WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- A coalition of 14 environmental organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opposing its proposal to rescind the Management and Protection Regulations for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (Reserve). The coalition argues that the rescission would eliminate essential protections for unique subsistence resources and ecological values in the Reserve. The BLM's management regulations were adopted in 2024 and, according to the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Four environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing serious concerns over the agency's proposal to approve Texas's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second planning period. The organizations argue that the state's proposed plan fails to comply with the Clean Air Act and does not adequately ensure reasonable progress in achieving natural visibility conditions across Class I areas. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- A coalition of 64 environmental organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior strongly opposing Interim Final Rule. The rule partially rescinds and revises the agency's regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, which the groups argue undermines environmental protections and public participation in federal decision-making. The coalition, led by the Western Environmental Law Center, contends that the IFR refl more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), emphasizing the critical need for access to orally ingestible fluoride products for pediatric patients. The ADHA represents licensed dental hygienists and advocates for preventive oral health measures, particularly for vulnerable populations. In its letter, the ADHA commended the FDA for its commitment to public health and the importance of tr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Ball Horticultural Company, West Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expressing support for the conclusion of the Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA) for the modified moth orchid (Phalaenopsis spp. Hybrid). The company, recognized as a leader in the floriculture industry globally, emphasizes its commitment to scientific analysis and risk assessment in plant breeding. In its letter, the c more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), urging the agency to strengthen pipeline safety measures to protect workers, communities, and the environment. The organization, which unites labor unions and environmental advocates, emphasizes the need for regulatory updates that will tackle emissions from gas and oil systems while promoting economic gro more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Howard Building Science, Inc., a North Carolina-based homebuilding company, has submitted a public comment letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, urging policymakers to prioritize energy efficiency in residential construction. The letter emphasizes the role of building codes and energy standards in making homes not only affordable to purchase but also to own and operate in the long term. In the letter, Howard Building Science's President highlights his extensiv more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The California Society of Pediatric Dentistry has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, voicing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposal to eliminate orally ingestible fluoride prescription products for children and families. The organization argues that these supplemental products are essential in preventing dental disease, particularly for children in communities that lack access to fluoridated drinking water. The California Socie more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Biological Diversity has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to revoke its proposal to rescind the "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska" regulations, originally established in a final rule last year. The organization argues that the proposed rescission threatens to convert a unique landscape into an industrial oil field, which could contribute to worsening climate conditions more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), a project of the American Conservative Union Foundation, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing strong support for its Interim Final Rule that revises National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures. The letter emphasizes that the recent changes are crucial to restoring clarity and accountability in federal environmental permitting, which has historically been plagued by  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration has received a public comment letter from the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie regarding the Elwood to Braidwood Track Construction Project in Will County, Illinois. The letter raises concerns about the scope of ecological surveys, specifically related to the protection of sensitive species. In its correspondence, the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie emphasized that the surveys conducted in 2024 were limited to plant assessments more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, expressing deep concerns regarding the proposed interim final rule that seeks to overhaul the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The revisions, which were spurred by Executive Order 14154, are perceived as undermining public participation and transparency in federal decision-making. The ATC advocates for the cooperative managemen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Enbridge U.S. Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), expressing its strong support for upcoming regulatory updates. The letter follows the agency's issuance of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) under docket number PHMSA-2025-0050, which seeks stakeholder feedback on potential amendments to the Pipeline Safety Regulations. As one of North America's l 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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) advocating for a reassessment of regulations that currently hinder the efficiency of domestic energy transportation. The organization underscored the necessity to eliminate burdens associated with hazardous materials regulations, specifically those affecting motor fuels and heating oil. EMA, a  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Friends of Animals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) in response to its interim final rule that modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The advocacy group asserts that the new rule violates NEPA and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), raising concerns about jeopardizing environmental protections and public participation. The organization strongly urges the DOI to withdraw the interim rule and e more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- GB News Limited has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to broaden the scope of its proposed consent agreement concerning Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. Both companies are under scrutiny for potential antitrust violations associated with their involvement in a global advertiser cartel that allegedly harms U.S. consumers and media markets. In the letter, GB News expressed appreciation for the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Innovation Law Lab, Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition to proposed changes to the Form G-325A. The changes would significantly impact Deferred Action for children and youth granted Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), potentially stripping them of critical protections. In its letter, Innovation Law Lab highlighted that the termination of Deferred Action for SIJS youth would rem more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Institute for Market Transformation, a nonprofit organization committed to high-performing buildings, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the retention of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy code standards for newly constructed housing that receives financing from these agencies. The organization argues tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on Replacing Color Additives in Approved or Marketed Drug Products. IACM highlights the importance of color additives in drug formulations and calls for clarification on regulatory flexibility within the proposed guidance. IACM represents a broad coalition of stakehold more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Wyoming Nebraska Pore Space Owners Association (Landowner Group) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on August 4, urging the agency to refine its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations to better engage local governments and clarify standards for environmental reviews. The Landowner Group represents over 350 landowners in Laramie County, Wyoming, covering more than 200,000 acres, and focuses on promoti more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- LEARN Behavioral, a network