WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security cautioning against broad tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. The association, representing 60,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians emphasized that while it supports strengthening domestic manufacturing, tariffs could destabilize the ph more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Animal Health Institute is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to exclude veterinary medicines and related animal health products from a Section 232 national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports. The request comes in a letter signed by Alexander Mathews, president and CEO of AHI and submitted in response to the Bureau of Industry and Security's Notice of Request for Public Comments. AHI, which represents manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals, bi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society has voiced opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service that would remove habitat modification from the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The organization warns this change fundamentally conflicts with the Act's purpose. Ann Vileisis, president of the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society, stated the proposed change "is fundamentally at odds with both the letter and spirit of the En more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Authors Guild, New York, has voiced strong support for the Copyright Claims Board, calling it a success in providing an affordable alternative to federal court for copyright disputes. The organization's comments were submitted to the Copyright Office. "The Guild believes that it is crucial for our culture and the future of democracy to ensure that our literature and arts remain vibrant and diverse," stated the Authors Guild in its submission. The Guild highlighted tha more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- SAE International has urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and rescind a federal rule concerning vehicle event data recorders. The May 5, 2025, request targets the final rule on event data recorders (NHTSA Docket No. 2024-0084), previously petitioned for reconsideration by SAE International in February. S. William Gouse, director of international government/industry technical and regulatory affairs for Global Ground Vehicle Standards at SAE International, more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- A biopharmaceutical trade organization is cautioning the U.S. Department of Commerce against imposing broad tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, arguing such measures could undermine national security and affordability of medicines. The Trade Alliance for Health, representing companies in the biopharmaceutical, medical devices and diagnostics and logistics industries, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry an more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Council of State Bioscience Associations has communicated its perspectives to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding a national security examination into the importation of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The communication arrives as the department seeks public comments on the matter. CSBA operates as an alliance of independent state and territory-based non-profit trade bodies, each championing public policies that foster the responsible expansion a more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Immunocore, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, a commercial-stage biotechnology company, has submitted a plea to the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting that any potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports exclude orphan drugs, particularly those that are patented, under exclusivity and not manufactured or imported from a foreign entity of concern. The company's letter comes in response to the Bureau of Industry and Security's April 16, 2025 request for comments on a Section 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Canadian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Exporters Alliance has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The submission responds to a section 232 investigation which aims to determine the effects of pharmaceutical and ingredient imports on U.S. national security. The pharmaceutical alliance advocates for a general exemption from tariffs on medicines imported from allied trade partners, particularly FDA-approved products fr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Life Sciences Ontario, Canada, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The group's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Life Sciences Ontario emphasized the deeply integrated North American pharmaceutical supply chain and urged against unilateral trade actions that could disrupt it. The organization's submission underscored i more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Capital Region Homeland Security Executive Committee has submitted input to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, emphasizing the critical role of sustained federal investment and clear partnerships in regional emergency management. The committee, representing local governments and emergency agencies in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., highlighted their real-world experiences with Federal Emergency Management Agency's support. Tim Hemstreet, ch more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Ascensus Specialties LLC, a chemical company, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to avoid imposing tariffs on sodium metal imports. The company argues that such tariffs would jeopardize its domestic production of sodium borohydride, a crucial input for numerous pharmaceuticals and ultimately shift production overseas. William Atkins, global manager, product stewardship for Ascensus Specialties, highlighted the company's unique position. "Ascensus respectfully subm more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Medical Countermeasures Coalition has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredient imports. The coalition, representing twenty biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations, emphasized the critical distinction between medical countermeasures and commercial pharmaceutical more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Simon Tasker, president and CEO of Colorcon Inc., has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Section 232 Investigation Team, addressing concerns about the pharmaceutical supply chain. The company, headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a major supplier of specialized pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials to over 4,000 manufacturers worldwide. In the letter, Tasker highlighted Colorcon's reliance on imported raw materials for its U.S. p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a proposed rule that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The conservancy warns that