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Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Nov. 7, 2024, from Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force: * * * To: Michael S. Snow Supervisory Program Analyst Decennial Program Management Office, Decennial Census Management Division, U.S. Census Bureau RE: September 11, 2024 Federal Register Notice of Generic Clearance for 2030 Census Small-Scale Tests, Evaluations, and Database Updates, Docket Number USBC more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From AHIP

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from AHIP: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-10913 (OMB No.: 0938-New) * * * AHIP appreciates the opportunity to pro more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Aimed Alliance

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Aimed Alliance: * * * To: Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra Secretary 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 * To: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Chaquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20001 Re: 2026 Notice of B more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Academy of Family Physicians

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Steven P. Furr, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services PO Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Noti more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-10913 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Enforcing Medicare Advantage Plan Compliance with Federal Utilization Management and Prior Auth more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 23 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and 23 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 * The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American College of Physicians

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from American College of Physicians: * * * To: Xavier Becerra Secretary United States Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Health Program * * * D more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Health Care Association, National Center for Assisted Living

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living: * * * To: Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: CMS-10913 Subject: Agency Information Co more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Hospital Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from the American Hospital Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Pa more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division of Regulations Development Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-10913 Re: Agency Information Collection Ac more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Pharmacists Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Pharmacists Association: * * * To: Jeff Wu Deputy Director for Policy Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Patient P more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Tena L. McNamara, president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: HHS Notice of Medicare Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 (CMS-9 more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ark. Hospital Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Arkansas Hospital Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: CMS-10913: Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Association of Web-Based Health Insurance Brokers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 10, 2024, from the Association of Web-Based Health Insurance Brokers: * * * AWHIB Comments on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 [CMS-9888-P] Proposed Rule * * * The Association of Web-Based Health Insurance Brokers (AWHIB) appreciates the opportunity to comme more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From AstraZeneca

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from AstraZeneca, Wilmington, Delaware: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Ben more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Autoimmune Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Autoimmune Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P RE: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameter for 2026; and Basic more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Baylor Scott & White Health Plan

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on Nov. 13, 2024, from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Temple, Texas: * * * Clarification is requested for the definition of "internal coverage criteria." "Note: For purposes of this universe "internal coverage criteria" is defined as any policy, tool, guideline, or information used by the Sponsoring organization, including any Fi more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Biotechnology Innovation Organization

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security B more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Blue Shield of California

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 7, 2024, from Blue Shield of California: * * * To: Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-9888-P; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Par more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Bristol Myers Squibb

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 * The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9888-P, Mail Sto more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From CareFirst

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from CareFirst: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 - Proposed Rule * * * Dear Adm more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 7, 2024, from Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, Brookfield, Wisconsin: * * * To: Dr. Ellen Montz, Deputy Administrator and Director Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 A more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Community Catalyst

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Community Catalyst, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-9888-P: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 * The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and H more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From CVS Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from CVS Health: * * * To: William N. Parham, III Director Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Part C Utilization more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Elevance Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Elevance Health: Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244 ATTENTION: CMS-9888-P Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Heal more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Excellus Health Plan

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated on Nov. 11, 2024, from Excellus Health Plan Inc., Rochester, New York: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-9888-P, Patient Protection an more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Families USA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Families USA: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P PO Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016. Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Fla. Blue

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on Nov. 11, 2024, from Florida Blue. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dr. Ellen Montz Deputy Director for Policy Centers for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Par more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ga. Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner King

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King: * * * To: Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Gilead Sciences

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Gilead Sciences Inc., Foster City, California: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 * Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 75 more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Global Healthy Living Foundation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from Global Healthy Living Foundation, Upper Nyack, New York: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks - LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: GHLF Comments on Patient Out-of-Pocket Cost Protect more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Humana Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 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: Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Dat more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Johnson & Johnson

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Johnson and Johnson. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P, P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Kaiser Permanente

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; an more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Maximus Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from Maximus Inc., McLean, Virginia: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Michigan Association of Health Plans

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Michigan Association of Health Plans: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services PO Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-9888-P * * * Dear Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: I want to take this opportunity to share comments on the proposed 2 more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From MNsure

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from MNsure, Saint Paul, Minnesota: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Comments on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Health Program * * * Dear more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Molina Healthcare Marketplace Senior VP Margiotta

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Mark Margiotta, senior vice president of marketplace at Molina Healthcare Inc., Long Beach, California: * * * To: Ellen Montz Deputy Administrator Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltim more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Mount Sinai Health System

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Sabina Lim, vice president of behavioral health safety and quality at the Mount Sinai Health System, New York: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services c/o Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Attention: C more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From N.J. Banking & Insurance Commissioner Zimmerman

