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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau Releases Public Communication From American Craft Spirits Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the American Craft Spirits Association, Oakton, Virginia: * * * To: Amy Greenberg, Director Regulations and Rulings Division Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G Street NW, Box 12 Washington, DC 20005 Re: ACSA Additional Comments on Notice No. 210: Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits * * * Dea  more
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau Releases Public Communication From BeatBox Beverages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from Future Proof Brands dba BeatBox Beverages, Austin, Texas: * * * To: Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury c/o Ms. Amy Greenberg, Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 1310 G. St. NW, Box 12, Washington D.C. 20005 RE: Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax   more
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau Releases Public Communication From Mexican Chamber of the Tequila Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has released the following public communication on Oct. 7, 2024, from the Mexican Chamber of the Tequila Industry, Guadalajara, Mexico: * * * To: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Subject: Docket Number TTB-2022-0004 Notice No. 210A Standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits G/TBT/N/USA/1872/Add.1 * * * The Mexican Chamber of the Tequila Industry (CNIT-for its acronym in  more
APHIS Releases Public Communication From Flathead Lakers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from the Flathead Lakers, Polson, Montana: * * * The Flathead Lakers support the proposed release of the weevil Bagous nodulosus for the biological control of flowering rush. The Flathead Lakers, a nonprofit organization founded in 1958 with over 1,500 members, work to protect the water quality of Flathead Lake and its watershed   more
APHIS Releases Public Communication From Lallemand Inc.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Lallemand Inc., Toronto, Ontario: * * * To: Ms. Bernadette Juarez Biotechnology Regulatory Services Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS Station 3A-03.8 4700 River Road, Unit 118 Riverdale, MD 20737 Re: Comments on USDA-APHIS-BRS Draft Microbial Plant Pest List (APHIS-2024-0046) * * * Dear Ms. Juarez:   more
APHIS Releases Public Communication From West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District: * * * West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District strongly supports the approval of Bagous nodulosus as a biocontrol agent in the United States. Oregon's flowering rush problem is just beginning, and we stand to lose valuable water resources and habitat. The West Mul  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CPR Comments on Service Level Data Collection for Medicare Advantage Plans (CMS-10905)(OMB Control Number: 0938  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Healthcare Legal Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Healthcare Legal Solutions: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Healthcare Legal S  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Humana Inc.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Humana Inc., Louisville, Kentucky: * * * To: William N. Parham, III Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 RE: Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Joint Commission Public Policy & Government Relations Executive VP Spates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from Kathryn E. Spates, public policy and government relations executive vice president at the Joint Commission: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201   more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Kaiser Permanente
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California: * * * Kaiser Permanente Comments on Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number: CMS-10905 (OMB control number: 0938-NEW) * * * Kaiser Permanente/1 appreciates the opportunity to p  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From LeadingAge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from LeadingAge: * * * To: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer Mail Stop C4-26-05 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 LeadingAge is grateful for the opportunity to offer our support for and provide input into CMS' Service Level Data Collection for Initia  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Rehabilitation Providers & Agencies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Service  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National PACE Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the National PACE Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: William Parham Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts Regulations Development Group Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attention: Document Identifier/  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Orthotic & Prosthetic Alliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: O&P Alli  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Pacira BioSciences
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on Sept. 9, 2024, from Pacira BioSciences Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1809-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical   more
CFPB Releases Ex Parte Public Communication From N.J. Bankers Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following ex parte public communication dated May 13, 2024, from the New Jersey Bankers Association. * * * MEMORANDUM DOCKET: Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002/ RIN 3170-AA42 89 FR 13852 (Feb 23, 2024) DATE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: May 13, 2024 SUBJECT: Meeting with New Jersey Bankers Association PARTICIPANTS: John S. Fitzgerald, Magyar Bank Steven M. Klein, No  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From FreeFrom, 4 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from FreeFrom and four collaborators. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Docket CFPB-2024-0037 RE: Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Identity Theft Definitions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (Regulation V), Docket No.: CFPB-2024-0037 * * * I. INTRODUCTION FreeFrom,1 and the undersigned   more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Holland Law Firm P.C.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Holland Law Firm P.C., Annapolis, Maryland: * * * To: Rohit Chopra Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Petition for Rulemaking to Amend Identity Theft Definitions in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (Regulation V) Document ID: CFPB-2024-0037-0001 * * * Dear Director Chopra: The Holland Law Firm, P  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From House Financial Services Committee Chair McHenry, 22 Congress Members
