * Re: The diaTribe Foundation Comments to Docket No. FDA-2024-N-2780 Home as a Health Care Hub - Stakeholder Listening Session * * * On behalf of The diaTribe Foundation, thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the direction of the FD  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Digital Medicine Society
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated July 18, 2024, from the Digital Medicine Society, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * DiMe response to FDA request for input on certain non-device software functions and impacts to patient safety File code: FDA-2018-N-1910, via docket submission The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is a global non-profit dedicated to advancing the safe, e ective,   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Generic Animal Drug Alliance
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on July 22, 2024, from the Generic Animal Drug Alliance, Forest Hill, Maryland: * * * To: Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Docket Number: FDA-2000-D-0784 The Generic Animal Drug Alliance (GADA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Draft GFI #115- Studies to Evaluate t  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Novartis Pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., East Hanover, New Jersey. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2007-D-0369 Draft Guidance on Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan * * * Novartis Pharmace  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Ms. Lindsay Lloyd Office of the Center Director Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-2780; Home as a Health Care Hub *   more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated July 18, 2024, from the AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department: * * * To: Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC, 20590 RE: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board's Request to Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positi  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Coalition for the Environment, Equity & Resilience Climate Ambassadors, Collaborators
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from three organizations. The three organizations are Coalition for the Environment, Equity and Resilience's Climate Ambassadors, Harvey Forgotten Survivors Caucus and Northeast Action Collective. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Subject: Public Comment f  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Consortium for Equitable Disaster Resilience
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Consortium for Equitable Disaster Resilience, New Orleans, Louisiana. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Deanne Criswell Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472 Dear Administrator Criswell, Please accept this letter as a formal comment in response to FEMA's   more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Dance/USA
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 10, 2024, from Dance/USA: * * * In re: Docket FEMA-2023-0003 * * * Dance/USA is pleased to submit these comments to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued January 22, 2024, amending the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections governing the Individual Assistance Program (IHP) to i  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Disability Rights Florida
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Disability Rights Florida, Tallahassee: * * * To: Kristina McAlister Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 RE: Disability Rights Florida's Comments on FEMA Individual Assistance Program Equity Interim Final Rule, Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 * * * Disability Rights Florida (DRF) is the  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Hispanic Federation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Hispanic Federation, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket ID: FEMA_2023_0003 To: c. Frank Matranga Director, Individual Assistance Division Recovery Directorate Federal Emergency Management Agency Frank.Matranga@fema.dhs.gov Orlando M. Olivera CAO PR Coordinator Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 2- P  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Just Solutions, National Partnerships for New Americans
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Just Solutions, Fairport, New York, and National Partnerships for New Americans, Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Re: Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003, Individual Assistance Program Equity * * * Just Solutions is a national organization that drives innovati  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Collaborators.
