Thursday - June 25, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, Rockville, Maryland: * * * To: Hon. John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States One Columbus Circle, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20544 Re: USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001--Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate 29 * * * Dear  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From American Economic Liberties Project
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the American Economic Liberties Project: * * * To: Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle NE Washington, DC 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 (USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001) * * * Dear Members of the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedur  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Americans United for Separation of Church & State Litigation Counsel Zaretsky
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from Americans United for Separation of Church and State Litigation Counsel Alexandra Zaretsky: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle, NE Washington, DC 20544 Re: Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Committee on Appellate Courts of the California Lawyers Association's Litigation Section
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the Committee on Appellate Courts of the California Lawyers Association's Litigation Section, Sacramento: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates, Chair Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure From: California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section, Committee on Appellate Courts Re: Comment on Proposed Revisions to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure   more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building One Columbus Circle NE Suite 7-240 Washington, DC 20544 Re: Comments Regarding the Proposed Amendments to Rule 29 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure by the Committee  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association Counsel Foggan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from Laura Foggan, counsel for the Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association: * * * To: Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, District of Columbia 20544 * * * Dear Committee Members: Re: Comments on Proposed   more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From District of Nevada Federal Public Defender
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 13, 2025, from the District of Nevada Federal Public Defender: * * * To: Hon. Allison H. Eid, Chair Prof. Edward Hartnett, Reporter Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001 * * * Dear Judge Eid and Professor Hartnett, We are the Federal Public Defender and the First Assistant F  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Electronic Frontier Foundation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, San Francisco, California: * * * Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure To: Judicial Conference of the United States Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 (Amicus Briefs)/1 Docket ID: USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001 * * * The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) appreciates the opportunity  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Free Speech Coalition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from Free Speech Coalition Inc., Vienna, Virginia: * * * To: Hon. John D. Bates, Chair Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States Washington, D.C. 20544 Re: Opposition to Proposed Amendments to FRAP Rule 29 Regarding submission of Amicus Curiae briefs * * * Dear Judge Bates: These comments are submitted on beh  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Independent Community Bankers, 20 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the Independent Community Bankers of America and 20 collaborators: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, District of Columbia 20544 Re: Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 2  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From International Attestations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from International Attestations LLC, Dallas, Texas. Here are excerpts: * * * COMMENTS FOR PROPOSED RULE CHANGES BY INTERNATIONAL ATTESTATIONS, LLC (R) Judicial Conference of the United States of America PREPARING FOR GOOD CLEAN WORLD EVENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF U.S. RULE FORMATION: Amicus Briefs & In forma Pauperis Proposed Rule Changes in the Appellate, Bankrup  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, D.C. 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 * * * Dear Judge Bates: The Lawyers' Commi  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, District of Columbia 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 (USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001) * * * Dear Judge   more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From N.Y. Intellectual Property Law Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the New York Intellectual Property Law Association: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, D.C. 20544 RE: Request for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29, Docket ID No. USC-R  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 15, 2025, from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: * * * To: H. Thomas Byron III, Esq., Secretary Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence Committee on Rules of Practice & Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States AMENDMENTS TO EVIDENCE RULES PROPOSED FOR COMMENT, Aug. 2024 * * * To the Committee and Staff: The National Association of C  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From National Association of Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the National Association of Manufacturers: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, DC 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 * * * Dear Judge Bates, The National Association of Manufactu  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From National Bankruptcy Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication on Feb. 17, 2025, from the National Bankruptcy Conference: * * * To: Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules Washington, DC 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Docket No. USC-RULES-BK-2024-0002-0001 * * * Members of the Advisory Committee: The Nation  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From National Congress of American Indians, Native American Rights Fund, Northern Plains Indian Law Center
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the National Congress of American Indians, Native American Rights Fund and Northern Plains Indian Law Center: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Administrative Office of the United States Courts One Columbus Circle Northeast Washington, D.C. 20544 Re: Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellat  more
