WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Attorneys General from 14 states have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Food and Nutrition Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed creation of a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The proposal, as outlined in a System of Record Notice in the Federal Register, has been met with significant concern regarding its potential impact on the privacy of citizens and its align more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- 340B Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The organization responded to the agency's request for information on deregulation, specifically seeking to address regulations and guidance that are inconsistent with law, overly burdensome or otherwise unsound. The organization emphasized that 340B hospitals are vital to the country's health care safety net, and government actions more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- A coalition of five industry organizations has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing serious concerns over proposed changes to energy conservation standards for battery chargers. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort by the DOE to revise standards affecting home appliances, a move that the organizations argue may jeopardize consumer choice and lead to a patchwork of regulations across states. The letter highlights tha more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- A coalition of seven energy efficiency, and consumer advocacy organizations has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding proposed changes to water conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIMs). The organizations express their alarm at the Department's intention to rescind existing standards. The coalition highlights that efficiency standards play a critical role in reducing energy and water consumption, pro more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- A coalition of eight health and medical organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The groups expressed strong opposition to the department's proposal to withdraw covered product status for compressors under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Such a move would eliminate federal energy efficiency standards, test procedures and certification requirements, thereby undermining public h more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), urging Congress to prioritize Transportation Demand Management (TDM) in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. As the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) nears expiration, ACT emphasizes the importance of shaping a transportation system that enhances efficiency, offers diverse access to jobs, and fosters communit more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding proposed changes to energy conservation standards for compact residential clothes washers. The letter expresses concern over a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) issued by the DOE that could potentially alter the regulatory landscape for these appliances, impacting both manufacturers and consumers. AHAM's comments highlight the im more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation strongly opposing a petition filed by the Regional Airline Association (RAA). The petition seeks a two-year exemption from certain regulations regarding the installation and operation of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) on commercial aircraft. ALPA, representing over 79,000 airline pilots, urges immediate denial more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Ameren Missouri has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its recent ruling reclassifying the Missouri portion of the St. Louis area from Moderate to Serious nonattainment under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The public comment letter highlights significant concerns regarding the legality of the reclassification process, specifically pointing to the EPA's failure to conduct proper more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Academy of Pediatric Health and Dentistry (AAPHD), Albany, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to maintain access to ingestible prescription fluoride products for children. This request comes amid growing concerns about tooth decay among pediatric populations, particularly in communities where fluoride levels in drinking water are insufficient. In its letter, AAPHD highlighted the sa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The American Dental Association (ADA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the safety of orally ingestible unapproved prescription drug products containing fluoride for pediatric use. This response comes in light of the FDA's efforts to gather insights on the implications of fluoride in children's health. In the public comment letter, the ADA emphasized the importance of assessing the available scientific evidence on p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- American Electric Power (AEP) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the agency's proposal to reissue and modify the Nationwide Permits (NWP). This proposal aims to reauthorize activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, slated to take effect as current permits are set to expire on March 14, 2026. As one of the largest electric utilities in the country, AEP supports the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the urgent need for a multi-year reauthorization of surface transportation programs before the current authorization expires in September 2026. The organization, which represents over 160,000 civil engineering professionals, highlights that significant investment in infrastructure is essential to ensure that America's roads, bridges, and tr more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) addressing serious concerns over a proposed new database intended for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The AZCenter, an affiliate of the Children's Action Alliance and a nonprofit advocacy organization, emphasizes that SNAP plays a critical role in supporting nearly one million Arizonan more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing strong opposition to the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Arkansas, highlighted several critical issues in the recent System of Records Notice published in the Federal Register. In their comment more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns regarding the agency's recent proposals on energy conservation standards for automatic commercial icemakers. The letter highlights critical points about the potential impacts of these standards on both consumers and manufacturers within the residential appliance sector. In its letter, AHAM emphasizes the importance of maintaining consu more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed rule related to energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products (MREFs). The letter highlights concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of removing coverage for these products. In its letter, AHAM commended DOE's goal of ensuring