WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Surfrider Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the federal agency to reject any new oil and gas lease sales in the upcoming National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Citing the overwhelming opposition from the public, the Foundation emphasizes the environmental risks posed by offshore drilling and advocates for a shift toward renewable energy. Surfrider highlighted the broad opposition to  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) advocating for the inclusion of lease sales in the forthcoming 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The state is particularly keen on retaining and extending leasing activities in the Cook Inlet, Beaufort Sea, and Chukchi Sea planning areas. "The State respectfully urges BOEM to prompt action on existing more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals with access to their health information. "At Apple, we believe individuals should be empowered with meaningful access to their health information," stated Tim Powderly, senior director of government affairs at Apple. The company outlined two key principles: the need for rigorous scientific vali more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Athenahealth Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing support for enhancing care coordination and patient outcomes within the health technology ecosystem. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at advancing healthcare policy and interoperability. Joe Ganley, vice president of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Athenahealth, stated, "We are a national leader in buildin more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The City of Del Mar, California, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of offshore oil and gas leasing along the California coast in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. In a public comment letter addressed to Kelly Hammerle of the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland emphasized the potential risks to coastal economies and ecosystems. "Coastal economies like ou more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is facing substantial backlash regarding its plans for the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. A public comment letter was submitted to the agency, alongside over 11,000 signatures, urging the federal organization to abandon the expansion of offshore oil and gas development. Patrick Kelly-Fischer, a board member of Environmental Action, led the effort against such development, emphasizing the widesprea more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- A public comment letter from Leonor Miranda, a resident of Calvert County in Maryland and an environmental student, has sparked concern regarding potential changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Addressed to Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the letter expresses alarm over discussions to narrow the definition of "harm" in relation to the protection of vulnerable species. "The bald eagle, along with many other species, are currently facing numerous c more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Mark Patronella, representing the Center for Biological Diversity, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management voicing strong opposition to the expansion of oil and gas activities in the Outer Continental Shelf. The letter emphasizes concerns about the environmental and public health impacts associated with expanded oil and gas drilling. Patronella stated, "At a time when our nation should be rapidly transitio more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has received a public comment letter from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, representing over 200,000 members, addressing the impact of fossil fuel exploration on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. The letter was in response to an agency Request for Information regarding the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. CCAN strongly urges BOEM to refrain from planning o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Jacquelyn Bombard, chief federal government affairs officer at Providence, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing recommendations for improving data interoperability and the health technology infrastructure for Medicare beneficiaries. The letter emphasizes the critical need for updated standards that would empower patients while streamlining their access to healthcare services. In the letter stated, " more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Stephanie Pugliese, Director of the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem. The letter emphasizes the importance of improving digital health applications for better patient outcomes. Pugliese stated, "Colorado believes that t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Association of Community College Trustees has provided feedback to the U.S. Department of Education regarding upcoming rulemaking on federal student financial assistance. The association urges the federal agency to consider the unique needs of community colleges and their students while streamlining aid and fostering innovation. ACCT, a non-profit educational organization representing over 1,200 community colleges, highlighted several key areas. For the Public Service more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Shannon Kennedy, Healthcare Chair at The Digital Economist, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for transformative reforms in the health technology sector. Her insights stem from extensive experience in value-based care, compliance, and digital health innovation. Kennedy stated, "My comments reflect real-world experience working across full-risk Medicare/Medicaid models, integrating custom EHR systems, advanc more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expresses strong support for the proposed withdrawal of the determination of air cleaners as a covered consumer product (Docket EERE-2025-BT-DET-0016). Mark Strauch, a resident of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, emphasized the necessity for the Department to narrow its focus. "I believe the DOE should focus on covered products as required by statute under the EPCA, and avoid sweeping in other consumer goods, more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Environment America has made a bold appeal to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) by submitting a public comment