WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Eleven attorneys general and three state labor organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The letter expresses opposition to OSHA's proposal that could significantly diminish safety protections for workers engaged in "inherently risky" activities. The aimed regulatory shift targets the general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Twelve environmental organizations from Montana has opposed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent approval of the state's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP). The public comment letter submitted highlights grave concerns regarding haze-causing pollution threatening both the state's treasured national parks and local communities. With iconic landscapes and unique ecosystems, Montana's protected areas must not fall victim to air pollution originating f more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sixteen disability rights and legal services organizations have sent a public comment letter to the Citizenship and Immigration Services urging the agency to withdraw proposed revisions to the N-648 form and its instructions, which are integral to the medical certification for disability exceptions in the naturalization process. [EDITOR'S NOTE: The organizations issued the following correction comment - Attached is a corrected comment letter submitted on behalf of 16 organ more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- A coalition of 263 reproductive health researchers, through the UCLA Law Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy and UCSF Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expressing their support for existing citizen petitions advocating for unrestricted access to mifepristone, a medication used for medication abortion and the management of early pregnancy loss. The letter emphasiz more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP), South Dennis, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the childbirth and breastfeeding support demonstration (CBSD) project. In its letter, ALPP emphasizes the need for a thorough evaluation of maternal and infant health outcomes as part of the ongoing survey initiative mandated by Congress. The organization notes the critical role that data collection pl more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for a reduction in the minimum required Brix level for pasteurized orange juice. AFBF, representing nearly 6 million farming families across the United States, emphasized the importance of this regulatory change as orange growers face significant challenges impacting their production capacity. The Brix scale measures the sugar content in ora more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing its opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, often referred to as the Public Land Rule. This rule has been instrumental in supporting the guided outdoor recreation industry that thrives on BLM-managed lands, providing essential training and certificatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- BJL13 Enterprise Solutions LLC, Harrisonville, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would significantly expand biometric data collection practices. The organization asserts that the proposal breaches established constitutional protections and raises serious concerns regarding privacy rights. According to BJL13, the proposed rule would extend intrusive data collection  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) expressing concerns about the recently proposed Affiliates Rule. This initiative, aimed at expanding end-user controls, is viewed as potentially disruptive to U.S. export activities, according to BSA's submission. BSA highlighted that while it supports BIS's objectives to bolster national security through technology leadership  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Chronic Pain Research Alliance (CPRA), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an initiative of the TMJ Association, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for refinements in the agency's draft guidance on chronic pain treatments. The organization, dedicated to representing millions of Americans suffering from temporomandibular disorders and chronic overlapping pain conditions, commended the FDA for its commitment to evidence-based more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- CMTS LLC, Dallas, Texas, a small business operating under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, has expressed concerns regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued on OCt. 3, 2025. The public comment letter directed to the Department highlights the implications of the rule for small, minority, and women-owned firms, which are essential for fair competition in federally assisted projects. The IFR, which became effective im more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Wool Growers Association (CWGA), Delta, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The CWGA argues that the rule undermines the historical use of grazing allotments by sheep producers across Colorado and contravenes Congressional direction regarding land management. According to the CWGA, the rule has faced criticism since its inception for being unlawfu more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Management Authority Inc. dba Construction Clean Up Co., a small business in Gardena, California, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) expressing serious concern regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) that was implemented on October 3, 2025. The company, along with several other certified small minority and women-owned firms, argues that the changes introduced pose a significant risk to fair competition within federally ass more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Digital Diagnostics Inc., Coralville, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing important considerations regarding the evaluation of AI-enabled medical devices in real-world settings. This feedback pertains to Docket No. FDA-2025-N-4203-0001 and aims to enhance the measures for assessing performance and safety of such devices. The company, known for its work in autonomous AI diagnostics, highlighted its flagship produc more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Farmworker Association of Florida, Apopka, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) providing responses to questions raised during the informal public hearing for the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule. The organization urged the agency to mandate provisions addressing heat waves and reject proposals for worker self-managed acclimatization. