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10 Oil and Gas Groups Urge BLM to Revise Commingling Rule Over Burdens and Legal Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A coalition of 10 oil and gas industry associations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management raising concerns about proposed rules governing commingling and production handling, arguing the framework is overly burdensome and inconsistent with congressional direction.
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3M Urges Sustained Public-Private Partnership to Secure Domestic PPE Supply Chains (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- 3M, a major domestic manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter responds to the agency's Advance Notice of Rulemaking on securing domestic supply chains for PPE and essential medicines in Medicare participating hospitals.
3M emphasizes the critical need for a sustained public-private partnership to preser more ST
504 Democratic Club Opposes DOE Proposed Changes to Section 504 Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The 504 Democratic Club, a political advocacy group representing the disability community in New York City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed regulatory changes to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The club argues that the proposed changes would undermine access rights for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans, by allowing new federally funded constructions to be inaccessible. The organization emp more ST
Advance CTE and ACTE Oppose GSA's Proposed SAM Certification Revisions for Federal Grantees (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Advance CTE and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) "Financial Assistance General Certifications and Representations." The letter urges the agency to withdraw the proposed changes, citing concerns about duplicative requirements, vague language, and increased administrative more ST
Advocacy Institute Opposes Department of Energy's Proposed Changes to Disability Accessibility Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Advocacy Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on disability rights, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) objecting to proposed direct final rules under docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The proposed rules would rescind critical portions of DOE's regulations that implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, particularly requirements ensuring new construction and alterations are fully accessible to pe more ST
AFT Opposes GSA's Proposed Pre-Award Registration Requirements Citing Legal and Community Harms (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing 1.8 million educators, healthcare professionals, and public employees, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The AFT expressed deep concerns over requirements tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) certifications and immigration-relate more ST
Agiliti Urges Flexible Incentives to Strengthen Domestic Medical Supply Chain Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Agiliti, Inc., a U.S.-based medical equipment manufacturer and clinical equipment services provider, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to CMS's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The letter addresses strategies to enhance domestic procurement of personal protective equipment, essential medicines, and critical medical supplies, emphasizing supply chain resilience, preparedness, and patient safety. more ST
Agricultural Retailers Association Supports EPA Approval of Missouri's Partial Delegation for Ammonia Risk Management Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) affirming strong support for the agency's proposed approval of the State of Missouri's request for partial delegation to implement and enforce the Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Risk Management Program (RMP) specifically for agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities.
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Alameda County Office of Education Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed System for Award Management Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong concerns about the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The revisions include new certification mandates related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) which ACOE argues could adversely affect public school systems in Alameda County, Cal more ST
Alaska Trollers Association Urges Caution on Deep Sea Mining Offshore Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Alaska Trollers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing strong opposition to expedited deep sea mining activities in the outer continental shelf areas offshore Alaska. Representing commercial salmon trollers and fishing communities across Southeast Alaska, the group emphasized the need for comprehensive scientific research and regulatory review before allowing such industrial extraction to proceed.
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Alaska Wildland Adventures Opposes BOEM Seabed Mining Lease Plans Offshore Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Alaska Wildland Adventures submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Request for Information and Interest on commercial leasing for outer continental shelf minerals offshore Alaska. The company expressed strong opposition to BOEM's proposal to lease areas for seabed mining off Alaska's coast, citing concerns about potential harm to marine ecosystems vital to the region's environment, economy, and subsistence cultures.
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Alliance Defending Freedom Supports HHS Proposal to Rescind LGBTQI+ Foster Care Placement Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a nonprofit public-interest legal organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) supporting the agency's proposal to rescind the 2024 rule titled "Designated Placement Requirements Under Title IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children." The rule had imposed special requirements on states' foster care programs regarding the placement and care of children identifying as LGBTQI+.
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Allina Health Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposal on Domestic Procurement of PPE and Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Allina Health, a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on ensuring safety through domestic security with Made in America personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. The letter addresses CMS's intention to reduce depen more ST
ALPA Opposes Horizon Air's Petition to Delay Secondary Barrier Installation in Aircraft (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), representing over 80,000 professional airline pilots in the U.S. and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing Horizon Air's petition to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking an exemption to delay the implementation of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) on its Embraer 175 aircraft. ALPA urged the FAA to deny Horizon Air's request for an add more ST
America's Credit Unions Endorses NCUA Proposal to Remove Preapproval Requirement for Public Unit and Nonmember Shares (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- America's Credit Unions has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to amend its rules on public unit and nonmember shares. The proposal seeks to eliminate the current requirement for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) to submit a written plan for NCUA preapproval when collective borrowings, public unit, or nonmember shares exceed 70 percent of the FICU's paid-in and unimpaired c more ST
America's Credit Unions Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove 30-Day Notice Requirement for Excess Insurance Termination (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- America's Credit Unions submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to remove the 30-day notice requirement for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) prior to the termination of excess insurance coverage. The letter outlines the trade association's support for the amendment, which it argues will ease regulatory and administrative burdens on credit unions and provide greater operational flexibility.
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America's Credit Unions Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove Duplicative Insurance Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- America's Credit Unions has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) endorsing a proposed rulemaking that seeks to eliminate Section 741.10 of the NCUA's regulations concerning federal share insurance requirements. The organization promotes the interests of credit unions and their over 145 million members, advocating for policies that help the industry efficiently serve consumers.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to GSA's SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science expressed concerns in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of financial assistance. As the largest general scientific society in the United States, AAAS emphasized the importance of federal funding policies that support the development of American scientific and techni more ST
American Association of Exporters and Importers Supports Advance Electronic Export Manifest Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the advance submission of electronic export manifest (EEM) information for vessel cargo. The proposed rule aims to modernize the export process by requiring electronic filing of export manifests prior to cargo loading and departure.
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American Bar Association Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Certification Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Bar Association (ABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed revision to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The proposal would mandate recipients to certify compliance with policies related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) as outlined in Executive Order 14173 an more ST
American Economic Liberties Project Urges Antitrust Action To Rebuild U.S. Drug Manufacturing Base (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The American Economic Liberties Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing the need to break monopolies in the pharmaceutical sector to build a resilient U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing base. The organization highlighted a crisis in U.S. drug supply chains, emphasizing risks to public health and national security caused by overreliance on imported essential medicines and ingredients, primarily from China.
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American Farm Bureau Federation Urges Rigorous Design for USDA Dairy Cost Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), representing over five million families nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) concerning the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on mandatory dairy manufacturing cost and product yield surveys. The letter addresses the design and implementation of a statutorily authorized biennial survey to underpin Federal Milk Marketing Order (F more ST
American Nitrile Urges CMS to Incentivize Domestic Production of PPE Through Hospital Designations and Payment Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- American Nitrile, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of nitrile examination gloves, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for a streamlined incentive structure to boost domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. The letter addresses CMS's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on strengthening domestic medical supply chain resilience, emphasizing the importance of more ST
American Society of Transplantation Raises Concerns Over Proposed Organ Procurement Organization Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Society of Transplantation (AST), representing over 5,000 organ transplant health care professionals in North America, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The society raised multiple concerns about the impact of the proposed rule on OPO performance measurement, transition processes, and staff licensure more ST
American Sportfishing Association SupportsTM Texas Marine Mammal Incidentals Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), representing the recreational fishing industry and millions of anglers, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) request for incidental take authorization concerning marine mammals. The agency is considering permitting TPWD to incidentally take small numbers of marine mammals while conducting fishery-independent monitoring in Texa more ST
Area Housing Authority of Ventura County Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The AHA administers federal housing programs for approximately 2,887 households in Ventura County, California, and contends that the proposed changes would destabilize many families cu more ST
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Changes Affecting Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF), a statewide policy research and advocacy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) concerning proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The letter expresses strong opposition to the proposed changes, citing concerns about their impact on Head Start and Early Head Start pr more ST
Association for Accessible Medicines Supports Strengthening Domestic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain via Medicare Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) and its Biosimilars Council submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled "Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals." The letter emphasizes strong support for the more ST
Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation Highlights Concerns Over Proposed Changes in Organ Procurement Organization Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Conditions for Coverage revisions, identified as CMS-3409-P. AMAT voiced concerns that certain elements of the proposal might inadvertently create barriers for minority and historically underserved populations in organ transplantation.
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B. Braun Medical Urges CMS to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains for Essential Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- B. Braun Medical Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in response to CMS' advance notice of proposed rulemaking on strengthening the domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment and essential medicines. The company called attention to the need for sustained federal leadership and coordinated policy efforts to ensure that domestic manufacturers can c more ST
B2BTechnique Supports OCC's Stablecoin Reserve Regulations With Key Recommendations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- B2BTechnique, a financial technology company specializing in compliance infrastructure for permitted payment stablecoin issuers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the proposed implementing regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The company expressed strong support for the proposed quantitative safe harbor measures, urging the OCC to finalize more ST
Biophysical Society Urges GSA to Reconsider Proposed Changes to System for Awards Management (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Biophysical Society has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong concerns about the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to the System for Awards Management (SAM). Representing thousands of research scientists globally, the society argues the proposal contains several problematic elements that should be reconsidered prior to implementation.
