WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), representing over 1,000 apparel and footwear brands, has submitted comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) urging simplification of proposed rules for low-value shipments. The AAFA argues that the proposed regulations create unnecessary complexity for businesses. In a letter to CBP, Beth Hughes, Vice President of Trade & Customs Policy for AAFA, expressed concern about the varying data requirements for differ more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Biofuel producer POET, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging the agencies to finalize regulations and guidance for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit while also recommending key improvements. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, POET emphasized the credit's potential to bolster rural economies, lower consumer fuel prices, strengthen domestic energy security, and enhance t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and dozens of affiliate groups have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to craft a clear and practical definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) following the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA ruling. In a letter to EPA's Stacey Jensen and the Army's Milton Boyd, the groups emphasized the need for a WOTUS definition that aligns with the 2023 deci more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to withdraw its Draft Water Quality Standards (WQS) Handbook Chapters on Designated Uses, Antidegradation, and WQS Variances. In its letter, the ACC, which represents companies operating under Clean Water Act regulations, expresses concerns about the draft chapters and supports separate comments from the Federal Water Quality Coalition (FWQC). The ACC more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has submitted comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding proposed rulemaking for the entry of low-value shipments, offering its members' data and expertise. In a letter to CBP, NAFTZ President Jeffrey J. Tafel emphasized that Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) already provide comprehensive data through established processes. "U.S. FTZ operators have demonstrated consistently high standards of compliance an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Triad National Security LLC, operator of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), has urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges, citing excessive monitoring requirements and unclear guidelines that could burden facilities with significant costs. In a letter dated April 30, 2025, to the EPA's Office of Water, Triad detailed concerns about the draft permit's new mandates for per- and  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Popp Forest Products Inc., Lake Oswego, Oregon, has requested an exemption from potential tariffs or quotas on tropical hardwood kiln sticks, arguing that the products pose no national security risk. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the company emphasized the essential role kiln sticks play in domestic lumber production. Kiln sticks are used to separate layers of lumber during the drying process. Popp Forest Products argues  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) and the National Mining Association (NMA) have jointly submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), calling for substantial revisions to the agency's draft chapters of the Water Quality Standards Handbook. In their letter, the associations express concern about the significant influence the Handbook's recommendations and guidance have on state and tribal water quality standards programs. They emp more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Swanson Group, Inc., a family-owned lumber and plywood manufacturer based in Southwest Oregon, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging significant policy changes to bolster the American timber and lumber industry. The filing, part of a Section 232 National Security Investigation into timber and lumber, highlights several challenges the company says are hindering domestic production and national self-sufficiency in wood products. In its communicati more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The American Coatings Association (ACA), representing 90% of the U.S. paint and coatings industry, has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to overhaul its proposed risk management rule for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), a chemical used in paints and coatings. In a detailed letter to Carolyn Mottley of the EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, ACA Senior Counsel Riaz Zaman criticized the rule's foundation, arguing it relies on flawed assumptions an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Agriculture technology company Pivot Bio, Wayzata, Minnesota, has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to expand the scope of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to include on-farm conservation practices. In a letter submitted to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the company emphasized the importance of allowing biofuel feedstock growers to benefit from the credit by implementing sustainable farming methods. Pivot Bi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its proposed risk management rule for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29). In its comments to the EPA, NAPIM argues that the rule is based on a "scientifically flawed risk evaluation" and an incorrect finding of unreasonable risk to workers. The association, representing over 80% of U.S. printing ink manufacturers, supports the Color Pigment Manufacturer more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has challenged a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In a letter to the EPA, ReMA argues that the proposal is fundamentally flawed and could have significant negative consequences for the recycling industry. ReMA, headquartered in Washington, D.C., represents over 1,700 companies involved in processing, brokering, and consumin more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world's largest retail trade association, has submitted comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) calling for stronger enforcement and improvements to the de minimis program, which facilitates the entry of low-value shipments. In a letter to CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores, NRF Executive Vice President David French acknowledged the importance of the de minimis program for small businesses but stressed the need for en more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA), representing state water program managers, has submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. In their letter, ACWA emphasizes the significant influence of federal permits on state-level Clean Water Act (CWA) implementation. "As the primary entities responsible for carrying out m more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), representing over 4,400 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permittees, has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to explicitly exclude stormwater control features from the definition of "Waters of the United States." In a letter to the EPA, NMSA argues that a clear exclusion is necessary, even if new definitions appear to omit such features. NMSA points out that stormwater infrastructure is owned by more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Susquehanna Nuclear LLC, Pennsylvania, operator of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, has submitted comments to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) strongly endorsing a petition for rulemaking aimed at modernizing technical specifications for nuclear power reactors. The company urged the NRC to initiate the rulemaking process, aligning with a broader industry push to incorporate risk insights into safety regulations. The comments, sent by Melisa Krick, Manage more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), representing Tribal Nations across the U.S., has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to safeguard Tribal waters in light of the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision, which narrowed the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA). In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, NCAI Executive Director Larry Wright, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- World Energy, Houston, Texas, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer, has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to expedite the finalization of guidance on Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC). In a letter to the IRS, World Energy President Scott Lewis emphasized the importance of timely implementation to support the growing SAF industry. The letter, dated April 10, 2025, and addressed to Secretary Bessent, expresses World Energy's appreciation for th more ST