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Commissioner Justin Zimmerman on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2 more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: CMS-9888-P * * * Dear Ms. Brooks-LaSure more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Community Health Centers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Association of Community Health Centers: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patie more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Dental Plans

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Association of Dental Plans: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Health more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Insurance Companies

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from National Association of Insurance Companies: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 To Whom It May Concern: The following comments on the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Long Term Hospitals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Association of Long Term Hospitals: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment R more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Brain Tumor Society

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Brain Tumor Society: * * * Dr. Ellen Montz Deputy Administrator and Director Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2026 (CMS- more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Multiple Sclerosis Society

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 * The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health a more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Women's Law Center

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Women's Law Center: * * * To: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: RIN 0938-AV41; CMS-9888-P Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameter more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Network Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Network Health, Menasha, Wisconsin: * * * To: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services; Department of the Treasury File Code: CMS-9888-P Docket Number: CMS-2024-0311-0001 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health and Humans Services ("HHS") Notice of more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ohio Association of Community Health Centers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers: * * * To: Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patient P more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ohio Hospital Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Ohio Hospital Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-10913 Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission and Audit Protocol Data Request * * more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Oscar

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Oscar, New York: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9895-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: File Code CMS-9888-P: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Signature Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 8, 2024, from Signature Health, Mentor, Ohio. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patient more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From UCare

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from UCare, Minneapolis, Minnesota: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division of Regulations Development Attention: Document #2024-20400/OMB Control Number 0938-new Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comment Opportunity: Medicare Part C Utilization Management more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Ultimate Health Plans

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication Nov. 13, 2024, from Ultimate Health Plans Inc., Spring Hill, Flordia: * * * Questions Regarding: CMS-10913: OMB 0938 - new #2. Type of information Collection Request (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission and Audit Protocol Data Request (C more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From UnitedHealthcare

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from UnitedHealthcare, Minnetonka, Minnesota: * * * To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Attention: CMS-10913 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Part C Utilization Management Ann more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From University of South Carolina, University of Pittsburgh

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the University of South Carolina and University of Pittsburgh: * * * Dear Secretary Becerra, We are academic health policy researchers writing in reply to the draft Notice for Benefit Payment and Parameters 2026, folio reference CMS-9888-P. We have published over two dozen peer reviewed papers on the Afforda more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From USofCare

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from USofCare: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services * Dr. Ellen Montz Deputy Administrator & Director Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P, more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Vertex Pharmaceuticals

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of B more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Viva Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Viva Health Inc., Birmingham, Alabama: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comments on the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Paramete more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Washington Health Benefit Exchange

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on Nov. 11, 2024, from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange: * * * Washington Health Benefit Exchange Comments: Proposed Federal Rule - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 - CMS-9888-P The Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Washington or the Exchange) values the opportu more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From WellSense Health Plan

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from WellSense Health Plan, Charlestown, Massachusetts: * * * To: Ellen Montz, Director & Deputy Administrator Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services RE: CMS-9888-P, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS N more

CFPB Releases Ex Parte Public Communication From Consumer Bankers Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following ex parte public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the Consumer Bankers Association: * * * To: Comment Intake--2024 NPRM Overdraft c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002 (RIN 3170-AA42) * * * The Consumer Bank more

CFPB Releases Ex Parte Public Communication From Kentucky Bankers Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following ex parte public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Kentucky Bankers Association: * * * MEMORANDUM DOCKET: Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions Docket No. CFPB-2024-0002/ RIN 3170-AA42 89 FR 13852 (Feb 23, 2024) SUBJECT: Meeting with Kentucky Bankers Association PARTICIPANTS: Hank Allen, Commercial Bank of West Liberty James Ayers, First State Bank Ballard Cassady, Kentuck more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Releases Public Communication From Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has released the following public communication on Nov. 15, 2024, from Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: * * * Please accept the following comments on the Disability Qualification Determination Form: Section A is the same or similar to the former IEE form; we have always provided similar information in years past. The only difference is that it is for blindness onl more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled Releases Public Communication From PRIDE Industries

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from PRIDE Industries, Roseville, California: * * * To: Ms. Kim Zeich Executive Director U.S. AbilityOne Commission 355 E Street, SW, Suite 325 Washington, DC 20024 Re: AbilityOne Commission Notice of Information Collection (CPPBSD-2024-0004-0082) * * * Dear Ms. Zeich: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on th more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled Releases Public Communication From VersAbility Resources

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled has released the following public communication dated Nov. 16, 2024, from VersAbility Resources, Hampton, Virginia: * * * Feedback on Proposed Disability Qualification Determination Form VersAbility Resources would like to make the following comments and recommendations on the proposed Disability Qualification Determination form. These comments are based on feedback from potential end users of the more

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From Bank Policy Institute, Business, Innovation Technology & Security

