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Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2025-05-03 ( 57 items )  
AFL-CIO Opposes Proposed Rule, Warns of Coverage Losses (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 - The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed regulation concerning marketplace integrity and affordability, arguing that it will increase the number of uninsured and raise healthcare costs. In a letter to the Secretary of Health & Human Services and the Acting Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 15 million workers, urged the more ST

BC Wood Group Warns US Investigation Could Harm National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Independent Wood Processors Association of British Columbia (IWPA-BC), representing approximately 60 small-to-medium-sized wood manufacturers, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, warning that a national security investigation into timber and lumber imports could harm U.S. national security interests. The comments were filed in response to the Department's request for public input regarding its investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion  more ST

Biogas Industry Urges Treasury to Revise Clean Fuel Tax Credit Rules for Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Biogas Council (ABC), representing over 400 companies across the U.S. biogas supply chain, has submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury, urging significant revisions to the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the industry group stressed that while the credit is vital for deploying new biogas projects, current draft guidelines could unnecessarily hinder the sector's pot more ST

Brazil Urges U.S. to Avoid Timber Trade Restrictions, Cites Strong Bilateral Ties (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Brazilian government has formally responded to the United States' Section 232 national security investigation into timber and lumber imports, urging Washington to refrain from imposing unilateral trade restrictions. In a public comment submitted to the relevant U.S. federal agency, Brazil emphasized the long-standing and mutually beneficial economic relationship between the two nations, highlighting the significant trade surplus the U.S. currently enjoys. The letter und more ST

Brazilian Wood Industry Group Urges U.S. to Avoid Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Brazilian Association of Wood Industries (Abimci) is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to exclude several categories of Brazilian wood products from any potential tariffs, arguing that these products do not compete with U.S. domestic production and are crucial to certain niche markets. In a letter submitted to the Department of Commerce, Abimci argues that imposing tariffs would harm American businesses and potentially raise prices for consumers. The letter emphasi more ST

British Columbia Argues Declining Timber Supply Means No Security Threat to U.S. From Wood Exports (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Government of British Columbia (B.C.) has told the U.S. Department of Commerce that its exports of timber, lumber, and other wood products pose no threat to U.S. national security, citing significant and sustained declines in the province's timber supply and production capacity. In comments submitted April 1, 2025, regarding the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation, B.C. argued its forest products industry plays a complementary, not detrimental, role to th more ST

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From American Woodmark CEO Culbreth (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from M. Scott Culbreth, CEO of American Woodmark Corp., Winchester, Virginia: * * * To: The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce ATTN: Stephen Astle Director Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce RE: Docket No. BIS-202 more ST

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Atlantic Lumber Board (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the Atlantic Lumber Board: * * * To: Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce wood232@bis.doc.gov Re: X-RIN-0694-XC177, Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Timber and more ST

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Baker Hostetler (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2025, from Baker Hostetler LLP counsel to the Conseil de l'industrie forestiere du Quebec, Ontario Forest Industries Association and Resolute FP Canada Inc.: * * * To: Mr. Eric Longnecker Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. more ST

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From U.S. Lumber Coalition (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following 32-page public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the U.S. Lumber Coalition Inc. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce Attn: Bureau of Industry and Security Docket No. 250310-0030; X-RIN 0694-XC117; BIS-2025-0011 U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Comments of the U.S. Lumb more ST

Cabinet Importers Argue Against Section 232 Tariffs, Citing No National Security Threat and Risk to Housing Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- An association representing U.S. cabinet importers has formally urged the Department of Commerce to exclude wooden cabinetry from potential tariffs or quotas arising from a Section 232 national security investigation into timber, lumber, and their derivative products. In comments filed April 1, 2025, the Ad Hoc Coalition of U.S. Cabinet Importers argued that imports of finished cabinets pose no threat to U.S. national security and that imposing trade restrictions would infli more ST

Canada Asserts Wood Exports Bolster U.S. Security, Argues Tariffs Unjustified Under Section 232 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Government of Canada has forcefully argued that its exports of timber, lumber, and wood products support, rather than threaten, U.S. national security and that imposing tariffs under the Section 232 investigation would be inappropriate and harmful. In detailed comments filed April 1, 2025, Canada contended that the U.S. domestic wood products industry is healthy and more than capable of meeting negligible national defense requirements, rendering Section 232 measures unne more ST

