Wednesday - July 1, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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BLS Releases Public Communication From Grant Professionals Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from the Grant Professionals Association, Overland Park, Kansas: * * * To: Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee (SOCPC) From: Mike Chamberlain, MBA, CAE, Grant Professionals Association Subject: Request for Inclusion of "Grant Professional" Occupation in the 2028 SOC The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) is the nonprofit membe  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From City of New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated August 31, 2024, from the City of New York: * * * Docket No.: CFPB-2024-0017 [87 FR 5801]: Request for Comment for Truth in Lending (Regulation Z): Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans * * * Dear Director Chopra, The City of New York ("the City") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ("CFPB") Request fo  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Forest Recovery Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Forest Recovery Services LLC, Clover, South Carolina: * * * From: John Berquist Forest Recovery Services, LLC Clover, South Carolina 29710 * * * I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that seeks to prohibit health care providers from reporting most medical debt to credit bureaus. This   more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Mich. Bankers Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing: * * * To: Comment Intake Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed in Residential Mortgage Transactions; Docket No. CFPB-2024-0021 * * * To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), we appreciate   more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From National Association of Mortgage Brokers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20552 Re: CFPB's Request for Information on Junk Fees (Docket No. CFPB-2023-0015) * * * Dear Director Chopra, I am writing on behalf of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, the only  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Oncology Nursing Society
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from the Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 RE: Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information, Docket No. CFPB-2024-0023 * * * Dear Director Chopra, The financial burden of cancer can be d  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Pa. Land Title Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated August 2, 2024, from the Pennsylvania Land Title Association, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Rohit Chopra Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington D.C. 20552 Re: Docket Number CFPB-2024-0021-0001: Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed in Residential Mortgage Transactions * * * Dear Director Chopra, On behalf of the Pennsylvania L  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Premium Asset Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication on July 31, 2024, from Premium Asset Recovery Corp.: * * * Subject: Strong Opposition to CFPB Proposed Rule on Credit Reporting for Medical Debts * * * Dear CFPB Rulemaking Committee, As a small business specializing in purchasing medical debt, PARC is writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed rule regarding the credit reporting of medical debts. We believe that this  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Progressive Policy Institute
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated August 2, 2024, from the Progressive Policy Institute: * * * To: Comment Intake - Residential Mortgage Fees Assessment Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 RE: Docket Number CFPB-2024-0021 * * * Dear Director Chopra: The Progressive Policy Institute, founded in 1989, is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Wa  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Qurate Retail Group
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Qurate Retail Group, West Chester, Pennsylvania: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552 Re: Comment on Docket No. CFPB-2024-0017: Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts To Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans, 89 Fed. Reg. 47068 * * * QVC, Inc., on b  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From RRF Foundation for Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from RRF Foundation for Aging, Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Comments in response to proposed rules addressing medical debt on credit reports - Docket ID CFPB-2024-0023-0001; RIN 3170-AA54 * * * To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of RRF Foundation for Aging, thank you for the oppor  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From U.S. PIRG
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated August 1, 2024, from U.S. PIRG: * * * To: Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G St NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information (Regulation V) Docket No. CFPB-2024-0023, RIN 3170-AA54, Document Number: 2024-13208 * * * Dear Director Chopra: We applaud the Consumer Financia  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Visions Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from Visions Federal Credit Union, Endicott, New York: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Proposed Rule: Fees Imposed in Residential Mortgage Transactions [Docket No. CFPB-CFPB-2024-0021] * * * Dear Director Chopra, I am writing on behalf of Visions Federal Credit Un  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Waterbucket Founder Zara
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Tony Zara, founder of Waterbucket: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Interpretive Rule, Request for Comment--CFPB-2024- 0017 * * * Dear Director Chopra, I'm commenti  more
DOD Releases Public Communication From Mo. School of Journalism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has released the following public communication dated June 15, 2024, from Kathy Kiely, Lee Hills chair in Free Press Studies at Missouri School of Journalism, Columbia: * * * TO: Department of Defense RE: DOD-2023-OS-0058 * * * As a longtime journalist now serving as the Lee Hills Chair in Free Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, I'm writing about proposed new regulations governing Stars and Stripes, the newspaper operated  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Air Line Pilots Association International