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Bitcoin Bond Company Urges Clear Federal Capital Rule on Bitcoin Exposures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Bitcoin Bond Company has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the March 19, 2026, proposal on Regulatory Capital Rules for Category I and II Banking Organizations and others. The letter addresses concerns about the absence of explicit guidance on the capital treatment of bitcoin-related exposures in th more ST
BJC Health Advocates for Medicare Support of Domestic PPE and Essential Medicines Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- BJC Health, an integrated health system serving the St. Louis and Kansas City regions, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responding to an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on ensuring safety through domestic security with made in America personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine (EM) procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. BJC Health emphasized the critical need for Medicare supp more ST
BJC Health Calls for Strengthened Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- BJC Health, an integrated health system serving approximately 45,000 people across the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule on improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. BJC Health, which contracts with PBMs to administer prescription drug benefits for its Employee Heal more ST
Blood Cancer United Supports Transparency in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Blood Cancer United has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the department's proposed rule aimed at enhancing transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fees. The rule seeks to mandate PBMs and related service providers to disclose detailed information to fiduciaries of ERISA-covered plans, including PBM compensation from drug manufacturers, spread compensation, and pharmacy claw-backs before contracts are ent more ST
BMWED Opposes BNSF Railway's Automated Track Inspection Program Implementation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) expressing strong opposition to BNSF Railway Company's plan to implement its Automated Track Inspection (ATI) program under a waiver granted by FRA in December 2025. BMWED argues that BNSF's March 6, 2026, submission is incomplete, procedurally flawed, and fails to demonstrate that the ATI program more ST
BP Corp. North America Proposes Reduced-Amplitude Seismic Source Firing Patterns to Enhance Subsurface Imaging (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- BP Corporation North America Inc., Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office addressing a seismic acquisition method and system designed to minimize the acoustic impact of seismic surveys while maintaining high-quality subsurface imaging. The innovation involves activating individual seismic sources within a seismic source array in a time-extended and patterned manner rather than simultaneously discharging all sources.
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Brownsville Public Utilities Board Raises Concerns Over SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB), a municipally-owned utility based in Brownsville, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. BPUB, which frequently registers in SAM to obtain federal financial assistance for water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure projects, provid more ST
Building Bright Futures Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed Changes to SAM Registration for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Building Bright Futures, Vermont's Early Childhood State Advisory Council, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong concerns about the agency's proposed modifications to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The organization, charged with monitoring and advising on Vermont's early childhood system and ensuring policies serve children, famil more ST
California Association of Food Banks Urges Reconsideration of GSA's SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter responds to the GSA's information collection request published in the Federal Register regarding proposed revisions to attestation requirements for funding recipients.
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California Department of Public Health Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM.gov Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has submitted a public comment letter opposing the General Services Administration's (GSA) proposed amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. These proposed changes were presented to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and are intended to amend the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications applicable to all ent more ST
California Prune Board Opposes APHIS Proposal to Ease Quarantine Treatment for Hawaiian Persian Limes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Prune Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expressing opposition to a proposed revision that would allow the movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii into the continental United States without quarantine treatment. The board cautions that the change could place California's prune industry at considerable risk due to the potential spread of fruit flies.
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California Tribal Chairpersons Association Opposes GSA Certification Rule Changes for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Tribal Chairpersons Association (CTCA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed rule changes regarding certification requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration for financial assistance recipients. The CTCA represents 96 of the 109 federally recognized Tribes in California through its regional associations in the northern, central, and southern parts of the st more ST
California Walnut Commission Urges Stronger Pest Controls on Hawaiian Lime Shipments Into California (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California Walnut Commission submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed revisions to the regulations for moving fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii into the continental United States. The Commission, representing 3,700 walnut growers and 70 handlers, expressed concerns that the proposed measures may not sufficiently protect California's walnut industry from fruit more ST
Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The council, an advocacy organization focused on expanding economic opportunities and supplier diversity for minority-owned businesses, expressed apprehensions about the potential more ST
Carolinas Credit Union League Urges Regulatory Parity in Stablecoin Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Carolinas Credit Union League (CCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's proposed rule establishing an application framework for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). Representing credit unions across North Carolina and South Carolina, CCUL emphasized the importance of ensuring credit unions can participate in digital payment innovations without being placed at a competitive disadvantag more ST
CelLink Urges Treasury and IRS to Strengthen Material Assistance Regulations for Battery Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- CelLink Corporation, a U.S.-based technology company specializing in advanced circuit solutions for batteries, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed material assistance regulations under Notice IRS-2026-15. The company emphasized the need for clearer implementation guidelines to support domestic manufacturing while limiting benefits for Chinese-owned or controlled entities.
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Center for Rural Affairs Opposes Proposed Changes to SAM.gov Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Center for Rural Affairs submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter criticizes several added certification requirements as unclear, legally inconsistent, and burdensome for organizations seeking federal funding.
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Center for Sportfishing Policy Urges NOAA to Approve Texas Marine Mammal Incidental Take Permit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Center for Sportfishing Policy submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's request for an Incidental Take Permit related to marine mammals during fishery-independent monitoring activities in Texas estuarine waters. The letter highlights the essential role of TPWD's gill net sampling, which has provided consistent, high-quality data for nearly five decades critical to managing key recreat more ST
Centro De Los Derechos Del Migrante Urges Changes in USCIS H-2A Worker Petition Form I-129H2A (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (CDM), an organization advocating for migrant workers' rights, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding proposed changes to Form I-129H2A, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification. The letter responds to USCIS-2025-0469, which involves the reinstatement with changes of this form, reflecting concerns about labor protections, employer transparency, and worker access t more ST
Chicago Bar Foundation and Forefront Urge GSA to Reject Additional SAM Certification Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Chicago Bar Foundation and Forefront submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about a proposed update to the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements. The proposal would mandate first-time and renewal registrants certifying compliance with the Department of Justice's Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination and Executive Order 14173 regarding illegal discrimination and merit-based opportunity r more ST
Chicago Women in Trades Opposes GSA Proposal on System for Award Management Registration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. As a federal grantee focused on workforce development and economic security for women and gender expansive groups, CWIT criticized the GSA's proposal for imposing certification obligations and enhanced information colle more ST
Children's Funding Project Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed Changes to SAM.gov Certification Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Children's Funding Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns over proposed modifications to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The GSA's notice outlines new certification language that the organization argues would impose unclear standards and increase administrative burdens on grantees.
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City Bar Justice Center Urges VA to Clarify Annual Clothing Allowance Application Process (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City Bar Justice Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the proposed revisions to VA Form 10-8678, which veterans use to apply for the annual Clothing Allowance benefit. The Justice Center, in partnership with law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, outlined several suggestions aimed at improving clarity and access to the Clothing Allowance for veterans.
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City Bar Justice Center Urges VA to Revise Bradycardia Disability Evaluations and Update Clinical Definitions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC), along with its pro bono partner Kirkland & Ellis LLP, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the agency's Proposed Rule to amend disability ratings for bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia) in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The comment letter addresses concerns over inconsistent evaluation standards and outdated clinical definitions embedded in regulatory text.
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City of Elk Grove Opposes Proposed SAM.gov Registration Changes for Federal Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City of Elk Grove has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed rule changes regarding SAM.gov registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The letter highlights concerns about the potential impacts on cities and other local government entities that rely on SAM.gov for access to federal funding.
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City of Redmond Opposes GSA Changes to SAM.gov Registration for Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City of Redmond has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes in registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance on SAM.gov. The city raises concerns that the proposed rule would impose additional burdens on local governments and reduce the clarity and usefulness of the information collected through SAM.gov, which serves as a key platform for facilitating more ST
City of Sacramento Raises Concerns Over SAM.gov Registration Changes for Federal Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City of Sacramento has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed updates to the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The proposed changes, which would introduce new government-wide representations and certifications within SAM.gov, are intended to apply to all entities seeking federal grants, cooperative agreements, loans, or other forms of more ST
CleanCapital Urges IRS for Clarification on Foreign Entity Debt Tests and Interconnection Property in Tax Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- CleanCapital, a U.S.-based independent power producer specializing in distributed solar and energy storage, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2026-15. The notice addresses interim safe harbor guidance for determining taxpayer material assistance from prohibited foreign entities under the Clean Electricity Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR). CleanCapital highlighted the urgent need for clearer IRS guidance to support more ST
Cleveland Clinic Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposal for Domestic PPE Procurement Incentives (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Cleveland Clinic Health System submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining its position on the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. The healthcare system, representing multiple hospitals across several states, expressed concerns about the practical and financial implications of CM more ST
Coastal Conservation Association Urges NOAA to Approve Texas Parks and Wildlife's Marine Mammal Take Authorization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Texas Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA Texas) submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) advocating for the approval of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) request for incidental take authorization of small numbers of marine mammals during their fishery-independent monitoring activities in Texas estuarine waters.
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Common Good Vermont Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Funding Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Common Good Vermont, a nonprofit association representing organizations across Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns over the potential effects of these changes on nonprofits that rely on federal funding to provide essential community services in Vermont.
