WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from Alexander Aronson, executive director of Court Accountability: * * * To: The Honorable John D. Bates Chair, 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  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Heidi Goebel, president of Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Hon. John D. Bates Chair, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States One Columbus Circle, NE Washington DC 20544 Re: USC-RULES-AP-2024-0001 * * * Dear Judge Bates: On behalf of the Federation o more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys: * * * The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1007(h). For the following reasons, NACBA does not believe the amendment should be adopted. According to the discussion of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Young America's Foundation: * * * Comment in Opposition to Proposed Changes to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29 Young America's Foundation regularly files amicus briefs in federal court to aid courts' decisions on matters that pertain to the Foundation's efforts to protect free speech on college campuses and to promote the ideas of free enterprise,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Jan. 28, 2025, from Ascent AeroSystems, Wilmington, Massachusetts: * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon, Executive Director, Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Re: 15 CFR Part 791, [Docket No. 241213-0327] RIN 0694-AJ72 Securing the Information and Communications Technology more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from the Utah County Health Department Mosquito Abatement: * * * To: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Subject: RIN 0694-AJ72 - Public Comment on the Role of UAS in Mosquito Control * * * As professionals in public health and mosquito abatement, we have seen how drone technology, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has transformed our ab more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Jan. 30, 2025, from Emerge Event Collective and four collaborators: * * * SUBJECT: Docket ID USBC-2024-0032 "2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - Revisions for 2027 Comments" * * * On behalf of the special events industry, our collective groups (Emerge Event Collective, Partyslate, Freeda WIPA,) write to you concerning the North American In more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Jan. 30, 2025, from the Alaska Native Health Board, Anchorage: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Generic Infor more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Jan. 30, 2025, from the CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group Chairman W. Ron Allen: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has released the following public communication dated Jan. 30, 2025, from the Guardian Bike Co., Seymour, Indiana: * * * To: Ms. Alberta Mills Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Comments on CPSC Docket No. 2024-0035 - Request for comment on extension of information collection for CPSC Child Strength Study * * * The Guardian Bike Company ("Guardian") is  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the Toy Association, New York: * * * To: The Honorable Peter Feldman Acting Chair U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Safety Standard for Toys: Requirements for Neck Floats (Docket Number CPSC-2024-0039) * * * This letter is being submitted in response to the Notice of Prop more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication on Jan. 23, 2025, from Cohesity Inc., San Jose, California: * * * Cohesity Public Comment CISA-2024-0037 As global security threats have dramatically evolved since the last National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) was published in 2016, Cohesity applauds the effort by the Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), t more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Professional Services Council Executive Vice President for Policy Stephanie Sanok Kostro: * * * To: Defense Acquisition Regulations System U.S. Department of Defense 3060 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Re: PSC Comments on "Department of Defense Progress Payment Incentive Pilot" Request for Information (Docket Number DARS-2024-0038) * * * On more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from the Center for Learner Equity: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20002 RE: ED-2024-SCC-0142 * * * Dear Ms. Valentine, The Center for Learner Equity ("CLE") is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring students with disabilities have equitable access to high-quali more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Education Forward: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Development, and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW LBJ Room 4C210 Washington, D.C. 20002 Dear Ms. Valentine, Please consider the following in response to requests for comments included in EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (w more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20002 RE: ED-2024-SCC-0142 Dear Ms. Valentine, These comments are submitted on behalf of the IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) regarding the directed questions relat more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information: * * * To: Manager of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave, SW, LBJ, Room 4C210 Washington, DC 20202-1200 RE: Public Comment EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (With 2024-25 Continuation) more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from Military Kids Special Education Alliance Inc.: * * * Re: Part D - EDFacts Data Set for School Years 2025 through 2028 * * * Military Kids Special Education Alliance, Inc. (here in after MKSEA) fully supports the proposed Department of Education expansion of data collection of military-connected students with disabilities. MKSEA supports all proposed data collections e more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (With 2024-25 Continuation) Generally, the Department's directed questions do not articulate the purpose or intended outcome for making most of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Down Syndrome Congress: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20002 RE: ED-2024-SCC-0142 * * * Dear