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from five organizations. The five organizations are National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, National Housing Law Project, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National, Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault and RESULTS Educational Fund. * * * Interim Final Rule Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 To: Federal E  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From National Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality: * * * Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 On behalf of The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality, I am submitting comments on the FEMA's Interim Final Rule. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is a disability-led  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From National Low Income Housing Coalition
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Re: Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003, Individual Assistance Program Equity * * * The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) is dedicated solely to achieving racially and soc  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: * * * To: The Honorable Deanne Criswell Federal Emergency Management Agency P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 Re: Individual Assistance Program Equity (FEMA-2023-0003) * * * Dear Administrator Criswell, Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the in  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Re: Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003, Individual Assistance Program Equity * * * The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partners  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Permafrost Pathways at Woodwell Climate Research Center
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2204, from Permafrost Pathways at Woodwell Climate Research Center, Falmouth, Massachusetts: * * * To: Kristina McAlister, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472 RE: Comments on FEMA Interim Final Rule: Individual Assistance Program Equity (Docket No. FEMA- 2023 0003) * * * Dear FEMA: On beh  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Saving Institutional Lives Via Emergency Relocation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 21, 2024, from the Saving Institutional Lives Via Emergency Relocation: * * * Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 On behalf of SILVER (Saving Institutional Lives Via Emergency Relocation), I am submitting comments on FEMA's Interim Final Rule, Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003. SILVER is a national disability-led grassroots group that works to achieve e  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Texas Appleseed
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Texas Appleseed, Austin. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Deanne Criswell Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Re: Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 Individual Assistance Program Equity * * * Dear Administrator Criswell: Thank you for the opportunity to comment o  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From United Spinal Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from United Spinal Association, Kew Gardens, New York: * * * To: Deanne Criswell, Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Homeland Security 500 C St., SW Washington, DC 20472 RE: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS Interim Final Rule: FEMA-2023-0003 * * * Dear Administrator, On behalf of Uni  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From West Street Recovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication on July 23, 2024, from West Street Recovery, Houston, Texas: * * * West Street Recovery is a disaster response and Environmental Justice organization that works in Houston TX. We have helped families navigate FEMA applications and disaster recovery since Hurricane Harvey. We have walked along side families applying for aid and appeal denials after   more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From Alternative Investment Management Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Alternative Investment Management Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Policy Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 * * * Dear Sir/Madam, FINCEN 31 CFR 1032 and RIN 1506-AB66 and Securities and Exchange Commission 17 CFR 275 and RIN 3235-AN34. Customer Identification Program  more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From Anti-Corruption Data Collective
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective. Here are excepts: * * * To: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 Attention: Director Andrea Gacki U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090 Attention: Chairman Gary Gensler Re: Customer Identification Programs for  more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation: * * * Response of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Securities Exchange Commission's Joint Proposed Rules for Customer Identification Programs for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers The Global L  more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From National Venture Capital Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from the National Venture Capital Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Policy Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 Re: Customer Identification Programs for Registered Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers; Docket Number FINCEN-2024-0011 * * * Dear Sir or Madam: The Nat  more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From SBA Office of Advocacy
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the SBA Office of Advocacy. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Andrea M. Gacki Director Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 * Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090 Re: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Securit  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Patient-Centered Care
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on July 22, 2024, from the Coalition for Patient-Centered Care. Here are excerpts: * * * To: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Request for Information on Corporate Consolidation Through Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Up Strategies Organization Submitting Comments: Coalition for Patient-Centered Care I. Introduction The Coalition for Patient-Centered Care (CPCC) appreciates the Justice Department's An  more
HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Colo. Division of Child Support Services
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Colorado Division of Child Support Services: * * * To: Office of Child Support Services Administration for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services Re: RIN 0970-AD00 Employment and Training Services for Noncustodial Parents in the Child Support Program * * * To Whom It May Concern  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Public Power Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the American Public Power Association: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2024-41) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Notice 2024-41, Domestic Content Bonus Credit Amounts under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Expansion of Applicable Projects for Safe Harbor in Notice 2023  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From ARiA
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from ARiA, Madison, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 * Honorable  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Co., Columbia Falls, Montana: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Room 5203 PO Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit IRS REG-119283-23 * * * To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of F.H. Sto  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Farm Credit Council