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Air Line Pilots Association International, McLean, Virginia: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management Facility West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/ Subject: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Re  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Airlines for America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Airlines for America: * * * To: Dr. Robert C. Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer Department of Transportation (DOT) Washington, DC 20528 Re: Notice; request for information (RFI), Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation (Docket No. DOT- OST-2024-0049; Fed  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Automotive Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: * * * To: Dr. Robert C. Hampshire, PhD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation [Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Ankura Consulting Group
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Ankura Consulting Group LLC, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Number DOT-OST-2024-0049 Request for Information Response * Ankura Consulting Group, LLC 485 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 * Point of Contact: Elif Cinar  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From App Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from ACT - The App Association: * * * To: A. Klein Director, Technology Policy and Outreach Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology 1200 New Jersey Ave. Southeast Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments of ACT | The App Association, Request for Public Comment on Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation (89 FR   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, Arlington, Virginia: * * * Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Comment on Federal Register Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Request for Information Introduction AUVSI is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to th  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Cintra
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Cintra, Austin, Texas: * * * Request for Information: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Request for Information DOT Document ID: DOT-OST-2024-0049 Submitted by: Cintra 9600 Great Hills Trail, Ste. 250E Austin, TX 78759 * * * I. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to transportation has the potential   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Consortium for Constituents With Disabilities Transportation Task Force
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Constituents with Disabilities Transportation Task Force: * * * To: Timothy A. Klein Director, Technology Policy and Outreach, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology U.S. Department of Transportation Re: Request for Information, Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; DOT-OST-2024-0049 * * *   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From DiploAI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from DiploAI: * * * To: Dr. Robert C. Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology & Chief Science Officer United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-0049 * * * Dear Dr. Hampshire, DiploAI appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the U.S. Departmen  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Exodigo
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Exodigo: * * * To: Dr. Robert Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology & Chief Science Officer United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-0049 * * * Dear Dr. Hampshire: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the United States Department of Trans  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Institute of Transportation Engineers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dr. Robert C. Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Comments on Request for Information: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Intelligent Transportation Society
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Intelligent Transportation Society of America: * * * To: Dr. Robert C. Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Request for   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Leidos
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Leidos, Reston, Virginia: * * * To: Dr. Robert Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology & Chief Science Officer United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-0049 * * * Dear Dr. Hampshire: Leidos appreciates the opportunity to respond to the United Sta  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From N.Y. State Metropolitan Transportation Authority
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority: * * * To: Docket Management Facility US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket Number DOT-OST-2024-0049 (Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation; Request for Informati  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Grain Valley, Missouri: * * * To: Robert Hampshire Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology and Chief Science Officer U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Docket # DOT-OST-2024-0049, "Request for Information: Opportunities and Chall  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Resensys LLC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication on July 31, 2024, from Resensys LLC, Beltsville, Maryland. Here are excerpts: * * * Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and IoT for Advanced Bridge Structural Health Monitoring By: Mehdi Kalantari, PhD President, Resensys LLC Highway bridges are crucial components of transportation infrastructure, holding significant value in supporting economic activities. However, aging infrastructu  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From United Spinal Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the United Spinal Association, Kew Gardens, New York: * * * To: Timothy A. Klein Director, Technology Policy and Outreach, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Request for Information, Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Vehicle Suppliers Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from MEMA - The Vehicle Suppliers Association, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: * * * Comments of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the Request for Information; Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2024-0049 INTRODUCTION MEMA, The Vehic  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Chemours Co.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated July 29, 2024, from the Chemours Co., Wilmington, Delaware: * * * Re: n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act 89 FR 51134 (June 14, 2024) Docket: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0744 * * * The Chemours Company ("Chemours") submits these comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA's or the Agency's") proposed regulation of n  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Class of '85 Regulatory Response Group
