WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 161 conservation, recreation, and wildlife organizations has expressed its opposition to the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule in a public comment letter directed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Concerns are rising regarding how this repeal could compromise approximately 58 million acres of undeveloped forestlands managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The coalition argues that the proposed rollback endangers these vital ecosy more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 183 environmental, conservation, and outdoor recreation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to maintain the Roadless Conservation Area Rule. The groups, representing millions of members across the country, express concerns that rescinding the rule could jeopardize nearly 45 million acres of vital national forests, which play a crucial role in the ecological health of the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency not to alter its supervision threshold for international money transfer providers. The letter responds to the CFPB's advance notice of proposed rulemaking, which proposes raising the threshold that qualifies entities as "larger participants" in the international money transfer market. The current threshold permits broader oversig more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has expressed strong objections to proposed rule changes by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that could drastically reduce the number of automobile finance companies under its supervision. In a public comment letter submitted by attorneys general from eighteen states and the District of Columbia, the group stressed the importance of maintaining oversight amid increasing consumer complaints and industry risks. The CFPB is more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing opposition to the CFPB's advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the definition of "larger participants" in the consumer debt collection market. The proposed change could potentially reduce the number of debt collectors subject to the bureau's supervision, an idea the coalition believes is dangerous for consumer protections. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 19 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to reconsider its proposal to raise the threshold for determining which consumer reporting entities are deemed "larger participants." The proposed adjustment would significantly decrease the number of entities under the bureau's supervision, a move that the attorneys general argue could harm consumers. The letter responds to the CFPB's advance  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- A coalition of 254 civil rights, social justice and consumer advocacy organizations has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that threatens the integrity of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The letter, filed in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on August 18, critiques the proposed changes as unconstitutional and harmful to borrowers engaged in public servic more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 31 consumer advocacy and financial reform organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes that could drastically reduce the number of companies deemed "larger participants" in the auto finance, debt collection, credit reporting, and international money transmission markets. The letter highlights that the CFPB's advance notices of proposed rulemaking (AN more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of 31 consumer advocacy and public interest organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes that would narrow the definition of larger nonbank participants in several key financial markets. The letter, issued by numerous advocacy groups, highlights concerns over the potential reduction in oversight of auto finance, debt collection, credit reporting, and internat more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Seven consumer advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to reject plans to redefine the criteria for classifying larger participants in the auto finance market. The organizations argue that altering the existing definition would greatly diminish the oversight necessary to protect consumers, especially in a market increasingly plagued by debt. The commentary comes in response to the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Eight state Attorneys General have voiced their concerns in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding its proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule has long provided essential environmental protections for nearly 45 million acres of national forest land, restricting road construction and logging activities to safeguard crucial ecosystems. The proposed action by the Forest Service could l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- AARP, an organization representing over 100 million Americans aged 50 and older, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to maintain its current criteria for designating larger participants in the international money transfer market. AARP emphasizes the critical need for oversight in combating the escalating risks of fraud that exploit these financial services. The organization cites alarming statistics f more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- AARP, an organization advocating for over 100 million Americans aged 50 and older, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau expressing concerns about the agency's proposed changes to the threshold for larger participants in the consumer debt collection market. The organization argues that increasing the threshold for oversight could lead to negative consequences for consumers, particularly vulnerable populations. Currently, the Co more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG engines. The directive specifically targets the Model Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines, addressing critical safety concerns related to visual inspections of certain engine components. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding critical safety measures in the newly proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning Boeing aircraft. This letter expresses the organization's views on AD 2025-15-08, which addresses safety issues related to the Captain's and First Officer's seats in specific Boeing models. The AD in question supersedes a previous directive, AD 2025-01-06, whi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the importance of classifying certain aviation safety information as protected from public disclosure. The letter, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), emphasizes that safeguarding voluntarily submitted data is vital for enhancing collaboration between the aviation industry and regulatory bodies. In the letter, A4A articulates that data s more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Alaska Chamber has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, endorsing the agency's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization argues that this move is essential for restoring responsible access to vital resources and enhancing economic opportunities in Southeast Alaska. Representing over 700 businesses and approximately 58,000 workers, the Alaska Chamber advocates for a healthy business e more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Alaska Wilderness League has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing deep concern over the potential repeal of the Roadless Rule, a key conservation measure that has safeguarded approximately 58 million acres of national forest since its establishment in 2001. The organization warns that rescinding these protections could lead to irreversible damage to forests throughout the country, notably impacting Alaska's  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- AMCON Distributing Co. has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing its strong objections to a proposed rule that may effectively ban all cigarettes in the United States and disrupt the convenience store industry. The company, known for its leadership in the wholesale convenience distribution sector, stressed the potential negative impact of the FDA's proposal on both retailers and consumers alike. In its letter, AMCON highli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing strong opposition to a direct final rule that proposes to rescind vital regulations related to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs. The AAUW, which has been advocating for gender equity in education since 1881, contends that removing these protections would negatively impact women's representation in critical more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Bankers Association (ABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing its support for continued oversight of nondepository institutions in the consumer debt collection market. This response comes in light of the Bureau's recent advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on defining larger participants in this segment of the financial industry. The letter emphasizes the importance of robust fede more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Bankers Association (ABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to maintain robust supervisory oversight of consumer reporting agencies. The letter addresses a proposed adjustment regarding the threshold that defines larger participants within the consumer reporting market. In its advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the CFPB is considering increasing the threshold for larger participants more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Bankers Association (ABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing serious concerns over proposed revisions to how larger participants in the auto financing market are defined. The CFPB's advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeks input on whether to amend its thresholds for classifying companies that require greater supervisory oversight. The ABA maintains that the CFPB's existing definition, which more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong support for the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule currently prohibits road and timber operations in designated roadless areas, which spans approximately 44.7 million acres of National Forest System lands. AEMA argues that the outdated regulation hinders the country's mineral explor more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting an extension of the comment period for a proposed regulation impacting nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization is calling for the period to be extended from 30 days to 60 days to ensure adequate participation and inpu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Aquidneck Aerials LLC, a drone operations company based in Newport, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The company is urging the agency to adopt a more flexible, risk-based framework for BVLOS operations that prioritizes safety without stifling business growth. In its letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Asian Law Caucus (ALC), the nation's oldest Asian-American civil rights organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to withdraw its proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The ALC argues that the modifications would jeopardize access to essential legal and social services in low-income communities and could stifle civic engagement. In its letter addressed to Secretary McMaho more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Aude Aerial Solutions, a drone service provider based in Liberty Township, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Aude Aerial Solutions expressed strong support for the proposed performance- and risk-based regulatory framework, recognizing its potential to enhance aviation innovation an more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule in a recent public comment letter. The organization argues that this proposal threatens critical backcountry hunting and fishing opportunities alongside essential wildlife habitats and clean water resources. In its communication to the federal agency, BHA pointed out that the Roadless Rule has historical more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Bishop Paiute Tribe has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This action comes as part of docket number FS-2025-0001, which seeks to undermine environmental protections critical to the tribe's ancestral lands in the Inyo National Forest. In their letter, the tribe emphasized that the forest, spanning approximately 2.1 mil more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project (BMBP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The letter emphasizes that the Roadless Rule has been a cornerstone of conservation efforts, protecting over 58 million acres of critical undisturbed forest landscapes across the United States. According to BMBP, the Roadless Rule plays a vital role in sustaining clean drin more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- California Environmental Voters submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination voicing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RACR). The organization highlighted the critical importance of the RACR in safeguarding California's national forests, which encompass approximately 4.4 million acres of protected land, crucial for ecological balance and community well-being. Since its ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Finn Scott-Neff, a California Polytechnic State University MS in Biological Sciences student, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The writer argued that the rule should not be overturned due to its overwhelming public support, economic benefits, importance for wildlife, and role in protecting drinking water. The writer con more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- CleanEarth4kids.org has issued a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's move to revoke