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Bank Policy Institute and Business, Innovation, Technology and Security: * * * To: Jen Easterly Director Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1110 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 20598-0630 Re: Proposed Security Requirements for Restricted Transactions Pur more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Aerospace Industries Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the Aerospace Industries Association: * * * To: Defense Acquisition Regulations System ATTN: Ms. Heather Kitchens OUSD(A&S) DPC/DARS 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3060 osd.dfars@mail.mil RE: DFARS Case 2019-D041: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements * * * Dear Ms. Kitchens: On behalf of the Aerospace Indust more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Airlines for America

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from Airlines for America: * * * To: Leslie A. Beavers Acting Chief Information Officer Office of the Chief Information Officer Department of Defense (DoD) Washington, DC 20301 Re: Proposed rule, Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS), Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Digital Innovation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the Alliance for Digital Innovation: * * * Re: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041) * * * The Alliance for Digital Innovation (ADI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments to the Department of Defense regarding our concerns with the proposed rule more

DARS Releases Public Communication From American Bar Association Public Contract Law Section Chair Workmaster

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from Jason Workmaster, chair of the Public Contract Law Section at the American Bar Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Acquisition Regulations System Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (A&S) Defense Pricing and Contracting 3060 Defense Pentagon Room 3B938 Washington, DC 20301-3060 Re: Federal Acquisition Case 2019-D041 - Comments on Propose more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Government Procurement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication on Oct. 15, 2024, from the Coalition for Government Procurement. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments of The Coalition for Government Procurement To: Ms. Leslie Beavers Chief Information Officer (Acting) Office of the Chief Information Officer Department of Defense Washington, DC 20301 Re: Docket DARS-2020-0034 RIN 0750-AK81 DFARS Case 2019-D041 Assessing Contractor Implement more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Council of Defense & Space Industry Associations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations: * * * To: Ms. Heather Kitchens OUSD(A&S) DPC/DARS 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3060 Subject: DFARS Case 2019-D041, Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements * * * Dear Ms. Kitchens: On behalf of the members of the Council of Defense and Space Industry Associ more

DARS Releases Public Communication From CTIA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from CTIA. Here are excerpts: * * * Before the Department of Defense Washington, D.C. In the Matter of Defense Acquisition Regulations System: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements Notice of Proposed Rulemaking DFARS Case 2019-D041 COMMENTS OF CTIA * * * I. INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY CTIA 1 is pleased to submit comments on the D more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Edison Electric Institute

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the Edison Electric Institute. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Department of Defense Defense Acquisition Regulations System Re: Docket No. DARS-2020-0034, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Strategic Assessment and Cybersecurity Certification Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041) COMMENTS OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF more

DARS Releases Public Communication From EDUCAUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from EDUCAUSE: * * * To: Defense Acquisition Regulations System Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition U.S. Department of Defense RE: Comments in response to DFARS Case 2019-D041, "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity more

DARS Releases Public Communication From National Defense Industrial Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the National Defense Industrial Association: * * * To: Ms. Heather Kitchens OUSD(A&S) DPC/DARS 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3060 Electronic Submission: www.regulations.gov, DFARS Case 2019-D041 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule for Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041) * * * Dear Ms. Ki more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Professional Services Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the Professional Services Council: * * * To: Defense Acquisition Regulations System Attn: Ms. Heather Kitchens Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy U.S. Department of Defense 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3060 RE: PSC Comments on the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of more

DARS Releases Public Communication From U.S. Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Leslie A. Beavers Acting Chief Information Officer Office of the Chief Information Officer Department of Defense Washington, DC 20301 Re: Proposed rule, Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS), Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Con more

DARS Releases Public Communication From Win-Tech Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from Win-Tech Inc., Kennesaw, Georgia: * * * Re: Submission of Feedback/Public Comment, re: Assessing Contractor Implementaton of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041) 48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 217, 252 (Docket DARS-2020-0034) (RIN 0750-AK81) * * * As a small business manufacturer, I respectfully submit Win-Tech's comments to the Proposed Rule: 1. " more

DFAR Releases Public Communication From STM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from STM, Oxford, United Kingdom: * * * To: Mr. Jon Snyder Defense Acquisition Regulation System 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3060 STM Comments Regarding Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research (DFARS Case 2020-D028) * * * To Mr. Snyder: STM welcomes the opportunity to provide more

DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council, 4 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from American Chemistry Council and four collaborators: * * * To: Eamon Patrick Standards and Rulemaking Division Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation RE: Comment Period Extension Request - Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Tr more

Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From National Center for Teacher Residencies

