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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-04-26 ( 62 items )  
13 State Attorney Generals Challenge EPA's Marine Tank Vessel Emissions Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A group of 13 state Attorneys General have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed rule on National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations. The letter opposes key aspects of the EPA's approach regarding the treatment of health benefits and residual risk reviews under the Clean Air Act. While supporting adoption of technology to curb hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic c more ST

17 State Attorney Generals Urge PHMSA to Uphold Federal Preemption in Exxon Mobil Hazardous Materials Case (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A group of 17 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding Exxon Mobil's preemption application. The letter serves as a rebuttal to comments made by the New York Attorney General and advocates for firm enforcement of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act's (HMTA) express preemption provision in order to maintain national uniformity in haza more ST

27 Civil Rights, Immigrant Organizations Oppose HUD's Proposed Mixed Status Housing Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 27 civil rights, immigrant rights, and community-based organizations submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter urges HUD to withdraw the proposed rule and maintain existing regulations that allow mixed status families to remain together in federally subsidized housing. Th more ST

29 Education, Science Organizations Urge GSA to Withdraw Proposed SAM Certification Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 29 education and science organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed amendments to the System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter details serious legal and practical concerns regarding the proposed amendments to Information Collection 3090-0290, which impose expanded certification obligations on re more ST

3 Banking Groups Urge OCC to Strengthen Independence and Clarity of Bank Appeals Process (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Bank Policy Institute, American Association of Bank Directors and Independent Community Bankers of America have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency regarding its proposed revisions to the bank appeals process. The proposal seeks to enhance the appeals process for challenging material supervisory determinations issued by the OCC. The organizations support the OCC's goals of enhancing the independence and transparency of the app more ST

3 Civil Rights Organizations Urge HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule Targeting Mixed-Status Families in Public Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Legal Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The groups warn that the rule would oust families with mixed immigration status from public and federally-subsidized housing and impo more ST

3 Conservation Groups Urge Stronger Protections in U.S. Forest Service Mining Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The National Wildlife Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and Trout Unlimited submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing support for proposed revisions to regulations governing locatable mineral operations on National Forest System lands. The organizations emphasized the importance of balancing responsible mining with the protection of fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and public land values. In the letter, the gro more ST

34 Environmental, Community Organizations Urge PHMSA to Deny Special Permit for Sable Offshore Pipeline to Protect California Coast (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 34 environmental and community organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration opposing Sable Offshore's request for a special permit to waive federal pipeline safety requirements. The groups stress that granting the permit would violate federal law, jeopardize public safety, and threaten ecologically sensitive coastal areas and the ancestral lands of the Chuma more ST

4 Trade Associations Request Extension for Treasury, FDIC, FinCEN, OFAC Comment Periods on GENIUS Act Rulemakings (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Four trade associations have submitted a joint public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control to extend the deadline for public comments on three pending rulemakings under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letters specifically address the notices of proposed rulemaking issued by these federal entit more ST

51 Advocacy Groups Urge HUD to Withdraw Proposed Housing Rule Over Risks to Abuse Survivors and Immigrant Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 51 organizations advocating for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter opposes HUD's proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 concerning Verification of Eligible Status. The organizations urge the agency to withdraw the rule, citing harmful impacts on survivors, service providers, and c more ST

7 Environmental Groups Criticize EPA for Ignoring Health Benefits of Ozone Reductions in Marine Tank Vessel Emission Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of seven organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the EPA's proposed National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations: Technology Review. The letter objects to EPA's decision to exclude quantified and monetized estimates of health benefits from reductions in particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution in its proposal. These organizations emphasize that marine tank ves more ST

76 Illinois-Based Organizations Oppose HUD Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Eligibility (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 76 housing, social service, immigrant justice and advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The coalition argues the rule would dismantle protections for mixed-status families living in HUD-assisted housing under Section 214 of the Housing and Community De more ST

82 Conservation Groups Urge U.S. Forest Service to Strengthen Proposed Mining Rule and Environmental Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 82 conservation and environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed locatable minerals rule and the related Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The letter voices concern that the proposal does not sufficiently fulfill USFS's mandate under the Forest Service Organic Act to "improve and protect" National Forests, and it alleges regulatory shortcomings under the National Environmental P more ST

9 Advocacy Groups Urge GSA to Withdraw Proposed System for Award Management Certification Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of nine advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration raising concerns about proposed amendments to the System for Award Management certifications applicable to federal financial assistance recipients. The groups contend that these changes are legally unsound, overly vague, and risk coercing recipients into adhering to standards beyond federal law. The organizations argued that GSA lacks authority to impo more ST

AdaptHealth Urges CMS for Enhanced Medicare Program Integrity Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- AdaptHealth, Plymouth, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offering recommendations to bolster safeguards against fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The organization, serving approximately 4.3 million patients annually across 48 states, aims to support CMS's efforts in protecting Medicare resources while ensuring beneficiary access to necessar more ST