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Garden Club of Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor, Maine, has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding its proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This rule, finalized in May 2024, has received support from organizations such as the Garden Club of America, indicating widespread concern among conservation advocates about the proposed changes. The Public Lands Rule establishes a balanced framework for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Garden Club of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has voiced opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, commonly referred to as the Public Lands Rule. This opposition aligns with the views of the Garden Club of America, representing a collective advocacy for the conservation and protection of ecologically and historically significant public lands. Established in May 2024, the Public Lands Rule was des more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Helena Hunters and Anglers Association (HHAA), Montana, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Interior's proposal to rescind the Public Lands Rule, which prioritizes conservation on par with commercial land uses managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The association highlighted a recent analysis by the Center for Western Priorities, indicating that 92% of public comments during the rule's initial enactment supported its objectives. The HHAA em more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Idaho Legislature's Committee on Federalism has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior concerning the Bureau of Land Management's proposed recission of the "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule. This significant move by the committee, represented by various Idaho Senators and Representatives, emphasizes their unanimous support for the recission of the controversial regulation, whose impact is viewed as detrimental to the state's ranc more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Bridget Pals, an attorney at the New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity, and three associates, have submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing concerns regarding its proposed rule addressing the interpretation of the General Duty Clause (GDC). This proposed rule aims to limit OSHA's authority to issue citations for hazards resulting from inherently risky professional activities, which  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing the proposed rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This proposed rescission has sparked significant discussion among advocates for outdoor recreation and land management. IMBA, a non-profit organization focused on enhancing mountain bike access and trail mana more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) Field Test, which is set to inform future Medicare Part C Star Ratings. Kaiser Permanente appreciates the opportunity to provide insights as the agency considers updating metrics used to evaluate the performance of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Kaiser Permanente emphasized the importance o more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Reggie L. Garcia, president of Latcon Corp., Pueblo, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter advocating for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) programs has sparked significant concern regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation on October 3, 2025. The organization highlights that the newly implemented changes pose a serious threat to equitable participation in federally assisted proje more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Magnetic MRO AS, an aviation group in Harju county, Republic of Estonia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) focusing on concerns regarding the implementation of the Affiliate Rule under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The company emphasizes both its commitment to U.S. export control and national security policy and the practical challenges that the rule presents, particularly for civil avi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Mesa County (Colorado) Board of Commissioners submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, advocating for the rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's 2024 Public Lands Rule. The commissioners argue that this action is essential in restoring the agency's multiple-use mission, which they believe is critical for keeping federal lands accessible for responsible use, economic activities, and recreation. Mesa County reports that approximate more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANEVU), Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns over the agency's proposed approval of Montana's state implementation plan (SIP) regarding visibility regulations. MANEVU argues that the EPA's reliance on a Uniform Rate of Progress (URP) metric is inconsistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and undermines efforts to achieve reasonable progress in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Andrew Van Horn, policy analyst at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns over a proposed "Notice of Recipient Financial Reporting Demonstration." NAHRO, which has represented housing and community development providers since 1933, argues that the introduction of this new reporting system could create unnecessary administrative  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The National Consumers League (NCL) has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing opposition to proposed changes in the labeling of over-the-counter acetaminophen products. The comments were directed at a citizen petition filed by the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), which seeks to implement new warning labels for acetaminophen, particularly concerning its use during pregnancy. In its letter, NCL emphasized that the propo more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The National Foreign Trade Council submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2025-44, a proposal addressing the removal of disregarded payment loss rules and the extension of dual consolidated loss rules. The NFTC, which represents U.S. businesses involved in international trade since 1914, expressed its support for the recently announced changes while advocating for further adjustments to ensure competitiveness for U.S. multinationa more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- James Hunter Poole, CEO of Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking to contribute to the national dialogue on aerospace communications and transportation resilience technologies. This sworn analytic statement emphasizes the importance of integrating geospatial AI and