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from the National Center for Teacher Residencies: * * * To: Dr. Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Subject: Response to Evaluation of Teacher Residencies: District Perspective * * * The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) would like to thank the U.S. Department of Educa more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Exploration & Production Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from the American Exploration and Production Council: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Request for Information (RFI) on the Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Repo more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, 23 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from Atchafalaya Basinkeeper and 23 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Joseph Goffman Assistant Administrator Office of Air and Radiation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington DC 20460 Subject: Opposing Use of Radioactive Phosphogypsum in Pilot Project (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ- OAR-2024-0446) * * * Dear Assistant A more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Bridger Photonics

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Bridger Photonics Inc., Bozeman, Montana. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Director Sharyn Lie Climate Change Division, EPA Comment Letter Re: Request for Information - Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Comment on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0350 * * more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Center for Biological Diversity

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 23, 2023, from Center for Biological Diversity. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Radiation Protection Division Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Pending Approval for Other Use of Phosphogypsum (EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0446) * * * The Center for Biological Diversity ("Center") provides the follow more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Central California Environmental Justice Network, 3 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from Central California Environmental Justice Network and three collaborators. The collaborators were Committee for a Better Arvin, Medical Advocates for Healthy Air and Sierra Club. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Andrew Ledezma Air Planning Office (ARD-2) U.S. EPA Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Ledezma.Andrew@epa.gov Re: Comments on Pr more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Commercial Drone Alliance

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Commercial Drone Alliance: * * * To: Docket Management System U.S. Department of Transportation West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Routing Symbol M-30 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Commercial Drone Alliance Comments in Response to Request for Information: Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of A more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Differentiated Gas Coordinating Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Differentiated Gas Coordinating Council: * * * To: Mr. Joseph Goffman Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Air & Radiation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas R more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida: * * * The Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida (ECOSWF) is an umbrella environmental organization consisting of other environmental organizations and individuals. ECOSWF offers this comment re using phosphogypsum for road base: Phospogypsum stacks are lined. Acid water is captured. The use of more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Defense Fund

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Environmental Defense Fund: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20004 RE: Request for Information - Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0350) * * * We respectful more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Protection Network

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the Environmental Protection Network: * * * EPN Comments on the Proposed Registration of Pesticide Products Containing the New Active Ingredient, Veratrine Docket No: EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0772 * * * The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 650 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level more

EPA Releases Public Communication From GTI Energy Methane Emission Measurement and Verification Initiative

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 21, 2024, from GTI Energy Methane Emission Measurement and Verification Initiative, Des Plaines, Illinois: * * * To: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. COMMENTS FOR THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR EXPANDED USE OF ADVANCED AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR METHANE EMISSIONS QUANTIFICATION IN EPA'S GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING PROGRAM DOCKET ID: EPA-HQ- more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Interstate Natural Gas Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation Office of Atmospheric Protection Climate Change Division RE: Notice; Request for Information - Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program more

EPA Releases Public Communication From LongPath Technologies

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from LongPath Technologies Inc., Boulder, Colorado. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program * * * To whom it may concern: LongPath Tec more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Los Angeles County Public Health Commission Chair Crawford

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the Los Angeles County (California) Public Health Commission Chair Crystal Crawford: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Superfund [EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0376] Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Support for Adding the Former Exide Facility in Vernon, California, and the Surrounding Impacted Comm more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Northern Plains Resource Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from the Northern Plains Resource Council: * * * Thank you to the EPA for the opportunity to provide input. Northern Plains is a grassroots conservation and family agriculture group that organizes Montanans to protect our water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life. Northern Plains supports subpart W. We support the finalized revisions to sub more

EPA Releases Public Communication From San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 23, 2024, from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, California: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) Attention Docket No. EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0338 Mailcode 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0338 Conditional Approval; Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan for the more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Surfrider Foundation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from the Surfrider Foundation, San Clemente, California: * * * To: Jonathan D. Edwards Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Opposition to the Pending Approval for Other Use of Phosphogypsum (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0446) * * * Dear Director Edwards, On behalf of the Sur more

EPA Releases Public Communication From TrelliSense Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from TrelliSense Inc., Boulder, Colorado: * * * Re: TrelliSense Response to the EPA's RFI Titled "Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program" * * * Dear EPA Review Team, TrelliSense appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the RFI related to the use of adva more

EPA Releases Public Communication From USDA Office of Pest Management Policy Director Nesci

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Pest Management Policy Director Kimberly Nesci: * * * To: Billy Smith, Director Registration Division (7505M) Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: USDA Comments on the Draft Biological Evaluation and Associated Effects Determin more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Vernon, Calif., Mayor Merlo

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from Vernon, California, Mayor Judith Merlo: * * * To: Honorable Administrator Michael S. Regan Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Honorable Administrator Regan, On behalf of the City of Vernon, I am writing to express the City's strong support for the inclusion of the former Exide Technologies battery recy more