such a change would severely impact wildlife by allowing industries to destroy or degrade vital habitats. Jeffrey Wagner, senior director of the Natural Heritage Program for the cons more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, San Anselmo, California, has strongly opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The group warns that the change contradicts congressional intent and threatens federally listed species. Wayne Sentman, president of Friends of  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Longview, Washington, has expressed deep concerns to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a proposed rule to rescind the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The tribe, with historical ties to the lower Columbia River Basin, views the proposal to remove habitat modification as a component of prohibited "take" as a severe threat to conservation efforts. As stewards of their ancestral lands, the  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin, is opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The organization, which works worldwide to conserve all 15 crane species, including the critically endangered Whooping Crane, asserts that the proposed change would severely hinder efforts to more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The company's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Daiichi Sankyo emphasized its substantial U.S. manufacturing investments and warned that broad tariffs could jeopardize patient access to critical medicines, particularly cancer treatments. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Doctors for America has expressed concerns to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its proposed guidance on the national security investigation of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. The medical group affirmed the importance of geographically diverse medical supply chains and advocated for exemptions to tariffs on pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients and medical devices. Doctors for America, which does not acc more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Eastern Salt Co. Inc., based in Lowell, Massachusetts, has submitted comprehensive comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company is challenging several provisions within the agency's proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges, arguing they are overly burdensome, lack scientific grounding and could lead to ineffective environmental actions. The company, which operates a marine terminal in Chelsea to receive and distribute road s more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity. The proposed permit was publicly noticed on December 13, 2024. Neil Parke, senior director-engineering HSE at the drug manufacturer, conveyed the importance of the collective input. "The comments and suggesti more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service proposal that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal, also affecting the National Marine Fisheries Service, seeks to remove habitat modification from the definition of harm, arguing it runs contrary to the statutory term "take" within the Endangered Species Act. SEBAC, a co more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council has urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reverse actions that it says are crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to handle disasters. The environmental group argues that staff cuts, funding freezes, and policy shifts are leaving communities vulnerable as climate-driven disasters grow more frequent and severe. The council, with over three million members, criticized the administration for slashing FEMA more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Three public health and business scholars have cautioned the U.S. Department of Commerce against imposing tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their components, arguing such measures could harm national security and worsen drug shortages. The academics submitted their views in response to a public comments request from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the effects of such imports on national security. The research team, comprised of Mariana Socal, asso more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security advocating for the protection of key ingredients from potential tariffs under a Section 232 national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports. The organization, representing over 95 percent of flavor manufacturers in the U.S., emphasizes the vital role of flavors in both the food and pharmaceutical sectors more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- GC Biopharma USA Inc., Teaneck, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports. The letter, signed by Lisa Betts, chief operating officer for GC Biopharma USA, emphasizes the critical role of imported immunological products, specifically referencing Harmonized Tariff Schedule 3002.13.00, 3002.14.00, and 3002.15.00, for American patients. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Gilead Sciences Inc., Foster City, California, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, opposing the imposition of tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The company argues that such tariffs would increase costs, threaten patient access to medicine and stifle investments in research and development. Gilead Sciences, in its communication, emphasized its strong U.S. footprint and commitment to th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Pharmacopeia, Rockville, Maryland, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of pharmaceutical and ingredient imports. The standards organization emphasized the intricate nature of the global medicine supply chain and its vulnerabilities. Anthony Lakavage, senior vice president of global external affairs at U.S. Pharmacopeia, hi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The International Chamber of Shipping, London, England, has submitted comments to the Federal Maritime Commission regarding its investigation into transit constraints at key international maritime chokepoints. The organization emphasized the primacy of established international law and warned against unilateral measures that could disrupt global maritime trade. Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping, stated that the organization "appreciat more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Citizens Against Government Waste, a non-profit organization advocating for efficiency in government, has opposed the imposition of tariffs on pharmaceutical drug imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, CAGW argued that such measures would disrupt access to vital treatments, substantially increase prices and potentially compromise national safety. Thomas A. Schatz, President of Citizens Agains more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Haleon, Warren, New Jersey, submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning the potential inclusion of pharmaceutical products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The letter, signed by Jonathan Martinez, head of U.S. federal affairs for Haleon, emphasizes the unique position of over-the-counter drug products and warns against potential supply shortages. Martinez highlights that many OTC products, li more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Will County (Illinois) Assistant State Attorney Jacob Kreutzer has appealed to the U.S. Department of Education to preserve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, emphasizing its role in attracting and retaining public sector legal professionals. Kreutzer stated, "Due to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, I was determined in law school to take as many classes to prepare me to become a prosecutor as that has always been my dream." Kreutzer noted that the pr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The American Petroleum Institute and American Chemistry Council have requested a 90-day extension for public comments on five draft toxicological profiles released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. One of the profiles covers benzene, a substance also under review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The industry groups cited a concurrent assessment process led by another federal agency, the commen more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has appealed to the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish a minimum import threshold for Section 232 national security measures, aiming to protect the long-standing economic partnership between the two nations. The proposal highlights that Jordanian exports represent a very small share of total U.S. imports in sectors that could face such tariffs. Jordan's representative emphasized the robust U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, citing its  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Service Employees International Union has strongly opposed a proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management that seeks to reclassify certain civil servant positions into a federal employment category, "Schedule Policy/Career." The union warns that the change threatens to destabilize the entire federal workforce and erode long-standing employee rights. Heather Conroy, executive vice president of the Service Employees International Union, stated, "We are deeply con more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Members of Congress have voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list grizzly bears in the lower 48 states under the Endangered Species Act. The lawmakers contend the decision punishes their states' successful recovery efforts and risks undermining future conservation partnerships. "We believe that this flawed decision will severely damage trust in Endangered Species Act listing decisions and undermine future more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Robert H. Aland, a retired lawyer from Winnetka, Illinois, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a proposed rule concerning grizzly bear management. Aland argues that the final rule should upgrade grizzly bears from "threatened" to "endangered" status and minimize permitted "takes" -- instances where bears can be legally harmed or killed -- to only those that are absolutely essential. The FWS's proposed rule, pub more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Legal Council for Health Justice, Chicago, Illinois, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management, warning it could politicize the federal workforce and undermine crucial public services. The organization argues the changes could lead to staffing losses and hinder the work of federal agencies. Legal Council for Health Justice stated its concern that "the proposed regulations will lead to politicization of the wide swathes of more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The AdvaMed Medical Imaging Division is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to exclude contrast agents from a Section 232 investigation into the effects on national security of imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The trade group, representing leading companies in medical imaging technology, submitted comments highlighting the distinct nature and purpose of these substances. According to Patrick Hope, executive dire more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Cotton Council has strongly advocated for the registration of cyclobutrifluram, a new active ingredient, for use as a seed treatment on cotton. In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Cotton Council highlighted the urgent need for effective solutions against pests and diseases that severely impact cotton production across the southern U.S. Chad Brewer, vice-president of technical services for the National Cotton Council more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Grange has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration ahead of a key advisory committee meeting on updated COVID-19 vaccines. The organization emphasized the critical need for accessible preventative healthcare, including vaccinations, for rural communities. The National Grange highlighted the severe healthcare barriers faced by its members, noting that while 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Hazard Mitigation Association has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency outlining recommendations to strengthen the nation's approach to disaster management. The group emphasizes the need for a unified and comprehensive strategy encompassing mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. The National Hazard Mitigation Association states that the most effective way to improve disaster risk managemen more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Native Plant Society of New Mexico, Albuquerque, has voiced strong opposition to U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service's proposal to rescind the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The organization warns that removing habitat modification from the definition would jeopardize imperiled species and contradict the core purpose of the conservation law. The Native Plant more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- NatureWorks, a leading advanced materials company co-owned by American multinational food corporation Cargill, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. The company, whose production operations are in Blair, Nebraska, with corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Minnesota, is providing input on an investigation into the effects of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredient imports on national security. Eri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Association of Nuclear Pharmacies has cautioned the U.S. Department of Commerce against imposing tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients, particularly those crucial for radiopharmaceuticals. The NANP argues such measures could severely impact the nuclear medicine supply chain, disrupting patient access to vital diagnostics and therapies. In a letter