the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, commonly referred to as the Roadless Rule. The organization argues that rescinding this regulation would threaten vast public lands and undermine the ecological and community benefits they provide. The Roadless Rule currently protects approximately 45 million acres of national forestland, serving as vital habitats for wi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) has issued a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for a reevaluation of the current definition of "larger participants" within the consumer debt collection market. This request follows the Bureau's call for feedback on how to redefine this classification, which is crucial for appropriate regulatory oversight. Founded in 1981, COHEAO is dedicated to enhancing more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Coalition of Local Governments has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's initiative to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed regulation would revoke protections on approximately 58.2 million acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs) within the National Forest System, including over 3 milli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The Tribe's letter emphasizes the need for ongoing consultation with the U.S. Forest Service to address the implications of any changes to the Roadless Rule, particularly concerning their ceded lands. The Grand Ronde community, comprising over 30 ancestral tribes and bands with  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Conservation Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule protects roughly 58.5 million acres of inventoried roadless areas in national forests, which serve critical ecological functions and support biodiversity. The organization argues that the current 21-day comment period allowed for public input is insufficient, denying c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education detailing its support for proposed revisions to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This follows President Trump's Executive Order 14235 aimed at eliminating illegal activity within the framework of public service employment. The letter highlights the mission of the Center for Regulatory Freedom, which is part of the CPAC Founda more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State regarding proposed amendments to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program). The letter, which critiques the legal and procedural aspects of current immigration practices, highlights the necessity for enhanced vetting and improved fraud prevention measures. In response to Executive Order 14161, signed by President Trump earlier this year, th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) has issued a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to enhance its supervisory framework for nonbank auto lenders as part of its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the subject. The CBA represents its members in the banking sector and emphasizes the need for equitable oversight within the automobile financing market, which involves both banks and nonbank institutions. In its l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Consumer Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute have submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled, "Defining Larger Participants of the Consumer Reporting Market." The organizations assert that proper oversight is essential for maintaining fair competition among financial institutions, urging the bureau to apply consistent regulatory standards to both banks and nonbank l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Consumer Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for more rigorous regulatory oversight of nonbank entities in the consumer debt collection market. The associations emphasize the need for consistent supervision to protect consumers and promote fair competition, as established by the Dodd-Frank Act. In their letter addressing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking o more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Consumer Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, and Clearing House Association ("The Associations") have issued a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) addressing the proposed rulemaking aimed at defining larger participants in the international money transfer market. The Associations emphasize the importance of ensuring effective consumer protections in a rapidly evolving financial landscape dominated by nonbank entities. In t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for a reevaluation of the existing regulation that defines larger participants in the consumer reporting market. This regulatory review follows the Bureau's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which seeks to gather information on whether alterations to the current rule are warranted. In its letter, CDIA recommends that the B more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Earthjustice Digital Advocacy Associate Swetha Pottam submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing plans to develop undeveloped lands within national forests. The submission included the names of more than 58,000 individuals who are urging the agency to protect the Roadless Rule. The letter stated that the Roadless Rule has protected over 50 million acres of undeveloped areas in national forests from roadbuilding and log more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federation of Digital Publishers and Newspaper Publishers in Germany (BDZV) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing significant concerns regarding proposed changes to the I visa program for foreign journalists. The proposed alterations would limit the duration of the I visa to 240 days, with the possibility of extending it for another 240 days. BDZV, which represents the interests of leading news publishers across  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing the proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, a critical regulation that has long protected designated areas within national forests. In their communication, FNPS asserts that the removal of this rule may pose significant risks to both the environment and the biodiversity housed within Florida's national forests. The organization highli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Forest Access For All has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service advocating for the complete rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization emphasizes that after over twenty years of implementation, the rule has failed to meet its conservation objectives and has obstructed effective forest management practices essential for maintaining healthy national forests. In a detailed analysis presented to t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Friends of the Inyo, a non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the natural environment of the Eastern Sierra, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service in opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. With