FDA Releases Public Communication From American College of Physicians

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 9, 2024, from American College of Physicians: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary Rockville, Maryland RE: Public Comment on Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Docket No. HHS-OASH-2022 00210001). * * * Dear Ms. de Jesus: Thank you for the opportunity to more

FDA Releases Public Communication From Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations: * * * To: Lauren Roth Associate Commissioner for Policy Food and Drug Administration 19903 NewHampshire Avenue, Building 32, Room 4269 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 RE: Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of Antigen, Antibody, and Nucleic Acid-Based He more

FDA Releases Public Communication From Avidity Biosciences

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 25, 2024, from Avidity Biosciences Inc., San Diego, California: * * * Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Adherence Poten8al and Patient Preference in Prescription Drug Promotion As a trailblazing biotechnology firm based in San Diego, California, Avidity Bioscie more

FDA Releases Public Communication From Hepatitis B Foundation, 45 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from the Hepatitis B Foundation and 45 collaborators: * * * To: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) RE: Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of Antigen, Antibody, and Nucleic Acid-Based Hepatitis B Virus Assay Devices [Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3533] Attn: Maria Ines Garcia, PhD As more

FDA Releases Public Communication From Lallemand Animal Nutrition

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: * * * To: Tracey Forfa Center for Veterinary Medicine Food and Drug Administration 7519 Standish Place Rockville, MD 20855 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-2979, Pre-Market Animal Food Ingredient Review Programs * * * Dear Ms. Forfa: Lallemand is a global leader in the dev more

FDA Releases Public Communication From National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA -305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane - Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3533: Microbiology Devices; Reclassification of Antigen, Antibody, and Nucleic Acid-Based Hepatitis B Virus Assay Devices * * more

FDA Releases Public Communication From Truth Initiative

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 21, 2024, from Truth Initiative: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Advancing Smoking Cessation: Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health Priorities; Public Meeting Docket No. FDA-2024-N-4085 * * * Truth Initiative is more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Express Transpro

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 24, 2024, from Express Transpro LLC, Bakersfield, California: * * * Multiple issues with this proposal: Sub-section(c) of 371.3 has nothing to do with safety and should be removed from the CFR altogether. The FMSCA is a regulatory agency regulating the safety of Motor Carriers, reviewing what the shipper paid the broker has no safety i more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Motor Vehicle Lighting Manufacturers Safety Institute

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from the Motor Vehicle Lighting Manufacturers Safety Institute: * * * DOT Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0071 To: Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Application from Casey's Services Co.; DOT/FMCSA # FMCSA-2024-0237 * more

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From United States of Freight

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 26, 2024, from the United States of Freight, Delray Beach, Florida: * * * The current Freight Broker/Carrier marketplace is a highly competitive and transparent marketplace which is vastly different from the marketplace and exiting practices from over 40 years ago when 371.3 was implemented. Expansion of 371.3 is based on an outdated, more

GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division Releases Public Communication From Natural North

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The General Services Administration Office of Regulatory Secretariat Division has released the following public communication dated Nov. 17, 2024, from Kevin Behrens, owner of Natural North LLC, Alexandria, Minnesota: * * * To: Regulatory Secretariat Division General Services Administration 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405 Subject: Comments on Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems From Covered Foreign Entities * * * I am writi more

HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Action for Healthy Kids

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication on Oct. 7, 2024, from Action for Healthy Kids, Chicago, Illinois: * * * Introduction of Action for Healthy Kids: Mission Statement: We empower educators, schools, and community partners to create healthier environments that holistically nurture students' well-being. Our expertise, networks, and integrated solutions build stakeholder ca more

HHS Releases Public Communication From American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 5 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and five collaborators: * * * To: Sarah Booth, PhD Chair, 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee c/o Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Roc more

HHS Releases Public Communication From American Meat Science Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from American Meat Science Association: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket OASH-2022-0021: 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee * * more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Beef Checkoff

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Beef Checkoff, Denver, Colorado: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), HHS; 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420; Rockville, MD 20852 * CC: 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Members U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Advancement of Pulses

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Coalition for Advancement of Pulses: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, Maryland 20852 RE: Request for Comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee * * * Dear 2 more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Drinking Water Research Foundation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Drinking Water Research Foundation: * * * To: Sarah Booth, PhD Chair, 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee c/o Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 1101 W more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Gerontological Society

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the Gerontological Society of America: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Office of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, M. D. 20852 RE: Comment to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Regarding the 2025-2030 D more

HHS Releases Public Communication From International Dairy Foods Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 4, 2024, from the International Dairy Foods Association: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD HHS/OASH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) 1101 Wootton Parkway Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket OASH-2022-0021 * * * Dear Dr. Booth, Dr. Odoms-Young and Members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: The International Dairy Foo more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Meat Institute

