WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA), responding to the agency's recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at reducing unnecessary paperwork burdens imposed on domestic carriers. This proposal, which was published in the Federal Register, addresses regulatory amendments intended to modernize the handling of emergency response information (ERI) for h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter in response to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration's (PHMSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the removal of a redundant list of hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The comment letter was prompted by the agency's proposal published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025. ACD, r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration regarding a proposal to incorporate Special Permit 21478 into the agency's Hazardous Materials Regulations. Published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, this proposal aims to ease regulatory burdens associated with the transportation of certain hazardous materials. ACD is a prominent organization representing over   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration regarding proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The letter was in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on July 1, which highlights the potential adoption of Special Permits 12412 and 11646 into the existing regulations. ACD represents over 400 members within the chemic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA), expressing support for proposed regulatory changes aimed at reducing recordkeeping requirements for domestic carriers. This initiative, detailed in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by PHMSA, focuses on allowing motor and vessel carriers to present electronic copies of necessary certificates, enhancing operational   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- American Bird Conservancy, The Plains, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) addressing concerns regarding deep-sea mining. The organization emphasizes the potential negative impacts this industry could have on seabird populations and marine ecosystems. In its letter, ABC stresses that scientific evidence indicates deep-sea mining has detrimental effects on ocean biodiversity. Specifically, the organizati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Staffing Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice in response to Docket No. OLP182, which addresses state laws potentially having significant adverse effects on the national economy or interstate commerce. ASA represents the nation's staffing agencies, which play a crucial role in the labor market by employing millions each year and providing essential services to businesses across various secto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) emphasizing the urgent need for policies that prioritize resilient infrastructure in the upcoming surface transportation authorization. Representing 847 member companies, the CMHA aims to safeguard public safety and bolster the U.S. economy through advanced concrete masonry solutions. In its letter, CMHA advocates for c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of the Fly Server for purposes of Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. Based on the facts presented, the agency concluded that the last substantial transformation of the Fly Server occurs in the U.S. AvePoint Public Sector Inc., Arlington, Virginia, requested a determination from Customs and Border Protection regarding   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Food Industry Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing significant concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL). FMI represents a vast network of retailers, food producers, and service providers in the food industry, and emphasizes the importance of consumer transparency in nutritional information. The proposed rule aims to address the gr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a notice concerning petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Program offers a system of compensation for individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Individuals who seek compensation must file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims and provide a copy to the Secretary of HHS, who deleg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Institute for Family Studies, Charlottesville, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's proposed priority to incorporate artificial intelligence (A.I.) into K-12 and higher education. The organization expressed support for the aim of expanding student understanding of A.I. but cautioned against potential pitfalls associated with unregulated integration of A.I. technologies in the classroom. The Departm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed rule "Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information" (Docket No. FDA-2024-N-2910). NAMA, representing the $40 billion U.S. convenience services industry, emphasized the need for clear and consistent nutrition labeling to empower American consumers who rely on ve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Fisheries Institute, Reston, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposed Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Information rule. In a letter dated July 15, 2025, NFI, which represents the U.S. seafood industry, emphasized that the proposed regulations may undermine consumer understanding of nutrition and negatively impact the seafood market. According to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for reforms that would support the ready mixed concrete industry's vital role in infrastructure development. The association expressed concerns regarding ongoing regulatory issues that hinder the efficiency and effectiveness of construction materials delivery in federal projects. In its letter, NRMCA emphasize  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Nestle USA, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the proposed rule for front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL). The company, which operates in 31 states and employs around 36,000 people, emphasized its pivotal role in offering diverse nutrition solutions and expressed strong support for the FDA's initiative aimed at enhancing consumer access to vital nutritional information. In its letter, Nes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for the withdrawal of regulations that it argues promote race and sex discrimination within apprenticeship programs. The letter cites principles of individualism and equality before the law as foundational to fair access in these training opportunities, crucial for launching careers for young people. In their correspondence, PLF highlighted t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing significant concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. This initiative aims to enhance consumer transparency regarding nutritional information but has been met with skepticism from industry representatives. PTNPA, which advocates for a diverse membership involved in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46234) on July 16, 2025, entitled "School Meals and Other Child Nutrition Programs - Background and Funding:" (Continued from part 3 of 4) * * * Summer Food The SFSP and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) provide federal reimbursements for summer meals./170 SFSP is open to school food authorities, local public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations, while SSO is specifically for school   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/29/2025-9/5/2025 * Demanding Action to Prevent Gun Violence Tragedies U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined gun violence prevention advocates to call on Congress to pass his commonsense gun violence prevention legislation to avert further tragedies like the one at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis last week.  The Assault Weapons Ban  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- ServiceSource, Oakton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed amendments to apprenticeship policies. The organization has expressed its commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through registered apprenticeships in various sectors, including Information Technology, culinary arts, and skilled trades. In its letter, ServiceSource detailed its extensive experience as a federal co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for critical updates to the nation's surface transportation infrastructure. TIA's comments come in response to a Request for Information (RFI) focused on advancing a transportation proposal aimed at addressing fundamental infrastructure needs. The association is urging the DOT to prioritize provisions in the u  more