consumers have access to a d more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a coalition of state attorneys general and local governments has voiced strong opposition to the agency's proposed rescission of water conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIMs). The attorneys general, representing states including California, New York, Maryland, and several others, argue that the proposed changes undermine essential water conservation efforts mandated by t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Bank Policy Institute has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the national trust charter application submitted by Wise National Trust of Austin, Texas. The institute expressed concerns over the inadequacy of the comment period provided for meaningful review and analysis of the application. According to the organization, the OCC allows only 30 days from the filing of an application for comments to be submitted more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Bank Policy Institute has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing concerns regarding the charter application submitted by First National Digital Currency Bank N.A. (FNDCB) based in New York. This application, which is tied to Circle Internet Holdings Inc., has prompted the organization to request an extension on the public comment period due to insufficient time for meaningful review and a lack of accessible info more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Bank Policy Institute has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing concerns about the charter application submitted by the National Digital Trust Company (NDTC). The organization highlights issues regarding the timeline and the adequacy of the information available to the public concerning NDTC's proposal. In its letter, the Bank Policy Institute argues that the standard 30-day comment period is insufficient for  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Better Markets Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The organization used the opportunity to highlight the many benefits of the publicly accessible consumer complaint database, urging the Bureau to preserve its current form and consider expanding its utility. Better Markets stressed that the collection, processing and public display of complaint data are vital to the Bureau's mission of ensuring consumers are well informed an more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The California Community Foundation (CCF), Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter was prompted by the USDA's recent publication of this notice in the Federal Register on June 23, 2025. CCF, which has a longstanding history of servin more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) criticizing proposed changes to immigration forms that the organization believes could deter eligible applicants from seeking necessary benefits. The proposed revisions, which were released in the Federal Register on May 29, 2025, include new questions regarding applicants' family members that CLINIC argues are unnecessary and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC), Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement emphatically opposing an Interim Final Rule concerning the imposition and collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations. The letter argues that the rule, which was published in the Federal Register on June 27, creates serious issues regarding due process for noncitizens. CLINIC, reco more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing strong opposition to proposed revisions of Form G-325A regarding the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. CLINIC argues that these changes would exclude vulnerable youth from essential protections and could lead to significant harm for children in need. The proposed revisions would eliminate the inclusion of SIJS-based deferr more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The group expressed strong opposition to the department's proposal to rescind energy conservation standards for compressors, arguing the action defies Congress and violates federal laws. The organization criticized the department's approach, noting that it published over 40 notices, including numerous energy efficiency ro more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The agency's plan, announced in a Notice published on June 23, 2025, has sparked apprehension about its implications for data collection and privacy. CBPP, an influential nonpartisan research and policy institute more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Children's Oral Health Network of Maine (COHN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to keep orally ingestible prescription fluoride drug products available for the pediatric population. The organization emphasizes the importance of these treatments in preventing dental caries among children. COHN represents a coalition of entities dedicated to ensuring that children in Maine avoid preventable dental issues. T more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Groundworks Collaborative - Foodworks has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. In the letter, the organization expresses serious apprehensions about the implications of the database on SNAP participants and the effectiveness of hunger relief efforts. As the largest free grocery store in Southeast Vermont, Foodworks serves approximat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Community Legal Services of Philadelphia has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. In a public comment letter, the organization raised significant concerns regarding the implications of the new database, urging the agency to withdraw the notice and abandon plans for data collection related to SNAP. Community Legal Serv more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Hunger Free Oklahoma has expressed serious concerns regarding the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database and the accompanying public comment letter sent to the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). As an organization dedicated to ending hunger in Oklahoma through collaborative efforts, Hunger Free Oklahoma argues that the proposed database raises significant issues relati more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The comments were issued just a day before the agency's deadline for data collection tied to this initiative. SIREN, an organization dedicated to supporting low-income  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- United Way of King County has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, which has long been invested in combating hunger in Washington State, argues that the new database could undermine the trust and effectiveness of the SNAP program, which serves over 1.2 million people in the state annua more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The San Carlos Apache Tribe has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expressing concerns about the proposed changes to the definition of "waters of the United States." With over 17,400 members, the tribe emphasizes that these modifications could disproportionately