Canola Industry Urges IRS to Correct Clean Fuel Credit, Citing Flawed Model (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Canola Council of Canada (CCC), the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA), and the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) are calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revise the Sec.45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, arguing that the current model unfairly excludes canola and threatens the growth of U.S. biofuel production. In a joint submission, the associations expressed their concern that "Sec.45Z, as curren more ST

Chemical Distributors Urge FDA to Take Lead on Food Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling for the agency to assert federal authority over food safety regulation. In its letter to FDA Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones, the ACD expressed concerns about the current state of food safety regulation, arguing that it has become "a fragmented system based on questionable evidence and media-led hysteria." The ACD, which represents over 400 chemical dist more ST

Chemistry Council Warns of Copper Import Investigation Fallout (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has cautioned against potential disruptions to the U.S. chemical industry stemming from a Department of Commerce investigation into copper imports. In its comments to the agency, the ACC, representing over 190 chemical and plastics companies, acknowledged the importance of a secure copper supply chain but expressed concern about unintended consequences. The ACC highlighted that copper, particularly in the form of catalysts, is "essential more ST

China Strongly Opposes US National Security Probe Into Wood Imports (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The government of the People's Republic of China (GOC) has formally voiced its strong opposition to the United States' recently launched investigation into the national security implications of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports. In a strongly worded letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the GOC accused the U.S. of "abusing the concept of national security" for protectionist purposes. The investigation, initiated  more ST

Conservation Group Urges Balance in Timber Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Idaho Conservation League (ICL) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into timber and lumber imports. In a letter to Stephen Astle, Director of the Defense Industrial Base Division, ICL emphasized the importance of sustainable forest management. John Robison, Public Lands Director for ICL, stated, "We caution against programs or policies that limit or reduce public involvement, environmental r more ST

Corn Growers Advocate for Changes to Clean Fuel Production Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging careful consideration of key factors in the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the NCGA expressed its "deep interest in workable solutions to ensure success of agriculture crops as biofuels and creating a renewable American made fuel." The NCGA, representing over 36,000 dues-paying corn growers across 48 sta more ST

DOE Releases Public Communication From Environmental Defense Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following 22-page public communication dated March 3, 2025, from Environmental Defense Fund. Here are excerpts: * * * To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nonrulemaking Docket: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) Docket No. DOE-HQ-2024-0082 * * * COMMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND REGARDING SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR T more ST

EPA Releases Public Communication From Hartree Partners (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 3, 2025, from Hartree Partners LP, New York: * * * Hartree Partners Voices Concerns Over Proposed EPA Stormwater Discharge Permit Hartree Partners, LP, a leading energy and commodities firm, has submitted a detailed response to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges as more ST

FAA Releases Public Communication From State of Hawaii Land & Natural Resources Dept. Division of Forestry & Wildlife (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Apr 8, 2025, from the Hawaii Land and Natural Resources Department Division of Forestry and Wildlife: * * * Public Comments Processing Attn: FAA-2025-0301 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 Docket No. FAA-2025-0301 Subject: Commen more ST

Farmers Urge Swift Action on Clean Fuel Tax Credits, Highlight Fraud Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Farmers Union (NFU), a grassroots organization representing family farms nationwide, has called on the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to swiftly finalize regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit established under the Inflation Reduction Act. In a letter submitted on April 10, 2025, the NFU expressed support for the credit's potential to bolster the rural economy and promote climate-smart agriculture but more ST

Frozen Food Institute Offers Input on FDA Chemical Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its proposal to enhance the post-market assessment of chemicals in food. AFFI, representing frozen food and beverage companies, expressed support for a unified approach to these assessments, while also offering suggestions for improvement. AFFI's comments acknowledge the significant role of its members in the U.S. economy, noting that frozen food sales reache more ST