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Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture Opposes Proposed SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening farms and building the local food economy, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. CISA's letter expressed opposition to the proposed changes outlined in Information Collection 3090-0290, raising concer more ST
Community Partners in Caring Opposes HUD's Proposed Housing Eligibility Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Community Partners in Caring has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization, which provides volunteer support services to seniors to help them live independently, is deeply concerned about the potential impact the rule could have on mixed statu more ST
Competency-Based Education Network, Learning Agenda Urge Enhancements to Comprehensive Centers Program Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Competency-Based Education Network and the Learning Agenda submitted a joint public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding the proposed priorities, requirements, and definitions for the Comprehensive Centers (CC) program. The organizations expressed support for the redesigned framework, emphasizing its potential to improve coherence, accessibility, and effectiveness of federal technical assistance to St more ST
Comprehensive Framework Proposed for Organ Procurement Oversight by Bo Chen (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Bo Chen of Arlington, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing a complete, mathematically specified framework for oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The letter addresses docket CMS-3409-P and aims to enhance performance measurement, governance, accountability, and operational integrity in national organ procurement practices.
Chen's framework, titled the Organ Procurement Performance, Govern more ST
Concerns Raised Over CMS Proposed Rules for Organ Procurement Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Bloodworks Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing proposed revisions to the conditions for coverage of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) under Medicare and Medicaid programs. The letter, provided by the Director of the HLA Laboratory at Bloodworks Northwest and a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee for LifeCenter Northwest, outlines critical concerns about the regulatory changes suggested more ST
Concerns Raised Over GSA's Proposed System for Award Management Changes Impacting Agricultural NGOs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Mark W. Schonbeck, a sustainable agriculture consultant, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. Schonbeck's letter voices concern that the updated Terms and Conditions would severely disadvantage agricultural non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that rely heavily on federal more ST
Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals Urges Flexible Supply Chain Approach in Comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on strengthening the domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. COBTH emphasized the importance of supply chain resiliency that includes access to high-quality products from both domestic and international sources.
COBTH outlined its mi more ST
Cooperative Credit Union Association Supports NCUA Proposal to Amend Public Unit and Nonmember Shares Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to amend regulations governing Public Unit and Nonmember Shares. The Association represents nearly 200 state and federally-chartered credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, collectively serving over 5 million consumer members.
In its comments, the Association expressed suppo more ST
Cornerstone Credit Union League Backs NCUA Proposal on Dependent Care and Board Expense Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) supporting the agency's proposed amendments to regulations concerning dependent care and board member expense reimbursement for federally chartered credit unions (FCUs). Cornerstone represents over 600 state and federal credit unions across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
In the letter, Cornerstone expressed support for the proposal to more ST
Council of the Great City Schools Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed Amendment to SAM Registration Certification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), representing the nation's largest urban school districts, submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed amendment to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration certification requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter focused on concerns about the proposed changes to the certification process that would requir more ST
Council on Foundations Opposes GSA Proposal Impacting Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Council on Foundations has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The letter outlines how the suggested additions to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications could impose undue burdens on philanthropic organizations partnering with the federal gove more ST
CSL Behring Urges CMS to Prioritize API Origin in Defining Domestic Essential Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- CSL Behring submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding an advance notice on ensuring safety through domestic security in procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare-participating hospitals.
The company emphasized the importance of defining "domestic" medicines by focusing on the origin of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) rather than solely on final dosage form manufacturing more ST
DAV Urges VA to Ensure Fair Ratings for Bradyarrhythmia Disability Evaluations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Disabled American Veterans (DAV), a congressionally chartered service organization representing over one million service-disabled veterans and their families, submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the agency's proposed rule for evaluating bradyarrhythmia requiring pacemaker implantation under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7009. The letter addresses concerns about changes in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Cardiovascular System, more ST
DCI Donor Services Offers Comments to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- DCI Donor Services (DCIDS), a nonprofit organization operating three organ procurement organizations (OPOs) across New Mexico, California, Tennessee, and Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs' Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. The letter addresses the proposed rule released by CMS aimed at increasing organ donation, improvi more ST
Delaware Nonprofits Urge GSA to Clarify Proposed SAM Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), along with several Delaware-based nonprofit organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM). The letter expresses concerns about revisions to representations and certifications that apply to recipients of federal financial assistance, emphasizing the potential impact on the nonprofit sector's abil more ST
Delta Air Lines Urges FAA to Modify Airworthiness Directive for A220 Engine Software Flexibility (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule under Docket No. FAA-2026-1336, Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00254-T, concerning an airworthiness directive (AD) for the A220 aircraft engine bleed duct leak issue. The letter addresses the proposed rule's handling of engine electronic engine control (EEC) software upgrades as mandated by Trans more ST
Disability Rights New Mexico Opposes DOE Proposed Changes to Section 504 Accessibility Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) has filed a public comment letter opposing the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed direct final rules under docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024 related to rescinding critical nondiscrimination regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. DRNM, the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy agency for individuals with disabilities in New Mexico, expressed deep concern about the impact the changes woul more ST
Disability Rights Ohio Urges Department of Energy to Retain Accessibility Rules Under Section 504 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Disability Rights Ohio (DRO), the state's protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) addressing proposed changes to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter, sent to the DOE Office of Civil Rights and EEO and the Office of Minority Economic Impact, expresses strong opposition to the proposed rescission of key rules that mandate accessibility more ST
DOE Receives Public Comment Opposing Proposed Changes to Section 504 Accessibility Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Brian J. Rosmaita, a citizen from Blacksburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), urging the agency not to change the Section 504 rules under the Rehabilitation Act. The letter was filed in response to proposed direct final rules at Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which involve rescinding parts of DOE's regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically re more ST
Donor Alliance Urges CMS for Greater Clarity on Organ Procurement Organization Competition and Staffing Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Donor Alliance, Inc., a federally-designated non-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. The organization highlighted support for certain elements of the rule while urging CMS to provide greater clarity concerning the competition process fo more ST
Donor Network West Urges CMS for Clearer Organ Procurement Organization Regulations and Careful Introduction of New OPOs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Donor Network West (DNWEST), an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving northern California and northern Nevada, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage under the Organ Procurement Organizations regulations. DNWEST expressed strong concerns about certain proposals and offered recommendations aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public trust in t more ST
Downtown SF Partnership Backs Zoox Petition for Automated Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Downtown SF Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic development in San Francisco's Financial District and Jackson Square Historic District, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition for an exemption to allow commercial deployment of its automated vehicles under federal safety monitoring.
The organization emphasized the transformative potent more ST
Drug Shortage Task Force Urges CMS to Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience and Quality in Medicare Procurement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Drug Shortage Task Force on Preventing and Mitigating Drug Shortages submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) titled "Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals." The Task Force applauded CMS's efforts to leverage Medicare paym more ST
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Urges Detailed Cost Reporting and Efficiency Focus in USDA Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) Dairy Programs regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on a Mandatory Manufacturing Cost Survey. The cooperative emphasized the importance of implementing a transparent and rigorous cost survey approach to aid in setting Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) regulated prices through accurate manufacturing cos more ST
EdTrust Urges Education Department to Enhance Racial Data Collection in Special Education Spending Study (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- EdTrust submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's National Special Education Spending Study. The letter addresses the department's efforts to better understand federal, state, and local funding allocation for students with disabilities and advocates for improved data collection methods to ensure race-specific insights.
In the letter, EdTrust commended the department for its ongoing work but encouraged the Institute of Edu more ST
EdTrust Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed SAM Certification Amendments Targeting Education Equity Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- EdTrust submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns about the implications of these amendments on educational equity and civil rights compliance.
EdTrust criticizes the GSA's proposals as a continuation of previously struck-down policies that could dismantle diversity, equity more ST
Education Northwest Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Centers Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Education Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed priorities, requirements, and definitions related to the Comprehensive Centers Program. The nonprofit organization, which has managed a Regional Comprehensive Center (RCC) in the Northwest for more than two decades, highlighted key concerns regarding program recompeting, service delivery design, and proposed budget restrictions.
Education Northwest caution more ST
EnergySource Minerals Urges Treasury to Broaden Definition of 'Effective Control' in Advanced Manufacturing Credit Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- EnergySource Minerals, LLC, a U.S.-based developer of lithium and manganese extraction and refining projects, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Internal Revenue Service's interpretation of "foreign influenced entity" in relation to the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. The letter focuses on the statutory definition of "effective control" under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 7701(a)(51)(D), which plays a decisive more ST
Equality California Opposes HHS Proposal to Rescind LGBTQI+ Foster Care Placement Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (HHS/ACF) opposing the agency's proposed rescission of the Designated Placement Requirements under Titles IV-E and IV-B. The rule, enacted in 2024, mandates that foster care agencies provide safe, affirming placements for LGBTQI+ youth, including access to special more ST
Equality California Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed SAM Certification Requirements for Nonprofits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing the proposed certification requirements for nonprofits receiving federal financial assistance through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Equality California called on GSA to withdraw the new conditions, describing them as vague, unfair, more ST
Expert Highlights Gaps in Proposed Regulatory Capital Rule for U.S. Banks With Latin American Operations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sergio Federico Carrillo Farfan, a financial risk management professional, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, collectively referred to as the Agencies. The letter addresses the joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulatory Capital for Category I and II banking organizations, specifically the Expanded Risk-Based Approach ( more ST
Federation of American Scientists Urges Swift Enforcement of CMS Organ Procurement Organization Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federation of American Scientists has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) advocating for rapid implementation and enforcement of the organ procurement organization (OPO) rule. The letter highlights the need to address failures in the U.S. organ donation system that contribute to thousands of preventable deaths and exorbitant Medicare costs annually.