Ms. Valentine, The National Down Syndrome Congress is writing to provide comments to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) collection regarding EDFacts data fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Nevada Education Dept.: * * * Comments on Docket No. ED-2024-SCC-0142 EDFacts Data Collection SY2025-26 Through SY2027-28 1 These comments are from the perspective of a Title I, Part D (TIPD) and Title I, Sec. 1003(a) State of Nevada lead for each program over the last four years. Over the last year and a half, I have been the TIPD state lead and the previous re ba more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27,2025, from Partners in PROMISE, Virginia Beach, Virginia: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20002 RE: ED-2024-SCC-0142 * * * Dear Ms. Valentine, Partners in PROMISE (PiP) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) collection regarding more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the Texas Education Agency: * * * To: Manager of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave SW LBJ, Room 4C210 Washington, D.C. 20202-1200 EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (With 2024-25 Continuation) OMB No. 1850-0925 v.12 Docket No.: ED-2024-SCC-0142 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Unified Coalition for Down Syndrome: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20002 RE: ED-2024-SCC-0142 * * * Dear Ms. Valentine, These comments are submitted on behalf of member organizations of the Unified Coalition for Down Syndrome (UCDS), a coalition of national Dow more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Urban Institute: * * * To: Stephanie Valentine PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development US Department of Education Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (with 2024-25 Continuation) * * * As a quantitat more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from 350 Silicon Valley and six collaborators. The collaborators were Acterra, Act Now Bay Area, Earthjustice, Evergreen Action, San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility and Sierra Club: * * * To: Cheree Peterson Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: Support for Air Plan Conditional Approval; more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 13, 2025, from AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Air and Radiation Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 RE: Air Quality: Revision to the Regulatory Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds - Exclusion of (Z)-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropr more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Ms. Allison Kawasaki U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region IX 75 Hawthorne St. San Francisco, CA 94105 email: kawasaki.allison@epa.gov (Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov) RE: AHRI Comments in Response - Air Plan Conditional Appro more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: * * * Comments Alternative Methods for Calculating Off-Cycle Credits Under the Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Program: Application From Mitsubishi Motors Corporation EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0597 * * * The Alliance for Automotive Innovation 1 is pleased to comment in support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's of more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from the American Apparel and Footwear Association and six collaborators. The collaborators were American Chemistry Council, American Petroleum Institute, National Association for Surface Finishing, National Council of Textile Organizations, SEMI and U.S. Chamber of Commerce: * * * To: Brian D'Amico Chief, Technology and Analytical Support Branch Engineering an more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from the American Chemistry Council: * * * To: Christine Bergeron Health and Ecological Criteria Division Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Mail Code 4304T Washington, DC 20460 RE: Request by the American Chemistry Council for an Extension of the Comment Period on the Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the American Gas Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Cheree Peterson Deputy Regional Administrator and Acting Administrator for Region 9 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: AGA's Comments on Air Quality State Implementation Plans Approvals and Promulgations: California; Bay Area Air Quality Manageme more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 19, 2025, from the American Lung Association: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comment on EPA's Integrated Review Plan for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Related Photochemical Oxidants (EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0460)1 * * * The American Lung Association off more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Association of Clean Water Administrators: * * * To: Christine Bergeron, Health and Ecological Criteria Division, Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0107; Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values Developed for Pesticides Under the FIFRA and t more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Meredith White, director of hatchery operations at Atlantic Aqua Farms, Eliot, Maine: * * * Re: Docket ID Docket (EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0189) Director Stacey M. Jensen EPA Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division Washington, DC 20050 Re: Comments on Tentative MPRSA Research Permits: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution LOC-NESS Project, EPA Permit #: EPA-HQ-MP more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the Automotive Recyclers Association: * * * To: Alicia Denning EPA Headquarters Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management Mail Code 4203M 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Re: Request for Comment Period Extension for the Environmental Protection Agency's Proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2026 Issuance more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 28, 2025, from the California Air Resources Board, Sacramento: * * * To: The Honorable James Payne, Acting Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Docket ID No EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0262 - "Regional Haze Third Implementation Period; Extension of the State Implementation Plan Due Date" Proposed Rule (89 Fed. R more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the California Stormwater Quality Association, Redondo Beach: * * * To: Christine M. Bergeron Health and Ecological Criteria Division Office of Science and Technology Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Subject: Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0107-0002; Draft Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values Developed f more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Jan. 21, 2025, from Clean Future. Here are excerpts: * * * A Plan for the Utah Hazardous Waste Management Program Clean Future Prepared for: Environmental Protection Agency As input to the EPA's Request for public comment on the changes to Utah's hazardous waste program under the Solid Waste Disposal Act Authors: Bryan Vinanzaca Barbecho, Clean Future* Jalyssa Jarvis, Clean Fu more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 9, 2025, from the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association and Sierra Club: * * * To: Pearlene Williams-Miles Multi-Air Pollutant Coordination Section Air Planning and Implementation Branch Air and Radiation Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960 williamsmi more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 13, 2025, from the CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments Regarding EPA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Air Quality: Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of (Z)-1-chloro-2,3, more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from Dynegy Midwest Generation LLC, Dallas, Texas, and two collaborators: * * * COMMENTS OF DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, LLC, ILLINOIS POWER GENERATING COMPANY, AND KINCAID GENERATION, LLC ON USEPA'S DIRECT FINAL ACTION AND PROPOSED RULE REGARDING EXCESS EMISSIONS DURING PERIODS OF STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND MALFUNCTION; PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS OF FINDINGS OF FAILURE TO SUB more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Earthjustice and two collaborators: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No: EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0460 RE: Release of Volumes 1 and 2 of the Integrated Review Plan for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone and Related Photochemical Oxidants; Comments of the Sierra Club, Earthju more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Environment America and five collaborators. The collaborators were Friends of the Earth, National Taxpayers Union, R Street Institute, Taxpayers for Common Sense and U.S. Public Interest Research Groups: * * * Re: Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline Age more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the Environmental Protection Network. Here are excerpts: * * * EPN Comments on the Draft Guidance Document Issued By EPA for "Evaluating the Efficacy of Pre-Saturated/Impregnated Antimicrobial Towelettes for Disinfection Claims" Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0414 * * * The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 650 forme more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Dow Constantine, executive of King County, Washington: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0403, Information to Inform Future Rulemaking * * * Dear Administrator Regan: I am writing you today as the Executive of King County, Wa more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning, Alaska: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155, Seattle, WA 98101 Subject: Interim Final Determination to Defer Sanctions - Fairbanks, Alaska Federal Register Docket ID No. EPA-R10-OAR-2024-0595; FRL-12391-03-R10 * * * To Whom It May Concern: Fairbanks Area Sur more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 22, 2025, from the Federal Water Quality Coalition, Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: Mr. Adrian Hanley Engineering and Analysis Division Office of Water (4303T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 hanley.adrian@epa.gov Re: Request for Withdrawal of Clean Water Act Methods Update Rule 22 for the Analysis of Contaminan more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Iogen Corp., Ontario, Canada: * * * To: The Honorable James Payne Acting Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Air Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 ATTN: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0411 Re: Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0411 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: IRFA Comments on Proposed Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline * * * Iowa Renewable Fuels Association more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from Gregory P. DeAngelo, executive director of Metro 4 Inc. and Southeastern States Air Resource Managers Inc., Tallahassee, Florida: * * * To: Jane Nishida, Acting Administrator U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Regional Haze Third Implementation Period; Extension of the State Implementation Plan Du more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from Missouri Coalition for the Environment, St. Louis: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. Re: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 * * * Missouri Coalition for the Environment is a nonprofit, non-partisan advocacy organization that seeks to empower Missourians to protect their environment and their health. We re more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Director Nicholas A. Procopio: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center - Submitted via Regulations.gov Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values Developed for Pesticides und more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality: * * * Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0262 * * * The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality ("DEQ") respectfully submits this comment on EPA's proposed rule, "Regional Haze Third Implementation Period; Extension of the State Implementation Plan Due Date," published on December 23, 2024, at 89 Fed. Re more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 25, 2025, from the PFAS Regulatory Coalition: * * * To: Ms. Brandi Echols Health and Ecological Criteria Division Office of Water (4304T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 echols.brandi@epa.gov Re: Request for Extension of Comment Period on Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Prote more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from ArentFox Schiff LLP on behalf of Rain CII Carbon LLC, Chicago, Illinois: * * * COMMENTS OF RAIN CII CARBON LLC ON USEPA'S DIRECT FINAL ACTION AND PROPOSED RULE REGARDING EXCESS EMISSIONS DURING PERIODS OF STARTUP, SHUTDOWN, AND MALFUNCTION; PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS OF FINDINGS OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) Docket Nos. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0863 a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from Rinnai America Corp., Peachtree City, Georgia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Acting Administrator James Payne Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA Proposed Approval of BAAQMD Rules 9-4 and 9-6, Dkt. No. EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0417 * * * Dear Acting Administrator Payne, Rinnai America Corporation more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Jan. 25, 2025, from Save Carbon County, Pennsylvania: * * * Save Carbon County is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, dedicated to making our county a better place today and for future generations. The comments below reflect our organization of over 100 members. Carbon County is a rural Pennsylvania county whose residents' median income of $67,877 is more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 28, 2025, from the South Coast Air Quality Management District: * * * To: Cheree Peterson Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Re: EPA Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0330 * * * Dear Acting Regional Administrator Peterson: The South Coast Air Quality Management District more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 26, 2024, from the SSM Coalition: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Attention EPA Docket ID Nos. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0863 & EPA-R3-OAR-2023-0179 Mail Code: 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments from the SSM Coalition on EPA's Direct Final Action "Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown, and Malf more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: * * * To: Ms. Benita Best-Wong Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Request for Withdrawal of the Proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2026 Issuance of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MS more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado: * * * To: Dr. Mary Hutson Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Public Comment for Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0460 * * * Dear Dr. Hutson: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment i more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from Windfall Bio, San Mateo, California: * * * Windfall Bio is a San Mateo, California based methane-to-value biotech company that harnesses the power of methanotrophs to mitigate methane emissions and transform methane to fertilizer. We are actively collaborating with industry and academic partners to oversee biofilter and biocover field trials at municipal solid w more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality: * * * To: United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0107; Comparison of Aquatic Life Protective Values Developed for Pesticides Under the FIFRA and the CWA * * * Please accept the following comments in res more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 8, 2025, from Young, Gifted and Green: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 New Source Performance Standards Review: Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines * * * Young, Gifted & Green expresses our strong support for the EPA's proposed standards aimed at s more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Airline Dispatchers Federation President Ryan D. Makings: * * * To: Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Public Comment on Delta Air Lines Petition for Exemption from 14 CFR 121.621(a)(1) Docket FAA-2024-TBD * * * I am writing on behalf of the Airline Dispatchers Federation  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication on Jan. 23, 2025, from ATRSS Aviation Consultants: * * * Docket No. FAA-2024-2063 Response to FAA's request for comment on possible delegation of 14 CFR part 135 certification tasks * * * A Unified Approach to Efficiency and Safety As demand for aircraft operator certifications continues to outstrip the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) processin more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 30, 2025, from the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, Arizona: * * * Regarding: Docket No. FAA-2024-2531, Notice of Public Meeting, and Request for Comment on the Modernization of Pilot Schools. * * * The City of Phoenix Aviation Department ("Phoenix"), owner/operator of PHX, DVT and GYR, appreciates the FAA's efforts to modernize CFR Parts  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, 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-2024-2661; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00269-T Reference: (A) Notice of Proposed R more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 31, 2025, from the National Air Transportation Association: * * * To: Docket Operations M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: DOCKET NO. FAA-2024-2063 -- FAA REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON POSSIBLE DELEGATION OF CERTAIN AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION TASK more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from United Parcel Service Co., Louisville, Kentucky: * * * 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: Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00247-T Docket No. FAA-2024-2556 Reference: more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Federal Acquisition Regulation has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Asian-Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship: * * * Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Proposed Rule Concerning the Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds Docket Number: FAR-2024-0001 Docket Name: more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Federal Acquisition Regulation has released the following public communication dated Jan. 28, 2025, from Sitnasuak Native Corp., Nome, Alaska: * * * RE: Comments on Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds * * * Dear Sir/Madam, Sitnasuak Native Corporation ("SNC") respectfully submits these comments regarding the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and S more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Federal Acquisition Regulation has released the following public communication on Jan. 31, 2025, from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: * * * Comments submitted on behalf of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in response to Federal Acquisition Regulation: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds - A Proposed Rule by the Defense Department, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (11/29/2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming Transportation Departments: * * * Comments of the Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to the Federal Highway Administration Docket No. FHWA-2024-0086 Notice and Request for Comments on a Proposed New Information Collection -  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the Utah Transit Authority: * * * To: Docket Clerk, Office of the Chief Counsel Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Mail Stop 10 Washington, DC 20590 RE: Support Letter for the Woods Cross Quiet Zone THR-000000111670 Addendum to Waiver FRA-2024-0115 and FRA-2024-0124 for Salt Lake City and the City more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication on Jan. 24, 2025, from Trillium, an Optibus Co., Portland, Oregon: * * * As an organization maintaining over 300 GTFS datasets for transit systems in the United States, Trillium, an Optibus Company, is deeply invested in the development of both GTFS and any regulatory work surrounding it. We second the concerns voiced about the proposed requirement to match more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from American Concrete Institute and 19 collaborators: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Response and Recovery Public Assistance Division 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Via regulations.gov Re: Joint Comments in Response to FEMA's Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy Docket I more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin: * * * Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy: Request for Comment Docket ID FEMA-2024-0029-0001 * * * The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) has been strong advocate for solutions to the rising costs and impacts of flooding more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from BuildStrong America and five collaborators. The collaborators were International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Marsh McLennan, National Institute of Building Sciences, Precast-Prestressed Concrete Institute and U.S. Chamber of Commerce: * * * To: Office of Response and Recovery, Public Assistance Divisi more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Coastal States Organization: * * * To: Robert Pesapane Director, Public Assistance Division Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C St SW Washington, DC 20024 Re: Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy (FEMA-2024-0029) * * * Dear Mr. Pesapane, The Coastal States Organization (CSO) respectful more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety: * * * To: Robert Pesapane Division Director Public Assistance Division Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C St SW Washington, DC 20024 Re: Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy, FEMA Interim Policy FP 104-24-002 * * * Dear Director more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the International Code Council: * * * To: Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of Response and Recovery Public Assistance Division 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 Re: Comments in Response to FEMA's Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy Docket ID: FEMA-2024-0029 * * * The International C more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Association of Home Builders of the U.S.: * * * To: Robert Pesapane Director, Public Assistance Division Office of Response and Recovery DHS/FEMA 500 C St. SW Washington, DC 20472-3020 FEMA Interim Policy FP-104-24-002: Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy * * * Dear Mr. Pesapane, The Natio more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Robert Pesapane Director, Public Assistance Division Federal Emergency Management Agency RE: FEMA-2024-0029, Request for Comment on the Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy * * * Dear Mr. Pesapane, Thank you for the opportu more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland: * * * To: Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: accessiBe; File No. 222 3156 * * * Dear Secretary: The National Federation of the Blind appreciates the opportunity to comment on the terms of the consent order regarding accessiBe's alleged dece more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Casey Family Programs, Seattle, Washington: * * * To: Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services From: Casey Family Programs Re: Interim Final Rule: Investigations of Child Abuse and Neglect Rule RIN 0970-AD10 * * * Thank you for t more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Kids in Need of Defense. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Toby Biswas, Director of Policy Division of Unaccompanied Children Policy Unaccompanied Children Bureau, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC Re: Interim  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: * * * To: Toby Biswas, Director of Policy Division of Unaccompanied Children Policy Unaccompanied Children Bureau Office of Refugee Resettlement Administration for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services Re: Comment on the Interim Fin more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication on Jan. 24, 2025, from the Consumer Choice Center: * * * To: The Honorable Brandon L. Taylor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Concerns Regarding ICCPUD Alcohol Intake & Health Report * * * I am writing on behalf of the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Choice Center, to express our concerns with the Interagency Coordin more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Jan. 31, 2025, from the Housing Policy Council: * * * To: FHA Commissioner Office of Housing / Federal Housing Administration US Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Re: Partial Claim Electronic Delivery Alternative Demonstration * * * Dear Acting Commissioner Little, The Housing Policy Council (HPC)/1 appreciat more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Walter Cruickshank, Deputy Director Bureau of Ocean Energy Management * To: Helen Rucker, Chief Environmental Assessment Section, Office of Environment Bureau of Ocean Energy Management U.S. Department of the Interior Docket No. BOEM-2023-00 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Chevron USA Inc.: * * * To: Mr. James Kendall Regional Director BOEM, Gulf of Mexico Region 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd New Orleans, LA 70123 Re: Notice of Availability of a Gulf of Mexico Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement 89 Fed. Reg. 101044 (December 13, 2024) * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization Inc., California: * * * Regarding Docket No. BOEM-2023-0061, This letter is written on behalf of the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization because of our concerns with the legally required best practices and data collection for offshore wind site surveys not being done. Since more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity: * * * To: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Re: Gulf of Mexico Regional OCS Oil and Gas Programmatic EIS * * * The Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law (Policy Integrity)/1 respectfully submits the following comments to the Bure more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from React Alliance: * * * To the BOEM Regulatory and Supportive Staff: We at REACT Alliance, a non-profit corporation and grassroots organization representing thousands of Central Coast residents and business people, submit this very simple, straightforward response to the draft PEIS entitled California Offshore Wind Programmatic Enviro more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Jan. 30, 2025, from the Association of People Supporting Employment First New Jersey Chapter: * * * On behalf of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (NJ APSE), we are pleased to submit comments regarding the proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) certificates. APSE is an organization dedicated to ensuring equitable employment more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Jan. 31, 2025, from Barber National Institute: * * * Barber National Institute: Advocacy Against the Elimination of Section 14 (c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act We write today to express our concerns regarding the proposed elimination of Section 14 (c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. While imperfect, this section remains an essential tool in creating tailored employm more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 10, 2025, from the Center for Public Representation, Easthampton, Massachusetts. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1235-AA14 Response to Notice of Proposed R more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from the Coalition for the Preservation of Employment Choice. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Labor Wage and Hour Division, Room S-3502 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: "Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the FLSA" (RIN 1235-AA14) * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from Disability Rights California, Sacramento: * * * To: Daniel Navarrete Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division (WHD) U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room S-3502 Washington, DC 20210 RE: Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from the Disability Rights Center of Kansas: * * * To: Daniel Navarrete Director Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division (WHD) U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room S-3502 Washington, DC 20210 RE: Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from Disability Service Provider Network: * * * Proposed Rulemaking: Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act * * * Disability Service Provider Network (DSPN) is a Wisconsin based provider association, serving 100 provider members with over 400 locations across the state. These providers support appro more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Jan. 27, 2025, from Going Home Coalition - The Arc of Illinois: * * * The continued use of subminimum wages under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act is a stark violation of human rights. Paying individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage devalues their labor, perpetuates discrimination, and undermines their dignity. All people, regardless  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Microsoft, Redmond, Washington: * * * To: Jennifer Looman, Administrator Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 * * * Dear Administrator, Looman, We write to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) on December 3, 2024, proposing a p more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from the Minnesota Disability Law Center, Minneapolis: * * * To: U.S. Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Division Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: Public Comment on Proposed Rulemaking: Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(C) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (Regulatory Information Number: 1235-AA14)  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities: * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on an issue that is close to the heart of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities (NDSCDD): the right of people with disabilities to meaningful employment and fair wages. Work is not only a means of financial indepen more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Jan. 30, 2025, from Opportunity Village, Las Vegas, Nevada: * * * Opportunity Village is a provider organization located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The organization's previously held 14(c) certificate was relinquished in 2021. With a 70 year history of serving