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on July 2, 2024, from the Class Of '85 Regulatory Response Group: * * * COMMENTS OF THE CLASS OF '85 REGULATORY RESPONSE GROUP ON THE PROTECTION OF VISIBILITY: AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE PLANS RULE DOCKET NO. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0262 * * * INTRODUCTION On March 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA" or "Agency") published a memorandum (the "2024 Memorandum  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Waste & Recycling Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated June 24, 2024, from the National Waste and Recycling Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Gautam Srinivasan Administrator Associate General Counsel U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator Air and Radiation Law Office 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Was  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. Here are excerpts: * * * CEPI Comments to "FDA Platform Technology Designation Program for Drug Development Guidance for Industry" CEPI Comments: Launched in 2017, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is an international coalition of governments, aca  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From O'Neill Logistics Transportation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated June 21, 2024, from O'Neill Logistics Transportation LLC, Monroe Township, New Jersey: * * * OCEMA's petition to extend the effective date of the new Detention & Demurrage Billing Requirements Ocean carriers have had more than the claimed time to amend business practices and alert key stakeholders. Dating back to 2022 when the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law. Each year, t  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From American Trucking Associations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from American Trucking Associations Inc.: * * * To: Larry W. Minor Associate Administrator for Policy Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-001 RE: Transparency in Fees Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators are Charged for Towi  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Idaho Towing Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from Idaho Towing Association: * * * RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of Idaho Towing Association, we appreciate the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) engaging stakeholders on trans  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Ind. Towing & Wrecker Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from the Indiana Towing and Wrecker Association: * * * To: Mr. Vinn White Deputy Administrator, FMCSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 * * * Dear Mr. White: RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" On behalf of the Indiana Towing and Wrecker Association   more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From J&J Towing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from J&J Towing Inc., St. Margate, Florida: * * * J & J Towing Inc has been in the Towing and Recovery industry since 2005. We service local Police and Fire Departments in the DFW Metroplex. We respond to light, medium and heavy duty type accidents. Our fleet of recovery units consists of Light, Medium and Heavy Duty tow trucks  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Mich. Towing Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 20, 2024, from the Michigan Towing Association, New Haven: * * * Docket 2024-0124 * * * The Michigan Towing Association fully supports the Towing Recovery of America (TRAA) and the National Open Commerce and Safer Highway s Coalition in their response to the proposed trade regulation by the FTC. Founded in 1941 the MTA has long bee  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Mont. Tow Truck Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from the Montana Tow Truck Association, Three Forks: * * * RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of the Montana Tow Truck Association, we appreciate the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From National Insurance Crime Bureau
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Oak Brook, Illinois: * * * To: Dockets Operations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: NICB Comments on Docket Number FMCSA-2024-0124 * * * The National Insurance Crime Bureau ("  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From National Open Commerce & Safer Highways Coalition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from the National Open Commerce and Safer Highways Coalition, Columbus, Ohio: * * * Re: Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0124-0001 Comments on Transparency in Fees Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services * * * The National Open Commerce and Safer Highways Coalition ("NOCSHC") is a strong coalitio  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Roadrunner Towing Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from Roadrunner Towing Service Inc., Schertz, Texas: * * * There are some important points regarding the complexities and challenges faced by the towing and recovery industry. It's clear that the label of "predatory tower" can be misleading and unfair, especially for those who are dedicated to providing essential services in cr  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Robert Young's Auto & Truck
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from Robert Young's Auto and Truck Inc., Roanoke, Virginia: * * * Reference: Transparency in Fees Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services * * * To whom it may concern, Robert Young's Auto & Truck, Inc., has been in business for over 42 years, providing critical Emergency Re  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Towing & Recovery Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Towing and Recovery Association of America Inc.: * * * To: Vinn White Deputy Administrator, FMCSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of TRAA, we again appreciate the United States Department of Transp  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Towing & Recovery Professionals of Colorado