over 1,000 members, the organization highlighted deep concerns regarding the potential impacts of the proposed rule, which would affect nearly 50 million acres of Natio more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Grand Canyon Trust and Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to maintain the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RACR). This plea comes amid discussions surrounding the potential repeal of the rule, which serves to protect designated roadless areas within national forests from development and road expansion. In their letter, the Trust and SUWA emphasize that the RACR is  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Great Western Resources submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service supporting the agency's Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed change aims to improve forest management practices and mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires across federal lands in Utah. The letter, representing the collective stance of the Commissioners of Beaver, Garfield, Kane, Piute, and Wayne Counties, underscore more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Grinnell College, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing proposed regulatory changes that would establish a fixed time period of admission for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The letter, penned by the Dean for International Student Affairs and Exchange Visitors, argues that the changes would undermine long-standing Duration of Status benefit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Heartwood Council Chair David Nickell submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule. The writer argued that rescinding the rule would have a critical impact on eastern hardwood forests. According to the writer, the eastern forests play a different ecological role than western forests and are less prone to catastrophic wildfires. The letter argued that opening eastern roadless forests to road building and log more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Heartwood, a cooperative network founded in 1991 to protect national forests in the eastern United States, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service voicing strong opposition to a proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule. The organization, along with numerous supportive individuals and entities, emphasizes that withdrawing these protections would threaten invaluable forest ecosystems and significantly impact local economies. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- A coalition of hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service addressing new rulemaking concerning the management of 45 million acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas, as published in the Federal Register on August 27, 2025. The coalition emphasized the need for durable conservation safeguards for these key lands while calling for effective management strategies to mitigate wildfire ri more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) has expressed strong opposition to proposed rule changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program in a public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education. According to ICOY, these amendments could jeopardize the stability of the PSLF program, which plays a vital role in helping nonprofit organizations recruit and retain qualified staff. ICOY represents nearly 100 providers advocating for community-based  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Institute of Student Loan Advisors President Betsy Mayotte submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education arguing that the proposed regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program are illegal and must be withdrawn. The letter contended that the agency lacks the authority to implement the rule. According to the writer, the Higher Education Act of 1965 defines eligible employment for PSLF as a government or 501(c)(3) non-profit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Inc. (ITAA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to engage in meaningful tribal consultation regarding its Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The ITAA represents 21 federally recognized Indian tribes with lands in Arizona and surrounding states. The proposed more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the rejection of proposed amendments to regulations regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The organization contends that the changes conflict with existing federal statutes and threaten the foundational principles of the program. ICNL argues that the proposed changes redefine "qualifying employer" to exclude organ more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Izaak Walton League of America has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture concerning its proposal to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a regulation established to protect wilderness areas across the nation. This ruling has safeguarded approximately 58 million acres of undeveloped land since its adoption in 2001, earning support from a majority of the public during its inception. The League, recognized as one of the oldest cons more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Kitsap Audubon Society has expressed strong opposition to the proposal for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule in a public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The organization urges the USDA Forest Service to maintain the current protections for roadless areas, emphasizing their ecological, social, and economic importance. According to the Kitsap Audubon Society, preserving roadless areas is crucial for safeguarding ecological integrity and prote more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to proposed changes affecting the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization, which works to protect over eight million acres of public land within the Klamath-Siskiyou region, is concerned that rolling back this rule would negatively impact wildlife habitat and the vital sources of clean drinking water. The Kl more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Land Clinic, a legal project dedicated to navigating land, cultural, and environmental dispossession, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This proposed change, announced in a Notice of Intent on August 29, 2025, aims to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and would open nearly 45 million acres to road construction, imperiling crucia more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Lane County (Oregon) Public Health has expressed strong support for the Food and Drug Administration's proposed rulemaking concerning a Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products, as outlined in Docket No. FDA-2024-N-5471. This public comment letter commended the agency for its efforts to mitigate public health risks associated with tobacco use. In the letter, Lane County highlighted the pressing need for nicoti