WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- A coalition of 25 U.S. Congress members has expressed strong opposition to a notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that seeks to rescind a longstanding interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The letter, signed by numerous lawmakers, outlines concerns that the proposed change would further restrict access to essential federal public benefits for many vulnerable populations, including immi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- A coalition of seven organizations representing agriculture, water managers, and rural communities in California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The groups oppose a proposal to designate critical habitat for four distinct population segments of the foothill yellow-legged frog. In their letter, the groups raised concerns over the impact of the proposed designation on private landowners, specifically highlighting that over 363,000 acr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Acacia Center for Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing strong opposition to the proposed revisions of Form G-325A and the related Policy Manual changes that would eliminate protections for recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). These proposed changes are viewed as a direct threat to vulnerable immigrant children and youth who face the realities of exploitation and deportation. Acacia, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Strategic Initiatives has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong objections to the agency's interim final rule revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The organization raised concerns that the rule undermines public participation and transparency, calling for the department to initiate a complete notice-and-comment rulemaking process. In the letter, Strategic Initiatives highlighted its objection  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of a proposed airworthiness directive concerning specific models of International Aero Engines AG (IAE AG) engines. The directive addresses critical safety concerns related to the V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5 engine models. The proposed directive comes in response to find more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to transponder performance issues in Boeing aircraft models 787-8, 787-9, and 797-10. This action is aimed at addressing safety concerns due to continuous wave (CW) interference that affects transponder functionality. ALPA, representing over 79,000 pilots across 42 U.S. and Canadian  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong support for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to rescind the "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska" regulations. In the letter, AOGA argues that the rules, initially enacted on May 7, 2024, exceed the agency's authority and contradict the intentions of Congress regarding the National Petroleum  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Petroleum Institute (API) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing support for the proposed rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) 2024 regulations regarding the management and protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). API argues that the existing rules significantly contradict congressional directives and hinder oil and gas development essential for national energy security. The more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Attorneys General of Washington, California, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, D.C., and Harris County, Texas, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expressing their staunch opposition to the agency's recent Interim Final Rules, which rescind vital regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Boundary Line Foundation (BLF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of current agency regulations affecting land and natural resource management. The letter addresses various rules, regulations, and policies that the organization argues undermine both economic development and wildlife conservation. In its letter, the foundation outlines multiple concerns regarding the administrative p more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has received a public comment letter expressing deep concerns about potential deep-sea mining activities off the coast of American Samoa. The letter emphasizes the economic value of mineral resources found in seafloor nodules but cautions against the significant and widespread environmental damage mining operations could cause within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surrounding the territory. The organization underscored t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expresses alarm over proposed changes affecting access to Head Start programs for lawfully present and undocumented immigrants. Luisiana Melendez, a clinical professor at the Erikson Institute, emphasizes the potential negative impacts of restricting access to early childhood education for vulnerable populations. The letter highlights research indicating that early childhood services yiel more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Save the Sound, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental advocacy in Connecticut and the Long Island Sound region, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing serious concerns over its Interim Final Rule regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation procedures. The organization represents approximately 4,400 member households and 19,000 activists who engage in efforts to protect and enhance land, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF) and Friends Grassroots Network issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska" Final Rule, known as the 2024 Rule. These groups, representing various communities throughout the western United States, argue that the rescission compromises ecologica more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- East Carolina University Program in Maritime Studies Director Nathan Richards submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management advocating for a halt to the commercial leasing process for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore American Samoa. The university's program director stated that an impact study should be conducted before any leasing action or development proceeds, citing possible irreversible impacts on underwater cultural heritage and t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding a proposed rule that aims to designate critical habitat for the Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog. The rule, if implemented, could significantly impact routine operations of electric companies across the country. The proposed rule, titled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Four Distinct Population Segment more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) advocating for the removal of the requirement that certain liquid fuel tanks be limited to a maximum fill of 95 percent of their capacity. EMA describes this proposed regulation change as a necessary adjustment that reflects the evolving landscape of the industry while reducing compliance burdens for energy transportation. EMA represents a coal more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) advocating for the removal of the requirement that commercial drivers carry an in-vehicle copy of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) user manual. EMA describes this proposed change as a beneficial deregulatory measure that would streamline compliance for fuel distributors and modernize enforcement practic more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Energy Marketers of America (EMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing support for a proposed regulatory change aimed at streamlining inspection requirements for motor carriers. The proposal seeks to remove the obligation for motor carriers to submit and certify inspection reports to state agencies, a step EMA argues would alleviate unnecessary burdens on transportation operations without compromisin more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company, a family-owned forest management and products manufacturer based in Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the Interim Final Rule