The organization stresses that over 100,000 Americans remain on more ST
Fifth Avenue Committee Raises Concerns Over Changes to SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization focused on community development, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The revisions, outlined under OMB Control No. 3090-0290, propose new pre-award registration standards that FAC argues could complicate compliance and h more ST
FinCEN Receives Support for Designation of MBaer Merchant Bank AG as Money Laundering Concern With Calls to Address Cryptocurrencies (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sonmez Consulting LLC, a California-based cross-border advisory firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in support of the proposed rule designating MBaer Merchant Bank AG of Switzerland as a financial institution of primary money laundering concern under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act. The letter highlights that MBaer was deliberately established to facilitate illicit financ more ST
First 5 Alameda County Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- First 5 Alameda County submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) responding to the Information Collection request published in the Federal Register regarding System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expressed opposition to the proposed revisions, asserting that the current attestations required of federal funding recipients are sufficient to ensure compliance with a more ST
Flora for Fauna Opposes GSA Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Requirements for Federal Grant Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Flora for Fauna, a nonprofit public interest environmental organization, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. General Services Administration's proposed amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns about the proposed changes to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications, which aim to align with updated executive branch guidance fro more ST
Former OHRP Leadership Issues Public Comment on FDA's Safety Reporting Guidance for Investigational Drugs and Devices (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Klote Medical Research Advisors, led by its President and CEO and former Director of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), along with Hartsmith Consulting, whose principal consultant is a former OHRP Policy Analyst, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's final guidance titled "Investigator Responsibilities- Safety Reporting for Investigational Drugs and Devices." The organizations, with extensive more ST
Fresenius Kabi Urges CMS to Strengthen Incentives for Domestic Essential Medicine Procurement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, a leading manufacturer of generic sterile injectable medicines, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The letter addresses CMS's proposals to promote domestic manufacturing and procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by hospitals participating in Medicare.
In its comprehensive response, Fresenius more ST
GECU Federal Credit Union Backs NCUA Proposed Rule on Dependent Care Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- GECU Federal Credit Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule on Dependent Care and Board Member Expense Reimbursement. Serving more than 443,000 members with assets totaling over $4.6 billion, GECU highlighted the practical and balanced nature of the NCUA's regulatory update aimed at reducing barriers for volunteer credit union officials.
GECU emphasized that volunte more ST
George Washington University Graduate Student Raises Worker Safety Concerns Over Proposed Swine Line Speed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Kyndra Shea, a graduate student at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed changes to maximum line speed requirements under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System, citing risks to worker health and safety.
The letter questions FSIS's position that it lacks authority over worker safety, pointing out that because more ST
Geothermal Rising Action Urges IRS to Include Geothermal in Safe Harbor Tables for Tax Credit Compliance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Geothermal Rising Action, the advocacy affiliate of America's largest geothermal industry association, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2026-15. The letter emphasizes the need for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS to develop and publish interim Safe Harbor Tables specific to geothermal energy, which are currently missing from the 2023-2025 tables covering other renewable energy technologies.
The letter highlights more ST
Gift of Life Donor Program Urges CMS to Enhance Organ Procurement Policies for Improved Donation Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Gift of Life Donor Program (GLDP), an established organ procurement organization serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. GLDP detailed recommendations based on its extensive experience and emphasized collaboration among donor hospitals, transplant centers, and organ more ST
Gift of Life Michigan Raises Concerns Over Proposed Organ Procurement Organization Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Gift of Life Michigan, an organ procurement organization (OPO), submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Proposed Rule for OPO performance measurement and certification criteria. The organization, which partners with numerous hospitals and transplant programs across Michigan and is among the largest OPOs nationally, highlighted several critical issues impacting both operational effectiveness more ST
Glanbia Submits Public Comment Letter to USDA on Dairy Manufacturing Cost Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Glanbia Dairy Nutrition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) regarding the Mandatory Manufacturing Cost Survey advanced notice of proposed rulemaking. The comment letter expresses support for establishing a biennial Manufacturing Cost and Product Yield Report designed to provide accurate and timely dairy product manufacturing cost and yield information for use in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders ( more ST
Global Liver Institute Urges CMS to Prioritize Patient Access in Organ Procurement Rule Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Global Liver Institute (GLI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving liver health worldwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The letter addresses key concerns about oversight, accountability, and patient access under the proposed rule.
GLI expressed strong support for efforts aimed at enhancing OPO per more ST
Government Finance Officers Association Seeks Clarity on Updated SAM Registration Rules for Federal Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) concerning proposed updates to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements that affect recipients of federal financial assistance. The letter addresses GSA's request for comment on changes aligned with policies from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Executive Order 14173, which seek to end unlawful discriminat more ST
Great Lakes Environmental Law Center and Sierra Club Challenge EPA's Proposed Approval of Michigan's Ozone Control Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center and Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed approval of Michigan's Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rules for the West Michigan nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. They argue that Michigan's proposed regulations do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act and urge the EPA to reject the approval as submitted.
Th more ST
Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Backs Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition for a temporary exemption to enable the commercial deployment of its automated vehicles. The petition, docket number 2025-0523, requests the agency to allow Zoox's autonomous vehicle operations under stringent federal safety oversight.
GLAAACC emphasized that more ST
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Conditions for Coverage. Representing 160 not-for-profit and public hospitals across four states, GNYHA highlighted concerns that the existing regulatory framework and incentive structures for OPOs require refinement to protect patient-centered care while a more ST
GreenHouse17 Opposes GSA Proposal on System for Award Management Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- GreenHouse17, Inc., a nonprofit domestic violence service provider in Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients under OMB Control No. 3090-0290; Docket No. 2026-0001. GreenHouse17 warns that the proposed changes to certification requirements would harm victims of intimate partner violence, d more ST
Healthcare Distribution Alliance Urges Flexible Domestic Sourcing Policies for Hospital Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the procurement of made in America personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. HDA, representing primary pharmaceutical distributors, emphasized support for strengthening the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain resilie more ST
Healthcare Professional Urges CMS to Re-Center Organ Donation Rule on Donor Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A healthcare professional with extensive experience in organ donation and transplantation systems has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), critiquing the proposed revisions to Medicare and Medicaid programs related to Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The letter raises concerns about the agency's draft rule under CMS-2026-01833, which sets conditions for coverage and outcome measure requirements for OPOs.
The write more ST
HIAS Pennsylvania Opposes Proposed SAM Registration Changes for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia, Inc. (HIAS Pennsylvania) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. HIAS Pennsylvania's Executive Director strongly opposes the proposed changes, arguing they are unnecessary and would unlawfully restrict non-profit organizations from conducting the more ST
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Urges CMS to Support Domestic Production of Essential Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at strengthening the American-made supply chain for personal protective equipment and essential medicines. Hikma, one of the largest manufacturers of generic pharmaceuticals in the United States, emphasized the need for policies that promote and sustain domestic pharmaceutical production to more ST
Hilo Medical Advocates for Strong Domestic PPE Procurement Rules in Comments to CMS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Hilo Medical LLC, an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer based in Mesa, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals." The company detailed its support for the propo more ST
Hispanic Federation Warns GSA Proposal Would Burden Nonprofits and Harm Community Services (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Hispanic Federation has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The Federation warns that the GSA's suggested modifications, which include expanded questions and verification pathways, would impose unwarranted bureaucratic burdens on nonprofit organizations and create confusion about legal complia more ST
Humboldt County Backs U.S. Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Humboldt County, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing support for the agency's proposed revisions to regulations governing mineral exploration and development on National Forest System lands. The proposal, which will update 36 CFR Part 228, aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of managing locatable mineral operations under federal mining laws and the Organic Administration Act of 1897.
The county stressed that its more ST
Hyundai Motor Group Raises Concerns Over IRS Guidance Impacting Domestic Battery Manufacturing Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which includes Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd., has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing Notice 2026-15. This notice provides interim guidance on the material assistance provisions under Section 7701(a)(52) of the Internal Revenue Code, enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025. HMG's letter highlights more ST
Illinois Collaboration on Youth Raises Concerns Over Proposed SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY), a statewide network supporting youth-serving organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. ICOY cautions that these proposed changes could impose significant barriers for organizations that rely on federal funding to serve vulnerable youth and more ST
Inclusiv and CDBA Urge Withdrawal of GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Changes Affecting Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Inclusiv, the leading network of credit unions focused on community development and financial inclusion, along with the Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA), have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong concerns about proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses the proposed additions to the Financial Ass more ST
Infinite Legacy Offers Comprehensive Feedback on Proposed Revisions to Organ Procurement Organization Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Infinite Legacy, Inc., a federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. The letter addresses multiple aspects of the proposal as CMS seeks to maximize organ donation while ensuring donor and family respect.
The organization expressed s more ST
Innovar LLC Urges Enhanced Rural Transportation Support in Letter to DOT (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Innovar LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining structural challenges facing rural transportation systems and recommending policy changes to improve project delivery and safety outcomes under the ROUTES initiative.