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Meat Institute: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket OASH-2022-0021: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting 6. * ** Dear 2 more

HHS Releases Public Communication From National Council of Urban Indian Health

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 30, 2024, from the National Council of Urban Indian Health: * * * To: Paul Reed, RDML, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Office of Disease Prevent and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Dietary Guidelines more

HHS Releases Public Communication From National Pork Producers Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 3, 2024, from the National Pork Producers Council: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, Maryland 20852 RE: Comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Docket No. HHS-OASH-2022-0021 more

HHS Releases Public Communication From National WIC Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 1, 2024, from the National WIC Association: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD HHS/OASH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. OASH-2022-0021 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee * * * Dear Ms. de Jesus and Members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Oral Health Alliance

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 5, 2024, from the Oral Health Alliance: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, HHS/OASH/ODPHP 101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket OASH-2022-0021 Comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee * * * Dear Members of the 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, The Oral Health Alliance (OHA) would like to commend the DG more

HHS Releases Public Communication From Title VI Nutrition Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Title VI Nutrition Committee: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Nutrition Advisor Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) RE: OASH-2022-0021 Request for Comments for 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee * * * Dear Ms. more

IRS Releases Public Communication From Exelon

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Nov. 25, 2024, from Exelon Corp., Chicago, Illinois: * * * The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20224 Re: Notice of Propos more

Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From American Medical Informatics Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the American Medical Informatics Association: * * * To: Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street NE, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20002 28 CFR Part 202, Docket No. NSD 104, RIN 1124-AA01 * * * Assistant Attorney General Olsen: Thank you for the opportunity to s more

Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities: * * * To: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street NE 12th Floor Washington, DC 20002 RE: Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons 28 CFR Part 20 more

NCUA Releases Public Communication From America's Credit Unions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from America's Credit Unions. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Todd M. Harper, Chairman The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman, Vice Chairman The Honorable Tanya F. Otsuka, Board Member National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Proposed 2025-2026 Budget * * * Dear Chairman Harper, Vice Chairman Hauptman, and Board Me more

NCUA Releases Public Communication From Financial Reform Education Fund, 6 Collaborators

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund and six collaborators: * * * To: Chairman Harper and the Board of Directors National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3428 RE: Staff Draft 2025-2026 Budget Justification Docket No. NCUA-2024-0135; Federal Register No. 2024-25568 * * * On behalf of Americans for Financial Ref more

NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Pedestrian Safety Solutions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from Pedestrian Safety Solutions LLC, New York: * * * M E M O R A N D UM To: Hon. Sophie Shulman, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration From: Paul Schaye, Chief Executive Officer, Pedestrian Safety Solutions, LLC Re: NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety more

NOAA Releases Public Communication From Don Young Port of Alaska

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 20, 2024, from the Don Young Port of Alaska, Anchorage: * * * To: Jolie Harrison Chief, Permits and Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Subject: Development of Regulations for Requested Incidental Take of Marine Mammals by the Don You more

NRC Releases Public Communication From U.S. Nuclear Industry Council Senior Fellow Draffin

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated on Nov. 26, 2024, from U.S. Nuclear Industry Council Senior Fellow Cyril Draffin: * * * To: Mr. Christopher Regan Director, Division of Rulemaking, Environmental, and Financial Support Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Subject: Request for an Extension of Comment Period for Part 53 Rulemaking (NRC- 2019-00 more

OSHA Releases Public Communication From AmericanHort

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from AmericanHort: * * * To: Mr. Douglas Parker Assistant Secretary of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: Request for Extension of Deadline to Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in more

OSHA Releases Public Communication From Association of Health Professionals in Healthcare

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from the Association of Health Professionals in Healthcare: * * * OSHA docket number (OSHA-2021-0003 COVID-19 Recordkeeping and Reporting in Healthcare Standard (29 CFR 1910.502. Issues for Comment: Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions to protec more

OSHA Releases Public Communication From Society for American Archaeology

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the Society for American Archaeology: * * * To: US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: OSHA-2021-0009 The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Air Force Small Business Programs Dept.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from Department of the Air Force Small Business Programs: * * * SUBJECT: Comments of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) on the Following Documents, 2024-16011 (89 FR 59010) and 2024-18325 (89 FR 68274) * * * 1. The following are comments on the Proposed Rules Issued by the SBA, specifically "HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small B more

SBA Releases Public Communication From DALS Credit Solutions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 18, 2024, from DALS Credit Solutions Co., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: * * * To continue with the Comment for the Federal Registrar: Issue: Federal Agencies always bypass small business set-asides under the FSS, relying on their pre-approved vendor list rather than re-evaluating market conditions for specific orders. The Small Business Administration Procurement Center Representativ more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Integrated Surgical