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Farm Credit Council: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2024-28) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: NCFC IRS request for priority guidance on the treatment of patronage for 163(j) purposes (i.e. interest expense limitation). The Farm Credit Council ("Council"), on be  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Interfaith Power & Light
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Interfaith Power and Light: * * * To: Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23), Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credi  more
Maritime Administration Releases Public Communication From Institute for Policy Studies
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has released the following public communication on July 22, 2024, from the Institute for Policy Studies. Here are excerpts: * * * Comment on Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port License Application MARAD-2019-0093 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the FEIS for Texas GulfLink LLC offshore oil export terminal license application. On behalf of the Institute f  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From American Bar Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated July 15, 2024, from the American Bar Association, Chicago Illinois. * * * To: Mr. Harry T. Alexander, Jr. U.S. Small Business Administration Re: Docket No. 2024-0004 - Comments on Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Updates and Clarifications, 89 Fed. Reg. 42816 (May 16, 2024) * * * Dear Mr. Alexander: The American Bar Association ("ABA") Section of Public Contrac  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From PittPass Development Group
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication on July 23, 2024, from PittPass Development Group, Wilmington Delaware: * * * To: Federal Reserve Board of Governors Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington DC 20551-0001 * * * Dear Secretary Misback, On behalf of PittPass Development Group, I'd like to provide my support for the application   more
Treasury Dept. Releases Public Communication From Center for AI Policy
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the following public communication on July 15, 2024, from the Center for AI Policy. Here are excerpts: * * * Response to RFC on provisions for US investment into certain national security technologies Executive Summary The Center for AI Policy (CAIP) broadly supports the proposed rule as a means to implement Executive Order 14105. The proposed rule seeks to create visibility over and, in some cases, limit US investment   more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the American Petroleum Institute: * * * BEFORE THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Docket No. USCG-2024-0046 COMMENTS ON Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements To Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels FILED BY AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE On June 7, 2024, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) published a request for infor  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Ballastwater and Environmental Manufacturers' Association, Sedona, Arizona: * * * To: U.S. Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security RE: Response to USCG Request for Information on Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements to Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels; Docket No. USCG-2024-0046 * * * To Whom it May C  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Carnival Corp.
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Carnival Corp., Miami, Florida: * * * Re: Docket No. USCG-2024-0046 Request for Information (RFI) Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements to Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels * * * Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing on behalf of Carnival Corporation in response to the U.S. Coast Guard's request for information, co  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From EnviroManagement
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from EnviroManagement Inc., Sedona, Arizona: * * * To: U.S. Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security RE: Response to USCG Request for Information on Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements to Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels; Docket No. USCG-2024-0046 * * * Dear U.S. Coast Guard, EnviroManagement, Inc. (EMI) app  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Kirby Corp.
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Kirby Corp. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Jeffrey G. Lantz Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards U.S. Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20593-7501 RE: Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements to Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels (Docket No. USCG-2024-0046) * * * D  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Passenger Vessel Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated July 19, 2024, from the Passenger Vessel Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * Re: Docket No. USCG-2024-0046 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements to Document Environmental Compliance on Certain Commercial Vessels As published in Federal Register on June 7, 2024 * * * Ladies and Gentlemen: The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) is pleased to provide comme  more
USDA Releases Public Communication From Arable Labs
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated July 23, 2024, from Arable Labs LLC: * * * Comment from Arable Labs, LLC In response to Qualifying Practices, Question 2, and regarding the topic of, "Should practices (and crops) that reduce water consumption be considered, taking into account the energy needed to transport water for irrigation?", it is logical that irrigation practices and benefits for farmers who are more efficie  more
USDA Releases Public Communication From Dryland Genetics
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from Dryland Genetics Inc., Ames, Iowa. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Bill Hohenstein Office of Energy and Environmental Policy 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated With the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as  more
USDA Releases Public Communication From Louis Dreyfus
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated July 25, 2024, from Louis Dreyfus Co. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. William Hohenstein Director of Office of Energy and Environmental Policy U.S. Department of Agriculture Room 112-A, Whitten Federal Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250-3810 sm.oce.oeep.CSABiofuels@usda.gov Regarding: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenh  more
USDA Releases Public Communication From World Wildlife Fund
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated July 23, 2024, from World Wildlife Fund: * * * To: William Hohenstein Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 RE: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks [Docket No. USDA-  more
White House Science & Technology Policy Office Releases Public Communication From Nanotechnology Industries Association
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released the following public communication on July 22, 2024, from Nanotechnology Industries Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) response -- NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY RESEARCH STRATEGY: 2024 UPDATE Background: this document presents the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) response to the National Nanotechnology Ini  more