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Feb. 13, 2025, from the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates, Chair of Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure To: Honorable Jay S. Bybee, Chair of Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Washington, DC 20544 Re: Public Comments on Propos  more
APHIS Releases Public Communication From United Egg Producers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Feb. 13, 2025, from United Egg Producers, Johns Creek, Georgia: * * * To: Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Station 2C-10.16 4700 River Road, Unit 25 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 RE: Docket No. APHIS-2023-0088-0001 * * * These comments are submitted on behalf of United Egg Producers (UEP)   more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From American Composites Manufacturing Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the American Composites Manufacturing Association, Arlington, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Karin A. Orvis Chief Statistician of the United States Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC) Office of Management and Budget RE: Statistical Policy Directive No. 8 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Request for Co  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From BrandonEmanuelle Writing & Editing Services
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from BrandonEmanuelle Writing and Editing Services LLC, Central Islip, New York: * * * Proposed Race/Ethnicity Code For the National Archives Federal Register American Community Survey and the 2030 Census * * * It is of great importance to the American people that proper delineation and therefore codification provide for the legally categorical A  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Building Industry Consulting Service International
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the Building Industry Consulting Service International Inc., Tampa, Florida. Here is the cover letter: * * * Re: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- Request for Comments on Possible Revisions for 2027 * * * Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on behalf of the Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC): Thank you f  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Building Industry Consulting Service International, 5 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from the Building Industry Consulting Service International Inc. and five collaborators. The collaborators were CEDIA, Communications Cable and Connectivity Association, EchoStar, Electronic Security Association and National Systems Contractors Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket ID (USBC-2024-0032) "2022 North American Industry Classification  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Catalyst California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Jan. 28, 2025, from Catalyst California: * * * To: U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce acso.pra@census.gov Re: USBC-2024-0022, Proposed Race/Ethnicity Code List for the American Community Survey and the 2030 Census * * * To the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Commerce, We are writing in response to the Proposed Race/Ethnicity Code List for the Ameri  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From CEDIA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from CEDIA. Here is the cover letter: * * * Docket ID (USBC-2024-0032)"2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- Revisions for 2027 Comments" * * * The Office of Management and Budget and the Economic Classification Policy Committee: As stated in the December 20, 2024, Federal Register, Statistical Policy Directive No. 8 North  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Denali Water Solutions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from Denali Water Solutions, Russellville, Arkansas: * * * To: Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC) Office of Management and Budget Eisenhower Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20503 RE: 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- Revisions for 2027 Comments" Docket ID (USBC-2024-0032) * * * Dear NAICS Economic  more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From Information Sharing and Analysis Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication on Feb. 14, 2025, from the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center and Food and Agriculture-Information Sharing and Analysis Center: * * * National Cyber Incident Response Plan Update Public Comments for CISA-2024-0037 * * * The Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Food and Ag  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Southern Environmental Law Center
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Southern Environmental Law Center: * * * To: Secretary Sean Duffy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: USDOT Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) Interim Guidelines (DOT- OST-2024-0120) * * * Dear Secretary Duffy: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Transportation's   more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Union of Concerned Scientists
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Union of Concerned Scientists: * * * To: Ann Shikany, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket Number: DOT-OST-2024-0120: USDOT Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) Interim Guidelines * * * Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Shikany, On behalf   more
Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation CEO Wooderson
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from Stephen A. Wooderson, CEO of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation, Rockville, Maryland: * * * I am pleased to be able to comment on the Notice of Proposed Priority for the National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC). Please see comments below organized by subject: We agree that this NVRTAC needs to provide progr  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Council of Independent Laboratories
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 5, 2025, from the American Council of Independent Laboratories: * * * To: Water Docket United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (4203M) Washington, DC 20460 Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0328 Subject: Request for Extension of Comment Period to March 31, 2025 * * * The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) is the trade  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From BlueConduit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from BlueConduit, Ann Arbor, Michigan: * * * To: Tirzah Glebes and John Towe Drinking Water Infrastructure Development Division Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, 4606M Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: The 8th Drinking Water   more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Buchanan & Associates
