WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Five state transportation departments have issued a public comment letter in support of the interim final rule (IFR) regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations to the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration, highlighting modifications aimed at streamlining environmental reviews to enhance infrastructure project development. The IFR, published in the Federal Register, amends 23 CFR 771 to al more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- All Nippon Airways (ANA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) providing its input on a proposed Airworthiness Directive concerning aircraft maintenance. The comments highlight several concerns related to specific Boeing Service Bulletins and installation procedures for the Boeing 787 aircraft. In the letter, ANA addresses a notable discrepancy related to the installation of the P200 Panel Moisture Management Device. According t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the agency's interim final rule issued on July 3, 2025, which rescinds all agency-specific regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The organization asserts that these modifications have severe consequences for Tribal Nations and disregards the existing federal trust responsibility and Tribal sovereignty. The alliance is cr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy regarding recent interim final rule modifications to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The changes aim to streamline the project delivery processes while ensuring the maintenance of essential environmental safeguards. ASCE emphasizes the necessity of efficient regulations within the civil engineering industry, wh more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the recent interim final rule modifying regulations associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In its correspondence, ASCE emphasizes the importance of efficient project delivery processes that align with environmental protections, a critical balance for civil engineers overseeing vital i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has issued a public comment letter to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) emphasizing the need for updates to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The organization expressed concern that the current standards lack proper guidance for practices related to source water protection, which is crucial for ensuring the safety of potable water sources. In its letter, AWWA pointed out that while NRCS has received more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Catholic Medical Association (CMA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the ethical and safety concerns surrounding telemedicine chemical abortion. As telemedicine has made access to chemical abortion more widespread, CMA healthcare professionals have raised serious issues regarding informed consent, patient autonomy, and coercion, calling for regulatory reforms to enhance patient protections. CMA strongly underscores i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- LACERS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the language, arts, culture, education, resilience, and self-determination of the Samoan people, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) advocating for the establishment of a Congressional Commission on American Samoa's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) governance. The letter articulates concerns regarding the intersection of deep-sea mining initiatives and the rights and stewa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging revisions to the proposed rule variations for the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. The program aims to bolster the number of qualified mental health service professionals in schools-a goal deemed timely and essential by the organization. Their feedback is backed by a wealth of aca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Maritime Union of New Zealand has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission urging a robust examination of the troubling practices associated with flags of convenience (FOC) in international shipping. The organization highlights a concerning impact of FOC practices on maritime safety, labor rights, and environmental protection, advocating for measures to enhance regulatory oversight. In its letter, the union emphasizes that FOC registries oft more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Meristem Crop Performance, Powell, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) expressing strong support for the proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, particularly regarding the Pest Management Conservation System Standard (Code 595). The organization emphasized the importance of integrating innovative crop input technologies like biopesticides into conservati more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The New York Department of State's Office for New Americans (NY ONA) has submitted a public comment letter opposing recent proposed changes by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) related to the Form G-325A revision for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) recipients. The organization argues that these policy changes threaten the protections afforded to vulnerable youth who have fled abuse and neglect. In its response to USCIS, NY ONA highlights its ro more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) urging the agency to consider regulatory changes that would allow the use of electronic shipping papers for hazardous materials transportation. Citing both safety and efficiency, the NTTC seeks amendments to existing regulations as the industry faces new operational challenges. NTTC, which represents over  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Power Generators Air Coalition (PGen) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing support for the agency's proposed approval of Michigan's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. This plan is a key component in the EPA's efforts to address visibility impairment in mandatory Class I Federal areas, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. PGen, an incorporated nonprofit organizati more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Woodwell Climate Research Center, Falmouth, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) voicing strong opposition to the agency's proposed interim final rule modifying regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This act, enacted over half a century ago, has long served as a framework for ensuring environmental protections and public involvement in federal decision-making processes. The organ more ST