more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The League to Save Lake Tahoe has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule is critical for protecting nearly 60 million acres of roadless areas across the country, including 41,000 acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The organization emphasized that altering or rescinding this regulation could severely impact the region's recreation more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Method Financial, a business-to-business software-as-a-service provider, has submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on defining larger participants of the consumer reporting market. In its public comment letter, Method advocates for a re-evaluation of the existing larger participant threshold while maintaining that the agency's expansive interpretation of the consumer reporting marketplace more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Minnesota Children's Justice Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families regarding technical assistance related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The initiative, which forms part of the ACF's Court Improvement Program grant, aims to address barriers affecting state courts and child welfare agencies in efficiently implementing ICWA. Among the challenges noted in the letter is the difficulty experienced by bot more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Anne McKeig submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing barriers to implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and offering recommendations for improvements. The letter stated that the primary barrier to effective implementation in Minnesota is a lack of adequate funding and the unavailability of cultural more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Farm Bureau Federation has issued a public comment letter in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization represents nearly 20,000 member families throughout Montana, many of whom live and work in proximity to Forest Service lands significantly impacted by the Roadless Rule. The Farm Bureau expressed strong approval for the agency's intention to repeal the rule, wh more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture voicing strong objections to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The agency emphasized the need for an extensive environmental analysis before any changes to the existing regulations, citing potential negative impacts on wildlife and recreational resources in Montana. The public comment letter, addressed to the acting director of the more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Morongo Basin Conservation Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization, which advocates for the protection of national forests, emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the existing Roadless Rule to safeguard wildlife habitats, clean drinking water, and intact landscapes for future generations. In its  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center, a California-based non-profit public interest conservation organization, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging officials not to rescind the Roadless Conservation Area Rule. This rule aims to protect the most untouched sections of public forests, vital to preserving ecosystems and promoting biodiversity. In the letter addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Chief of the more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steven W. Troxler submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule aimed at regulating the nicotine yield of cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. Described as "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield," the rule was announced shortly before a change in administration and has been criticiz more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Association of Counties (NACo) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture demonstrating their support for the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Representing the nation's 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs, NACo emphasized the need for localized forest management policies that reflect the unique conditions faced by communities that manage federally owned lands. In their commentary, NACo argued that th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to undermine the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This rule, associated with President Trump's Executive Order, would grant the Secretary of Education the authority to limit borrowers' eligibility based on the political alignment of their employers, including nonprofits and gov more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) expressing support for the agency's initiative to redefine the parameters surrounding larger participants in the automobile financing market. NADA represents over 16,000 franchised automobile and truck dealers across all 50 states, employing approximately 1.1 million individuals, many of whom are part of small businesses. In its lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Consumer Law Center and Consumer Federation of America submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opposing proposed changes in defining larger participants in the consumer debt collection market. The letter argues that altering the definition would diminish necessary oversight and supervision, potentially harming consumers and law-abiding companies while fostering unfair practices in the industry. The organizations h more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA) has issued a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for crucial changes to the definition of larger market participants in the consumer reporting sector. The organization claims the current threshold is misaligned with the Small Business Administration (SBA) standards and poses significant challenges for small businesses across the nation. NCRA's letter underscores that the de more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development voicing strong opposition to proposed changes regarding the certification requirements for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). The organization argues that the vague language of the new regulations could impose unnecessary burdens on agencies tasked with providing essential housing services. NHLP, which advocates for housing justice and sup more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advocating for a substantial increase in the threshold for defining larger participants in the automobile financing marketplace. This action follows the Bureau's advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR), which seeks input on potentially adjusting the current threshold of 10,000 aggregate annual originations. NIADA, which more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The National Mining Association (NMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service advocating for the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule currently restricts activities including road construction and timber harvesting on