AdvaMed Urges CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention While Supporting Medical Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Advanced Medical Technology Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services detailing recommendations to enhance the agency's efforts under the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter emphasizes the importance of balancing fraud prevention with continued medical technology innovation and patient access to care. Representing a wide range of manufacturers of medical devices, diagnos more ST

Advance Illinois Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed System for Award Management Certification Amendments Citing Legal and Practical Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Advance Illinois submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed amendments to the System for Award Management certification requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter cautions that the proposed changes would impose unclear, legally questionable conditions on recipients of federal funding, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in support for educational and social programs. A more ST

AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department Opposes Zoox Exemption Request to NHTSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opposing Zoox's petition for temporary exemptions from multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for its automated driving system-equipped passenger vehicles. TTD, the largest transportation labor federation representing workers across transportation modes, including public transit operators who would encounter Zoox vehicles on roads,  more ST

African Communities Together Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- African Communities Together has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on "verification of eligible status." The organization contends that the rule, aimed at mixed status families receiving HUD rental assistance, will exacerbate housing challenges without addressing the affordable housing crisis for immigrants and U.S. citizens alike. The letter highlights that approx more ST

Ag Container Recycling Council Urges EPA To Exclude Pyrolysis From Solid Waste Incineration Definition (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Ag Container Recycling Council, Apex, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" within the other solid waste incinerators (OSWI) rules to possibly exclude pyrolysis and combustion units. The ACRC advocates for clarification that pyrolysis units used in advanced recycling are not to be classified as solid waste incineration units. The ACRC is a longstandin more ST

AIM Enterprises Proposes Zero-Cost Real-Time Verification to Combat Medicare DMEPOS Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- AIM Enterprises, Tempe, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposing a comprehensive solution to address widespread fraud in the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies sector of Medicare. The proposal offers a turnkey verification platform designed to eliminate "ghost billing"-fraudulent claims for equipment never ordered or received by beneficiaries-through real-time beneficiary consent  more ST

Alaska Food Policy Council Urges USDA to Enhance Data Collection for State's Unique Food System (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Alaska Food Policy Council submitted a public comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The comments addressed the USDA's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research challenges relevant to food security and agriculture, emphasizing Alaska's distinctive food system dynamics. AFPC highlighted Alaska's complex food landscape, characterized by vast geography, limited road connectivity, and reliance on a mixture of more ST

Alaska Miners Association Opposes Forest Service's Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Alaska Miners Association, Anchorage, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals on National Forest System lands. The AMA, representing over 1,400 members across Alaska's eight statewide branches, raised concerns that the proposed regulatory revision threatens mining industry interests and will obstruct exploration and development on federal forest lan more ST

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Urges GSA to Exempt Tribal Programs from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration regarding proposed new certifications for federal funding recipients through the System for Award Management. The letter addresses the GSA's System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients," which seeks to require additional certifications linked to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility init more ST

Alaska Outdoor Council Supports Restoration of Pre-2015 National Park Service Rules in Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Alaska Outdoor Council submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service Alaska Regional Office endorsing the agency's March 10, 2026 proposed rule that reinstates regulations largely reverting to those in effect before 2015. The letter expressed support for this rollback, which aligns NPS regulations with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and restores management practices that had been undermined by rules issued in 2015, 2017, and 2024. more ST

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Urges National Park Service to Protect Rural Subsistence Priority in Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Inc., an Alaska Native non-profit representing 13 federally recognized Unangax (Aleut) Tribes, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service regarding the agency's proposed rule on "Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National Preserves." APIA voiced concerns that the proposed rule fails to adequately protect the subsistence rights of rural Alaskan residents in National Preserves. In its letter, APIA emphasized  more ST

Alyeska Pipeline Service Submits Comments to EPA on Marine Tanker Vessel Loading Standards Review (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Marine Tanker Vessel Loading Operations, under 40 CFR 63 Subpart Y. The proposal involves a technology review aimed at assessing and updating environmental controls for emissions during crude oil loading activities. The Valdez Marine more ST

American Association for Respiratory Care Urges CMS to Enhance Respiratory Therapist Access in Medicare DMEPOS Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care, Addison, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter emphasizes the role of respiratory therapists in the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies program under Medicare Advantage, particularly regarding supplemental oxygen and home mechanical ventilators. AAR more ST

American Association of Bioanalysts, National Independent Laboratory Association Urge CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention with Lab Realities in New CRUSH Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Association of Bioanalysts and the National Independent Laboratory Association, representing community and regional clinical laboratories, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter outlines recommendations aimed at improving program integrity while minimizing administrative burdens on laboratories serving Medicare be more ST

American Chemistry Council Seeks Clarifications on IRS Guidance for Qualified Production Property (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Chemistry Council submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2026-16, which provides interim guidance on the special depreciation allowance for qualified production property. The IRS issued the notice to clarify the scope of assets eligible for current expensing under Section 168(n) of the Internal Revenue Code, a provision enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill designed to boost U.S. manufacturing, production, a more ST