In its submission, Innovar underscores the disproportionate share of U.S. transportation infrastructure responsibility borne by rural areas, which encompass 68% of total lane miles while serving just 20% of the p more ST
Institute of Makers of Explosives Urges Expanded Pell Grant Access to Address CDL Workforce Shortage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Drive Workforce Pell. IME expressed support for the Workforce Pell initiative, which proposes extending Pell Grant eligibility to short-term educational programs lasting eight to fifteen weeks. This expansion aims to increase the number of individual more ST
International Safety Equipment Association Urges NIOSH to Expand Firefighter Safety Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health expressing support for the agency's firefighter safety initiatives and offering recommendations for enhanced research and collaboration. ISEA represents manufacturers and suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection products critical to safeguarding American workers across multiple industries, in more ST
Iowa Corn Growers Association Urges EPA To Streamline Qualified Conservation Program Application Process (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing support for the agency's initiative to establish a process for becoming an EPA-qualified conservation program (QCP) or a qualified external party (QEP). The letter was addressed to the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention regarding Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-1906, which covers the proposed process detailed in a draft pesticid more ST
Iowa Donor Network Urges Comprehensive Reevaluation of Organ Procurement Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Iowa Donor Network has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing the agency's proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Conditions for Coverage outlined in CMS-3409-P. The letter highlights concerns over the structural limitations of the 2020 Final Rule and advocates for a broader, data-driven reevaluation rather than incremental regulatory adjustments.
The Iowa Donor Network expresses appreh more ST
IRemedy Healthcare Companies Urges CMS to Address GPO Penalties and Verification Challenges in Medicare Domestic Procurement Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- iRemedy Healthcare Companies, Inc., a technology-enabled pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on ensuring safety through domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. iRemedy, with extensive operational experience and active policy engagement on domestic supply chain resilience, offered more ST
JDMW Advisors Supports CMS Proposed Revisions to Organ Procurement Organization Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- JDMW Advisors, LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs' Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Conditions for Coverage. The letter acknowledges CMS's efforts to implement policies aimed at safeguarding the health of millions and commends those working in OPOs and the organ donation community.
In its response, JDMW Advisors highlighted that the proposa more ST
Joint Commission Proposes Voluntary Designation to Strengthen Medical Supply Chain for Medicare Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Joint Commission submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the advance notice of proposed rulemaking titled Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security with Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals. The independent, not-for-profit organization, which accredits and certifies a majority of U.S. hospitals and serves a more ST
Just Detention International Opposes Proposed Changes to System for Award Management Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Just Detention International submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements affecting financial assistance recipients. The letter outlines JDI's strong opposition to changes that would impose new certification requirements on recipients, which the organization warns could harm its ability to deliver essential services to incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse more ST
Kansas Farm Bureau Urges Expanded Habitat Considerations and Recognition of Population Gains in Lesser Prairie-Chicken Status Review (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Kansas Farm Bureau submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing its status review of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) following its delisting under the Endangered Species Act. Representing over 100,000 Kansas members, including farmers and ranchers, the Farm Bureau emphasized updates and data emerging since the agency's 2022 final listing rule.
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Kentucky Protection & Advocacy Opposes DOE Rules Rescinding Disability Accessibility Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Kentucky Protection & Advocacy (KY P&A), a legally-based advocacy organization representing Kentuckians with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Energy's (DOE) direct final rules under docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The letter was filed with the DOE's Office of Civil Rights and EEO and the Office of Minority Economic Impact, objecting to proposed regulatory changes that would rescind key provisions enforcing more ST
Kreher Family Urges USDA to Remove Synthetic Methionine Cap in Organic Poultry Feed (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Kreher family, owners of Kreher's Sunrise Farm LLC, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), advocating for the removal of restrictions on synthetic methionine use in organic poultry diets. The letter addresses the National Organic Program's (NOP) proposal under reference AMS-NOP-22-0029, urging the agency to adopt the National Organic Standards Board's unanimous recommendation to eliminate the curr more ST
Large Public Power Council Seeks Clarifications on IRS Guidance Regarding Foreign Entity Tax Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Large Public Power Council (LPPC), representing 29 of the largest public power systems in the United States, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing Notice 2026-15. The notice provides guidance on applying interim safe harbors for determining a taxpayer's material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFE) and related foreign entity rules under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. LPPC expressed concerns about certain prov more ST
Last Energy Supports NRC's Streamlining of Contested Adjudications With Recommendations for Microreactor Licensing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Last Energy Inc., a micro modular nuclear company based in Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the agency's Proposed Rules for Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings. The company expressed support for the NRC's effort to streamline the adjudicatory process to meet the demands of high-volume microreactor licensing and commended the prioritization of predictability and efficiency a more ST
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Opposes GSA Proposed Anti-DEI Certification in SAM Registration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes for certification requirements in the System for Award Management, arguing the revisions would impose unlawful and burdensome conditions on recipients of federal financial assistance.
The proposed revisions include a new anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) certification mandating recipients to affirm compliance with f more ST
League of Credit Unions Supports NCUA's Proposal to Relax Public Unit and Nonmember Share Planning Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, which represents 381 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's proposal to relax public unit and nonmember share planning requirements. The League serves 33.3 million members with combined assets exceeding $465 billion and advocates for credit unions and their mission of "people helping people."
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Legacy of Hope Submits Public Comment on CMS Proposed Changes to Organ Procurement Organization Conditions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Legacy of Hope, one of 55 organ procurement organizations (OPOs) serving parts of Alabama and Georgia, has provided a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for OPOs. The letter addresses multiple aspects of the proposed regulations and offers recommendations intended to improve clarity, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes within the organ donation system.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. LAFLA, one of Los Angeles County's largest nonprofit legal service providers, relies on federal grants from agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Veter more ST
Legal Defense Fund and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Oppose GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Legal Defense Fund and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC submitted a public comment letter opposing the General Services Administration's (GSA) proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter outlines concerns that the GSA proposal violates the Paperwork Reduction Act and advances the Trump administration's divisive agenda through vague and burdensome new certification re more ST
Legal Firm Opposes GSA Proposal on DEI Certification Citing Fifth Amendment Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Scott Himes Law PLLC has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) objecting to a proposed revision to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The proposal under review, published in the Federal Register by GSA's Technology Transformation Services, would obligate federal assistance recipients to certify compliance with laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination, explicitly targe more ST
Leprino Foods Company Urges USDA AMS To Enhance Dairy Manufacturing Cost Survey Process (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Leprino Foods Company has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) regarding the development of the manufacturing cost survey process critical to the U.S. dairy industry. The company emphasizes the need for the agency to provide clear guidance to study participants to ensure consistent data reporting and trustworthy outcomes that will support accurate updates to Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) fo more ST
LifeCenter Northwest Critiques Proposed CMS Rule on Organ Procurement Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LifeCenter Northwest, a federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving a vast four-state area including Alaska, Montana, Washington, and parts of northern Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the CMS-3409-P Proposed Rule on organ procurement organizations' conditions for coverage. LifeCenter Northwest addressed several concerns about the agency's proposals to amend the 2020 Final Rule th more ST
LifeGift Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Revisions to Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- LifeGift submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage. The letter outlines LifeGift's support for CMS's goals to enhance patient safety, accountability, and organ utilization, but voices substantial concerns about provisions introducing ambiguity, subjective enforcement, and misalignment with clinical practice within the proposed rule.
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Lifeline of Ohio Urges CMS for Clarity and Alignment in Organ Procurement Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Lifeline of Ohio, the federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving 38 Ohio counties and 2 West Virginia counties, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage. The organization offered recommendations focused on clarifying definitions, improving feasibility, and enhancing consistency in implementation of new rules.
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LifeLink Foundation Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Revisions to Organ Procurement Conditions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LifeLink Foundation, Inc., representing LifeLink of Florida, LifeLink of Georgia, and LifeLink of Puerto Rico, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's proposed rule CMS-3409-P related to revisions in conditions for coverage of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The organization, a nonprofit dedicated to organ and tissue donation across diverse regions, provided comprehensive feedback urging clar more ST
LifeScienceX Urges CMS to Implement Medicare Payment for Domestic PPE and Medicine Sourcing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LifeScienceX submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. The organization emphasized the critical need for Medicare policy adjustments to enhance U.S. medical supply chain resilience revealed by vulnerabilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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LifeSource Urges Caution in CMS Organ Procurement Organization Revisions to Avoid System Disruption (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LifeSource, the federally-designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for OPOs. LifeSource, which partners with approximately 280 hospitals and nine transplant centers to facilitate organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation, more ST
Long Duration Energy Storage Council Urges Expanded Safe Harbor Guidance From Treasury (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Notice 2026-15, which provides interim safe harbor guidance related to prohibited foreign entity (PFE) requirements for tax credits under Sections 45Y, 48E, and 45X. The council highlighted concerns that the current framework, including safe harbor tables and the material assistance cost ratio (MACR) methodology, does not adequately more ST
Los Angeles County Urges BOEM to Deny Well Stimulation at Platform Gilda (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing proposed updates to well stimulation treatment, including hydraulic fracturing, on Platform Gilda. The County requests that BOEM deny approval of the well stimulation activities due to health, environmental, and economic concerns.
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Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency Submits Detailed Comments on CMS Proposed Rule for Organ Procurement Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). LOPA, which serves as the federally designated OPO for Louisiana, provided extensive feedback on the regulatory framework aimed at improving performance accountability, competition, and oversight in organ procurement.