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Aug. 14, 2024, from Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and 22 Congress members: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20552 Director Chopra: We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) lates  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Investment Adviser Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Investment Adviser Association: * * * Re: Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards OCC Docket ID OCC-2024-0012; RIN 1557-AF22 FRB Docket No. R-1837; RIN 7100 AG-79 FDIC RIN 3064-AF96 NCUA RIN 3133-AF57 CFPB Docket No. CFPB-2024-0034; RIN 3170-AB20 FHFA RIN 2590-AB38 CFTC RIN 3038-AF43 SEC Rel. No. 33-11295; 34-100647; IA-6644; IC-35290  more
CFPB Releases Public Communication From Legal Aid Society
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from the Legal Aid Society, New York: * * * The Legal Aid Society's Comment in Support of The National Consumer Law Center's Request for FCRA Rulemaking to protect victims of coerced debt The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest not-for-profit legal services organization, is more than a law firm for clients who cannot afford to pay for private counsel.  more
DFAR Releases Public Communication From Braxton-Grant Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from Peter Cushley, director of Maryland operations and business development at Braxton-Grant Technologies, Hanover, Maryland: * * * The CMMC Rule as written does not address the prohibitive cost of CMMC Compliance. With audit costs to the C3PAO and auditors, it can cost a small business about $101, 752 to get a Level 2 certification. If a small business has just o  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Heritage Environmental Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 24, 2024, from Heritage Environmental Services, Indianapolis, Indiana: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 EPA Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022 a-and-r-docket@epa.gov RE: Comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0022 * * * Heritage Environmental Services ("Heritage") submits these comment  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: * * * Comments of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis to the Environmental Protection Agency Re: Docket No. EPA-R06-OW-2024-0410, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC request for EPA Class VI well for the Brown Pelican Project, TX * * * The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Mass. Toxics Use Reduction Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute, Lowell: * * * TURI Comments on 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) Rulemaking Under TSCA Section 6(a) Docket Number - EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0471 * * * The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) offers the following comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) draft risk evaluation fo  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From N.M. Environment Dept.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 18, 2024, from the New Mexico Environment Department: * * * To: The Honorable Michael Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Air and Radiation Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Planned Change Request for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Panels 11 and 12, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR2024-0309 *   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Corn Growers Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the National Corn Growers Association, Chesterfield, Missouri: * * * To: Jake Li Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 10201 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0299 Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endanger  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Potato Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the National Potato Council: * * * To: Jan Matuszko, Director Environmental Fate and Effects Division Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats fro  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From National Sorghum Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from National Sorghum Producers, Lubbock, Texas: * * * To: Brian Anderson, Associate Director Environmental Fate and Effects Division (EFED) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency USEPA William Jefferson Clinton East Building 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: Comments of the National Sorghum Producers on th  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From S.D. Corn Growers Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Sioux Falls: * * * To: Jake Li Deputy Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 10201 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 Re: Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0299; Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Thre  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From S.D. Farm Bureau Federation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation, Huron: * * * To: Jan Matuszko, Director Environmental Fate and Effects Division Office of Pesticide Programs United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0229 Re: Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federal  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Straub
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Oct. 7, 2024, from Straub Corp., Stanton, Texas: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Brandon Maples, MC: WDDG 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75270 Maples.Brandon@epa.gov Reference: Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, LLC, Brown Pelican Class VI UIC Injection Wells Ector County, Texas (Permit Nos. R6-TX-135-C6-0001, R6-TX-135-C6-0002, and R6-TX-135-C6-0003).   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From University of Arkansas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 23, 2024, from the University of Arkansas: * * * To: Jan Matuszko Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Request for Comment: Memorandum to Open Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0299 Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endange  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Delta Air Lines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Delta Air Lines Inc., Atlanta, Georgia: * * * 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 Fax: (202) 493-2251 Subject: Docket No. FAA-2024-2320; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00268-T: Cargo Door - Piano Hinge Inspection -  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From Federal Express
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 4, 2024, from Federal Express: * * * Response to NPRM FAA-2024-1398 Notice# 24-23 RIN: 2120-AL94 * * * Federal Express has no objections to the proposed rule as it relates to applications for type certification for new aircraft, engines, and propellers, or the FAA's desire to harmonize new approvals with previously issued special conditions fo  more
