WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of 233 marine and environmental scientists, researchers and academics has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the agency not to proceed with leasing the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for minerals mining. The letter, addressed to BOEM's Alaska Region Office of Leasing and Plans, calls for a comprehensive review of scientific knowledge concerning the potential environmental impacts of seabed mining in the regio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), along with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, Oceana, Sierra Club, and Turtle Island Restoration Network, jointly submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) expressing opposition to the Office of Policy's request for an extension or "reimplementation" of the current five-year incidental take regulations for seismic testing in the Gulf of M more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of eight Alaska conservation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposal for commercial leasing of seabed mineral extraction areas offshore Alaska. The letter urges the U.S. Department of the Interior's BOEM Alaska Region not to proceed with plans to open new areas for deep sea mining on the Outer Continental Shelf. Representing multiple environmental and community  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of nine public health organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regarding the agency's Center for Firefighter Safety, Health and Well-Being Portfolio. The coalition emphasized the urgent need for NIOSH to enhance engagement and research efforts related to protecting firefighters from the increasing health threats posed by smoke exposure during more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Alaska Wilderness League submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Request for Information on deep sea mining in Alaska. Representing 3,652 members, the organization raised concerns about potential ecological, economic, and cultural impacts should this initiative proceed. The League emphasized the limited scientific understanding of deep sea mining's consequences and the li more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Alchemy CO2 Public Benefit Corporation has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations under Section 45Z of the tax code, warning that the current definition of "facility" could unintentionally block clean fuel producers from claiming tax credits when paired with carbon capture operations. Alchemy CO2, specializing in capturing biogenic CO2 from renewable natural gas (RNG) upgrading processes, expressed appreciation for more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Apprenticeships for America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Workforce Pell Grants. The letter addresses issues around the integration of Registered Apprenticeship programs in the federal Workforce Pell Grant initiative, emphasizing the unique role apprenticeships play in delivering high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand workforce training. AFA expressed approval that the Department of Educ more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Consortium submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing any commercial leasing for mineral extraction on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The letter addresses BOEM's Request for Information and Interest concerning potential seabed mineral leasing, urging the agency not to advance lease sales in areas including the Gulf of Alaska Seamounts, Aleutian Arc, Chukchi Borderlands, Canada Basin, more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Arva Intelligence has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The letter was addressed jointly to the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Energy, and Agriculture, advocating for modifications to improve traceability, fraud mitigation, and scientific accuracy in the program. In its commentary, Arva Intelligence highlighted the challenges currently faced by American more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- BWX Technologies Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed revisions to fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. The company, which operates two High Enriched Uranium Fuel Facilities through its Nuclear Operations Group and Nuclear Fuel Services subsidiaries, expressed appreciation for the proposed reduction in annual fees for HEU fuel manufacturing facilities, noting that the decrease refle more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Children's HealthWatch has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the agency's Request for Information on statistical data and research opportunities. The organization emphasized the vital importance of USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) data products related to food security, particularly the annual Household Food Security in the United States report and the underlying Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement (CPS- more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Devon Energy Corp. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency's Proposed Rule on Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval outlined in 43 CFR Subparts 3170 and 3173. As a major U.S.-based independent energy company with significant operations on federal lands, Devon's comments focus on clarifying technical and procedural aspects of the more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Enchant Energy Corp. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service seeking urgent clarification on the application of the Section 45Q tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. The company, which develops carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects for fossil fuel power plants and industrial emitters in the Western and Midwestern United States, expressed concern over uncertain guidance delaying significant investments i more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- ESS Tech Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service expressing strong supports the prohibited foreign entity (PFE) restrictions enacted by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recommends robust regulations to protect U.S. energy security and domestic manufacturing from potential circumvention by foreign entities acting through U.S. affiliates. In its letter, ESS Tech emphasizes the necessity for the IRS to close loopholes that allow more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Heru Urban Farming and Garden submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to System for Award Management certification requirements, arguing the changes would impose unlawful conditions and harm organizations serving underserved communities. HUFG contests the proposed revisions, arguing they impose unjustified burdens and lack lawful authority. The organization highlights its work providing fresh food and agric more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Intelligent Transportation Society of America has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox Inc.'s request for a temporary exemption from multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) requirements. Zoox seeks the exemption to facilitate broader commercial deployment of its automated driving system-equipped vehicles. ITS America is a national organization that unites stakeholders from v more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Koala Kare Products, Centennial, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board advocating for the incorporation of Section 613.4 of ICC A117.1-2017 with Supplement 1 into the Board's regulations. The company specializes in adjustable height, adult-size changing stations and supports the Access Board's use of existing industry standards to guide technical requirements for these facilities at medium and large hub airports. The letter emphasizes th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Navy Federal Credit Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury requesting for information regarding updates to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. Representing over 15 million members the credit union emphasized the essential role that financial literacy plays in military readiness and the well-being of these communities. In its letter, Navy Federal urged that the updated Strategy explicitly recognize and collaborate  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Novartis Services Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) addressing the agency's Request for Information on the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Beneficiary Inducements Civil Monetary Penalty provision. Novartis expressed support for HHS's efforts to facilitate access to prescription medications through direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales programs, including those offered via platfo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Permian Basin Petroleum Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule titled "Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval." PBPA's letter highlights key issues related to the rule's implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which mandates streamlined approval of production commi more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sligo Law Group PLLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The firm strongly objects to new certifications GSA would require registrants to make as a condition of registration and annual renewal, related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, immigration enforcement, and preventio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Southern Tier Independence Center Inc., Binghamton, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rules that would rescind key construction and accessibility requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter directly addresses changes which aim to eliminate obligations for federally funded entities to ensure new construction and alterations are fully accessible to people with disabilities. STIC em more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Trilogy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Trilogy emphasized that the rule would destabilize families and increase homelessness, particularly impacting mixed immigration status families residing in HUD-assisted housing. Trilogy, which operates 100 units of permanent supportive hou more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding its request for information and interest in commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore Alaska. TIRN strongly opposes the prospect of deep-sea mining in these waters, citing the risks it poses to ocean health, biodiversity, and coastal communities. TIRN emphasized that deep-sea mining is a costl more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to site security and production handling regulations, specifically the expansion of commingling and allocation approval requirements. This proposal aims to broaden the allowable use of commingling to promote oil and gas production across federal, Indian, private and state lands. Wyoming's leadership more ST