related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation. The letter, sent ahead of the department's planned revisions, outlines specific concerns that may impact timber availability and forest management practices. As Stoltze approaches its more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Attorneys General from 16 states and the District of Columbia have formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing its Interim Final Rule that rescinds its long-standing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. The group of Attorneys General argues that this abrupt move undermines critical environmental protections and diminishes public participation in federal decision-making processes. The letter was issu more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Free Migration Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement urging the agency to rescind an interim final rule (IFR) that addresses civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations. This comes in light of concerns that the IFR does not adequately account for the complexity of legal defenses available to individuals contesting such penalties. The IFR, published on June 27, 2025, proposes changes to the impositio more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Humboldt County, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) expressing apprehensions about proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation regulations and the accompanying Handbook. The letter raises significant issues regarding how these changes may negatively impact local government involvement in environmental reviews and decision-making processes. In its correspondence, Humboldt County em more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to abandon its proposal for new data collection on immigration forms. The proposed measures include collecting six biographic and employment identifying information fields, including Social Security numbers of applicants and their immediate family members, as well as comprehensive employer data. The ILRC, a national non-profit organ more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Independent Media Council (IMC) and the CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom have issued a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raising concerns over the agency's approval of the proposed merger between Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. The organizations assert that the FTC's decision to approve the merger without addressing significant issues related to censorship and viewpoint discrimination is problematic.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Land Trust Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Regulation Revision Interim Final Rule. This move comes as the Alliance seeks to facilitate the efficient management of agricultural land easements while preserving critical ecological and agricultural values. Founded in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation an more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Landmark Legal Foundation has submitted a comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding a proposed rule aimed at rescinding the current management and protection regulations for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The organization argues that the proposal is necessary to restore a balance between environmental protections and the essential development of oil and natural gas resources. The letter outlines what Landmark considers the shortcomings of the exi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Latino Policy Forum, a non-profit public advocacy organization based in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing grave concerns regarding a proposed policy change. This change could restrict lawfully present and undocumented immigrants from accessing the Head Start program, which is vital for early childhood development. In its letter, the organization highlights extensive research demonstra more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Maryland Ornithological Society submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management opposing the recission of management and protection measures for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The organization argues that the recission threatens crucial habitats for numerous bird species as they continue to face alarming population declines. The society maintains that the NPR-A is a vital breeding and molting ground for various bird populations, pa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Historic Preservation Office has expressed strong opposition to the Council on Environmental Quality's recent Interim Final Rule that rescinds regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The tribe's public comment letter, sent to CEQ, argues that the absence of meaningful Tribal consultation in developing these new guidelines undermines the federal government's trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations. NEPA ha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Michigan Farm Bureau has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the Practice Standard 595, Pest Management Conservation System. Representing over 40,000 farming families in Michigan, the organization emphasizes the need for regulations that support effective pest management while ensuring environmental protection and worker safety. The letter highli more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) has expressed strong opposition through a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding a newly proposed interpretation of "federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). MPLP, which works to enhance the health, safety, and economic security of low-income residents in Michigan, argues that the redefinition poses significant more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Montgomery Bird Club (MBC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management opposing the proposed recission of the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The members of the organization are adamant that the government's rationale for this recission lacks credibility and poses a threat to crucial wildlife habitats. In its letter, MBC highlights two primary points of concern regarding the federal government's claims o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule to eliminate affirmative outreach requirements for recipients of financial assistance under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). LDF argues that these regulations are essential for ensuring equitable access to workforce development programs and protecting against discrimination. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- North America's Building Trades Unions has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong opposition to the department's proposed rule regarding Statements of General Policy or Interpretation Not Directly Related to Regulations. NABTU argues that if enacted, this rule will undermine transparency and exacerbate legal violations within the construction industry, already marked by high instances of wage theft and employee misclassification. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Association of Health Care Providers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), raising serious concerns about proposed changes to the eligibility and screening requirements for federal public benefits. The organization argues that the new rule would result in a substantial increase in administrative costs and decrease the quality of service delivery across communities. According to the association, the mod more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service proposing changes to the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule's prescription drug requirements. The company supports the triagencies' goal of improving price transparency so tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing support for its proposal to amend 30 CFR part 47. This amendment would allow miners electronic access to hazard communication materials at no cost, facilitating crucial information dissemination regarding workplace chemical hazards while streamlining administrative duties for operators. The NMA, which serves as the primary trade organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has issued a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to remove outdated provisions related to foam generator systems in underground coal mines. The NMA argues that the existing requirements in 30 CFR part 75, specifically Sec. 75.1101-5, are no longer applicable and that their removal would not compromise the safety protections for miners. The NMA, represent more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind certain requirements for the final mining of pillars under regulation 30 CFR 75.386. The NMA asserts that these requirements are outdated and no longer reflect the safety realities of the mining industry. As the sole national trade organization representing the U.S. mining industry, the NMA a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to revise regulations pertaining to diesel particulate matter (DPM) in underground metal and nonmetal mines. The NMA's comments emphasize the necessity of revising outdated requirements to streamline operations while ensuring the safety of miners. In its letter, the NMA highlights that these regulatory  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to revise requirements regarding the use of electrical equipment in coal seams above the water table. The association argues that eliminating these regulations would not compromise miner safety. The NMA, which represents the U.S. mining industry and its workforce, asserts that the proposed changes will  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) expressing its support for a proposal aimed at revising outdated regulations regarding trolleys used in metal and nonmetal (MNM) mines and coal mines. In the letter, the NMA argues that trolleys are no longer an effective means for transporting mined ore, coal, and personnel, advocating for the transition to more modern systems. The NMA, which rep more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior endorsing proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The organization represents nearly 900 not-for-profit electric cooperatives that provide essential services to millions of Americans across 56% of the nation's landscape. In their letter, NRECA emphasizes the vital role that electric cooperatives play i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong support for the agency's revisions to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes. NRECA, which represents nearly 900 electric cooperatives, advocates for efficient permitting that addresses the needs of rural communities across the nation. With electric cooperatives powering one in eight Americans and contribu more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National Water Resources Association (NWRA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, advocating for improvements in the agency's interim final rule regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations. The organization's comments reflect concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental reviews essential for water resource management across the western United States. The NWRA, a nonprofit feder more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule change outlined in Docket FMCSA-2021-0050, which aims to allow commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to bypass stopping at railroad grade crossings equipped with non-activated active warning devices. In its letter, MTA emphasized the importance of prioritizing saf more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the proposed regulation on Railroad Grade Crossings; Stopping Required: Exception for Railroad Grade Crossing Equipped With Active Warning Device Not in Activated State. NSTA's letter highlights the need for careful implementation of this proposal, which aims to streamline traffic operations at railroad crossings fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) expresses strong opposition to the proposed removal of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations in conjunction with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) implementing regulations. The letter argues that without the framework established by Executive Order 11991, the DOE lacks the authority to eliminate NEPA procedures from its Presidential permit regulations. The CEQ implementing regulatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Pinal Gila Community Child Services has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing deep concerns about the agency's proposed reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This reinterpretation includes new eligibility barriers that could significantly affect low-income families seeking access to Head Start programs. The organization, which serves over 490 ch more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) advocating for critical revisions to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the year 2027. The organization emphasizes the need for updates to codes that accurately reflect the burgeoning bioeconomy and the production of biobased products. PBPC represents a diverse range of businesses committed to advancing sustainable pract more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The College of Natural and Computational Sciences at Hawaii Pacific University has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) voicing concerns about the potential impacts of proposed deep-sea mining activities on seabirds in American Samoa. The comments respond to a request for information regarding commercial leasing of outer continental shelf minerals. The letter highlights that while there is a lack of specific studies on deep-sea  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Public Justice has submitted an adverse public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its Interim Final Rule titled "Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations." The organization vehemently opposes the rule, which it claims undermines long-standing procedural safeguards essential for protecting individual rights. In the 44-page critique, Public Justice argues that the newly proposed regulatory framework  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) focused on "Mandatory Regulatory Reviews to Unleash American Energy and Improve Government Efficiency." The DCA, which advocates for contractors and manufacturers in the distribution construction sector, expressed support for effor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Tootris LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, highlighting alarming trends in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) that threaten small business participation. The Department of Defense (DoD) has recognized a staggering 43% decline in the number of unique small businesses receiving prime contracts between fiscal years 2016 and 2022, despite record federal spending on small business contracts.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) has expressed serious concerns regarding a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) opposing the agency's interim final rule that seeks to relocate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures into an internal handbook. TIRN argues that this move threatens to weaken public transparency and environmental protections crucial to safeguarding biodiversity and addressing climate resilience.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) recently submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's draft guidance on replacing color additives in approved or marketed drug products. USP, a scientific non-profit organization established in 1820, emphasized its commitment to improving global health through the establishment of public quality standards that ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal products. In the letter, USP more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The World Nuclear Transport Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration asserting the need for regulatory reforms aimed at improving hazardous materials transportation. The organization, which represents the interests of the radioactive materials transport sector, has expressed its support for PHMSA's initiative to conduct regulatory reviews, particularly under Docket ID PHMSA- more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2024 regulations that govern the Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The organization argues that removing these regulations would disrupt a vital regulatory framework designed to balance energy development with the preservation of more ST