WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Forty-nine organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding its proposal to reissue and modify Nationwide Permits (NWP). The groups express appreciation for the proposal's increased focus on nature-based solutions (NBS) but emphasize the need for adjustments to ensure that authorized activities inflict minimal harm on the environment, as mandated by legal standards. In their correspondence, the organizations call for a str more ST

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-139) on a bill (H.R. 1948), which aims to authorize the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on June 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 1948 is to authorize the United States Se more ST

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-141) on the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act (H.R. 1182), which aims to require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on June 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 1182 is to require  more ST