approximately 44.7 million acres of National Forest System lands, including significant areas in Alaska. The NMA argues that this regulation creates undue limitations on local re more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program that could dramatically affect employees within the state's nonprofit sector. The Center, which supports charitable organizations throughout New Jersey, argues that these regulations threaten the viability of public service loan forgiveness for many nonprofit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Northwest Environmental Defense Center (NEDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) expressing significant concerns regarding the agency's approach to management of inventoried roadless areas. The letter specifically addresses the notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating the potential rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The 2001 Roadless Rule provides more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has submitted a public comment letter addressing the proposed actions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) primarily focusing on the Forest Service's intentions to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) regarding the management of inventoried roadless areas covering approximately 44.7 million acres of National Forest System lands. This review seeks to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, wh more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Public Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing strong opposition to proposed modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The proposed changes were outlined in a notice published on August 18, 2025, and could critically affect legal services for low-income veterans. The Public Law Center, which has dedicated over twelve years to provide free legal assistance to veterans and their families th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the agency to reconsider its methodology for determining large participants in the consumer debt collection market. The organization advocates for a shift away from using a business's net proceeds as the primary metric, suggesting instead a more nuanced, risk-based approach. RMAI, representing over 600 members involve more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance (RVSA) has voiced its concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed rescission of the Roadless Rule. The letter highlights the group's opposition to complete elimination of the rule, emphasizing the need for alternative solutions that modify rather than fully rescind the existing regulations. The RVSA consists of a diverse collective of individuals and organizations that advocate for th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Safari Club International (SCI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing concerns over the proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization emphasizes the importance of maintaining wildlife habitats and ensuring hunting access in its advocacy efforts. With over 100,000 members, including many who utilize National Forest lands for hunting, SCI is calling for careful consideratio more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- SalmonState, an Alaska-based conservation organization dedicated to the protection of wild salmon and their habitats, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule. This rule has historically protected millions of acres of undeveloped forest across the nation, including critical habitats for salmon populations in the Tongass National Forest. In their more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule that would eliminate Duration of Status (D/S) for F, J, and I nonimmigrants. This rule, which was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2025, would require fixed admission periods, leading to increased administrative burdens and risks for students. SMU, an independent health sciences university loc more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The San Bernardino International Airport UAS Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The UAS Center advocates for a risk-based framework that reflects the operational realities of current UAS technology while promoting safety and scalability. In the lette more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, urging that it be withdrawn. SFUSD warns that if the proposed rule is finalized, it will destabilize public service workforce efforts across the country, particularly impacting local school districts and their graduates. The PSLF program was established in 2007 with the a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Santa Fe Forest Coalition (SFFC) has voiced strong opposition to a recent proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The public comment letter, submitted shortly after the proposal's announcement in the Federal Register, emphasizes that the rescission would open approximately 44.7 million acres of National Forest System Lands to logging and road construction, which includes critical areas in New M more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, submitted a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing strong support for the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule as it pertains to the Chugach and Tongass National Forests. The letter highlights the impact of roadless area designations on multiple-use management obligations, asserting that these restrictions disproportionately affect Southeast Alaska. According to the correspon more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Sierra Protection Action Network (SPAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This initiative has drawn attention due to its implications for nearly 59 million acres of National Forest lands, including over 4.4 million acres located within California's Sierra Nevada. Founded in 2023, SPAN is a coalition that represents a diverse range more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Sitka Conservation Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service advocating for the preservation of the 2001 Roadless Rule in the Tongass National Forest. The society's statement comes in response to a recent notice of intent from the agency regarding the management of inventoried roadless areas on nearly 45 million acres of National Forest System lands, which includes Alaska. As the oldest conservation organizatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Snowlands Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a measure that currently protects 44 million acres of National Forest land from development. This initiative is part of the agency's Environmental Impact Statement and rulemaking process aimed at altering the existing protections. Snowlands Network emphasizes the c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNHF) has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's proposed rulemaking concerning the management of inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. The non-profit organization, established in 1901, aims to protect and wisely use