people with intellectual, developmental, or related disabilities we are aware of instances when access to activities  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Jan. 30, 2025, from Dwayne Webb, executive leader of St. John's Community Services - Tennessee: * * * My name is Dwayne Webb. I am the executive leader for St. John's Community Services of Tennessee (SJCS-TN). I am writing on behalf of SJCS-TN in support of the proposed rule to phase out the issuance of 14(c) certificates. The Department of Labor should stop issuing new  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 13, 2025, from the University of Massachusetts Boston Institute for Community Inclusion: * * * The Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston (ICI) has supported research, training, and technical assistance in the areas of employment, education, and community life for people with disabilities for almost six decades. As one of 67 U more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- NASA has released the following public communication dated Dec. 24, 2024, from the United Nations Internet Governance Forum's Dynamic Teen Coalition: * * * To: National Aeronautics and Space Administration 300 Hidden Figures Way SW, Washington, D.C. * * * The United Nations Internet Governance Forum's Dynamic Teen Coalition (UN IGF DTC) is submitting the following comments on NASA's discussion paper "Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, an more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 29, 2025, from America's Credit Unions Regulatory Advocacy Senior Counsel Luke Martone: * * * To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Revisions to NCUA Form 5300 Call Report (OMB Control Number 3133-0004) * * * Dear Ms. Conyers-Ausbrooks: On behalf of America's Credit Unio more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Hyundai America Technical Center Inc., Superior Township, Michigan. Here is the cover letter: * * * To: Docket Management Facility National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Room W12-140, West Building, Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 Docket No. NHTSA 2009-0069 Re: 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: * * * Public Comments Processing Attn: NOAA-NMFS-2024-0148 To: National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources RE: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Operations * * * Florida Fish and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Field Supervisor Catherine Yeargan: * * * To: Dr. Caroline Good, Acting Chief Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway, 13th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Indiana Michigan Power Co.: * * * Subject: Comments on Petition for Rulemaking, "Technical Specifications for Nuclear Power Reactors," (Docket ID NRC-2024-0173) * * * Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff: By Federal Register (FR) notice (89 FR 92853) dated November 25, 2024, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested comments on a petition for rulemaking su more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from faculty and graduate students of the University of Illinois, Champaign. Here are excerpts: * * * To: National Telecommunications and Information Administration Washington, D.C. * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA),  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 6, 2025, from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia: * * * To: Administrator of OIRA Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget Attn: Desk Officer for SSA Submitted via reginfo.gov. Re: Agency Collection Activity, SSA-2024-0052 * * * Dear SSA Desk Officer: Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Work Activity Report, t more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the Green Village Initiative Board Member Pippa Bell Ader: * * * 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 * * * These comments are submitted in response to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from ACT - The App Association and four collaborators: * * * To: Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative Executive Office of the President 600 17th Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20508 RE: Multi-stakeholder Comments, Request for Comments and Notice of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from the American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina: * * * To: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Chair of the Special 301 Committee Office of the United States Trade Representative Washington, D.C. United States of America From: American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina 2025 SPECIAL 301 SUBMISSION Subject: 2025 Special 301 Review Comments -- Submission by  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Asia Video Industry Association, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative Identification of Trading Partners under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Special 301) * * * The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from Asias Security Group, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: * * * ASIAS SECURITY GROUP (ASG) is a leading international organization specializing in events focused on Illicit Trade, Anti-Counterfeiting, and Brand Protection. Founded with a vision to make a significant impact in the fight against illicit trade, ASG has become a premier resource for professionals seeking the lat more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Association for Accessible Medicines: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20508 Re: Docket Citation 89 FR 97161: Request for Comments Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review * * * Dear Mr. Lee: The Asso more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from Avanci, Dallas, Texas: * * * 2025 Special 301 Review [Docket Number USTR-2024-0023] * * * Avanci appreciates the opportunity to share with the Office of the United States Trade Representative information about ongoing unlicensed use of essential IP by China's auto industry. As background, Avanci is an independent provider of optional patent licensing programs, more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from beIN Media Group LLC, Doha, Qatar, and Miramax LLC, Los Angeles, California: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20508 Submission by beIN Media