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 17, 2024, from Integrated Surgical LLC, Higley, Arizona: * * * Hello and thank you for considering our public comment for this proposed rule to increase small business utilization on Multiple Award Contracts. My company, Integrated Surgical LLC, is a verified SDVOSB with an FSS contract. Prior to starting my company in 2015, I spent over 10 years as a medical equipment sales rep more

SBA Releases Public Communication From KMB Machine Design

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Kent Batchelor, president of KMB Machine Design LLC, Harvest, Alabama: * * * To: Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration 700 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20408 Subject: Comments on Proposed Changes to the HUBZone Program Reference: Docket No. SBA-2024-0007 * Attn: Laura Maas Deputy Director Office of H more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland: * * * To: Laura Maas Deputy Director, Office of HUBZone U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7341 Re: Request for Extension on Submission of Comments to Proposed Rule on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Prog more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Native American Contractors Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Native American Contractors Association: * * * To: Small Business Administration Administrator Guzman 409 3rd St SW, Washington, DC 20416 * * * Dear Administrator Guzman, The Native American Contractors Association ("NACA") was formed in 2003 to promote the common interests of its members - Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations ("NHOs"), and Alaska Native Co more

SBA Releases Public Communication From NTVI Federal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication Oct. 8, 2024, from Anna Huntington-Kriska, chief executive officer of NTVI Federal Inc., an Alaska Native Corp., Fairbanks: * * * My name is Anna Huntington-Kriska, Chief Executive Officer of NTVI Federal, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation based in Alaska and Virginia. As CEO of NTVI, I am submit the following comments in response to the SBA's proposed amendments regarding ownership and co more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Piliero Mazza

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Piliero Mazza PLLC. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Laura Mass Deputy Director HUBZone Program U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs Docket No. 2024-0007/RIN 3245-AH68 * * * Dear Ms. Mass: We ar more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Planate Management Group

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Planate Management Group, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * RE: SBA Docket No. SBA-2024-0007 or RIN 3245-AH68, 89 FR 68274 * * * Planate Management Group respectfully submits the following comments in response to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 89 Federal Register (FR) 68274 notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. That notice and the related SBA more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Prairie Engineers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Prairie Engineers PC, Columbia, Illinois: * * * To: Laura Maas, Deputy Director Office of The HUBZone Program U. S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street SW Washington DC 20416 RE: Response to the Federal Register Proposed Rule: HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs, Docket ID SBA-2024-0007, RIN 32 more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Professional Services Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from David J. Berteau, president and CEO of the Professional Services Council: * * * To: Ms. Laura Maas Deputy Director, Office of HUBZone Program U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: PSC Comments on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs (Docket No. SBA-2024-0007; RI more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Rackner

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from Rackner, College Park, Maryland: * * * We understand that the SBA seeks to reduce fraud and create higher standards to qualify as a HUBZone business. It is important to note that: 1) The SBA is currently failing its 3% HUBZone award objectives, so the HUBZone standards are already too high and need to be decreased according to the economic laws of supply and demand 2) more

SBA Releases Public Communication From RBVetCo LLC

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from Rocky Bleier, founder and managing member of RBVetCo LLC, Carnegie, Pennsylvania: * * * I am Rocky Bleier, a service-disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, and founder and managing member of RBVetCo, LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company d/b/a Rocky Bleier Construction Group ("RBCG"). I am joined in these comments by James Kephart, Director of Construction Operat more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Regional Minority Supplier Development Councils

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Alvin-o Williams, president of the Regional Minority Supplier Development Councils. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Laura Maas Deputy Director HUBZone Program U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd St., SW Washington, DC 20416 * * * Dear Deputy Director Maas: On behalf of the Regional Minority Supplier Development Councils, I would like to submit the fo more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Semper Tek

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from Semper Tek, Lexington, Kentucky: * * * To: Laura Maas Deputy Director, Office of HUBZone U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 (202) 205-7341 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule on HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs Docket No. SBA-2024-0007/RIN 3245-AH68 * * * Dear M more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Significance Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from Significance Inc., Annapolis, Maryland: * * * SBA's proposed rule at 13 C.F.R. Sec. 125.12, which is titled "Recertification of Size and Small Business Program Status" is - simply put - completely and extraordinarily unfair to tens of thousands of small businesses who diligently and successfully perform important contracts for the U.S. Government every year and who (lik more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Small Business Technology Council

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from the Small Business Technology Council: * * * SBTC Comment on Docket Number SBA-2024-0007: HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs The Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) is concerned that the proposed rule change under SBA-2024-0007: HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other S more

