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Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2024-09-18 ( 41 items )  
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Releases Public Communication From Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Johnson (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet: * * * To: Honorable John D. Bates Chair, Committe more ST

Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From Fla. Cattlemens Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from the Florida Cattlemens Association, Kissimmee. Here are excerpts: * * * To: S. Brett Offutt Chief Legal Officer Packers and Stockyards Division U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250-3601 RE: FCA Comments on Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (89 FR 53886; Docket No. AMS- more ST

Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From Kan. Livestock Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from the Kansas Livestock Association, Topeka. Here are excerpts: * * * To: S. Brett Offutt Chief Legal Officer Packers and Stockyards Division U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250-3601 RE: KLA Comments on Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, 89 Fed. Reg. 53886 (June 28, 2024 more ST

Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From National Cattlemen's Beef Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from the National Cattlemens Beef Association, Centennial, Colorado. Here are excerpts: * * * To: S. Brett Offutt Chief Legal Officer Packers and Stockyards Division U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250-3601 RE: NCBA Comments on Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (89 FR 5388 more ST

Agricultural Marketing Service Releases Public Communication From Sen. Marshall (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from Sen. Roger Marshall: * * * To: The Honorable Tom Vilsack Secretary United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 RE: FAIR AND COMPETITIVE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY MARKETS; PROPOSED RULE; DOCKET NO. AMS-FTPP-21-0046 * * * Dear Secretary Vilsack: I write today to express concerns wit more ST

BLS Releases Public Communication From SAMHSA Office of Recovery Director Vecchio (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the following public communication on July 31, 2024, from Paolo del Vecchio, director of Office of Recovery at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: * * * TO: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Department of Labor SUBJECT: BLS-2024-0001 - Standard Occupation Classification (SOC)--Updates for 2028 - Request to consider the addition of a new detailed occupation for Peer Support Speci more ST

Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Finance Authority of Maine (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Finance Authority of Maine, Augusta: * * * To: The Honorable James Kvaal Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2024-FSA-0099 * * * Dear Under Secretary Kvaal: Thank you for this opportunity to submit comments regarding the Department's Request for Information Regarding Way more ST

Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From Pa. Higher Education Assistance Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency: * * * To: Melanie Storey Director, Policy Implementation and Oversight U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Docket No.: ED-2024-FSA-0099 * * * Dear Ms. Storey: Thank you for the opportunity to respectfully provide comment regarding the 2025-26 Free Applicati more ST

Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From ReliablyME Inc. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on July 31, 2024, from ReliablyME Inc.: * * * To: The U.S. Department of Education Subject: Public Comment on NPRM for Distance Education Regulations * * * Dear Department of Education, ReliablyME Inc. fully supports the NPRM's objectives to enhance oversight and student protection in distance education. Our platform offers robust solutions aligned with the proposed regulations by addr more ST

Education Dept. Releases Public Communication From UAspire (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from uAspire: * * * To: Federal Student Aid U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW, LBJ, Room 6W203 Washington, DC 20202-8240 RE: Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Ways To Support the Successful Completion and Submission of the 2025-2026 FAFSA Form * * * We appreciate the opportunity to share our comments in response to the Department of Educatio more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From ABC Co. Coach Sales Senior Vice President Siciliano (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from Drew Siciliano, senior vice president of Coach Sales at ABC Co., Winter Garden, Florida: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OAR Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0589 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-058 Written Testimonial - EPA Waiver for CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulations * * * Dear Sir/Madam, I appreciate the op more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Bay Area Air Quality Management District (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center OAR Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0589 Mail Code 28221T c/o Mark Coryell Office of Transportation and Air Quality U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Co more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Clean Harbors Environmental Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., Norwell, Massachusetts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attn: Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0589 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Dear Sir/Madam: Clean Harbors appreciates the opportunity to comment on the California Air Resources Board (CAR more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Environmental Defense Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from the Environmental Defense Fund, Boulder, Colorado: * * * To: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EDF Supplemental Comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Efforts to Reduce Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Stationary Combustion Turbines Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0135 * * * The Environmental Defense  more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From National Park Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Aug. 15, 2024, from the Department of the Interior National Park Service: * * * To: United States Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2022-0974, Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov Attention: Matt Rau, EPA Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604 Re: Comments on EPA's Proposed Approval of Minnesota's Regional Haz more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Vinyl Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from Marisa L. Kreider, senior principal health scientist at Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Vinyl Institute: * * * To: Alie Muneer United States Environmental Protection Agency Reference: Comments on Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment for 1,2-Dichloroethane * * * Please find more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Work Truck Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from NTEA - The Work Truck Association: * * * California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; Request for Waiver of Preemption and Authorization; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Public Comment NTEA - The Work Truck Association respectfully submits these comments in opposition to an EPA grant of the California Cl more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Xcel Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Sept. 11, 2024, from Xcel Energy Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota: * * * EPA Docket Center Attention Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2022-0974 Re: Northern States Power Company-Minnesota's Comments on EPA's Proposed Rule re: Air Plan Approval; Minnesota; Second Period Regional Haze Plan * * * Northern States Power Company-Minnesota (NSPM) respectfully submits the following comments more ST

