Tuesday - June 30, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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CFPB Releases Public Communication From Calif. Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 RE: Proposed Interpretive Rule on Earned Wage Access Services (Docket No. CFPB-2024-0032) * * * To Director Chopra, On behalf of the California Asian Pacific Chamber of   more
DOE Releases Public Communication From University of Mississippi Research Integrity & Compliance Executive Director King
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following public communication on August 16, 2024, from University of Mississippi Research Integrity and Compliance Executive Director Mandy King: * * * To: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Acquisition Management RE: Financial Assistance Regulations -- Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy Requirements (DOE-HQ-2024-0029-0001; RIN 1991-AC18) To Whom It May Concern: We write in support of the August 16,  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from the American Chemistry Council: * * * Comments of the American Chemistry Council Hazardous Materials: Adjusting Registration and Fee Assessment Program Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0033; HM-208J * * * The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is pleased to respond to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admi  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From 11 Senators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from 11 senators: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0005 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona: We write in support of the U.S. Department of Education's ("Department") proposed rules regarding the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO). The Department's proposed reg  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Abraham Lincoln University Vice President Park
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Jessica K. Park, vice president at Abraham Lincoln University, Glendale, California: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona, I am writing as the owner and Vice President of Abraham Lincoln University to express our  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona, PhD Secretary of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona: On behalf of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic   more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Career Education Colleges & Universities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Career Education Colleges and Universities, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Comments of Career Education Colleges and Universities Regarding the Proposed Regulations on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Educatio  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Lakewood University President Haggins
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Tanya Haggins, president of Lakewood University, Cleveland Heights, Ohio: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona, My name is Tanya Haggins, President and Founder of Lakewood University. I write to express our views  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Macomb Community College
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 25, 2024, from Macomb Community College: * * * This letter is a response to the Proposed Rule by the Education Department on July 24, 2024 regarding Required Attendance Taking for all Distance Education Courses. It is understandable that the Department of Education would review the use of Title IV funds as it relates to distance education and want to ensure that the funds are uti  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Midwives College of Utah
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Aug. 24, 2024, from Midwives College of Utah, Salt Lake City: * * * Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050 Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education, Return of Title IV, HEA Funds, and Federal TRIO Programs To: Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education James Kvaal Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 * * * Dear Se  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Online & Professional Education Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from UPCEA - The Online and Professional Education Association: * * * To: Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education * James Kvaal Under Secretary of Education US Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202 To Whom it May Concern: UPCEA represents the nation's leaders in online and professional continuing education, serving adult and nontraditi  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Partners for Rural Impact
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated August 23, 2024, from Partners for Rural Impact: * * * To: Dr. Nasser Paydar Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 5th floor Washington, DC 20202 ATTN: Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education, Return of Title IV, HEA Funds, and Federal TRIO Programs Dear Assis  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Presidents Forum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Aug. 24, 2024, from the Presidents Forum: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20202 Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0050; Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education, Return of Title IV, Higher Education Act Funds, and Federal TRIO Programs; comments relate to the propose  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Quinsigamond Community College, 14 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Quinsigamond Community College and 14 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel A. Cardona, EdD Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Cardona: We, the Presidents of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, are writing with comments on proposed changes that would alter federal student aid re  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Software and Information Industry Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the Software & Information Industry Association: * * * To: Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education James Kvaal Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: NPRM - Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona and Under Secretary Kvaal: On behalf of the Software & Information Industry Associati  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From SUNY Sullivan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the State University of New York Sullivan: * * * To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of SUNY Sullivan, a community college serving a diverse student population, we are writing to express our strong concerns regarding the proposed changes to federal regulations for Distance Education as outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050). We believ  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From University of Alaska Fairbanks Executive Vice Chancellor Prakash
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Anupma Prakash, executive vice chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks: * * * To: Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education James Kvaal, Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary Cardona and Under Secretary Kvaal, On behalf of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), a minority ser  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From University of New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Aug. 24, 2024, from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque: * * * 34 CFR Parts 600, 643, 644, 645, and 668 [Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050] RIN 1840-AD68, 1840-AD85, and 1840-AD92 At The University of New Mexico, a minority-serving institution with a large population of first gen and veteran students, we appreciate the Department's efforts to refine regulations related to distance educatio  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From University of Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the University of Washington: * * * To: Gregory Martin U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20202 Telephone: (202) 205-4595 Re: Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050, RIN 1840-AD68, 1840-AD85, and 1840-AD92 * * * Dear Mr. Martin: The University of Washington (UW) respectfully submits the following  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Vice Chancellor Daire