impact tribal nations and urges the agency to engage in consultations with them to address potential challenges. In the letter, the tribe articulates their apprehensions regarding  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Anne Arundel County Food Bank has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database (NSID). The organization emphasizes the importance of SNAP as a critical federal initiative aimed at addressing hunger and enhancing health for millions of low-income households nationwide. For almost four decades, AACFB has been more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing serious concerns about the agency's proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization called for the withdrawal of the proposal, citing issues related to data collection, privacy, and the implications for SNAP beneficiaries. MLRI, a nonprofit that a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The North Carolina Budget & Tax Center has submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization has voiced serious concerns about the implications of the new database and accompanying notice for the 1.4 million residents of North Carolina who depend on SNAP for their essential needs. In the letter, the North Carolina Budget & more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Data Center Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, advocating for the establishment of a dedicated Nationwide Permit (NWP) to facilitate data center construction and expansion. This initiative aims to address the increasing needs for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) capacities across the nation. DCC represents a key segment of the U.S. data center industry, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the modern more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Data Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service expressing conditional support for the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. While endorsing the initiative aimed at enhancing SNAP program integrity and combating fraud, the organization emphasized the critical need for privacy safeguards and sound data governance frameworks. The foundation recogni more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the reauthorization and modification of Nationwide Permits. The agency is currently reviewing these proposed changes, which could have significant implications for aquatic restoration projects across the nation. In the letter, the Park District expressed its support for certain proposed changes intended to streamline the NWP 27 proc more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Eco-Justice Collaborative, Champaign, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging modifications to a Nationwide Permit used for utility lines. The organization specifically addressed Nationwide Permit 58 arguing its application to large-scale carbon dioxide pipelines exceeds the permit program's original intent and risks substantial environmental harm. The Collaborative asserted that the Corps of Engineers is misapplying NWP  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Ethics and Public Policy Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to reconsider its approval of mifepristone, the abortion pill. This comes in light of a comprehensive study that analyzed data from 865,727 mifepristone prescriptions between 2017 and 2023, indicating that nearly one in ten women experience serious health issues following the use of the medication. The organization's findings reveal a stagg more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Onshore Storage LLC, Spring, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing its concerns about the issuance of three Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits. The permits in question include R6-TX-245-C6-001, R6-TX-245-C6-002, and R6-TX-245-C6-003, which are associated with the company's Rose Onshore Solutions Low Carbon Project. In the letter, ExxonMobil emphasizes the need for  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Feeding Indiana's Hungry has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), voicing strong objections to the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, which represents food banks serving Indiana, argues that the new database could pose significant threats to privacy and undermine existing systems designed to safeguard the sensitive data of millions of Americans relying on SNAP more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Florida Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's System of Records Notice (SORN) for the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. This letter, dated July 21, comes in response to a notice published in the Federal Register on June 23, which outlines the new data collection initiative. FPI, an independent and non-partisan  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Reagan-Udall Foundation has received a public comment letter outlining grave concerns regarding the safety of fluoridated tap water, particularly for vulnerable populations such as individuals with autism. The letter, authored by a concerned parent and plaintiff in a recent lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizes the painful experiences endured by her son, who is severely hypersensitive to fluoride. In her detailed account, the letter's a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by a Wisconsin technical trainer has raised alarm regarding the use of unapproved orally ingestible prescription drug products containing fluoride in children. The author, who has invested 16 years into research on fluoride safety, highlighted a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court, which determined fluoride added to public water supplies at 0.7 mg/L poses an unreasonable risk of neurodevelopmen more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns over its proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The initiative, outlined in a recent notice, has prompted widespread apprehension from FRAC and other stakeholders regarding potential privacy violations and the erosion of participant trust. The letter addresses USDA's intent more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- GE Appliances has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy, expressing concern over potential changes to water use limits for residential clothes washers. The letter highlights significant implications for manufacturers due to the outdated water usage testing methodologies currently aligned with the statutory standards. In the correspondence, GE Appliances outlines the need for the Department to consider the complexities introduced by reverting to old more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- GE Appliances, Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy outlining concerns regarding the proposed revocation of coverage for miscellaneous refrigeration products. The company argued that such a move would not only undermine federal energy policy goals but also negatively impact American consumers. In its remarks, GE Appliances emphasized that revoking coverage would likely eliminate the preemption for this product class. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI), Atlanta, Georgia, has voiced strong objections in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service regarding its proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter, submitted in response to the System of Records Notice published in the Federal Register, highlights serious concerns that could impact both food assistance benefic more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration offering feedback on a draft notice concerning ethics training for Organization Designation Authorization holders. The manufacturer's comments address specific aspects of the proposed annual ethics training requirements for ODA unit members and administrators. The company's subject matter experts identified concerns rega more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting a reconsideration of the agency's recent actions regarding the ozone status of the St. Louis nonattainment area. The letter expresses concerns about the reclassification of the Missouri portion of the bi-state region, hinting at a lack of consistent regulations that could impact operations of its member companies. IERG, repr more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) voicing strong opposition to a proposed information collection that would require additional personal data from immigration benefit applicants. The ILRC, a national non-profit organization focused on immigrant rights and legal education, argues that the proposed changes not only prolong application processes but could also serve as a con more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Indiana Justice Project has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The nonprofit organization expressed serious apprehensions about the potential impacts of the data collection on the state's immigrant populations. The Indiana Justice Project, which focuses on legal advocacy and policy reform, highlighted that the sensitive information r more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Ingersoll Rand, Davidson, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The company expressed concern that withdrawing air compressors as covered equipment under federal energy conservation programs would invite low-quality foreign competition and lead to burdensome state-level regulations. Ingersoll Rand stated its support for executive orders aimed at revamping American manufacturing  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Just Harvest, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing deep concerns regarding the proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The public comment letter underscores critical legal and privacy issues associated with the intended database. The organization highlights the indispensable role SNAP plays in allevia more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter comes in response to the System of Records Notice published by USDA on June 23, 2025. LAJC, a legal services provider committed to aiding impoverished Virginians, argues that the new database could jeopar more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- LunchAssist has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing substantial concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. SNAP is a critical federal program aimed at alleviating hunger and improving nutritional standards among low-income households. As the largest federal nutrition initiative, it plays an essential role in supporting millions across the nation. However, the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to reissue and modify nationwide permits (NWPs) aimed at improving aquatic organism passage. The DMR's letter, issued on July 18, highlights the vital role of habitat restoration in increasing fish passage, a key component for the commercial and recreational fishing sectors in Maine. In its let more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC), Columbia, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concern over the potential elimination of orally ingestible unapproved prescription drug products containing fluoride for children. This letter highlights the importance of such resources in preventing dental caries among the state's youth. The MDAC was established as an independent organization in 2010 after the format more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Baltimore, has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed system of records, known as the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. DHS articulated concerns over data privacy and the potential negative impact on state autonomy as the agency prepares to implement the system. According to the Maryland DHS, the proposed USDA/FNS-15 database would po more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) urging the agency to rescind its recent system of records notice (SORN). The notice pertains to the Privacy Act of 1974 and aims to establish a new system titled the "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database." MALDEF, a prominent Latino civil rights organization, expresses concern that the prop more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Michigan Association of Health Plans submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing serious concern about a proposed rule affecting Medicaid funding. The organization contends the rule would alter the financing partnership of the Medicaid program and could eliminate health care coverage for many residents. MAHP highlighted that the proposed rule threatens Michigan's Insurance Pr more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The William E. Morris Institute for Justice (MIJ), a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the civil and human rights of vulnerable Arizonans, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in response to a proposed new system of records aimed at managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In its letter, MIJ expressed deep reservations regarding the potential negative impacts o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Air Pollution Control Program has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contesting the agency's proposed reclassification of the Missouri portion of the St. Louis area from moderate to serious nonattainment status regarding the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This action arises out of claims that the region failed to meet compliance by the designated attainment date. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter, received on July 22, 2025, raises issues related to privacy, data collection, and the impact of the proposed system on vulnerable families. MPLP, which advocates for low-income individuals in Michigan, highligh more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the proposed rulemaking on railroad grade crossings. NTTC expresses support for the initiative aimed at enhancing safety and minimizing the risk of accidents at grade crossings, reflecting the organization's commitment to operational safety within the tank truck industry. NTTC, a nonprofit trade associatio more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) indicating strong support for proposed amendments aimed at eliminating obsolete references to "water carriers" from existing federal regulations. The NTTC sees this initiative as an opportunity to streamline regulations and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens while maintaining safety and compliance with statuto more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing support for proposed regulatory changes related to rear impact protection guards. The comments were made in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning parts and accessories necessary for safe operation and related certification and labeling requirements. As a nonprofit trade associatio more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its concerns about the exemption application related to hours of service for the National Propane Gas Association. With over 500 member companies representing the North American tank truck industry, NTTC has highlighted significant challenges in both workforce shortages and regulatory compliance in its res more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its support for proposed changes to regulations regarding retroreflective sheeting on semitrailers and trailers. The proposed changes aim to update outdated regulations that impose unnecessary administrative burdens without compromising safety. NTTC, a nonprofit trade association representing over 500 com more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addressing the proposed changes to regulations regarding spare fuses for commercial vehicles. This initiative aims to clarify regulations to improve safety and compliance in the industry. As a nonprofit nonpartisan trade association, NTTC represents over 500 companies within the North American tank truck industry, focu more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National WIC Association (NWA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raising grave concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database (NSID) and its accompanying System of Records Notice (SORN). NWA, which advocates for over 12,000 public health nutrition service provider agencies and serves more than 6.9 million mothers, babies, and young children, argued that th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS), Concord, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the routine uses for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The department's commentary highlights issues related to the duplicative nature of existing systems and the absence of adequate privacy protections for individuals more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has filed a public comment letter with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing its opposition to the proposed establishment of the "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database." This public comment letter, submitted on July 23, raises significant concerns regarding the creation of the USDA/FNS-15 system, which the agency claims would enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's recent System of Records Notice concerning the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. In their correspondence, NOFA-VT expressed serious concerns regarding the implications of this new database, highlighting potential threats to privacy and the core mission of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing the agency's proposed rollback of energy efficiency standards for compact residential clothes washers. NEEA, a nonprofit organization funded by 140 regional utilities, seeks to promote market-based energy efficiency initiatives that benefit over 14.5 million consumers and businesses in the Northwest. NEEA's letter expresses concern that res more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the federal agency not to withdraw coverage for miscellaneous refrigeration products. NEEA, a nonprofit organization funded by 140 regional utilities, serves more than 14.5 million consumers and businesses in the Northwest by promoting energy-efficient products and practices. In its letter, NEEA expressed strong opposition  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Nourish California has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, which advocates for equitable access to food for Californians, argues that the new database threatens the privacy and safety of vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants and low-income households. The letter highlights  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of hazardous materials transportation. NEI's comments specifically address the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) initiative, which seeks to streamline current regulations. In its comments, NEI commends PHMSA for taking proactive steps to improv more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- ONE Gas Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding its proposed revised energy conservation standards for conventional cooking tops. The letter signals ONE Gas's support for the American Gas Association's (AGA) comments which emphasize the need for clarification on the proposed rule's intent and scope. With over 2.3 million customers spanning three divisions-Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Se more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding its request for information on Child Care and Development Block Grant regulations. The organization expressed apprehension about a broad deregulation approach and the stated intent to no longer hold open public comment periods for individual program regulations. PennAEYC  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- PETA Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service opposing captive bred wildlife registration applications from the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, South Dakota, and the Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation in Goddard, Kansas. The organization argued that both facilities failed to demonstrate their activities would enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species. PETA asserted that the FWS should deny the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Port of Monroe, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging recognition of inland Great Lakes ports within the National Freight Strategic Plan. The port emphasized its readiness to activate multimodal assets that could bolster national freight capacity and resilience. The Port of Monroe detailed its development of a SAFE Port Act-compliant international container terminal and a dedicated RoRo platform for vehicle transpo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) has voiced its strong opposition to a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to rescind amended energy conservation standards for conventional cooking tops. In a public comment letter, NEEA emphasized the importance of maintaining these standards, which are designed to improve energy efficiency and save consumers money. NEEA, a nonprofit organization funded by 140 regional utilities, works to promote the deve more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Gilliam County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers addressing the