FAA Releases Public Communication From MD Helicopters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from MD Helicopters, Mesa, Arizona: * * * NPRM comments for docket number FAA-2024-2009, project identifier AD-2023-01286-R MD Helicopters believes that under Applicability (item 2. (c)) the 369N2640-1 and 369N2640-2 bracket part numbers should be removed as these part numbers are specific to the aluminum brackets which have not experien  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Biotechnology Innovation Organization, American Seed Trade Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 10, 2024, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization and American Seed Trade Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: FDA-2019-D-4658: Comments on FDA Guidance for Industry: Foods Derived from Plants Produc  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Convenience Distribution Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Kimberly Bolin, president and CEO of the Convenience Distribution Association, Reston, Virginia: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Submission of FDA Import Data in the Automated Commerci  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Dental Trade Alliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the Dental Trade Alliance, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Request for Comments: "Dental Curing Lights - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submission;" Docket No. FDA-2024-D-2512 Supplemental Comments   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Exoxemis CEO Stephens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from Jackson T. Stephens Jr., CEO of Exoxemis Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts: * * * From: Jackson T. Stephens, Jr. CEO, Exoxemis, Inc. P. O. Box 7570 Little Rock, Arkansas 72217-7570 To: FDA Review Committee: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 208  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From F. McConnell & Sons
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from F. McConnell and Sons Inc., New Haven, Indiana: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Submission of FDA Import Data in the Automated Commercial Environment for Certain Tobacco Products (Dock  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Immune Deficiency Foundation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Immune Deficiency Foundation: * * * To: The Honorable Robert M. Califf, MD Commissioner Food and Drug Administration 630 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies [Docket No. FDA-2021-D-0789] * * * Dear   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy North America Legal & Regulatory Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 4, 2024, from the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy North America Legal and Regulatory Affairs Committee, Vancouver, British Columbia: * * * FDA Draft Guidance on Real-World Evidence: Considerations Regarding Non-Interventional Studies for Drug and Biological Products Docket ID: FDA-2023-D-5470 Comments from the ISCT North  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Johnson & Johnson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Johnson and Johnson, Raritan, New Jersey: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, R 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Docket No. FDA-2018-D-0342 RE: FDA Draft Guidance Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-Unresponsive Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Developing Drug and Bio  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From UCSF Team for High-Value Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from UCSF Team for High-Value Care: * * * Public Comment on "Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies" Docket No. FDA-2021-D-0789-0111 UCSF Team for High-Value Care * * * We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the US Food and Drug Administration's p  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Wound Care Collaborative Community
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from the Wound Care Collaborative Community, Orlando, Florida: * * * To: Michelle Tarver, M.D., Ph.D., Acting Director U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of the Center Director 10903 New Hampshire Avenue WO66-5431 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Re: FDA CDRH Discussion Paper: H  more
Federal Maritime Commission Releases Public Communication From Transportation Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the Transportation Institute, Camp Springs, Maryland: * * * To: David Eng Secretary Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W Washington, D.C. 20573 Subject: Comments on Extension of Time for Decision in Investigation into Conditions Affecting United States Carriers in Connection with Canadian Ballast Water Regulation in the United States/Canada T  more
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Public Communication From Information Technology Industry Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Information Technology Industry Council: * * * To: United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Proposed Nonavailability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Certain High-Speed Rail Products for the California Inaugural High-Speed Rail Service Project * * * Dear FRA and DOT: Tha  more
FEMA Releases Public Communication From Sen. Reed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 19, 2024, from Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island: * * * To: The Honorable Deanne Criswell Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Dear Ms. Criswell: I write to comment on the proposed revisions to the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, Version 5. I urge FEMA to return t  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Audubon Great Plains
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 1, 2024, from Audubon Great Plains, Omaha, Nebraska: * * * To: US Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE: FWS-R6-ES-2023-0182 endangered and Threatened Species: Status for the Eastern Regal Fritillary and Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Western Regal Fritillary * * * Audubon Great Plains is a regional off  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From American Hotel & Lodging Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Oct. 10, 2024, from the American Hotel and Lodging Association: * * * To: Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) Washington, DC 20580 Re: Reopening of Solicitation for Public Comments of the Request for Information on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices * * * De  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Blue & Pink Owners Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on Oct. 10, 2024, from the Blue and Pink Owners Association Inc.: * * * Comment: The following is submitted by the Blue & Pink Owners Association, Inc. in response to