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from Andrew Daire, vice chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: * * * To: Secretary Miguel Cardona U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Re: Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050, Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education, Return of Title IV, Higher Education Act Funds, and Federal TRIO Programs https://www.r  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Wash. State Board for Community & Technical Colleges Executive Director Francis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Paul Francis, executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: * * * To: Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Education c/o Gregory Martin Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20202 Via Federal Register Submission RE: Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050: Program In  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Western Governors University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Secretary Cardona, Thank you for allowing Western Governors University (WGU) the opportunity to comment on this notice of propos  more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from Demaree K. Michelau, president at Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, Colorado: * * * To: Gregory Martin U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Ave SW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20202 Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050 * * * Dear Mr. Martin: I am writing to recommend minor changes to the proposed regulations   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Reps. Cleaver, Bush
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, and Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Meg McCollister U.S. EPA Regional Administrator - Region 7 11201 Renner Boulevard Lenexa, KS 66219 * * * Dear Administrator Regan and Regiona  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Air Line Pilots Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 26, 2024, from the Air Line Pilots Association, McLean, Virginia: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Docket No. FAA-2024-1883; Project Identifier AD-2023-01120-E. Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Com  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Biotechnology Innovation Organization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: FDA-2024-D-1829; Platform Technology Designation Program; Draft Guidance for Industry * * * Dear Recipient: The Biotechnology I  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Combination Products Coalition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 16, 2024, from the Combination Products Coalition. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-1829: Platform Technology Designation Program; Draft Guidance for Industry * * * Dear Sir or Madam: The Combinat  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 20, 2024, from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, North Bethesda, Maryland: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No.FDA-2024-D-1829 "Platform Technology Designation Program for Drug Development" * * * Dear Sir or   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Oxford Biomedica
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Oxford Biomedica, United Kingdom. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-1829; Platform Technology Designation Program for Drug Development: Draft Guidance for Industrynn * * * To Whom It   more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From City of Venice CRS Coordinator Rimes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 26, 2024, from City of Venice, Florida, CRS Coordinator Christina Rimes: * * * August 26, 2024 Re: Request for Information on the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System Redesign Effort To Whom it May Concern: The biggest topic of concern regarding the redesign of the CRS program is transparency. There is little tr  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From NC WARN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication on Aug. 26, 2024, from NC WARN, Durham, North Carolina: * * * As FEMA considers how to define "resilience" and "resiliency" regarding how it provides assistance to communities in the wake of a natural disaster, in permanent restoration projects, and efforts to protect communities from future disasters, NC WARN strongly encourages the agency to prio  more
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Releases Public Communication From EZCORP
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from EZCORP, Rollingwood, Texas: * * * To: Policy Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs; Docket Number FINCEN-2024-0013 (July 3, 2024) * * * Thank you for the opportunity to review a  more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia: * * * To: Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 RE: "Request for Information; Direct Rental Assistance," 89 Fed. Reg. 59750, Docket # FR-6466-N-01 * * * On behalf of The Housing Al  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From H.B. Fuller Co.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 21, 2024, from H.B. Fuller Co., St. Paul, Minnesota. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Janet L. Yellen U.S. Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20220 To: The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave.,  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: * * * To: The Honorable Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 Subject: Comments on the National Highway Traffi  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From League of American Bicyclists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from the League of American Bicyclists: * * * To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Docket number NHTSA-2024-0037 RE: Docket number NHTSA-2024-0037 * * * The League of American Bicyclists (League) thanks the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the opportunity to comment on updates  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Center for AI Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Aug. 26, 2024, from the Center for AI Policy: * * * Response to NIST AI 800-1 Draft: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models Executive Summary The Center for AI Policy (CAIP) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the NIST AI 800-1 Draft. CAIP commends NIST for the thorough and thoughtful best practices on how to map,  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Dial
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Mayor Rodney Dial: * * * To: Anne Marie Eich, Assistant Regional Administrator Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region NMFS -- Attn. Susan Meyer P.O. Box 21668 Juneau, Alaska 99802 Re: NOAA-NMFS-2024-0042 * * * The Ketchikan Gateway Borough strongly opposes the recent 90-  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Town Dock Senior Representative Almeida
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from Katie Almeida, senior representative at the Town Dock, Narragansett, Rhode Island: * * * To: Mike Pentony Regional Administrator 55 Great Republic Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 * * * Dear Mr. Pentony, I am writing to oppose Framework Adjustment 16 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish FMP. The Town Dock requests "No  more
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Releases Public Communication From A.O. Smith
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from A.O. Smith Corp., Milwaukee, Wisconsin: * * * To: Ms. Julia Hegarty U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Office, EE-5B 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 Email: ConsumerWaterHeaters2017STD0019@ee.doe.gov Reg Site: https://www.regulations.gov  more
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Releases Public Communication From Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute, 5 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute and five collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Jennifer Granholm Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Re: Docket Number EERE-2017-BT-STD-0019: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters * * * D  more
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Releases Public Communication From Bradford White
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from Bradford White Corp., Ambler, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Ms. Julia Hegarty U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Office, EE-5B 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Re: Docket No. EERE 2017-BT-STD-0019 - Notice of Data Availability (NODA  more
USDA Food & Nutrition Service Releases Public Communication From American Public Human Services Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 22, 2024, from the American Public Human Services Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Cindy Long Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services USDA Food and Nutrition Service 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Interim Final Rule: Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Mea  more
USDA Food & Nutrition Service Releases Public Communication From Boys & Girls Clubs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated Aug. 23, 2024, from Boys and Girls Clubs of America: * * * To: Community Meals Policy Division, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Agency: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulatory Information Number: 0584-AE96 From: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Re: USDA interim final rule establishing the Summer EBT Program and Ru  more