FAA Releases Public Communication From Air Line Pilots Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Air Line Pilots Association, McLean, Virginia: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Docket No. FAA-2024-1586 Advisory Circular: AC 21.17-4, Type Certification - Powered-lift Dear Sir or Mad more ST

FAA Releases Public Communication From BETA Technologies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from BETA Technologies Inc., South Burlington, Vermont: * * * To: Mr. James Blyn Product Policy Management: Airplanes, GA, Emerging Aircraft, and Rotorcraft AIR-62B Policy and Standards Division Aircraft Certification Service Federal Aviation Administration 10101Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Subject: BETA Technologies more ST

FAA Releases Public Communication From Delta Air Lines (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 13, 2024, from Delta Air Lines Inc., Atlanta, Georgia: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Fax: (202) 493-2251 Subject: Docket No. FAA-2024-2016; Project Identifier AD-2024-00163-E: Title - Proposed Rule Reference: (A) more ST

FAA Releases Public Communication From Embraer S.A. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from Embraer S.A., S.J. dos Campos, Brazil: * * * To: Mr. James Blyn Product Policy Management: Airplanes, GA, Emerging Aircraft, and Rotorcraft, AIR-62B Policy and Standards Division Aircraft Certification Service Federal Aviation Administration 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Subject: Embraer comments to the prop more ST

FTC Releases Public Communication From QuantPortal LLC (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication on Sept. 13, 2024, from QuantPortal LLC: * * * SUBMISSIONS IN RESPONSE TO FTC-2024-0028-0001: CONCERNS REGARDING SHORT SELL ADVOCACY AND MICROCAP STOCK MANIPULATION I. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE This response addresses the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) inquiry FTC-2024-0028-0001 concerning rollups, mergers, and serial acquisitions, with a specific focus on short s more ST

HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Mass. Revenue Dept. Child Support Services Division (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Child Support Services Division: * * * To: Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) RIN: 0970-AD00 Submitted via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www more ST

HHS Administration for Children & Families Releases Public Communication From Va. Division of Child Support Enforcement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated July 30, 2024, from the Virginia's Division of Child Support Enforcement: * * * To: Office of Child Support Services Attention: Director of Policy and Training 330 C Street, SW Washington DC 20201 Re: RIN: 0970-AD00 Employment and Training Services for Noncustodial Parents in the Child Support Program * * * To Whom It May  more ST

Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From National Wildlife Federation, 8 Collaborators (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication on Sept. 13, 2024, from the National Wildlife Federation, Merrifield, Virginia, and eight collaborators. The collaborators are Environment Texas Research and Policy Center, Galveston Bay Foundation, Healthy Gulf, Mass Audubon, National Audubon Society, NY4WHALES, Sierra Club and Texas Conservation Alliance. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Karoline DiPerna more ST

Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Nature Conservancy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Leasing and Plans 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123 RE: Potential Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf-Request for Competitive Interest - Docket No. more ST

Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Oceantic Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Oceantic Network, Baltimore, Maryland: * * * To: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Docket No. BOEM-2024-0039-0001 Submitted electronically to https://www.regulations.gov Oceantic Network Comments re BOEM-2024-0039-0001 Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf, Request for Competitive Interest * * * To Karoline DiPer more ST

Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From RWE Offshore Wind Holdings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from RWE Offshore Wind Holdings LLC, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Karoline DiPerna Office of Leasing and Plans Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123 Re: Unsolicited lease request for wind energy development in the Gulf of Mexico Docket No. : BOEM-2024-0039 * * * Dear M more ST

Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Releases Public Communication From Texas Climate Jobs Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Texas Climate Jobs Project, Austin. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Leasing and Plans 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123 Re: Comments on Potential Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Development on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf-Request for Compet more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From American Iron & Steel Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from the American Iron and Steel Institute: * * * To: Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary Policy and Negotiations U.S. Department of Commerce Room 18022 1401 Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 RE: Regulations Enhancing the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Trade Remedy Laws [ITA-2023-0003] * * * Dear Mr. Majerus:  more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From American Sugar Alliance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from the American Sugar Alliance, Arlington, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiations, Performing the Non- Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance APO/Dockets Unit, Room 18022 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Kelley Drye & Warren (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024 from Kelley Drye and Warren LLP. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket: ITA-2024-0005 To: Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiations, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Attn: Enforcement and Compliance Room 18022 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From King & Spalding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from King and Spalding LLP: * * * To: The Honorable Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiations, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance APO/Dockets Unit, Room 18022 U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: King & Sp more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Nucor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from Wiley Rein LLP on behalf of Nucor Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina: * * * To: The Honorable Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiations, Performing the Non-Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance Room 18022 U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230  more ST

International Trade Administration Releases Public Communication From Schagrin Associates (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The International Trade Administration has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from Schagrin Associates. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Ryan Majerus Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiations Room 18022, Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket No. ITA-2024-0005: Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Regulations Enhancing the Administration of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Tr more ST

IRS Releases Public Communication From MHG Solar (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication on Sept. 13, 2024, from MHG Solar: * * * The proposed rules requested comments on the fact that the proposed regulations do not include an Ownership Criteria category for emerging market businesses such as the Qualified Renewable Energy Company (QREC) ownership qualifier from the predecessor 48(e) program. While we understand and appreciate that administering thi more ST

IRS Releases Public Communication From Vinyl Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Sept. 12, 2024, from the Vinyl Institute: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-105954-22) Room 5203 Ben Franklin Station P.O. Box 7604 Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Vinyl Institute Comments on Super Fund Chemical Taxes Proposed Rule, IRS REG-105954-22 * * * To Whom It May Concern: The Vinyl Institute respectfully submits this comment o more ST

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Public Communication From NOAA Office of Coast Survey Cartographer Roddy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication on Sept. 13, 2024, from Lance Roddy, cartographer in the Office of Coast Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: * * * The Office of Coast Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is responsible for charting U.S. coastal waters. Our mission is to help ensure safe navigation for all vessels, regardless of size and purpose more ST

USTR Releases Public Communication From Battery Materials & Technology Coalition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from the Battery Materials and Technology Coalition: * * * To: The Honorable Katherine Tai The Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th St. NW Washington, DC 20006 Re: Docket ID USTR-2024-0012 * * * Dear Ambassador Tai, The Battery Materials and Technology Coalition (BMTC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments that will help inf more ST

USTR Releases Public Communication From Semiconductor Industry Association (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Sept. 10, 2024, from the Semiconductor Industry Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Written Comments of the Semiconductor Industry Association On USTR'S Request for Public Comments on 2024 China WTO Compliance Report 89 Fed. Reg. 63462 (August 5, 2024) The Semiconductor Industry Association ("SIA") is pleased to submit these written comments in response to a request by the more ST