the FTC having reopened the comment period for the 2023 Request for Information related to franchise agreements and franchisor business practices. The Blue & Pink Owners Association, Inc. is an independent franchisee association w  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Cleaning Authority Franchise Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on Oct. 10, 2024, from the Cleaning Authority Franchise Association: * * * The Cleaning Authority Franchise Association https://sites.google.com/view/tcaf-protecting-prosperity-2 Owners operating www.thecleaningauthority.com On behalf of over 100 owners representing nearly 60% of all gross revenue we humbly provide information and seek relief with the aid of the FTC. We volunteer to provide a  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Coalition of Franchisee Associations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Oct. 9, 2024, from the Coalition of Franchisee Associations: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Attn: Commissioner Lina Khan 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Comments in Response to Reopening of "Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices," Docket ID: FTC-2023-0026 * * * On behalf of the Coalition of Franch  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Lathrop GPM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Oct. 10, 2024, from Lathrop GPM LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Attention: Christine M. Todaro Josh Doan FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection * Alex Petros FTC Office of Policy Planning RE: Response to "Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practic  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Open Markets Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on Oct. 10, 2024, from the Open Markets Institute: * * * The Federal Trade Commission Should Terminate the Coopharma Consent Order and Reevaluate Its Approach to Horizontal Coordination Among Small Players Introduction The Open Markets Institute* submits this comment to support Coopharma's petition urging the Federal Trade Commission to terminate the 2012 consent order governing Coopharma and   more
FTC Releases Public Communication From Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Oct. 9, 2024, from Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Inc.: * * * Introduction Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. ("Wyndham") submits the response below to the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") reopened Request for Information regarding provisions of franchise agreements and franchisor business practices ("RFI"). This response largely reiterates Wyndham's prior response dated June 8, 2023, submitted  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From American Hospital Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the American Hospital Association: * * * To: The Honorable Micky Tripathi, Ph.D. Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Department of Health and Human Services Mary E. Switzer Building Mail Stop: 7033A 330 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperabil  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Bamboo Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Bamboo Health, Louisville, Kentucky: * * * To: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources Office of Acquisition Policy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: RIN 0991-AC35--HHS Acquisition Regulation: Acquisition of Information Technology; Standards for Health Information Te  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Cigna Group
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Cigna Group: * * * To: Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Attention: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability Proposed Rule Mary E. Switzer Building Mail Stop: 7033A 330 C Street, S.W. Wa  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Regenstrief Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana: * * * To: Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (Acting) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP) O  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Sequoia Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Sequoia Project, Vienna, Virginia: * * * To: Micky Tripathi, PhD Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability Proposed Rule (RIN 0955-  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Surescripts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Surescripts, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Dr. Micky Tripathi Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Attention: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability Proposed Rule Mary E. Switzer Building  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Tenn. Health Dept. Office of Informatics & Analytics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Informatics and Analytics: * * * To: Micky Tripathi, PhD National Coordinator for Health IT Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP) Department of Health and Human Services 330 C St SW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20201 RE: Health Data, Techno  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Texas Health Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Texas Health Resources: * * * To: The Honorable Micky Tripathi National Coordinator for Health Information Technology U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street SW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20201 RE: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (RIN: 0955  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Texas State Board of Pharmacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Texas State Board of Pharmacy: * * * To: Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability pr  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Vanderbilt University Medical Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center: * * * To: Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP National Coordinator Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, SW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20024 Re: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperabili  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Velatura Health Information Exchange
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Velatura Health Information Exchange Corp.: * * * To: Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) / Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mary E. Switzer Building, Mail Stop: 7033A 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201 Attn: Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, Assistant   more