proposed revisions to Nationwide Permit 27 (NWP 27), which pertains to aquatic habitat restoration activities. In their correspondence, the district highlighted the importance of the revisions for enhancing the efficiency of habitat restoration projects aimed at supporting endangered fish species in Oregon. Over the past eight y more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns about the recently announced System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database, documented in the Federal Register on June 23, 2025. PILP's letter highlights key issues regarding the proposed data collection initiatives and their implications for participants in th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Randolph Area Food Shelf has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong apprehensions about the newly proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database as outlined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter, issued following the publication of the System of Records Notice on June 23, 2025, emphasizes the importance of transparency and safeguarding sensitive participant information. The Randolph Area Food Shelf, a n more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri (REGFORM), Jefferson City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging a reconsideration of the recent ozone designation for the St. Louis nonattainment area. The organization, which represents regulated facilities across various sectors such as manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, emphasizes that the designation to Serious nonattainment contradicts factual improvements in air  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Sierra Club has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), advocating for the reclassification of the Missouri portion of the St. Louis ozone nonattainment area from moderate to serious. The organization argues that the current air quality status does not adequately address ongoing health concerns associated with elevated ozone levels. The letter emphasizes that despite previous designations and extended deadlines, th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Sierra Club has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy urging the agency to withdraw proposed recissions and amendments to energy and water conservation standards for automatic commercial ice-makers. The environmental organization strongly believes that maintaining current regulations is crucial for protecting public health and the environment. In the letter dated July 15, 2025, the Sierra Club outlined its concerns regarding 17 notices publis more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Tennessee Justice Center has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns over the proposed System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. This public comment letter follows the USDA's publication of the notice on June 23, 2025. In its correspondence, the Tennessee Justice Center, a public interest law firm dedicated to advancing economic, racia more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. HSB's comments responded to a petition for rulemaking that proposed changes to regulatory guidelines, aiming for efficiency in the use of ASME B&PV Code Section III and simplification of regulatory processes. HSB expressed agreement with the need for these updates. The company, whose staff participates in ASME B&PV Code development,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), formally requesting a 60-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule on Trolleys (RIN 1219-AC20). The union represents 850,000 members, including tens of thousands of miners specifically affected by the proposed regulations. In the letter, the USW emphasized its long-standing commitment to worker safety and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) urging for a 60-day extension of the comment period regarding the proposed rule titled "Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Hazardous Communication" (RIN 1219-AC08). The request reflects the concerns of the union's 850,000 members, particularly the tens of thousands of miners represented across the United States. In their correspondence, USW exp more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Utah Division of Air Quality, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to expedite the approval of Utah's Clean Air Act section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) prong 2 interstate transport State Implementation Plan (SIP) provisions for the 2008 ozone standard. This letter emphasizes the need for timely action in light of a lengthy history of regulatory discussions and revisions between Utah and the agency.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office has endorsed a proposal by the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to rescind a 2024 rule that altered the use of ten-day notices under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act according to a public comment letter submitted by the state. The letter, joined by Indiana, West Virginia and other states, argues that the 2024 rule disrupted the balance between federal and stat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A), Montpelier, on behalf of Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns about the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter addresses specific shortcomings in the System of Records Notice aiming to safeguard the nutritional health of older Vermonters and the i more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Food Security Networks of Vermont have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. These networks, which represent over 1,000 community members, are dedicated to addressing hunger and food insecurity across the state. The food security organizations argued that the proposed database poses risks to the pri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Vermont Foodbank has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter follows the USDA's publication of a System of Records Notice on June 23, 2025, which seeks to broadly share data across government agencies related to SNAP participation. As the sole foodbank in Vermont for nearly four decades, the organ more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Montpelier, has expressed serious concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the System of Records Notice for the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter outlines apprehensions surrounding the new database and its implications for program participants. The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, which administers the Farm to Plate Investment Prog more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Western Watersheds Project (WWP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, highlighting the detrimental effects of cattle grazing on two springs that are critical habitats for the Kings River pyrg (Pyrgulopsis imperialis). This communication follows the agency's earlier positive finding on a petition to list the species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, triggering a status review that solicited data from th more ST