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Colorado, Arvada: * * * The Towing and Recovery Professionals of Colorado (TRPC) have worked hard on towing issues involving CMV's. We have a state Towing Task Force with members appointed by the state's governor. All pricing for non-consent towing is regulated by our state agency a  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on July 31, 2024, from the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland Association: * * * To: Vinn White Deputy Administrator, FMCSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of the Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland Associatio  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Towing & Recovery Professionals of North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Towing and Recovery Professionals of North Carolina, Greensboro: * * * To: Vinn White Deputy Administrator, FMCSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC Dear Deputy Administrator White, RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of Towing & Recovery Pro  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Transportation Intermediaries Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Transportation Intermediaries Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC COMMENTS: CURRENT INDUSTRY PRACTICES REGARDING THE DISCLOSURE OF TOWING FEES * * * The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) appreciates  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Transportation Intermediaries Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from the Transportation Intermediaries Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC COMMENTS: SAFETY FITNESS DETERMINATIONS; VIRTUAL PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS Docket No. FMCSA-2022-0003 SUBMITTED BY THE: Transportation Intermedi  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Wis. Towing Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Wisconsin Towing Association: * * * From: Wisconsin Towing Association Jamon Ingelse, Chairman RE: "Transparency in Fees CMV Operators Are Charged for Towing and Recovery Services" * * * On behalf of Wisconsin Towing Association, we appreciate the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal   more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Nature Conservancy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs 45600 Woodland Road (VAM-OREP) Sterling, Virginia 20166 RE: [Docket No. BOEM-2024-0030] Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance, Site Characterizatio  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From North American Submarine Cable Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the North American Submarine Cable Association: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewal Energy Programs Department of the Interior 45600 Woodland Road, Mail Stop VAM-OREP Sterling, Virginia 20166 Re: Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance, Site Chara  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From RESTORE: The North Woods
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from RESTORE: The North Woods, Concord, Massachusetts: * * * To whom it may concern: I am writing on behalf of RESTORE: The North Woods, a nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts with members across New England. I am submitting comments on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Docket No. BOEM-2024-0030, pertainig to "Prop  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated July 22, 2024, from the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund: * * * To: Karen Baker Chief Office of Renewable Energy Programs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 Re: USET SPF Comments to BOEM on NOA of Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issu  more
Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From World Shipping Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated July 18, 2024, from the World Shipping Council: * * * Comments of the World Shipping Council Submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management In the matter of Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance, Site Characterization Activities, and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Contine  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From 350 Bay Area Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 1, 2024, from 350 Bay Area Action: * * * Re: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Dear Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Aviva Aron-Dine I am writing to urge you to ensure that the Treasury Department and IRS's implementation of the Clean Electricity Production T  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Forest Foundation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the American Forest Foundation: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Treasury and Internal Revenue Service Request for Public Comment on Proposed Rule Concerning the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit (REG-119283-23) * * * Th  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Lung Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from the American Lung Association: * * * To: Aviva Aron-Dine, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 Re: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Dear Acting Assistant Secretary for T  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Sustainable Business Network
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from the American Sustainable Business Network: * * * Comments on "Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit" in response to IRS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 89 FR 47792 (June 3rd, 2024), Docket Number REG-119283-23 The Climate and Energy Working Group of the American Sustainable Business   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Wood Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the American Wood Council. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Treasury and Internal Revenue Service Request for Public Comment on Proposed Rule Concerning the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Beta Analytic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from Beta Analytic Inc., Miami, Florida. Here are excerpts: * * * To: US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 45Y and Section 48E Proposed Rule │ Stakeholder Input Beta Analytic is submitting this comment to recommend the use of the carbon-14 testing method to determine the share   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Bloom Energy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Bloom Energy, San Jose, California. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23), Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Comments on Clean Electricity Production and Investment Credits * * * Dear Sir or Madam: Bloom Energy submits this comment letter with respect t  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Calif. Bioenergy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from California Bioenergy LLC, Visalia: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary United States Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: California Bioenergy LLC Comments in Response to IRS Notice REG-119283-23: Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Calif. Hydrogen Business Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the California Hydrogen Business Council, Sacramento: * * * To: The Department of the Treasury CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Comments on Notice IRS-2024-11719 * * * The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)/1 respectfully submits com  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Center for American Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Center for American Progress: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604, Room 5203 Washington, D.C., 20044 RE: IRS REG-119283-23 * * * Dear Secretary Yellen and Commissioner Werfel: The Center for American Progress (CAP) appreciates the Treasury and the Interna  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Ceres Inc.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from Ceres Inc., Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604, Room 5203 Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Dear Commissioner Werfel and S  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From ClearPath