HHS Releases Public Communication From Wis. Health Services Dept.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication on Oct. 4, 2024, from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: * * * Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) Proposed Rule. These comments are being submitted on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Division   more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication on Oct. 9, 2024, from the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, Cleveland, Ohio: * * * The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition offers the following comment regarding modifying HUD's Elevated Blood Lead Level Threshold for Children Under Age 6 Who are Living in Certain HUD-Assisted Target Housing Covered by the Lead Safe Housing Rule. HUD 1) make the new definition ef  more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Pine Street Inn
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Pine Street Inn Inc., Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Ms. Anna Guido Reports Management Officer Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th St SW Washington, DC 20410 Docket: FR-7090-N-07 2023 American Housing Survey * * * Dear Ms. Guido, Please accept Pine Street Inn, Inc.'s comments regarding the 2023 American Housing Survey. S  more
HUD Releases Public Communication From Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Oct. 11, 2024, from Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future: * * * To: Regulations Division Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: FR-6473-N-01 Request for Information; Choice Neighborhoods Grant Selection Process and Award Implementation * * * To Whom It May  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Advanced Energy United, Solar Energy Industries Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Advanced Energy United and Solar Energy Industries Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: "Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program," 89 Fed. Reg. 71,193 (Sept. 3, 2024  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, 8 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii and collaborators. The collaborators are Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Elemental Excelerator, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Papa Ola Lokahi, Partners in Development, Shifted Energy and Sierra Club of Hawai'i: * * * To: U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal R  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Crauderueff & Associates, Solar One
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Crauderueff and Associates and Solar One: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-110412-23) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: IRS and REG-108920-24- Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program * * * Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the propo  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Elemental Impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Elemental Impact: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: Comments for Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program; 26 CFR Part 1 * * * Elemental Impact appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding Guidanc  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Enterprise Community Partners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Enterprise Community Partners: * * * To: Ms. Holly Porter Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs & Special Industries) Room 5203, Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: REG-108920-24 * * * Dear Ms. Porter: Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) appreciates the opportunity to provi  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Erisa Industry Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Erisa Industry Committee: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2024-55) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Notice 2024-55: Certain Exceptions to the 10 Percent Additional Tax Under Code Section 72(t) * * * To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of The ERISA Industry Comm  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Grid Alternatives, 3 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Grid Alternatives and collaborators. The collaborators are Sierra Club, Solstice Power Technologies and Vote Solar: * * * To: Department of the Treasury CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24), Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service Ben Franklin Station, P.O. Box 7604 Washington, DC 20044 Submitted to Docket IRS-2023-0025 via Regulations.gov RE: Gu  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Ill. Finance Authority, Ill. Power Agency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the Illinois Finance Authority and Illinois Power Agency: * * * Re: Comments on Proposed Rulemaking for Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (2024-19617) * * * To Whom It May Concern: The Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank (IFA/CB) and the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) write to express our gratitude to the Department of the Tr  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Information Technology Industry Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Information Technology Industry Council: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service, CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-105128-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C., 20044 Re: REG-105128-23 * * * To Whom It May Concern: Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) represents the global voice of the high-tech community, advocati  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Institute for Local Self-Reliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program (REG-108920-24) * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the I  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Oct. 4, 2024, from the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology: * * * ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to communities. It has a 20+ year history of designing and managing utility, state, and federal programs   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Investment Co. Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Investment Co. Institute: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2024-55) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Notice 2024-55 - Certain Exceptions to the 10 Percent Additional Tax Under Code Section 72(t) * * * The Investment Company Institute/1 appreciates the opportunity to pro  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Lighthouse Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Lighthouse Project: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: Comments for Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program; 26 CFR Part 1 * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments regarding Guidance on Clean El  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Managed Funds Association, Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Managed Funds Association and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association: * * * CC:PA:01:PR (REG-105128-23) Room 5203 To: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Rules Regarding Dual Consolidated Losses and the Treatment of Certain Disregarded Payments [REG-105128-23]; RIN 1545-  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Association of Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the National Association of Manufacturers. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-105128-23), Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Comments on REG-105128-23, "Rules Regarding Dual Consolidated Losses and the Treatment of Certain Disregarded Payments" * * * T  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Foreign Trade Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the National Foreign Trade Council. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-105128-23) Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: National Foreign Trade Council Comments on REG-105128-23 * * * The National Foreign Trade Cou  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Housing Trust
