WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Arizona State University (ASU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education, urging substantial revisions to the existing Accreditation Handbook. The institution expressed concern that the current accreditation framework is outdated and hampers progress in what they describe as unprecedented workforce challenges in the nation. Factors such as rapid technological advancements and evolving labor-market demands necessitate a more adaptive and inno more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- BBPS LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing deep concerns regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The amendments, which suggest the endorsement of non-personal methods for serving subpoenas, could disrupt longstanding practices within the professional process-serving industry and pose risks to the reliability of due pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Capital Court Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts expressing serious concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization emphasizes that changes allowing non-personal methods of subpoena service could jeopardize due process and significantly impact the process-serving industry. The proposed amendments would authorize methods such as U.S. Mail and commercial carri more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This letter responds to a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published on December 15, 2025, which proposes to amend regulations concerning oil and gas flaring and leak detection and repair programs. The groups express concern that if enacted, the changes will delay crit more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), part of the Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the agency's information collection request for the Application for Travel Document (Form I-131). The CRF is advocating for the approval of this application under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), emphasizing its essential role in maintaining lawful immigration proc more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission regarding its investigation into foreign shipping practices. The organization, which serves as a binational entity with a membership exceeding 100 companies in Canada and the United States, expressed appreciation for the Commission's commitment to fostering a competitive and effective international ocean transportation system. In its letter, the CMC commended the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- ChildStrive, an organization serving Snohomish and parts of King County, WA, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the extension of data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This vital system serves as a cornerstone of maternal and infant health surveillance in the United States, capturing critical information on breastfeeding and lactation-related experiences du more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), part of the CPAC Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advocating for the approval of the information collection request associated with Forms G-28 and G-28I. The commentary emphasizes the significance of these forms in verifying authorized representation for immigration applicants and stresses their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). CRF has noted more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- FastAct Civil Process LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, raising substantial concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization argues that the amendments could significantly disrupt the current process-serving industry and undermine the principles of due process and effective subpoena enforcement. The proposed changes authorize non-personal methods for serving subpoenas, s more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Federal Magistrate Judges Association (FMJA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Criminal Procedure. The proposed changes, intended to be effective by December 2026, include revisions to multiple rules that govern the operations of federal courts. The FMJA's comments come as the association, which represents both active and re more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Chris "Malafunkshun" Barnett of the 38th Guam Legislature has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in strong opposition to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential mineral leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The letter consolidates concerns from various agencies within the Government of Guam about the procedural deficiencies of BOEM's process and the more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- A coalition of health-focused organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, advocating for the approval of the Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application submitted by Swedish Match U.S.A., Inc. The organizations express their commitment to advancing public health, especially within the Latino community, which plays a vital role in the U.S. economy. In the letter, the coalition underscores the potential of modified risk produc more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Justice in Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), expressing serious concerns regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the lives of low-income older adults, argues that the proposed rule could have devastating effects on immigrant communities, particularly older adults. The organization emphasizes that the proposed c more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- McCook Public Schools has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining vital recommendations to update the Accreditation Handbook. The suggestions aim to enhance the clarity, transparency, and alignment of accreditation processes with contemporary workforce needs and educational priorities. In the letter, the superintendent pointed out that the current accreditation framework does not effectively address persistent workforce shortages in more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advocating for the extension of data collection through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This nonprofit organization, which strives to enhance maternal and child health across the state of Michigan, has expressed concern over the health disparities affecting mothers and infants, directing attention to al more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Micronesian Environmental Services, a Saipan-based consulting firm, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding plans for potential mineral extraction in the outer continental shelf of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). As BOEM initiates a request for information (RFI) on the possibility of leasing over 35 million acres for mineral mining, local residents and stakeholders express concerns about the envi more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing grave concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization highlights the potential economic impacts on the process-serving industry and broader systemic risks that could undermine due process and reliability in subpoena enforcement. NAPPS emphasizes that the pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong support for the Nevada Donor Network. This endorsement underscores the vital role the organization plays in addressing the organ transplant crisis affecting numerous individuals in Nevada and across the United States. According to the letter, as of December 7, 2025, over 108,000 people nationwide are waiti more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), raising serious concerns regarding the agency's estimates of compliance burdens under its proposed rule. The company argues that these estimates fail to accurately reflect the true operational realities of healthcare providers and health IT implementers, potentially leading to distorted regulatory outcomes. The letter emphasize more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems, Inc. has formally submitted a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), raising critical concerns over the agency's regulatory framework governing spent nuclear fuel storage and cask certification. The letter outlines substantial legal and procedural deficiencies in the NRC's current methodologies, claiming they deviate from established congressional intent and fail to adapt to advancements in technology and safety practices.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Pacific Indigenous Women's Network (PIWN) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), calling for an immediate suspension of initiatives related to deep-sea mining in the waters surrounding the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The organization, dedicated to the human rights of Pacific Indigenous women and communities, voiced serious concerns about the environmental, cultural, and social implications of pote more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- PaperWorks Express has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, raising critical concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The letter outlines the potential economic impact on the professional process-serving industry and emphasizes systemic risks to due process associated with these amendments. The proposed revisions would allow non-personal methods of subpoena service, such as through more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Prutehi Guahan, a community-based organization dedicated to protecting the cultural and natural resources of Guahan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in opposition to the proposed deep sea mining plans for the Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The organization vehemently critiques the potential environmental and cultural damages that such activities would unleash  more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The R Street Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, expressing strong support for the Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) applications filed by Swedish Match U.S.A., Inc. The nonprofit organization argues that granting these applications would provide crucial, evidence-based claims about ZYN nicotine pouch products, which could significantly contribute to public health. The letter more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for the continuation of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The department emphasized that PRAMS is an essential resource for monitoring maternal and infant health outcomes that cannot be replicated through other data sources. Established in 1987, PRAMS collects state-level data on various aspects of pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service expressing concerns regarding the recently established federally funded scholarship tax-credit program. This initiative allows families earning up to 300% of the area median gross income to access taxpayer-funded scholarships for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The letter highlights fears that the program may exacerbate edu more ST