WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Eighteen State Attorneys General and a county attorney submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule which revises the department's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The states contend that the USDA's new rule disrupts a long-standing framework intended to protect the environment by requiring federal agencies to assess the environmental consequence more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11281) on Aug. 1, 2025, by natural resources policy analyst Mark K. DeSantis. Here are excerpts: * * * National Park Service Affiliated Areas: An Overview In addition to managing the 433 units of the National Park System, the National Park Service (NPS) manages or assists with other areas that are linked in importance and purpose to this system. These related areas may be recog more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) on Aug. 1, 2025, by disability policy analyst Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work situations - such  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 10 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Thomas Albus, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri for the term of four years. Timothy Dill, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Andrew Duva, of Florida, to be an Assistant Attorney General. Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice Carol Annette Petsonk more PR