WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based technology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), expressing concern over the national security implications of the increasing reliance on Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and components. As an early-stage enterprise specializing in Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) drones, Guardian is raising alarms about the detrimental effects of China's marke  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET), Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) advocating for the incorporation of the leak extent method in the prioritized repair of significant gas distribution leaks. This method, first recognized and regulated in Massachusetts in 2019, allows utilities to identify and focus on the largest leaks, ultimately reducing  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Northern Middlesex Council of Governments submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization, highlighting key infrastructure needs for the Greater Lowell region of Massachusetts. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at improving regional transportation safety, accelerating project delivery, and enhancing investment opportunities. Serving over 310,000 re  more