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LPC Conservation Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Adopt Market-Based Recovery Strategy for Lesser Prairie-Chicken (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LPC Conservation, LLC submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing deep concern over the continuing population decline of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) and the inadequacy of existing voluntary conservation programs to reverse this trend. The letter was submitted in response to the agency's request for information for its new 12-month finding on the species' status, which may influence regulatory protections under the E more ST
Marine Corps League Backs VA Proposal to Revise Bradycardia Disability Ratings (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Marine Corps League (MCL), a Veterans Service Organization representing over 50,000 members including Marines and other service veterans, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supporting a proposed rule update to Diagnostic Code (DC) 7009 Bradycardia. The proposal aims to establish a minimum 10% disability evaluation following the implantation of a pacemaker.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Supports Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Metro Atlanta Chamber submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition, Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523. The petition requests an exemption to allow the commercial deployment of Zoox's automated vehicles under federal safety oversight.
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Michigan Public Health Institute Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed SAM Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Michigan Public Health Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) pre-award registration certification requirements for financial assistance recipients. The nonprofit organization expressed substantial concerns about the impact of these revisions on public health programs and federally funded partnerships.
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Michigan's Children Opposes GSA's Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Michigan's Children, a statewide non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to supporting public school students across Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements. The organization highlighted potential risks the changes pose to ongoing equity-based educational initiatives and community partnerships throughout the s more ST
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Supports Inclusion of Cephalopods in Shellfish Definition (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supporting the agency's proposed rule to revise the definition of "shellfish" in federal regulations by removing the phrase "having a shell" and explicitly including cephalopods such as squid. The Council highlighted that this change would resolve regulatory challenges affecting two key squid species managed in the Mid-Atlantic region, specifically longfin sq more ST
Mid-South Transplant Foundation Urges CMS to Support Voluntary Mergers and Minimize Disruption in Organ Procurement Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Mid-South Transplant Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing deep concerns about the proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage. The foundation urged CMS leadership to consider the potential adverse effects of the rule on organ donation and transplantation efforts, particularly in challenging and underse more ST
Midwest Transplant Network Urges CMS to Implement Multi-Year, Validated Measures for Organ Procurement Organization Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Midwest Transplant Network, Inc. (MTN), a CMS Tier 1A Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving Kansas and western Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to conditions of coverage for OPOs. MTN emphasized the critical need for data-driven, independently validated measures to fairly assess OPO performance and urged the agency to avoid reliance on single-year data snapshots that may no more ST
Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund Urges GSA to Withdraw SAM.gov Registration Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF) has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed modifications of the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. MBELDEF raised concerns that the proposal threatens the legal rights and viability of minority-owned businesses that rely on government contract more ST
Montana Gov. Gianforte Supports BLM Rule on Site Security and Commingling Approval for Oil and Gas Operations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management expressing support for the agency's proposed rule concerning site security, production handling, and the approval process for commingling in oil and gas operations on various federal, Indian, private, and state lands. The letter emphasizes the need for updated regulations to reflect the complexities of modern oil and gas development and to enhance operational efficiency. more ST
MultiCare Health System Offers Recommendations on CMS Domestic Procurement Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- MultiCare Health System submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed rulemaking focused on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines for Medicare-participating hospitals. CMS, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is considering policies aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains by encouraging hospitals to source domestically.
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MultiCare Health System Opposes GSA Proposal on Financial Assistance Registration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- MultiCare Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed modifications to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. The nonprofit health system cautions that these changes will impose onerous burdens, threatening its ability to secure critical federal grant funding.
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Nacha Urges IRS to Use ACH Network for Trump Accounts Contributions and Withdrawals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Nacha, the organization governing the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on initial contributions and subsequent matching contributions for Trump Accounts. Nacha emphasized the advantages of leveraging the ACH Network for these financial transactions.
In its letter, Nacha highlighted its role in overseeing the modern ACH Network, which f more ST
NASCUS Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove Disclosure Rule on Share Insurance for State Credit Unions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) supporting the agency's proposed removal of Part 741.10 of Subpart A, a regulation concerning the disclosure of share insurance for Federally Insured State-Chartered Credit Unions (FISCUs). The letter addresses the NCUA's proposal to eliminate this provision from federal regulations, which currently requires FISCUs to more ST
NASCUS Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove Maximum Borrowing Limit for Federally Insured State Credit Unions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's proposed elimination of Part 741.2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which sets a maximum borrowing limit for federally insured credit unions. NASCUS, representing state credit union regulatory agencies, supports the removal of this regulation as it applies to federally insured state credit uni more ST
National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The association, focused solely on advancing family, school, and community engagement (FSCE), urges the agency to cancel the proposal, citing conc more ST
National Association of Counties Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed SAM.gov Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Association of Counties (NACo), representing 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs across the United States, submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong concerns over proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. NACo cautioned that these changes could negatively affect local governments' access to critical federal funds that s more ST
National Center for Learning Disabilities Opposes DOE's Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed rule changes by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intended to rescind key regulations that enforce accessibility standards under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter addresses two DOE docket numbers related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs, focusing on new construction and existing facility accessibility requirements.
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National Council of Higher Education Resources Urges Treasury to Prioritize Higher Education Financing in National Financial Literacy Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing improvements to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's (FLEC) update of the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. As a nonprofit trade association focused on supporting families' postsecondary education goals and financial stability, NCHER emphasized the necessity of explicitly incorporating higher education fina more ST
National Council of Nonprofits Urges GSA to Withdraw Controversial SAM Registration Certification Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) objecting to a proposed revision of the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. NCN, which represents over 37,000 nonprofit organizations across the nation, warned that the proposed certifications would impose disproportionate and unlawful burdens on nonprofits and other entities relian more ST
National Education Association Opposes GSA's Proposed Certification Revisions for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Education Association (NEA), representing over 3 million educators, submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed revisions to registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients in the System for Award Management (SAM). The letter addresses concerns about the proposed certifications that federal funding recipients, including educational institutions, must affirm as part of their registration more ST
National Health Council Urges Clarity in SAM Registration Revisions for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Health Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns over changes to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications, which include updates related to unlawful discrimination and new certification language concerning immigration and more ST
National Hydropower Association Urges IRS and Treasury for Clearer Guidance on Foreign Entity Rules Affecting Tax Credits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Hydropower Association (NHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing concerns over interim safe harbors and guidance related to tax credits for hydropower facilities under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The comments respond specifically to Notice 2026-15, which provides initial guidance on restrictions involving prohibited foreign entities (PFEs) under tax credits Secti more ST
National Kidney Foundation Urges Enhanced Accountability and Patient-Centered Standards for Organ Procurement Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing broad support for the department's proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. The NKF emphasizes the importance of improved accountability across procurement, donation, and transplant processes to better serve patients awaiting kidney transplants and to honor donors and their families.
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National Rural Health Association Provides Feedback to CMS on Domestic PPE and Medicine Procurement Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at enhancing the supply chain for domestically produced personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines in Medicare participating hospitals.
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NAVREF Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Changes for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Association of Veterans Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) addressing the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. NAVREF represents over 75 VA-affiliated nonprofit research and education corporations (NPCs) that support the Department of Veterans Affairs' medical and s more ST
NCUA Proposal to Remove Duplicative Borrowing Limits Supported by Credit Union League (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, representing 381 credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in response to the agency's proposal to revise 12 C.F.R. Sec. 741.2 concerning maximum borrowing authority. The League highlighted its support for eliminating duplicative regulatory requirements related to maximum borrowing limits for federally insured credit unions, which i more ST
Nebraska Arts Council Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Accessibility Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Nebraska Arts Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing two direct final rules identified by docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The agency vocalizes strong concerns about proposed changes that would rescind key portions of the DOE's regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs and activities more ST
NEMA Urges Treasury for Clearer Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entities and Material Assistance Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2026-15. This interim guidance addresses the implementation of rules concerning Prohibited Foreign Entities (PFEs) and Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) provisions under the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). NEMA, representing over 300 U.S. manufacturers of electrical goods con more ST
Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects Criticizes NRC Proposed Rules on Licensing Hearings and Suggests Public Participation Enhancements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects submitted a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission addressing the agency's proposed amendments to 10 CFR Part 2, which govern the rules of practice and procedure for licensing nuclear facilities. The letter expressed concerns that the proposed rule changes would impose overly stringent time limits that jeopardize a fair and workable hearing process, potentially excluding meaningful public participation and threaten more ST
New England Donor Services Challenges CMS Proposed Rule on Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- New England Donor Services, Inc. (NEDS), the operator of the New England Organ Bank serving six New England states, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns over CMS's proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). The letter critiques aspects of the rule identified as CMS-3409-P, emphasizing both legal challenges to the agency's methodology and substant more ST
New York Medical College Student Urges CMS To Refine Organ Procurement Oversight Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Kavya Tangella, a fourth-year medical student at New York Medical College, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage, highlighting concerns about performance metrics, decertification policies, and data accuracy.
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Nexamp Urges IRS for Clarifications on Energy Storage and Safe Harbor Rules in Public Comment Letter (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Nexamp, Inc., the nation's largest developer, owner, and operator of distributed generation solar assets, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing Notice 2026-15. The notice provides guidance on applying interim safe harbors for determining taxpayer material assistance from prohibited foreign entities and related prohibited foreign entity regulations. Nexamp's comments focus on critical clarifications needed to support battery ener more ST
NIWR Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Citing Risks to Equal Opportunity Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Institute for Workers' Rights (NIWR) submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) opposing its proposed revision to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. NIWR contends that the proposal, specifically section 6, includes overbroad certification mandates involving vague references to relevant executive orders and practices that could violate federal antidi more ST
North Dakota Petroleum Council Highlights Critical Flaws in BLM's Proposed Commingling Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule on Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval. While NDPC applauds several provisions of the rule that align with Congressional intent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), it warns that key sections as drafted risk nullifying the r more ST
Ohio Domestic Violence Network Opposes GSA Changes to Pre-Award Registration Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), representing 76 local domestic violence programs across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. ODVN expressed strong opposition to the changes, citing concerns about their impact on nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.