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from National Housing Trust: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604, Room 5203 Washington, D.C., 20044 Re: Docket IRS-2024-0045 - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for 48E(h), the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program * * * National Housing  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Hydropower Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the National Hydropower Association: * * * To: Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs and Special Industries) U.S. Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2024-41) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments of the National Hydropower Association on the Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From PosiGen PBC
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from PosiGen PBC, St. Rose, Louisiana: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program, 89 Fed. Reg. 71,193 (Sept. 3, 2024) * * * I. Introduction PosiGen, Inc. welcomes   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Preservation of Affordable Housing Senior Vice President Spofford
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 1, 2024, from Andrew Spofford, senior vice president of Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc., Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: RIN 1545-BR26, Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Rewiring America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from Rewiring America: * * * Comments on IRS Proposed Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program REG-108920-24 RIN 1545-BR26 Support for Rapid and Careful Implementation * * * Rewiring America appreciates all the thought and effort that staff have put into crafting this proposed guidance. We support t  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From RIC Energy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from RIC Energy, New York: * * * To: Department of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service RIN 1545-BR26 Docket ID IRS-2024-0045-0001 Comments by RIC Energy on Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program * * * RIC Energy is a distributed generation and utility scale solar and battery energy storage devel  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: 2024 Proposed Regulations for Dual Consolidated Losses and the Treatment of Certain Disregarded Payments * * * Ladies and Gentlemen: The Securities Indu  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Solutions Pacific
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Solutions Pacific LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 From: Solutions Pacific LLC 680 Iwilei Rd, Suite 600 Honolulu, HI 96817 RE: Comments for Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program; 26 CF  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From SPARK Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the SPARK Institute Inc.: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2024-55) Room 5203, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Comments on Notice 2024-55, Certain Exceptions to the 10% Additional Tax Under Code Section 72(t) * * * Dear Sir or Madam: The SPARK Institute, Inc. appreciates th  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Summit Ridge Energy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Summit Ridge Energy, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Comment to Treasury Proposed Rule Providing Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program Under Internal Revenue Code Section 48E  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Sunnova Energy International
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Sunnova Energy International Inc., Houston, Texas: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-108920-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: "Guidance on Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program," 89 Fed. Reg. 71,193 (Sept. 3, 2024) * * * Sunnova Energy Internat  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Tax Executives Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Tax Executives Institute. Here are excerpts: * * * CC:PA:01:PR (REG-105128-33) Room 5203 To: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Frankling Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Proposed Dual Consolidated Loss Regulations [REG-105128-23] * * * On August 7, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") and U.S. Department of   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, New York: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Notice 2024-55 Certain Exceptions to the 10 Percent Additional Tax Under Code Section 72(t) * * * Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America ("TIAA"), along with it  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From America's Credit Unions,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the America's Credit Unions: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0033) * * * Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: On behalf of Ame  more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Ill. Credit Union League
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the Illinois Credit Union League: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs (Docket ID NCUA-2024-0033) * * * Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: The Il  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From AI Trust Foundation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from the AI Trust Foundation: * * * Comments Submitted by The AI Trust Foundation for Safe & Beneficial AI NIST AI 800-1 ipd: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models * * * The AI Trust Foundation for Safe & Beneficial AI is pleased to provide comments on the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIS  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Amazon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 10, 2024, from Amazon: * * * To: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Comments of Amazon Re: NIST AI 800-1 Initial Public Draft, Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models. * * * Amazon welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the United States AI Safety Institut  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Marshall Islands Conservation Society