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from Buchanan and Associates: * * * Dumping lye and caustic soda into the ocean is pollution changing the Ph and living conditions for marine species and is prohibited by the Clean Water Act. Do not permit this monstrous proposal even if it says it is to "study" the impacts and even if it is an ostensible non-profit proponent. Woods Hole is making a fortune doing go  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From La. Chemical Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from Kean Miller LLP on behalf of the Louisiana Chemical Association: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20460 Re: Review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyether Polyols Production Industry; Proposed Rule EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0282; 89 Fed. Reg. 105986 KM   more
FAA Releases Public Communication From National Air Transportation Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the National Air Transportation Association: * * * To: Derek Lockhart (c/o Denise Beaudoin) Federal Aviation Administration 13873 Park Center Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 Delivered electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: DOCKET NO. FAA-2024-2690 -- SAFETY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (SAS) EXTERNAL PORTAL * * * The National Air Transporta  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: * * * Increasing Market Access and Consumer Confidence with Trusted Nutrient and Contaminant Data and Outreach for Alaska Seafood SUMMARY FINDINGS: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Study design, sample collection, and processing This project involved the coordin  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From American Anti-Vivisection Society Director of Policy McFarland
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the American Anti-Vivisection Society, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Director of Policy Sherman McFarland: * * * Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311 To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Food and Drug Administration Frequently Asked Questions-Develo  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, Waukesha, Wisconsin: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Comments for Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311 "Frequently Asked Questions - Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Produ  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From BioPhorum
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from BioPhorum: * * * Collaborative review and feedback on the: FDA Draft Guidance for Industry- Frequently Asked Questions -- Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products February 2025 Contact: kathleen.ohagan@biophorum.com * * * Introduction to BioPhorum BioPhorum's mission is to create environments where the gl  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Biotechnology Innovation Organization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization: * * * To: U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311; Frequently Asked Questions-Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products * * * The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Breakthrough T1D
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from Breakthrough T1D: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311 Frequently Asked Questions -- Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products - Draft Guidance for Industry * * * Breakthrough T1D,  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Conlustro Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from Conlustro Research, Sheridan, Wyoming: * * * Formally request that the FDA expedite the review of this petition pursuant to 21 C.F.R. Sec. 10.30(j), which allows for expedited processing when public health is at risk. Expedited Review Justification Under 21 C.F.R. Sec. 10.30(e)(2), the FDA is required to respond within 30   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Infant Nutrition Council
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Infant Nutrition Council of America: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Cc: Jim Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Foods, Human Food Program RE: Docket Number FDA-2024-D-1334 titled "Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance in th  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy, Vancouver, Canada: * * * US FDA Draft Guidance on Frequently Asked Questions--Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products Comments from the North America Legal and Regulatory Affairs Committees * * * Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Frequently Asked  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Metro International Biotech
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from Metro International Biotech. Here are excerpts: * * * TO: Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Amended Citizen Petition from Natural Products Association * * * To Whom it May Concern: Metro International Biotech ("Metro") is a privately-owned cli  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From PhRMA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: * * * To: Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311 Frequently Asked Questions -- Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products - Draft Guidance for Industry * * * The Pharmaceutical   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4311: Frequently Asked Questions- Developing Potential Cellular and Gene Therapy Products * * * Regeneron Pha  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From TransMedics Inc.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 15, 2025, from Covington and Burling LLP on behalf of TransMedics Inc., Andover, Massachusetts. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061, HFA-305 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Response to Scorpion Capital Citizen Petition (Docket No. FDA-2025-P-0182) * *   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Waterdrape LLC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from Waterdrape LLC. * * * To: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Human Foods Program Docket No. FDA-2024-N-4604 "Perand Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Seafood; Request for Information." Regarding: In-Development Mitigation Strategies for PFAS in Seafood. Comments on PFAS testing (Food, Seafood and Accessibility of testing). *  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From SpeedNGo Logistics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from SpeedNGo Logistics LLC: * * * Here are some reasons why broker transparency--specifically, knowing how much money brokers are making on loads--could benefit owner-operators: 1. **Fair Compensation**: When owner-operators know how much brokers are earning, they can assess whether they're being paid fairly for their work.  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From African Safari Wildlife Park
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from African Safari Wildlife Park: * * * A fundamental flaw in the Notice is its use of a confusing and not universally accepted revised taxonomy. As the Notice acknowledges, historically, giraffe have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. The Notice and the proposed listings, however, utilize the more rec  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Association of Zoos & Aquariums
