WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking (Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-2514). This proposal aims to weaken penalties for airlines that violate consumer protection regulations, which could have grave implications for the safety and dignity of passengers with disabilities.  AAPD, representing over 70 million Americans with disabili  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- A coalition of climate scientists from Stanford University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy raising serious concerns about the integrity and reliability of the recently released report "Climate Working Group (2025): A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate." The scientists argue that the report fails to meet standards established by the scientific community, undermining its effectiveness as a policy   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Coalition Against Religious Discrimination has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to any changes that may weaken the safeguards protecting beneficiaries of DOL-funded programs. In a letter addressed to the agency regarding the Request for Information pertaining to faith-based organizations, CARD emphasized that the current regulations already do not pose barriers to participation for faith organizations. CARD's posi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Decipher Healthcare, an AI-enabled healthcare navigation company, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns over proposed changes in the Transparency in Coverage regulations. The organization emphasizes the importance of transparency in fostering competition and ensuring affordable healthcare choices for consumers. In the letter, Decipher Healthcare supports the intent of Executive Order 14221 and acknowledges t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- John P. Holdren, the Teresa and John Heinz Research Professor of Environmental Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy challenging a department report that questions mainstream climate science and its findings on greenhouse gas emissions. Opponents argue that the report presents a one-sided narrative that ignores the extensive body of work established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Cha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Household and Commercial Products Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining essential research priorities for the agency's Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The HCPA represents manufacturers and distributors in the consumer products sector, advocating for advancements that enhance safety, environmental protection, and economic growth. In its letter, HCPA emphasized  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for vital updates to the department's 2026-2030 Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan. The organization, known for its commitment to reducing motor vehicle crash fatalities and injuries, urges the agency to prioritize safety as the foundational principle of its research initiatives. IIHS emphasized that any proposed research must   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The City of Margate, New Jersey, submitted a resolution to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the inclusion of offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of New Jersey in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The resolution, adopted by the Board of Commissioners, asserts that the city's economy depends heavily on a healthy coastal and marine environment that supports tourism, recreation, commercial and recreational fishing and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has submitted concerns to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding a recently released report titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate." The agency argues that the report was developed outside established federal advisory committee laws, thus questioning its validity and the findings presented within. The MPCA's public comment letter emphasizes that the report's authors, known as the Climate  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The National Association of Counsel for Children has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing strong opposition to a  proposed rule that seeks to prohibit sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The organization argues that such a rule would severely limit access to medically necessary gender-affirming care for youth, particularly those in foster care who are covered by Medicaid. NACC contends that the implementation of th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The National Tribal Air Association has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding its recent Report: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate. The NTAA advocates for the interests of 161 member Tribes and aims to improve air quality management policies consistent with the needs of American Indian Tribes and Alaskan Natives. In the letter, the NTAA expresses disappointment with the scientific integrity of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- North Dakota State University Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Fargo, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing critical priorities for the agency's five-year Strategic Transportation Research, Development, and Technology Plan. The letter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing research areas that promote safety, improve existing infrastructure, and enhance freight mobility to ensure the nation's economic compet  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing support for the agency's critical review of greenhouse gas emissions' impacts on the climate. In the correspondence, The Alliance commended the DOE for its commitment to enhancing scientific understanding of climate factors, highlighting the need for continued investment in independent, peer-reviewed research. The Alliance represents over 1,700 individuals   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Resources for the Future has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding Chapter 11 of the draft report from its Climate Working Group titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate." The letter outlines technical criticisms of specific claims made in the report about the economic implications of climate change, particularly those related to the social cost of carbon. The letter discusses various issue  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocating for the continuation of data collection under the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA). The agency is currently seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend its vital data collection efforts, deemed crucial for addressing preventable pregnancy-related deaths in the United States.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Suncoast Credit Union, a state-chartered federally insured credit union based in Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding the Truth in Savings Act (Regulation DD) request for comments aimed at understanding the current regulatory environment and information collection practices related to financial disclosures. With over $19 billion in assets and 79 branches serving 1.37 million members, Suncoast emphasizes the i  more