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OneLegacy Highlights Misalignment in CMS Organ Procurement Oversight Proposals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- OneLegacy, an organ procurement organization serving Southern California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed revisions to organ procurement organizations (OPOs) conditions for coverage. In its letter, OneLegacy critiques the CMS performance and certification framework, emphasizing its disconnect from operational realities faced by OPOs and hospitals in the organ donation process.
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Opportunity Finance Network Urges GSA to Reconsider Proposed SAM Registration Certification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), a leading community development financial intermediary, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) concerning proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. OFN expressed opposition to a proposed organization-wide certification related to "illegal DEI" (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies, citing concerns over legal amb more ST
Orange County Coastkeeper Urges Comprehensive Review of Southern California Offshore Oil Leasing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Orange County Coastkeeper, a nonprofit clean water organization dedicated to protecting water and promoting ecosystem resilience in Southern California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Management. The letter addresses the scope of the Pacific Region Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for California program areas.
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Oregon Department Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Certifications (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) pre-award registration certifications for financial assistance recipients. The department argues that the proposed certifications-related to federal anti-discrimination law, immigration law, and national security law-are unnecessary, vague, unduly burdensome more ST
Organ Donation Advocacy Group Urges CMS to Revise Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Organ Donation Advocacy Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing aspects of proposed revisions to organ procurement organization conditions for coverage, warning the changes could disrupt operations and reduce transplant effectiveness.
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Organ Donation System Faces Concerns Over Medicare and Medicaid Program Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Geoff Arthur, a bilateral lung transplant recipient and co-chair of a lung transplant support program, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations (OPOs). The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule CMS-3409-P, which outlines revisions to the evaluation and recertification of OPOs under Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Organ Procurement Support Advocates for Clarification on Organ Procurement Workforce Certification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Organ Procurement Support LLC (OPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Conditions for Coverage, particularly focusing on changes to the human resources requirements detailed in 42 CFR Sec. 486.326. The organization expressed support for CMS' goals to enhance safety, accountability, and public trust in the deceased donation system while raising more ST
Organic Farmer Urges USDA to Allow Synthetic Methionine for Laying Hens (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Kreher's Sunrise Farm, LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program urging the agency to lift the restriction on using synthetic methionine for organic laying hens. Brett D. Kreher, a third-generation organic farmer, emphasized the necessity of methionine supplementation to maintain animal welfare and farm sustainability.
Kreher, who operates an organic laying hen and crop farm, stressed that methionine plays a cru more ST
Organized Village of Kasaan Opposes Proposed Bear Baiting Rule in Alaska National Preserves (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Organized Village of Kasaan (OVK), a federally recognized Tribe with deep cultural and subsistence ties throughout Prince of Wales Island and Southeast Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service opposing the proposed rule to allow bear baiting in Alaska's national preserves. OVK argues that the proposal conflicts with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), undermines federal trus more ST
ORNL Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA Proposal to Reimburse Dependent Care Costs for Volunteer Officials (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- ORNL Federal Credit Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration endorsing the agency's proposed amendment to 12 CFR 701.33. The proposal seeks to permit federal credit union boards to reimburse reasonable dependent care expenses incurred by volunteer officials while attending board meetings and performing official duties. Representing over 225,000 members and managing more than $4.5 billion in assets, ORNL Federal Credit Union emphas more ST
Patients For Affordable Drugs Urges Department of Labor to Enhance Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Patients For Affordable Drugs (P4AD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the department's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The patient advocacy group, which focuses exclusively on lowering prescription drug prices through policy reform, applauds the administrative efforts to increase transparency in PBM pricing structures and formulary design.
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Penobscot Community Health Center Opposes Proposed SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Penobscot Community Health Center (PCHC), a major federally qualified health center in Maine, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. These changes pertain to the pre-award registration process for entities seeking federal grants, specifically under OMB Control No. 3090-029 more ST
Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Urges Clarifications in BLM's Commingling Rule Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval" (RIN 1004-AF38). The Alliance, representing over 1,700 members across Oklahoma's oil and natural gas sectors, addressed several concerns about the rule's provisions that may hinder effic more ST
Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Urges Fish and Wildlife Service to Reconsider Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) urging a comprehensive and transparent 12-month status review of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken (LEPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Alliance emphasizes that the species' population trends are stable or increasing and contends that the current scientific and commercial data do not support listing the LEPC as threatened or endangered.
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Pfizer Urges CMS to Enhance Domestic Manufacturing Incentives for Essential Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Pfizer Inc., a leading global biopharmaceutical company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on strengthening supply chain resilience by increasing procurement of domestically manufactured personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines in Medicare-participating hospitals. Pfizer focused its remarks on essential medicines, particularly gener more ST
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Backs Proposal to Relocate COLREGS Demarcation Line in New York Harbor (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard expressing support for the proposal to relocate the COLREGS demarcation line along the Atlantic Coast in New York Harbor. The Port Authority, a bi-state public agency established by an interstate compact, oversees critical transportation and trade services across 1,500 square miles in the region spanning both New York and New Jersey. It operates the second-largest port i more ST
Prestige Ameritech Urges CMS to Support Domestic PPE Manufacturing for Medicare Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Prestige Ameritech submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. The Texas-based manufacturer highlighted the importance of strengthening domestic production of critical healthcare supplies to ensure national preparedness and supply chain resilience. more ST
Public Justice Opposes GSA Proposal on Financial Assistance Registration for Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Justice, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) criticizing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The Students' Civil Rights Project at Public Justice highlighted concerns about the impact of revisions on schools receiving federal funding and the students they serve.
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Renco Manufacturing Group Urges CMS to Strengthen Domestic PPE Procurement Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Renco Manufacturing Group (RMG) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aiming to ensure safety through domestic security with "Made in America" personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. RMG, a domestic producer of nitrile gloves and other PPE, deta more ST
Restorative Arlington Opposes Proposed SAM Registration Changes Over Compliance Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Restorative Arlington has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the pre-award registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients under the System for Award Management (SAM). The nonprofit organization providing restorative justice services in Virginia raised concerns that the changes could jeopardize their ability to serve communities affected by domestic and sexua more ST
Rivian Urges IRS to Expand Safe Harbor Tables for Electric Vehicle Components (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rivian Automotive, a U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the agency's interim guidance on determining taxpayers' material assistance from prohibited foreign entities, as outlined in Notice 2026-15. Rivian addressed the IRS's current approach to calculating the Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) and recommended the issuance of expanded safe harbor tables to simplify the assessment of direct more ST
Sakhi for South Asian Survivors Opposes GSA's Proposed Changes to System for Award Management (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sakhi for South Asian Survivors has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) strongly opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns over OMB Control No. 3090-0290 and Docket No. 2026-0001, Sequence No. 2, which outline new requirements for organizations receiving federal funding.
The organization, which serves the Sou more ST
Samsung SDI Calls for Clarification on Tax Credit Guidance for Battery Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Samsung SDI America, Inc., a key U.S. lithium-ion battery manufacturer, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding guidance issued under IRS Notice 2026-15. The notice provides interim safe harbor rules for calculating Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) in determining taxpayer eligibility for the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (AMPC). Samsung SDI outlined several points aimed at enhancing clarity and practica more ST
San Francisco Travel Association Supports Zoox's Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The San Francisco Travel Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition for an exemption to allow commercial deployment of their automated vehicles. The petition, identified as Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523, requests permission for Zoox to operate driverless vehicles under federal safety oversight.
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Seattle Parks Foundation Opposes Proposed Changes to SAM Registration for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Seattle Parks Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients (OMB Control No. 3090-0290). The foundation expressed strong opposition to these proposed changes, highlighting concerns about their complexity and potential negative impact on nonprofit organizations that rely on federal funding.
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Security Industry Association Urges GSA to Clarify Certification Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Security Industry Association (SIA), a leading trade association representing over 1,600 security solution providers, submitted a public comment letter to the Technology Transformation Services at the General Services Administration (GSA). The letter addresses concerns regarding the proposed information collection titled "System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients," identified by OMB Control No. 3090-0290.
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Sierra Club Opposes EPA's Clean Data Determination for Missouri's St. Louis Ozone Air Quality Issue (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed Clean Data Determination for ozone levels in the Missouri portion of the St. Louis nonattainment area, arguing the plan relies on flawed analysis and could weaken air quality protections.
The Sierra Club's submissions contend that despite EPA's tentative approval, the St. Louis region has never truly attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS, and the current proposal undermin more ST
Small Business Majority Opposes USCIS Proposed Rule Restricting Employment Authorization for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Small Business Majority, a leading advocate for America's 36 million small businesses, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the agency's proposed rule to alter employment authorization procedures for asylum applicants. The organization warns that the rule will exacerbate existing labor shortages by restricting access to specialized immigrant labor pools critical to small business operations.