Fuel Industry Group Urges IRS to Adopt EPA Emissions Standards for Clean Fuel Tax Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), a leading trade association representing fuel producers, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urging the agency to incorporate the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) methodologies for determining lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the implementation of the Section 45Z clean fuel production credit. In a letter submitted on April 10, 2025, AFPM argues that using the EPA's existing  more ST

Group Opposes Trump-Era Immigration Rule, Cites Racial Profiling Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has strongly criticized a revived Trump-era immigration rule, arguing that it is discriminatory, costly, and harmful. In a public comment submitted to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the AFSC urged the immediate rescission of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration." The AFSC, guided by Quaker beliefs, works for social  more ST

Hardwood Federation Urges Caution in Federal Investigation of Wood Imports, Cites Unique Industry Dynamics (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Hardwood Federation, a national trade association representing the U.S. hardwood industry, has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) regarding its investigation into the effects of wood product imports on national security. In a letter dated April 1, 2025, addressed to Stephen Astle, Director of the Defense Industrial Base Division, the Federation expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to comment while emphasizing the distinct chara more ST

Hematology Society Offers Recommendations on AI Use in Drug Development (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Society of Hematology (ASH), representing over 18,000 clinicians and scientists focused on blood-related diseases, has provided comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its draft guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug and biologics development. ASH generally supports the use of AI in healthcare and drug development, believing it has the potential to "improve and transform clinical research, particularly in the field of h more ST

Hospitals Advocate for Continued Coverage, Cite Financial Strain (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- America's Essential Hospitals has expressed concerns about a proposed rule related to the health insurance marketplace, stating it could make it harder for eligible individuals to obtain and keep coverage. In a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, the organization warned of potentially larger numbers of uninsured patients and increased uncompensated care costs for hospitals. America's Essential Hospitals, which represents hospita more ST

Hospitals Advocate for Continued Coverage, Cite Financial Strain (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- America's Essential Hospitals has expressed concerns about a proposed rule related to the health insurance marketplace, stating it could make it harder for eligible individuals to obtain and keep coverage. In a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, the organization warned of potentially larger numbers of uninsured patients and increased uncompensated care costs for hospitals. America's Essential Hospitals, which represents hospita more ST

ICCT Warns Treasury's Clean Fuel Credit Guidance Could Inflate Costs, Hinder Decarbonization (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), an independent nonprofit organization, has submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury expressing significant concerns regarding the initial guidance for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the ICCT highlights potential discrepancies and methodological issues within the Department of Energy's (DOE) 45ZCF-GREET model, which is proposed for determining the emissions rates of clean more ST

Idaho Forest Group Supports Further Investigation Into Lumber Imports (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Idaho Forest Group has voiced its support for a deeper examination of the impact of tariffs on softwood lumber imports into the United States. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, company President Todd Brinkmeyer stated, "Idaho Forest Group supports investigating further the full impacts of imposing Section 232 tariffs on imports of softwood lumber products into the United States." The letter, dated March 31, 2025, emphasizes the significant role of Canadian l more ST

Illinois Corn Growers Urge Swift Action on Clean Fuel Tax Credit Guidelines (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Illinois Corn Growers Association (IL Corn) has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department to urgently finalize guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for immediate inclusion of climate-smart agricultural practices. In a letter dated April 9, 2025, IL Corn stressed the time-sensitive nature of these decisions for farmers. Representing 50,000 farmers across Illinois, IL Corn highlighted the long lead t more ST

Immigrant Rights Group Slams New Federal Registration Rule as "Authoritarian Tool" (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- A national immigrant advocacy organization is fiercely opposing a new rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring the registration of certain non-citizens. In a strongly worded letter submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Chief Mark Phillips, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) called the Interim Final Rule (IFR) an "authoritarian tool" that will sow fear and instability in communities. The IFR, titled "Alien Registrati more ST

Immunization Managers Support Vaccine Advisory Committee's Work (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) has expressed its support for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and its rigorous process for developing vaccine recommendations. In a letter submitted on April 10, 2025, to the ACIP, AIM Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michelle D. Fiscus praised the committee's dedication to evidence-based decision-making. "The Committee's willingness to review these data and consider recommendations to eliminate vaccine doses i more ST