letter signed by 14,246 individuals, urging the agency not to expand offshore oil and gas leasing under the upcoming 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Program. The letter emphasizes the necessity of preserving vital marine ecosystems and coastal communities from the risks associated with expanded drilling. Kelsey Lamp, Protect Our Oceans Camp more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- LifeVantage Corp., Lehi, Utah, 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. As a leader in nutrigenomics, creating scientifically validated health supplements, LifeVantage underscored the essential role of critical nutrients in the nation's health and well-being. The company highlighted that over 170 million A more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Manifest MedEx (MX) has sent a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem (Docket CMS-0042-NC), exploring vital themes around nationwide health data exchange. Erica Galvez, CEO of Manifest MedEx, emphasized the organization's role in facilitating effective health information exchanges. "We are the largest statewide and not-for-profit health information exchange in more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Marion County Public Defender David Woolums has submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for the preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In his letter, Woolums highlighted the program's crucial role in supporting public servants and maintaining a balanced justice system. "Since 2007, the PSLF program has stood as a cornerstone of our country's public service workforce strategy," Woolums stated. "It represents a simple, yet p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Materion Corp., Mayfield Heights, Ohio, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging comprehensive action to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals. The global leader in advanced material solutions emphasized the breadth and severity of the current crisis in mineral supply chains, which threatens to impair U.S. national security. Materion supplies essential components for various high-performance industries, incl more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- In a public comment letter addressed to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Maximus Federal Services Inc., McLean, Virginia, outlined its recommendations for enhancing the Health Technology Ecosystem. Monica Rosser, Executive Managing Director of Health at Maximus, emphasized the importance of modernizing health systems to empower both patients and providers. "Maximus believes that the time is right for CMS to lead the development of a Nationwide Unique Patien more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- New York City has responded to the U.S. Department of Education's notice of proposed rulemaking concerning changes to student aid regulations, particularly those governing Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income-Driven Repayment. NYC emphasizes the vital role of PSLF in recruiting and retaining public sector workers, ranging from police officers and firefighters to healthcare and sanitation workers, within its five boroughs. It strongly advises the federal agency agains more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The North Carolina Coastal Federation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to any lease sales off North Carolina's coast as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The Federation strongly urges BOEM to permanently exclude these waters from consideration for offshore oil and gas leasing and seismic exploration. Kerri Allen, Coastal Management P more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for Biological Diversity has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to the recent Direct Final Rule concerning the import and export of natural gas. The organization emphasized that the regulatory rollback was issued without adequate notice and comment. Camden Weber, Climate and Energy Policy Specialist at the Center, stated, "This regulatory rollback was issued without proper notice and comment." The Cen more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- A public comment letter signed by key congressional leaders is urging the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider elements of its Proposed Supplemental Priorities and Definitions regarding Education Choice, Evidence-Based Literacy, and the decentralization of educational authority. The letter, addressed to Secretary Linda McMahon, emphasizes the potential risks of prioritizing privatized education systems over traditional public schools. The letter highlights the impor more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Sequoia Project's Consumer Engagement Strategy Workgroup has sent a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. Anna McCollister, project lead and co-chair of the workgroup, authored the letter, which emphasizes the need for improved data standards and patient access in managing health conditions. As a patient advocate with complex chronic health issues, McCollister has more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- AUX Air USA, South Plainfield, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), advocating for a delay in the enforcement of the Central Variable Performance (CVP) provisions associated with the newly revised test procedures for central air conditioning and heat pumps (CAC/HPs). The request seeks an extension to July 7, 2026, citing challenges posed by recent regulatory changes. Saad Saleem, manager of regulatory compliance at AUX, more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- San Mateo County Supervisors Jackie Speier and Ray Mueller submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to offshore oil and gas leasing in coastal waters. The letter comments on the Request for Information related to the 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program (Docket BOEM-2025-0015). "Offshore oil and gas development likely would include landside facilities to service the off more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by Dr. Kendall Deas, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, addresses critical concerns regarding the department's proposed priorities in evidence-based literacy instruction and school choice initiatives. "I urge the U.S. Department of Education to approach its expansion [of evidence-based literacy instruction] with caution as the model's standardized approach may not meet the need more ST