signed by Jeffrey P. Norenberg, chairman and executive director of the NANP, the association  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Oceana, Monterey, California, has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service to adopt a more conservative approach to the Pacific Sardine Rebuilding Plan, advocating for an Annual Catch Limit set at no more than 5% of the age 1+ biomass. The ocean conservation group argues that the agency's proposed Alternative 6, which would set the ACL at the lesser of 2,200 metric tons or the acceptable biological catch when the stock is under 50,000 m more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- A leading oil and gas trade group representing companies in the Permian Basin has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the public comment period for a proposed rule concerning the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The Permian Basin Petroleum Association, located in Midland, Texas, says more time is needed to assess the important regulatory alteration. Ben Shepperd, president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, noted the industry  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the agency to exempt crucial omega-3 ingredients from a trade investigation into pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The organization, representing over 200 member companies in the eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid omega-3 industry, emphasizes the vital role these fatty acids play in public health. GOED, based in Salt Lake City, Utah,  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Pacific Seabird Group, a society of professional seabird researchers and managers, has urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to maintain the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The organization stresses that this definition is crucial for protecting species whose populations have declined due to habitat modification. Scott Pearson, vice chair for conservation, stated, "We are writing to discourage you from rescinding the regulatory def more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service that seeks to withdraw the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The PFBC, responsible for conserving and managing federally endangered freshwater species in Pennsylvania, asserts that this change would undermine decades of conservation efforts. Christopher A. Urban, nongame and endangere more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., a Pennsylvania-based maker of innovative containment solutions for injectable medicines, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The company emphasized the complex nature of the pharmaceutical containment industry and advocated for a thoughtful approach to any potential t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Center for American Medicine Resiliency warns the U.S. Department of Commerce that reliance on foreign pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly from China, threatens national security. The letter, submitted in response to the department's investigation into pharmaceutical imports, urges a strategic approach to bolster domestic production and reduce vulnerabilities in the supply chain for affordable medicines. The Center highlights the U.S.' dependence on China for key more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Population Association of America and Association of Population Centers have expressed strong concerns to the Office of Personnel Management regarding a proposed rule that could impact federal statistical and scientific research agencies. The groups warn that the rule, titled "Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service," threatens the objectivity of federal data and the integrity of scientific endeavors. Irma T. Elo, president of the more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is facing considerable pushback regarding a proposed rule change that opponents argue would significantly reduce protections for threatened and endangered species by narrowing the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit based in Wailuku, Hawaii, dedicated to safeguarding marine life, voiced strong opposition to the proposed alteration. The organization contends that the change would un more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Organization of Agreement States Executive Board has provided comments to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding a draft regulatory issue summary concerning the movement of radioactive material within temporary jobsites. The organization, which coordinates with states managing radioactive materials, seeks added clarity in the proposed guidance. Beth Shelton, chair for the Organization of Agreement States, whose primary office is the Tennessee Division of Radiolog more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Reid Park Zoo, Tucson, Arizona, has urged the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to abandon its proposal to rescind the longstanding definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The zoo, a leader in wildlife conservation, argues that the proposed change would "eviscerate one of the ESA's essential protections" by narrowly interpreting "harm" to be synonymous with "kill" and "capture." Nancy J. Kluge, president and chief executive officer o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation Action Fund, Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a comment in opposition to a proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management that would amend the classification of excepted service career employees. The organization warns that the change could politicize the federal workforce and introduce "dangerous fringe ideologies." Kyle Steinberg, Anne Nicol Gaylor legal fellow for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national nonprofit orga more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Council on Governmental Relations has voiced concerns to the Office of Personnel Management regarding a proposed regulation that could impact federal employees responsible for grantmaking. The council argues that applying broad civil service changes to these roles risks undermining objective scientific and technological advancement. Matt Owens, president of the Council on Governmental Relations, highlighted the nature of research. "Overarching federal research funding more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would change the definition of "harm" within the Endangered Species Act. The international group argues that this alteration would undermine core protections for imperiled species, particularly migratory shorebir more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The South Mountain Audubon Society has expressed strong reservations regarding a joint proposal by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service to remove the regulatory definition of "harm" from Endangered Species Act regulations. The conservation group conveyed its concerns in comments submitted to the federal agencies. "Nowhere in this docket do we find a deliverable," stated Tony Arn more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Taxpayers Union, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, opposing the imposition of tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. The organization's input addresses a section 232 investigation determining the effects of these imports on U.S. national security. Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union Free Trade Initiative, signed the comments, reflecting National more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Texas Hospital Association has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its Section 232 national security investigation into pharmaceutical and ingredient imports. Matt Turner, senior director of health care policy for the THA, penned the correspondence emphasizing the state's hospitals' views on drug supply and pricing. The THA, representing over 460 hospitals and health systems, highlighted the risks of relying on a limited number of manufactu more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S.-China Business Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The organization's input responds to a section 232 national security investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. U.S.-China Business Council warned that tariffs could lead to severe unintended consequences for American patients and the competitiveness of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. The business advocacy group acknowledge more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Quapaw Nation and the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma have expressed profound concern to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the decreasing population of monarch butterflies. These tribal nations emphasize the species' deep ecological, cultural and subsistence significance to Indigenous communities across the nation. Their ancestral lands lie within the monarch's migratory corridor, fostering a history of supporting habitat restoration. "This species hold more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Crane Trust has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule change by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that seeks to redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the conservation organization, which works to protect and maintain Platte River habitat for migrating cranes, emphasized the critical role of the ESA in safeguarding species like the Whooping Crane more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Swanson Health Products, a member of the United Natural Products Alliance, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its national security investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. The trade association, representing approximately 100 companies in the natural health products sector, emphasizes the crucial role of dietary supplements in American health and seeks to prevent their unintended inclusion in potential  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Viatris, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its section 232 investigation into the impact of pharmaceutical imports. The company expressed concern that imposing tariffs, particularly on generic drugs, could undermine the administration's goal of ensuring affordable and accessible medicines for American patients. The pharmaceutical manufacturer emphasized the critical role of generic more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Washington Farm Bureau, Lacey, has urged the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw a draft rule proposing a Distinct Population Segment for grizzly bears in the lower-48 states. The organization instead recommends the complete delisting of the species, citing concerns about potential impacts on livestock and tree fruit producers. Caleb Gwerder, governmental affairs director for the farm group, stated that his organization has "significa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Waterkeeper Alliance has voiced strong opposition to a joint proposal by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service to eliminate the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The global environmental movement argues that the change would jeopardize protections for at-risk species and contradict established legal precedent. Waterkeeper Alliance operates through  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Western Integrated Pest Management Center has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, requesting an exemption for pesticide use in agriculture as part of the proposed rule for monarch butterfly status and critical habitat designation. The center, which promotes integrated pest management in the West, argues that existing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency strategies already provide sufficient protection for monarchs. "The more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Western Landowners Alliance has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a proposed rule for grizzly bear listing and a revised Section 4(d) rule. The group advocates for policies that sustain working lands, connected landscapes, and native species, emphasizing the crucial role of landowners in conservation efforts. Western Landowners Alliance argues that species recovery depends on meaningful partnerships with land more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes West Cook Chapter, based in Cook County, Illinois, has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule to rescind the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The group, dedicated to promoting native landscapes, argues that habitat destruction should clearly remain within the scope of "harm." Adrian Ayres Fisher, co-chair of Advocacy and Programs for Wild O more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts, River Alliance of Wisconsin, Wisconsin's Green Fire and Wisconsin's Wildlife Federation have expressed their strong opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule change to the Endangered Species Act that would reinterpret the definition of "harm." The groups contend that limiting the definition would hinder species recovery by discounting the crucial importance of habitat  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Wyoming Native Plant Society has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a proposed rule that seeks to remove the definition of "harm" from Endangered Species Act regulations. The organization contends that the change would severely weaken safeguards for threatened and endangered flora. "Plant mortality or decline can be difficult to prove compared to habitat loss or degradation," stated Mike Evans, co-president of more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Zoetis Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The company's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Zoetis advocates for exempting animal health products from potential tariffs, asserting their distinct nature from human pharmaceuticals. The company underscored the vital role of animal health in th more ST