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Society for Research in Child Development Urges GSA to Rescind Proposed SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed changes in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration process for financial assistance recipients. SRCD, representing approximately 3,900 developmental scientists across all 50 states, territories, and D.C., voiced concerns that the new certification requirements could negatively impact federally more ST
South Middlesex Opportunity Council Opposes Changes to SAM Registration for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) Head Start program has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to withdraw proposed modifications to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. SMOC Head Start serves children and families across several MetroWest Massachusetts communities and provides early education, developmental screenings, health and disabi more ST
Southcentral Foundation Urges GSA to Recognize Tribal Sovereignty in Funding Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Southcentral Foundation, a Tribal health organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The foundation serves over 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people and operates under the Alaska Tribal Health Compact, a self-governance agreement established more ST
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center Urges GSA to Withdraw SAM Rule Changes Over Impact on Community Services (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration warning that proposed changes to the System for Award Management would harm community organizations and disrupt services for vulnerable populations, including Southeast Asian American communities.
SEARAC, an organization established in 1979, represents diverse groups from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam and advocates for social equity. It emphasizes that SEAA com more ST
Southern Education Foundation Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed Grant Certifications Impacting School Desegregation Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing strong objections to the agency's proposed federal grant certifications under Information Collection 3090-0290 related to the System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients. SEF, which operates the Equity Assistance Center-South (EAC-South) supporting school desegregation in eleven Southern states a more ST
Southwest Transplant Alliance Urges Clarifications in CMS Organ Procurement Proposed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Southwest Transplant Alliance, Inc. (STA), a Texas-based nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO), submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's proposed revisions to organ procurement organizations' Conditions for Coverage. STA serves an 89-county region in Texas and one county in Arkansas, catering to over 11 million residents and managing significant organ procurement efforts.
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SPAN and Family Voices NJ Raise Concerns Over System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) and Family Voices New Jersey submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. SPAN, New Jersey's federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center and Family to Family Health Information Center, represents families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs alo more ST
St. Louis Mental Health Board Opposes Proposed Changes to System for Award Management Registration (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The St. Louis Mental Health Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing strong opposition to the proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. The letter highlights concerns about the legal authority, clarity, and impact of the proposed changes on nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.
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St. Mary's University Law Professor Warns Immigration Appeals Rule Would Limit Due Process And Legal Training (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Erica Schommer, an immigration attorney and Clinical Professor of Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing proposed amendments to the appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Schommer articulated concerns that the reduced timeline would hinder law students' ability to participate meaningfully in BIA appeals through the Immigration and Human Rights Clin more ST
Technology Association of Georgia Backs Zoox's Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), representing over 1,200 technology and tech-enabled organizations statewide, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) supporting Zoox's petition for an exemption to allow the commercial deployment of automated vehicles. TAG emphasized the importance of enabling autonomous vehicle technologies under a federal safety oversight framework.
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Urges CMS to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing of Essential Medicines (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Teva Pharmaceuticals has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addressing the agency's initiative to promote domestic procurement of personal protective equipment and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. The letter emphasizes the need for CMS to adopt policies that bolster the domestic manufacturing supply chain for essential medicines in the Unite more ST
The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates Supports NCUA Proposal on Dependent Care Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, representing 381 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia with over 33 million members and combined assets exceeding $465 billion, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on dependent care and board member expense reimbursement.
The League expressed strong support for the proposal that would allow federal credit unions to reimburse depen more ST
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Calls for BLM Rule Enhancements on Site Security and Production Handling (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), a national organization focused on hunting and fishing conservation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding proposed revisions to the agency's requirements for site security and production handling, specifically related to commingling and allocation approval. The TRCP expressed support for the rule updates but suggested several enhancements to improve accuracy, envi more ST
TransMedics Urges CMS to Finalize Rule Enhancing Organ Procurement and Transplantation System (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- TransMedics, Inc., a U.S.-based medical technology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong support for CMS's proposed rule revision on Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. The letter advocates finalizing the rule to strengthen oversight, promote innovation, increase competition among OPOs, and boost accountability, thereby improving patient outcomes and significantly increa more ST
Transportation Alliance Advocates for Preservation of Independent Contractor Status in Proposed DOL Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Transportation Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its proposed rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Representing the private for-hire passenger transportation sector-including taxi operators, limousine services, airport shuttles, and non-emergency medical transport providers-the organization emphasized the critical role of independent contractor drivers within the industry's l more ST
U.S. Medical Glove Company Advocates for Domestic Sourcing Standards in Medicare Procurement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- U.S. Medical Glove Company (USMG) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining detailed responses to CMS's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on ensuring safety through domestic security in personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. Drawing on its experience as a U.S.-based nitrile medical examination glove manufacturer, USMG emphasized the need more ST
UnityPoint Health Urges CMS to Adjust Organ Procurement Organization Performance Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- UnityPoint Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Conditions for Coverage. The letter expresses support for CMS's goals of improving organ donation and transplantation outcomes but raises concerns about the agency's reliance on unadjusted outcome measures that fail to account for critical differences across OPO service regions.
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UNOS Urges CMS to Coordinate Organ Procurement Organization Reforms With OPTN and HRSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically addressing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. UNOS, a nonprofit contracting with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), advocates for policies that enhance organ donation and transplantation performance n more ST
UPMC Health Plan Highlights Concerns Over Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- UPMC Health Plan submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving transparency into pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures. The letter addresses several areas where the health insurer foresees challenges and unintended consequences that could arise from the rule as currently outlined.
UPMC, which serves over 4.1 million members across commercial, Me more ST
UW Organ and Tissue Donation Comments on CMS Proposed Organ Procurement Organization Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- UW Organ and Tissue Donation (UWOTD), a high-performing organ procurement organization (OPO) serving a diverse four-state area, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage under CMS-3409-P. The organization highlighted its commitment to honoring organ donors and their families while supporting CMS efforts to enhance accountability and p more ST
Versiti Blood Health Urges CMS to Clarify and Refine Organ Procurement Organization Coverage Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Versiti Blood Health, Inc., a nonprofit leader in blood health and organ procurement, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed revisions to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs' Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. Versiti, which operates multiple regional blood centers and provides critical medical services, emphasized the need to balance accountability with operational stabilit more ST
Vizient Urges CMS to Balance Domestic PPE Procurement With Provider Flexibility and Supply Chain Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Vizient Inc., the nation's largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare-participating hospitals. Vizient highlighted the importance of policies that encourage domestic production while maintaining provider more ST
WACKER Polysilicon Urges IRS to Revise Guidance on Tax Credit Calculations for Solar Components (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- WACKER Polysilicon North America (WPNA), an indirect subsidiary of WACKER CHEMIE AG and a major producer of polysilicon, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2026-15. The letter addresses concerns about the IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury's implementation of material assistance provisions related to prohibited foreign entities (PFEs) in tax incentive programs under sections 45X, 45Y, and 48E of the Internal Revenu more ST
Washington State Potato Commission Supports EPA Registration of Pyrimethanil for Potato Disease Management (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Washington State Potato Commission submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposed interim registration review decision for the fungicide pyrimethanil. The commission emphasized the value of pyrimethanil as a critical tool in managing key potato diseases, particularly early blight, caused by the fungal pathogen Alternaria solani.
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Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Eliminate Redundant Insurance Reporting Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to remove Section 741.10 from its regulations. This section currently requires federally insured state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs) that accept nonmember shares or deposits to report such accounts and notify nonmember account holders in writing that their accounts are not insured by the National Cre more ST
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Relax Share Planning Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration in support of a proposed rule change regarding public unit and nonmember shares. The proposal seeks to remove paragraph (b)(2) from Section 701.32 of NCUA's regulations, which currently requires federally insured credit unions to develop written plans for the use of these shares when combined with borrowings exceed 70% of paid-in unimpaired capital and surplu more ST
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove 30-Day Notice Requirement for Termination of Excess Insurance Coverage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on the notice of termination of excess share insurance coverage. The League expressed its support for the NCUA's plan to eliminate the existing 30-day advance notice mandate for federally insured credit unions that choose to end supplemental share insurance coverage beyond that provided by the National Credit Union Share Insur more ST
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove Maximum Borrowing Authority Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate Section 741.2 from its regulations. This provision currently imposes a maximum borrowing limit as a condition for obtaining and maintaining federal share insurance via the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
In its proposal, the NCUA Board clarified that Section 741.2 is redundant for feder more ST
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM.gov Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to the agency's proposed changes to certification requirements for System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registrations affecting recipients of federal financial assistance. WECA, an organization providing Early Head Start (EHS) services to 144 children in Milwaukee through nine local child care programs, warned that the GSA more ST
Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Supports BLM's Commingling Proposal With Recommendations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the agency's proposed amendment to site security and production handling rules, specifically addressing commingling and allocation approvals under docket BLM-2025-0070. The WOGCC expressed support for the increased allowance for commingling on federal, fee, and state lands, citing established benefits i more ST
XVIVO Submits Recommendations to CMS on Organ Procurement Organization Coverage Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- XVIVO, a MedTech company dedicated to extending the life of major organs for transplantation, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. The letter outlines XVIVO's perspectives and recommendations aimed at enhancing patient access to viable donated organs while ensuring CMS's regulatory goals are met.
XVIVO highlighted several defini more ST
YMCA of the USA Urges GSA to Clarify SAM Registration Requirements for Nonprofits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- YMCA of the USA has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Information Collection System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The nonprofit organization represents a network of independently governed local YMCAs and is focused on ensuring that the proposed information collection rules appropriately address the unique structure a more ST
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