New Hampshire's forests, emphasizing the importance of balancing development with conservation. SPNHF's opposition to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Streptanthus Research Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing strong opposition to the administration's proposal to rescind protections for roadless areas. The proposed changes would allow logging and road construction in previously protected National Forests, endangering critical ecosystems that have remained intact for over two decades. The organization highlighted that the Roadless Rule, establis more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- SunCoke Energy Inc., one of the largest independent producers of metallurgical coke in the United States, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey (USGS) urging the agency to include metallurgical coal and metallurgical coke in its upcoming 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals. This request is in alignment with executive directives aimed at bolstering domestic production and ensuring national security. In its submissi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has formally expressed its strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. This public comment letter asserts that the proposed changes pose a severe threat to the Tribe's treaty rights and the ecological health of their ancestral lands in the Skagit River watershed. The Tribe highlights that rescinding these protections could lead to detrimental impacts on their  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender (OPCD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting a ninety-day extension for the public comment period regarding the Tennessee Attorney General's application for opt-in certification. This request follows a previous correspondence dated September 11 that outlined the agency's need for additional time to prepare its materials. In the letter, the OPCD emphasized that it requires ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Courtney E. Henderson, a council member and former mayor for the Town of Truckee, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing a reconsideration of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The letter argued that a recission of the rule would have negative economic and environmental consequences for local communities. The writer stated that the Town of Truckee is surrounded by Forest Service land and is one of many communities more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA), representing a majority of U.S. trailer manufacturers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation highlighting ongoing confusion regarding the regulations surrounding the installation of pulsating brake lights on cargo tanks, an issue that they believe has implications for traffic safety. In the letter addressed to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and officials at the Federal Mo more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Tuleyome, an organization representing a coalition of scientists, tribal nations, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers, ranchers, and land stewards, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in a recent public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. This rule has played a critical role in safeguarding 58.5 million acres of some of America's most precious wildland for nearly 25 years, and Tuleyome more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Christine Delp, a University of Minnesota Sociology Ph.D. Candidate submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in opposition to a proposed rule that would limit the period of admission for certain nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The writer argued that the changes would harm U.S. research, education, and global reputation. According to the writer, the proposed change would eliminate the current Duration of Sta more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Wesleyan University Assistant Professor Levi Tenen submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service defending the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and opposing any proposal to weaken or rescind it. The writer argued that protecting these lands is a question of national identity and public good. According to the writer, the rule safeguards approximately 58 million acres of inventoried roadless lands. The letter stated tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Jacqueline Van Der Hout, a water resources specialist submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact statement (EIS) on the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The commenter argued that the proposal poses substantial threats to water quality, endangered species, and wildfire management. According to the writer, a critical gap in the agency's a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Weston County Natural Resource District (WCNRD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing their concerns regarding the U.S. Forest Service's plans to initiate an environmental impact statement and rulemaking concerning the management of inventoried roadless areas. This letter, submitted electronically, outlines the district's position in favor of localized management of public lands. The WCNRD, which has been working to co more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Wild Fish Conservancy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization argues that this proposed rule undermines critical environmental protections and lacks scientific and policy merit. In its letter, the Wild Fish Conservancy contends that the objective of the proposal is at odds with the preservation needs of t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Wilderness Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service marking the tenth anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This federal regulation, which protects approximately 58.5 million acres of national forest roadless areas, has been commended for its effectiveness in preserving critical ecological resources and recreational spaces. A decade after its adoption, the Roadless Rule has seen only about 75 miles of new road constructio more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Wilderness Society and Heritage Forests Campaign have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service emphasizing the substantial economic values associated with protecting roadless areas. Their analysis indicates that approximately 42 million acres of roadless lands in national forests provide critical environmental benefits and economic opportunities for nearby communities. The letter outlines various economic benefits stemmin more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Wildlife Society (TWS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The organization highlights the complexities surrounding the management of inventoried roadless areas (IRAs) and raises significant concerns about the potential negative impacts on wildlife conservation and ecosystem integrity across the National Forest System. TWS more ST