Group, LLC and Miramax, LLC 2025 Special 301 Review * * * beIN Med more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket ID: USTR-2024-0023 To: Chair of the Special 301 Committee Office of the United States Trade Representative Washington, D.C. BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION 2025 SPECIAL 301 SUBMISSION I. INTRODUCTION The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from CILFA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative. Re: 2025 Special 301 Review (USTR-2024-0023) * * * Dear Mr. Lee, CILFA is pleased to submit these comments to the Office of the United States Trade Repre more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from the Confederation of Indian Industry. Here are excerpts: * * * 2024 Special 301 Review Submission by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Public Comment * * * 1. Introduction The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society, throug more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Consortium for Common Food Names. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments by the Consortium for Common Food Names Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review (Docket: USTR-2024-0023) * * * The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) submits these comments in response to the notice of request for public comments concerning the 2025 Special 301 Review: Identification more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Digital Creators Coalition. Here are excerpt: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant United States Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20508 DCC Written Comments in Response to USTR's Request for Comments Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review ( more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street Northwest Washington, D.C. 20508 Re: 2025 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries Under Section 182  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Fraunhofer USA Inc., Plymouth, Michigan: * * * To: Office of the United States Trade Representative Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20508 Re: Submission in response to the USTR Request for Comments and Notice of a Public Hearing Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. Here are excerpts: * * * USTR: 2024 Special 301 Submission (USTR-2024-0023) * * * 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This submission is presented on behalf of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), an esteemed association representing 23 of India's leading research-driven pharmaceutical companies with a portfolio of both brand and a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Intellectual Property Owners Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation & Intellectual Property Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20508 Re: USTR 2025 Special 301 Review, Request for Public Comment (Docket No. USTR-2024-0023) * * * Dear Mr. Lee: Intel more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition Inc. Here are excerpts: * * * 2025 Special 301 Review Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 89 FR 97161 - 63 (December 6, 2024) * * * INTRODUCTION The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition, Inc. ("IACC"), is pleased to submit these recommendations to the Office of the Uni more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the International Intellectual Property Alliance. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant United States Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20508 Re: IIPA Written Submission in Response to USTR's Request for Comments and Notice  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Association of Manufacturers. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Ref. Docket No.: USTR-2024-0023: Request for Comments and Notice of a Public Hearing Regarding the 2025 Spec more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council: * * * Comments Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review By the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council Docket Number USTR-2024-0023 * * * The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) appreciate the opportunity to submit comm more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from OriGIn, Geneva, Switzerland: * * * 2025 Special 301 Review: oriGIn submission oriGIn is pleased to submit these comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for the 2025 Special 301 Report. oriGIn is the global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs), representing some 600 associations in the agriculture, wines, spirits and craf more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Here are excerpts: * * * PhRMA 2025 SPECIAL 301 SUBMISSION The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide this submission for the 2025 Special 301 Report. The Special 301 Report provides the Administration with a critical opportunity to confirm its more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Public Citizen. Here are excerpts: * * * Re: 2025 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974: Request for Public Comment and Announcement of Public Hearing * * * Public Citizen submits the following comments in response to the request by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for "written  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from Juan Carlos Buitrago Arias, founder of Strategos BIP. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Washington, D.C. Subject: Public comments of Strategos BIP for the 2025 Special 301 Review * * * On behalf of Strategos BIP, I am pleased to submit this letter with comments for the 2025 Special 301 Review. Strategos B more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Daniel Lee Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Re: Docket Number USTR-2024-0023; Request for Comments and Notice of a Public Hearing Regarding the 2025 Special 301 Review * * more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Jan. 28, 2025, from Union des Fabricants, Paris, France. Here are excerpts: * * * 2025 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW UNION DES FABRICANTS (UNIFAB) SUBMISSION * * * CONTEXT Each year, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) conducts a review to identify countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property (IP) rights or deny fair and equitable  more ST