International Federation on Ageing Calls for Expanded RSV Vaccine Access (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The International Federation on Ageing (IFA), a global non-governmental organization, is urging the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to broaden eligibility criteria for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines. In written comments submitted for the ACIP's April 15-16, 2025, meeting, the IFA emphasized the significant impact of RSV on older adults and the need for more equitable vaccine access. The IFA highlighted that RSV is often "misperceived to be on more ST

Iowa Coalition Warns Federal Rule Will Harm Crime Victims, Undermine Public Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- A new federal rule requiring broader alien registration will have "severe and immediately harmful impact on violent crime victims" and undermine public safety across Iowa, according to the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). In a strongly worded letter submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the coalition urged the immediate withdrawal of the Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration," set  more ST

IRS Releases Public Communication From Ace Ethanol (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Ace Ethanol LLC, Stanley, Wisconsin: * * * Attention: IRS-2025-0002 (Notice 2025-10) To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: IRS-2025-0002, Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; Request for Public Comments (Notice 2025-10) * * * Ace Ethanol more ST

Law Professor Urges FDA to Prioritize Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Food Safety Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- In a letter submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Margaret H. Zhang, an Assistant Professor of Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, has called for the agency to prioritize the monitoring and regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) as it develops a new systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in food. Professor Zhang, whose research focuses on the intersection of reproductive and environmental justice, emphasized the wid more ST

Manufacturing Group Urges Caution on Copper Import Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), representing 14,000 manufacturers across the United States, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, expressing concerns about the Section 232 national security investigation into copper imports. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the NAM emphasized copper's critical role in American manufacturing and energy production, while advocating for policies that support both domestic production and con more ST

Manufacturing Groups Urge Alternatives to Copper Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), representing a large swath of American manufacturers, have submitted comments to the Department of Commerce, urging the agency to consider alternatives to tariffs on copper imports. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the groups, collectively known as "One Voice," expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts of tariffs on their members. The associ more ST

Marine Manufacturers Warn of Impact From Potential Copper Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has voiced concerns about the potential impact of tariffs on copper imports, citing the critical role copper plays in the production of American-made recreational boats. In a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the NMMA warned that such tariffs could harm the industry. The letter, dated April 1, 2025, emphasizes the significant economic contribution of recreational boating, noting its "$230 billion economic  more ST

Measles Resurgence Prompts Public Health Concern (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) has expressed concern over the recent rise in measles cases across the United States, urging continued support for strong immunization systems. In comments submitted to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the IPHA highlighted the severity of the outbreak, noting that, "As of April 3, 2025, CDC reports a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 jurisdictions." The IPHA emphasized the safety an more ST

Medical Colleges Warn CMS Rule Could Limit Healthcare Access (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has voiced strong concerns about a proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), arguing that it could significantly limit access to affordable health insurance and negatively impact both patients and healthcare providers. In a letter submitted to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on April 9, 2025, the AAMC, which represents all 160 U.S. medical schools and nearly 500 academic health systems, expressed more ST

Mining Group Urges Federal Action to Secure Domestic Copper Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Mining Association (NMA), the leading voice for the U.S. mining industry, has called on the Department of Commerce to take swift and comprehensive action to bolster the domestic copper supply chain, citing critical national security concerns. In a letter submitted to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, NMA President and CEO Rich Nolan outlined the growing reliance on foreign sources of copper and presented a series of recommendations to revitalize American pro more ST

NEMA Voices Support for Strong U.S. Copper Industry Amid National Security Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into copper imports. The investigation, initiated by Presidential Executive Order 14220, is examining the potential threat to national security posed by these imports. In its letter to Eric Longnecker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security, NEMA emphasized the importance of copper to the ele more ST

NOPA Urges Treasury to Prioritize Domestic Feedstocks, Level Playing Field in Clean Fuel Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to prioritize domestic feedstocks and address what it sees as unfair emissions calculations in the implementation of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, NOPA President and CEO Devin Mogler emphasized the critical need for policy certainty and a level playing field for American farmers and biofuel producers. NOPA, whi more ST