SBA Releases Public Communication From Tactis LLC

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 8, 2024, from Tactis LLC: * * * Subject: Response to Proposed 51% Requirement for HUBZone Status - Docket ID SBA-2024-0007 * * * We are writing to express concerns regarding the proposed change in Section 126 of the HUBZone program, specifically the new requirement that fully remote companies must ensure that 51% of their workforce resides in HUBZone-designated areas to maintain th more

SBA Releases Public Communication From U.S. Black Chambers

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 6, 2024, from the U.S. Black Chambers Inc.: * * * To: Associate Administrator Jackie Robinson-Burnette Office of Government Contracting and Business Development 409 Third Street, SW Suite 8000 Washington, DC 20416 * * * Associate Administrator Robinson-Burnette, On behalf of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the Small more

SBA Releases Public Communication From UNCOMN LLC

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 7, 2024, from UNCOMN LLC, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois: * * * Reference: Federal Register, Registered Document: Published Document: 2024-18325 Small Business Administration 13 CFR Parts 121, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 134 Docket ID SBA-2024-0007 Subject: Comments to Proposed Changes to Regulations * * * Introduction | We appreciate the chance to provide feedback on the Propo more

SBA Releases Public Communication From VG Systems

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication Oct. 7, 2024, from VG Systems LLC, Quantico, Virginia: * * * Response to: 2024-18325 (89 FR 68274) - HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs * 80 hours per month - Increasing the mandatory minimum by such a significant amount drastically impacts a program our company has been using for years, a careers pathway program. This program of more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From AeroVironment

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from AeroVironment Inc., Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Subject: Submission of Comment in Response to Docket Number DOS-2024-0035, International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV (RIN 1400-AE73) * * * Regarding the proposed changes to the U.S. Munitions List (USML) Ca more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From BAE Systems

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from BAE Systems PLC, Camberley, United Kingdom: * * * To: Director Sarah Heidema c/o Foreign Affairs Officer Engda Wubneh Director, The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Policy (DDTC-P) Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM) US Department of State 2401 E St. NW Washington, DC 20037 Ref: 89 Fed. Reg. 67270 (September 1, 2024); DOS-2024-18043: International Traff more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Commercial Spaceflight Federation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 7, 2024, from the Commercial Spaceflight Federation: * * * To: Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 RE: International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Categories IV and XV (RIN 1400-AE73; Public Notice: 12543). * * * Dear Ambassador Jenkins: On behalf of the Com more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From GPS Innovation Alliance

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 20, 2024, from GPS Innovation Alliance: * * * To: U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 202520 Attn: Mr. Robert Rasmussen Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy Docket: DOS-2024-0035 RIN-1400-AE73 * * * Dear Mr. Rasmussen: The GPS Innovation Alliance ("GPSIA")/1 submits these comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking ("NRPM") released by the more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From International Aerospace Law & Policy Group

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 17, 2024, from International Aerospace Law and Policy Group, Queensland, Australia: * * * To: United States Department of State 2201 C Street NW WASHINGTON DC * * * Dear Sir or Madam, Comment on the Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States ITAR Exemption 1. International Aerospace Law & Policy Group (IALPG) is an Australian-based provider of legal and business services more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Reaction Research Society Member Nordling

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication on Nov. 25, 2024, from Dave Nordling, a member of the Reaction Research Society, Los Angeles, California: * * * The Reaction Research Society (rrs.org) has safely operated for over 80 years. As a member, I would like thank the DOS for separating amateur rocketry from ITAR regulation. In the RRS mission to more broadly promote education in rocketry, we see that the US stands apart from the rest of more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Rensselaer Spaceflight Society

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication on Nov. 25, 2024, from the Rensselaer Spaceflight Society: * * * We are writing on behalf of the Rensselaer Spaceflight Society (SFS), a group of students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Our largest project and the one most related to the proposed changes is our goal to design, build, and demonstrate pressure-fed liquid bi-propellant rocket engines. RPI attracts students from not just more

State Dept. Releases Public Communication From Viasat Inc.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State has released the following public communication dated Nov. 21, 2024, from Viasat Inc., Carlsbad, California: * * * To: Mr. Robert Rasmussen Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy U.S. Department of State PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor 2401 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 Subject: Public Comments on State Department Proposed Rule 89 FR 84482 / RIN 1400-AE73 dated 23 October 2024 (Docket DOS-2024-0035) * * * Viasat, Inc. respectfully submi more

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Releases Public Communication From Apple

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office has released the following public communication dated Nov. 17, 2024, from Apple Inc., Cupertino, California: * * * To: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Comment Request: Supplemental Guidance for Examination of Design Patent Applications Related to Computer-Generated Electronic Images, Including Computer-Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfa more

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