satellite synchronization into multimodal transportation systems, aligning these innovations with federal infrastructu more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- James Hunter Poole, CEO of Obelisk Tech Systems Inc., Thomasville, Georgia, has officially submitted a sworn analytic statement to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighting the potential for advanced AI-driven technologies to enhance the agency's critical infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity initiatives. This public comment letter serves as a pivotal part of the DHS national consultation record, focusing on the modernization of cybersecurity protoco more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Oregon Law Center, Woodburn, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration urging the agency to reassess its proposed regulations concerning heat injury and illness prevention in both outdoor and indoor work settings. The organization argues that OSHA's proposed performance-oriented approach to heat regulations could jeopardize worker safety. In its letter, the organization highlighted the successes  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Our Children's Trust, Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The organization, which advocates for the rights of youth impacted by climate change, contends that this regulatory change facilitates fossil fuel extraction, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. In its letter, Our more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Property Owners Association of Riverside County (POARC), San Diego, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing support for the proposed rule to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The organization argues that the current rule is contrary to statutory requirements and undermines effective land management practices. Founded in 1983, POARC is dedicated to promoting free enterprise and advocating more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Bob Kunz, corporate safety director for Dimeo Construction Co., Providence, Rhode Island, has issued a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration urging for an exclusion from the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention standard. Dimeo, which employs around 200 staff and oversees a fluctuating daily subcontracted workforce between 1,100 and 1,600, argues that the unique complexities of multi-employer construction sites warrant reconsider more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Realtors Land Institute (RLI), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior advocating for the rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule adopted on May 9, 2024. The organization expresses gratitude to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for permitting input on the proposed repeal of this regulation, describing it as burdensome and unnecessary. In its letter, RLI emphasizes that the 2024 Rule was designed more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Robert W. Rose, co-founder and CEO of Reliable Robotics Corp., Mountain View, California, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation nominating Brandon Suarez, an aviation veteran, for consideration as a member of the DOT's Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC). Rose praised the individual's qualifications and long-standing contributions to aviation safety standards. The CEO reported that the nominee has over fifteen years o more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Runners for Public Lands (RPL), Ventura, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, often referred to as the Public Land Rule. RPL emphasizes that the abolition of this regulation would undermine essential conservation efforts and jeopardize outdoor recreation across the nation. The organization argues  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This rule, also known as the Public Lands Rule, was implemented on April 18, 2024, and aims to enhance the management of public lands in compliance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. In the more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) expressing opposition to the proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The Tribe, which is federally recognized and operates within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in southwest Colorado, emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust consultation practices with Tribal Nations during any policy changes that affect their  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Talen Montana LLC, Houston, Texas, has submitted comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed approval of Montana's state implementation plan (SIP) addressing regional haze for the period from 2018 to 2028. The proposed rule, published on September 11, 2025, outlines the state's commitment to enhance visibility in Class I Federal areas while demonstrating that no additional controls are required at the Colstrip Steam Electric Station, where Ta more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Norbert Gottesman, founder of Triple Gate Capital LP, Woodmere, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration raising serious concerns regarding the data presentation and claims made by AbbVie at a recent scientific meeting regarding their eye treatment, Reproxalap. The submission follows a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry meeting in October, where AbbVie suggested that Reproxalap, which is yet to be licensed, has the p more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) advocating for thorough evaluation of the childbirth and breastfeeding support demonstration (CBSD) Survey. This appeal comes in response to the ongoing public comment opportunity regarding the survey essential for collecting data on breastfeeding and maternal health among military families. As a national coalition comprising 140 organizations, the USBC focuses  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey Field Test. The letter responds to an Information Collection Request (ICR) published by the agency in the Federal Register on September 5, 2025, outlining UHC's recommendations and concerns related to the survey updates. UHC, a health benefits division of UnitedHealth Group, aims to enhance more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- 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) advocating for the retention of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The organization suggests that the BLM should reconsider its proposal to rescind the rule established on May 9, 2024, emphasizing its importance in managing public lands with the principles of multiple use and sustained yield. WWF argues that the Conservation  more ST