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Silver Spring, Maryland: * * * Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157 To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS:PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Giraffe. * * * The As  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Detroit Zoological Society
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Feb. 16, 2025, from Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak, Michigan: * * * Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157 To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS:PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Giraffe. * * * Detroit Zoological So  more
Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Feb. 16, 2025, from the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens: * * * Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157 To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS:PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2024-0157; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Giraffe. * * * The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens res  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research: * * * To: Ms Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD, Senior Nutrition Advisory, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 240-453-8266 Email: DietaryGuidelines@hhs.gov Re: Request public  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From LAHC-ACT Drug Free Community Coalition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication on Feb. 14, 2025, from LAHC-ACT Drug Free Community Coalition: * * * We hope that you will prioritize the ICCPUD Report to improve the 2025 Dietary Guidelines to reflect current science over the NASEM Alcohol & Health report. Please view the following facts in support of this comment: - Alcohol is a toxic, addictive, carcinogen that kills. The ICCPUD report spells out that t  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From LEAP Youth Alliance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from LEAP Youth Alliance: * * * Dear Health & Human Services and The Food and Drug Administration. LEAP Youth Alliance (Leadership. Engagement. Advocacy. Prevention) is a youth substance use prevention coalition in Tualatin, Oregon and specifically serves Tualatin High School and Hazelbrook Middle School. We know the impact of the social norms our adults  more
HHS Releases Public Communication From National WIC Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from the National WIC Association: * * * To: Janet M. de Jesus, MS, RD HHS/OASH/ODPHP 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 420 Rockville, MD 20852 * * * Dear Ms. de Jesus and other federal officials tasked with updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The National WIC Association (NWA) respectfully submits these comments to the US Departments of Agricu  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From West Coast Pelagic Conservation Group
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 19, 2025, from the West Coast Pelagic Conservation Group: * * * To: Ms. Celia Barroso Regional Aquaculture Coordinator, California National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Region 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 4200 Long Beach, CA 90802 Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2022-0051-0048 (Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov) RE: Draft  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From La. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 18, 2025, from the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation: * * * On behalf of the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board of Directors, we express our strong support for the proposed revisions to the Small Business Subcontracting Program regulations proposed in RIN 3245-AI09. These changes, which encourage faster payments to small business subcontractors and streamline repo  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Midwest SBLO Group
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 12, 2025, from the Midwest Small Business Liaison Officers Group: * * * To: Kunmi Ageh, Procurement Policy Analyst, Office of Policy Planning and Liaison, Small Business AdministraƟon, at Kunmi.Ageh@sba.gov. From: Midwest SBLO Group, Prime Contractor Members RE: SBA Proposed Rule 13 CFR Part 125, RIN 3245-AI09 * * * To Whom it May Concern, The Midwest SBLO Group (the "Group")   more
SBA Releases Public Communication From National Small Business Association
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Feb. 17, 2025, from the National Small Business Association: * * * RIN 3245-AI09 Re: Support for the Proposed Rule: "Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program" * * * The National Small Business Association (NSBA) is writing to express our support for the proposed rule "Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program" ("Proposed Rule"). NSBA is the nation's first small business ad  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Small Business Majority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 14, 2025, from Small Business Majority: * * * To: Ms. Kunmi Ageh Procurement Policy Analyst (Attorney) Office of Policy Planning and Liaison U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 409 3rd St SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Government Contracting: Subcontracting Program; 13 CFR Part 125, RIN 3245-AI09 * * * Dear Ms. Ageh: As a leading representative and advocate on behalf o  more
USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service Releases Public Communication From Mich. Sustainable Business Forum
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Feb. 17, 2025, from Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: * * * To: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758 Washington, DC 20250-3700 Docket No. FSIS-2024-0021 Re: Comments Responding to the Request for Information on Food Date Labeling * * * These comments are submitted in r  more
USDA Rural Housing Service Releases Public Communication From LIFT CAA T&MA Contractors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service has released the following public communication on Feb. 13, 2025, from LIFT CAA T and MA Contractors, Hugo, Oklahoma: * * * To: USDA, Rural Housing Service 7CFR Part 1944 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grantees: Technical Corrections and Program Updates Published in the Federal Register December 4, 2024 III. Summary of Proposed Changes The following information details the changes in the proposed rule: 2. Revi  more
USDA Rural Housing Service Releases Public Communication From NeighborGood Partners
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service has released the following public communication on Feb. 13, 2025, from NeighborGood Partners, Dover, Delaware: * * * To: USDA, Rural Housing Service 7CFR Part 1944 Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants: Technical Corrections and Program Updates Published in Federal Register December 4, 2024 * * * Intro to comments: Comments are presented by NeighborGood Partners, a T&MA Regional Contractor for the Northeast si  more