WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- A coalition of 21 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strongly opposing the proposed rescission of the agency's Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Regulations. The states asserted that these regulations are vital in eradicating discriminatory housing practices and segregation in the nation's housing market. As chief law enforcement officials, the attorneys general stated their vested interest in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) addressing the proposed modifications to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. The association, which has represented the minerals industry for over 130 years, emphasizes the importance of these changes for their members, who operate extensively across the United States and internationally. AEMA asserts tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing strong concerns regarding an interim final rule that revises implementing regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). AFRC, a regional trade association advocating for sustainable timber harvests in the West, argues that the changes could hinder effective forest management critical for forest health and wildfire resistance. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture concerning the newly proposed interim final rule that adopts implementing regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act. The ski area, located within the White River National Forest in Colorado, expressed support for efforts aimed at modernizing and streamlining NEPA processes while emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and public engagement.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Grand County Historical Association (GCHA), Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) expressing concerns over the interim final rule aimed at revising the CEQ's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures. GCHA, which plays a vital role in preserving the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Grand County, Colorado, seeks to ensure these changes do not compromise public en more ST