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from ClearPath: * * * ClearPath Response to the Department of the Treasury Request for Comments on Certain Energy Generation Incentives Request for Comment title and reference number: Clean Electricity Production Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Credit | Document number 2024-11719 * Names and email addresses for the principal point o  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Edison Electric Institute
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the Edison Electric Institute. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Empire State Forest Products Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Empire State Forest Products Association, Rensselaer, New York: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) 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  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Environmental Defense Fund
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Environmental Defense Fund, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine, Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy), US Treasury; The Honorable Daniel Werfel, Commissioner, IRS The Honorable Marjorie Rollinson, Commissioner, Chief Counsel, IRS Re: Docket Number: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Product  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Friends of the Earth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from Friends of the Earth: * * * To: Aviva Aron-Dine, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC, 20005 Re: REG-119283-23, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Dear Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Avi  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2022-49) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Comments on Notice IRS-2024-11719 * * * The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) appreciates the opportunity to respon  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Fusion Industry Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Andrew Holland, CEO at the Fusion Industry Association: * * * To: U.S. Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20224 RE: Notice of proposed rulemaking Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit (REG-119283-23) * * * To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Hanwha Q CELLS America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated July 31, 2024, from Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc., Irvine, California: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2022-41) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 * The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 2022  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Hardwood Federation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Hardwood Federation: * * * To: Daniel Werfel, Acting Commissioner Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Dear Commissioner We  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From International District Energy Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the International District Energy Association, Westborough, Massachusetts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service RE: Comments in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking REG-119283-23 * * * The International District Energy Association (IDEA) respectfully submits these comments to the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in re  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Large Public Power Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Large Public Power Council: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Clean electricity production credit and clean electricity investment credit * * * In response to the above-referenced proposed rul  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Hydropower Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the National Hydropower Association Inc.: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20220 * Mr. William M  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service PA:01:PR (REG-101552-24), Room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Re: Proposed IRS REG-119283-23 Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Elect  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From NCASI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from NCASI, Corvallis, Oregon: * * * TO: U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service FROM: Barry Malmberg Ph.D., Director, Sustainability and Climate CC: Kirsten Vice, Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Program and Canadian Operations, NCASI SUBJECT: Comments on Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Sectio  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From NeuVentus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from NeuVentus, Austin, Texas: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen, Secretary The Honorable Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine, Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy The Honorable Seth Hanlon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax and Climate Policy Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From NovoHydrogen Holdings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from NovoHydrogen Holdings LLC: * * * To: Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary, Tax Policy U.S. Treasury Department 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 * Douglas W. O'Donnell Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement. Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20224 RE: NovoHydrogen's  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From NYU Law Tax Law Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from NYU Law Tax Law Center. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Wash  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Oberon Fuels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from Oberon Fuels Inc., San Diego, California: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Oberon Fuels Response to Request for Comments on Sec. 45Y and 48E Credit regarding Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) * * * Background: Oberon Fuels, Inc. is a  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Paper Recycling Coalition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Paper Recycling Coalition, Clifton, Virginia: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC: PA:01:PR (REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Paper Recycling Coalition Comments in Response to Docket No. REG-119283-23: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Cre  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Partnership for Policy Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Partnership for Policy Integrity. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Douglas W. O'Donnell Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Office of Tax Policy Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604, Room 5203 Washington, DC 20044 Re: Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Plug Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Plug Power Inc.: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (IRS and REG-119283-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: IRS and REG-119283-23 * * * Plug Power Inc. ("Plug") submits these comments in response to the Department of Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Section 48E Clea  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Rachel Carson Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from the Rachel Carson Council, Bethesda, Maryland: * * * RCC Comment: Eligibility Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits (Docket ID: IRS/REG-119283-23) * * * The Rachel Carson Council (RCC) urges the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS to reject rules that would allow the forest biomass industry to qualify for federal tax breaks under the Inflation Re  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From RMI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from RMI: * * * To: US Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 August 1, 2024 Re: Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the tech neutral tax credits for zero-emission generation. We are grat  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Sunrun
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from Sunrun: * * * To: U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 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] Comments on the Definition of Integral Part and Rules Applicable to the Investment Tax Credit * * * We write to provi  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Tenn. Valley Authority
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-101607-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 * * * The Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA") makes the following comments in response to the Internal Revenue Service's request for comments in Notice 2024-1171  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From University of Minnesota Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering Dept., Dovetail Partners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 1, 2024, from the University of Minnesota Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering and Dovetail Partners Inc.: * * * To: The Honorable Janet L. Yellen Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Yellen: We are writing with comments regarding the draft rules for Section 45Y  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Waste Gas Capture Initiative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from the Waste Gas Capture Initiative: * * * Re: Comment on Proposed Guidance for Clean Electricity Production Credit * * * To Whom It May Concern, I am writing on behalf of the Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) to express our enthusiastic support for the proposed regulations for the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) 45Y Clean Electricity Pro  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Wisewood Energy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 2, 2024, from Wisewood Energy, Portland, Oregon: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary, U.S Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20220 Subject: Comments pertaining to new "technology neutral" tax credits * * * Dear Secretary Yellen, We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Department of Treasury's rule to   more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Kaspersky
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on July 15, 2024, from Kaspersky, London, United Kingdom: * * * KASPERSKY'S CONTRIBUTION TO NIST'S SECURE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES FOR GENERATIVE AI AND DUAL-USE FOUNDATION MODELS Kaspersky firmly supports the efforts of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to mitigate risks associated with developing and utilizing a  more
NTIA Releases Public Communication From CISA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated June 18, 2024, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: * * * FROM: Jen Easterly Director SUBJECT: CISA Response to NTIA Request for Information on Dual Use Foundation Artificial Intelligence Models With Widely Available Model Weights * * * CISA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the National  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Aug. 2, 2024, from the International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics: * * * Founded in 1986, the National Flight Paramedic Association, currently known as the International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics (I-CAPP), is the largest independent paramedic association in the world. Our focus is the professional paramedic and our purpose   more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Del. Recreation Education Athletics & Mentoring Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated July 23, 2024, to the Federal Reserve from Delaware Recreation Education Athletics and Mentoring Association, Dover, Delaware: * * * To: Federal Reserve Board of Governors Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington DC 20551-0001 Subject: Support for the Acquisition of Discover Bank by Capital  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Wilminvest LLC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication on July 24, 2024, to the Federal Reserve from Wilminvest LLC: * * * 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 Wilminvest LLC, I'd like to provide my support for the application of Capital One Financia  more
USDA Releases Public Communication From RMI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated July 25, 2024, from RMI: * * * Re: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the procedure for monitoring, verification, and reporting of biofuel feedstock supply chains. We are grateful fo  more