Nutrition Academy Urges FDA for More Transparency in Food Chemical Assessments (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling for enhanced public engagement and transparency in the agency's post-market assessment of chemicals in food. The Academy, representing over 113,000 registered dietitian nutritionists and other nutrition professionals, emphasized the importance of public trust in the FDA, citing a 2021 poll that revealed "62% of Americans have limited trust in the FDA." In its let more ST

Oil and Gas Industry Group Provides Feedback on EPA Emissions Report (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American Petroleum Institute (API), representing the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its draft report on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. API, whose members include producers, refiners, suppliers, and pipeline operators, emphasized the industry's significant economic impact, supporting millions of jobs and contributing substantially to the nation's GDP. API's letter focuses on ensuring the ac more ST

Omega-3 Industry Group Backs Fish Oil Listing Correction (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has voiced its support for a proposed technical correction to the fish oil listing by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). In a letter to the NOSB, GOED's Vice-President, Dr. Harry Rice, stated the organization "supports the Handling Subcommittee's recommendation to remove the CAS numbers included in the fish oil listing." GOED represents over 200 members in the omega-3 supply chain. The proposed correction ai more ST

PDA Offers Extensive Feedback to FDA on Draft Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Compliance (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), a prominent international organization representing over 10,000 professionals in the pharmaceutical, biologics, and medical device sectors, has delivered a comprehensive set of comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning its recently released draft guidance on adhering to the requirements outlined in 21 CFR 211.110, the crucial CGMP regulation for pharmaceutical manufacturing. In a formal letter addressed to the F more ST

Proposed CMS Rules Threaten Health Coverage for Millions, Experts Warn (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- A coalition of public health experts and the American Public Health Association (APHA) has raised alarms over proposed regulations by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that could strip health insurance from up to 2 million Americans. In a detailed letter to CMS dated April 7, 2025, the group, led by scholars from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University, condemned the rules as both legally questionable and harmful to more ST

Rendering Industry Seeks Clarity on Clean Fuel Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide clearer guidelines regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, according to a recent letter. NARA, representing 178 rendering plants in the U.S. and Canada, submitted comments to the IRS, emphasizing the importance of animal fats in biofuel production. The letter highlights that rendered fats like poultry fat, tallow, white grease, yellow grease, and UCO are " more ST

Snowbird Association Opposes New U.S. Registration Rule for Canadian Travelers (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA), an advocacy group for Canadian travelers, has strongly criticized a new U.S. rule requiring certain Canadian visitors to register with U.S. authorities, arguing it creates an unnecessary burden and will negatively impact tourism. In a letter submitted to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on April 10, 2025, the CSA expressed its opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration more ST

Tech Association Urges Caution on Copper Import Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has urged the U.S. government to proceed cautiously in its investigation into copper imports, warning of potential harm to the U.S. economy and increased costs for consumers. In a letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the CTA, which represents the $537 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, acknowledged the importance of copper to various critical sectors. The letter notes that global demand for copper is projecte more ST

Top OB-GYN Group Denounces Proposed ACA Rule Changes, Warns of Harm to Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), representing over 62,000 physicians, has issued a forceful condemnation of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace rules, urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to abandon proposals the group believes will curtail access to affordable healthcare, particularly for women, low-income individuals, DACA recipients, and transgender patients. In an April 11, 2025, letter to HHS  more ST

U.S. Cabinet Makers Demand Section 232 Tariffs, Citing National Security Risks and $6.5B Hit From Imports (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance (AKCA), representing domestic manufacturers, has strongly urged the Department of Commerce to impose Section 232 tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and crucially, derivative products like wooden cabinets and vanities. In comments filed April 1, 2025, the AKCA argued that a surge in imports, fueled by foreign subsidies, illegal logging, and widespread evasion of existing duties, is devastating the U.S. industry, threatening national secu more ST

Water Institute Urges Swift, Stable Rules for Clean Fuel Tax Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The International Water Institute (IWI), a nonprofit focused on science-based water solutions, has submitted comments to the Treasury Department and IRS regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for clear, practical, and stable regulations to foster growth in the clean fuel market. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, IWI outlined several key recommendations to ensure the successful implementation of the credit. The IWI expressed support for  more ST