of autism service providers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the 2026 proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). With over 5,000 clinicians across 17 states, LEARN Behavioral provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to thousands of children daily, advocating for policy enhancements that improve access to care. In the letter, LEARN Behavioral expressed strong sup more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Legal Aid Society (LAS), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expressing serious concerns regarding the Interim Final Rule on the imposition and collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations. Effective from June 27, 2025, the rule introduces significant changes that, according to LAS, threaten due process for individuals with valid reasons to remain in the U.S. after receiving fi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC), a non-profit organization dedicated to the legal rights of immigrant youth, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to Form G-325A. Specifically, the organization is concerned about the exclusion of recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) from the newly proposed version of the form, which LCYC clai more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Liberian Ship Registry has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) urging the agency to revise its understanding and classification of vessel registration systems. This communication coincides with FMC's ongoing non-adjudicatory investigation into foreign vessel flagging laws, regulations, and practices. As the world's largest flagged oceangoing fleet by gross tonnage, the Liberian Ship Registry claims a crucial role in facilitating b more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for crucial reforms in the ongoing reauthorization of surface transportation legislation. The agency's proposals aim to secure stable federal funding and an agile legislative framework to enhance public transportation services within urban environments. In its communication with DOT, MARTA underscored the pressing need for more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANEVU), Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed approval of Texas' regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Second Implementation Period. The comments also address the EPA's intention to withdraw its previous partial approvals and disapprovals of Texas' haze plans. In its public comment lette more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior in support of its decision to rescind National Environmental Policy Act regulations. While applauding the department's action, the governor's letter also urges the agency to adopt clear, binding and enforceable NEPA regulations at the departmental level to restore consistency and accountability. The letter states that the prior administration's approach to NEPA led to b more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), advocating for the continued utilization of the Federal Labor Standards Monitoring Review Guides. This correspondence responds to HUD's request for feedback regarding whether these tools are necessary for the agency's functions, particularly in monitoring Davis-Bacon compliance on HUD-assisted construction projects. NABTU empha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) raising strong objections to proposed revisions to Form G-325A that exclude recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). The organization is concerned that these changes, coupled with a recent policy alert terminating the SIJS Deferred Action Policy, will have detrimental effects on vulnerable immigrant youth. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- NRG Texas Power LLC, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns over the agency's proposed partial disapproval of the Texas Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). With a focus on the environmental implications for the state's visibility goals, NRG Texas stresses the critical need for a balanced approach as Texas navigates regional haze regulations. The comments were submitted more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Clean Water Action, a grassroots organization representing 75,000 subscribers in New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), expressing strong opposition to the proposed transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. This proposed project, which would involve shipping LNG through communities to a planned export facility along the Delaware River in Gibbstown, raises serious safety and environment more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing concerns regarding proposed amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation regulations. The PCTA, which represents 13,500 members and acts as a primary private partner with federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, aims to protect public engagement in land management processes. In the letter, the PCTA outl more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prompted a renewed push for an independent review of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study findings regarding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women. The letter highlights concerns over flawed methodologies in the WHI, which was intended to assess the effects of HRT on women's health but has been criticized for its potential harmful impacts on postmenopausal women. The public comment l more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Quapaw Nation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voicing concerns about the proposed approval of the Texas and Oklahoma State Implementation Plans for the first and second implementation periods of the Regional Haze Rule. The letter, which addresses potential impacts outlined in the Federal Register on May 23, 2025, emphasizes the need for greater consideration of Tribal interests related to environmental justice and visibi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Rutgers Child Advocacy Clinic (CAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expressing its strong opposition to revisions of Form G-325A that would eliminate protections for recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). This stance comes in light of recent changes in policy that terminate the SIJS Deferred Action Policy, which had previously provided crucial safeguards for vulnerable youth. In the letter  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- TechFreedom has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's recent approval of the Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group merger. The approval came with conditions aimed at preventing political and ideological bias in advertising practices, a decision that could have profound implications for the realm of free speech and regulatory authority in the advertising sector. In the letter, the organization expressed its fear that the FTC' more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, outlining recommendations for the National Freight Strategic Plan 2025 Update. TMACOG represents the Toledo area, including Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio, and the southern three townships of Monroe County, Michigan, serving as both the Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. In their letter, TMACOG affirma more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), Forest Knolls, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the "Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska" regulations. This proposal seeks to rollback protections for 13 million acres of ecologically vital land in the Arctic, which TIRN argues poses a serious threat to wildlife and local communities.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), Forest Knolls, California, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of marine wildlife, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing significant concerns over recent changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation procedures. TIRN argues that the Corps' interim final rule to rescind much of its NEPA regulations could lead to detrimental  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Wyoming County Commissioners Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing concerns about an interim final rule that changes the department's National Environmental Policy Act implementing procedures. The association argues that placing these procedures in a handbook, rather than codified regulations, diminishes their durability and clarity for cooperating agencies. The WCCA, which represents all 23 counties in Wyoming, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Yale Law School, Media Freedom & Information Access Clinic submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressing concerns about a proposed consent order concerning the merger between Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. The clinic asserts that the order poses significant threats to First Amendment rights related to free speech and freedom of association. In the letter, the organization argues that the FTC's proposed o more ST