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from Marshall Islands Conservation Society, Majuro: * * * To: Mr. John Rippe Office of Protected Resources, NMFS 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 RE: Comments on the 90-Day Finding Regarding the Petition to List 10 Species of Giant Clams as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act, NOAA-NMFS  more
NRC Releases Public Communication From Nuclear Energy Institute
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated Sept. 13, 2024, from the Nuclear Energy Institute: * * * To: Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7-A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Subject: NEI Comments on DG-1290, Revision 1, ''Design-Basis Floods for Nuclear Power Plants,'' and DG-1417, ''Guidance for Assessment of Flooding Hazards due to Water Control Structure Failures and Incidents,'' D  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers Secretary-Treasurer Henson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Gay Henson, secretary-treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers: * * * To: The Honorable Douglas L. Parker Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: OSHA-2024-0006-0001; Federal Re  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Juneau Mountain Rescue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from Juneau Mountain Rescue, Alaska: * * * To: Douglas Parker Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 200 Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. 20210 Subject: Comments on Proposed Rulemaking RIN 1218-AC91 - Emergency Response Standard * * * Dear Secretary, Juneau Mountain Res  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Independent Community Bankers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the Independent Community Bankers of America. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 * To: Ann E. Misback, Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Institute of International Bankers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Institute of International Bankers, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 * Ann E. Misback Secretary, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Investment Adviser Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Investment Adviser Association: * * * Re: Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards OCC Docket ID OCC-2024-0012; RIN 1557-AF22 FRB Docket No. R-1837; RIN 7100 AG-79 FDIC RIN 3064-AF96 NCUA RIN 3133-AF57 CFPB Docket No. CFPB-2024-0034; RIN 3170-AB20 FHFA RIN 2590-AB38 CFTC RIN 3038-AF43 SEC Rel. No. 3  more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From National Consumer Law Center
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from the National Consumer Law Center. Here are excerpts: * * * Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program Requirements Comments to the: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Regarding 12 CFR Part 21 Docket ID OCC-2024-0005 RIN 1557-AF14 * Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve   more
Treasury Comptroller of Currency Releases Public Communication From Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 8, 2024, from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, Jacksonville, Florida: * * * Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office Attn: Comment Processing 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 Ann E. Misback, Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Stre  more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From Microwise
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication on Oct. 3, 2024, from Microwise: * * * Docket No. USCG-2024-0501 Microwise is a company based in Denmark www.microwise.eu. The company has developed and commercialized a portable device (BallastWISE) that implements two of the methods described in table 2 of Docket No. USCG-2024-0501 as being methods that could be considered for BWTS type approval. These are the MFA meth  more
USDA Farm Service Agency Releases Public Communication From Farm Aid
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Farm Aid, Cambridge, Massachusetts: * * * To: Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator Farm Service Agency, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-0201 Docket Number: FSA-2023-0003 Dear Administrator Ducheneaux, Farm Aid is pleased to provide enthusiastic support for the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule (Dock  more
USDA Farm Service Agency Releases Public Communication From Farm Credit Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Farm Credit Council: * * * To: The Honorable Zach Ducheneaux Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC, 20250-0506 Re: Response to Final Rule - Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans, 89 FR 65020 (Aug. 8, 2024), RIN 0560-AI61 * * * Dear Administrator Ducheneaux, On behalf of Farm Credit  more
USDA Farm Service Agency Releases Public Communication From Rural Advancement Foundation International
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Rural Advancement Foundation International, Pittsboro, North Carolina: * * * To: Mr. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator Farm Service Agency, USDA 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-0201 RE: Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans Docket No. FSA-2023-0003 * * * BACKGROUND RAFI is a nonprofit organization based in Nor  more
USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service Releases Public Communication From Stop Foodborne Illness, 3 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 27, 2024, from Stop Foodborne Illness, Chicago, Illinois, and three collaborators: * * * To: Dr. Emilio Esteban Under Secretary for Food Safety U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Poultry Safety Rulemaking (Docket No. FSIS-2023-0028) * * * Dear Dr. Esteban, Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP), Con  more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Football Association Premier League
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Oct. 2, 2024, from the Football Association Premier League Ltd. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20508 Submission by The Football Association Premier League Limited for the 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (Docket No. USTR-2024-0013) * * * Introduction The Football   more
USTR Releases Public Communication From Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Oct. 2, 2024, from the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade, New York: * * * TRACIT's submission towards: USTR 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy * * * The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) is a private sector initiative headquartered in the United States, dedicated to mitigating the economic and social damages caused by  more