American Exploration & Mining Association Urges Revisions to U.S. Forest Service's Proposed Locatable Minerals Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Exploration and Mining Association, Spokane, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter addressed to the United States Forest Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed revision to 36 C.F.R. Part 228 Subpart A concerning locatable minerals, referred to as the Proposed Regulation. Representing a membership base that includes 1,800 active participants across 46 U.S. states and several Canadian and other countries, AEMA highlighted that the  more ST

American Farm Bureau Federation Calls for Strengthened USDA Statistical Programs in Public Comment Letter (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's Request for Information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research managed by the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board. The letter underscores the irreplaceable value of USDA's stat more ST

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Urges USDA to Reinstate Key Food Security Data and Maintain Staffing Levels (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, expressing concerns about recent changes to statistical data collection and staffing shortages within the agency. Representing Foreign Agricultural Service staff and state and local government employees engaged in food assistance programs, AFSCME emphasized the critical importance of maintaining robust econ more ST

American Health Insurance Plans Urges CMS to Enhance Strategies Against Healthcare Fraud Abuse and Waste (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Health Insurance Plans submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. AHIP emphasized the critical importance of preventing and eradicating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare as central to the mission of its member health plans. AHIP highlighted that 25-30 percent of national health  more ST

American Kidney Fund Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement and Report (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Kidney Fund, Rockville, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service urging the reinstatement of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey along with the annual Household Food Security report and its accompanying analytical materials. AKF emphasized the critical role of this data in monitoring food insecurity trends across the United States, especially as policy changes are more ST

American Parkinson Disease Association Urges CMS to Protect Genetic Testing Access and Invest in Prevention Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Parkinson Disease Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The organization focused on the importance of safeguarding access to timely genetic testing, advocating for investment in evidence-based prevention programming, and encouraging stakeholder e more ST

American Society of Civil Engineers Urges Expansion of DOT's ROUTES Initiative to Support Rural Transportation Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing rural transportation needs and the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. ASCE, representing more than 160,000 civil engineering professionals nationwide, emphasized the critical challenges faced by rural communities related to infrastructure condition, usage, safety, and technology. ASCE noted that approxim more ST

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Urges Clear Definitions, Cautious Policies on Healthcare Fraud & Medicare Advantage (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizes the need for consistent definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse and raises concerns about Medicare Advantage plan practices and potential regulatory changes. ASHA, representi more ST

Arkenstone Exploration Urges Flexible Approach in U.S. Forest Service Locatable Minerals Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Arkenstone Exploration, Elko, Nevada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing locatable minerals on National Forest System lands. The firm expressed concerns over aspects of the proposed revisions to 36 CFR Part 228, Subpart A, emphasizing the need for regulatory flexibility to accommodate the iterative nature of mineral exploration programs. Arkenstone  more ST

Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight of ABA Services and SUD Residential Treatment Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. ABHW, which represents payers managing behavioral health insurance benefits covering 200 million individuals, outlined concerns regarding program integrity issues in Applied Behavior Analysis services and Substance more ST

Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts Urges Withdrawal of Proposed SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration addressing proposed amendments to the System for Awards Management registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. Representing 57 private, non-profit institutions serving over 280,000 students, AICUM expressed strong concerns that the new certification requirements would impose unworkable and unc more ST

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Calls for Greater Drinking Water Protections in Forest Service Mining Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging stronger safeguards for municipal drinking water sources in the agency's proposed revisions to locatable minerals regulations on National Forest System lands. AMWA, representing the largest publicly owned drinking water systems serving over 160 million Americans, highlighted potential risks mining activities pose to source water that more ST

Association of Washington Cities Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Association of Washington Cities, representing Washington state's local governments, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expresses concerns about the increased burden and legal uncertainties the amendments would impose on cities and towns managing federal funds. The GSA's proposal seeks  more ST

Atlantic Scientific Review Group Cautions Against Loosening Vessel Speed Rules for North Atlantic Right Whales (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Atlantic Scientific Review Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service concerning proposed regulatory changes to the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule aimed at protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale. The NMFS is considering modifications that would replace seasonal speed restrictions with alternative management areas and technology-based strike avoidance measures. The AtlSRG, established under the more ST

Autism Speaks Urges Caution in Medicaid Oversight to Protect Services for Autistic Individuals (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Autism Speaks has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The organization emphasized the importance of safeguarding Medicaid services for autistic individuals while addressing fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicaid system. In the letter to CMS, Autism Speaks acknowledged the need for accountability in Me more ST

Baker Commodities Urges IRS to Clarify Emissions Rate Table and Strengthen Foreign Feedstock Verification for Clean Fuel Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Baker Commodities submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rulemaking on Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company praised the IRS for limiting eligibility of many imported feedstocks but raised concerns over ambiguity in the emissions rate table and challenges verifying foreign feedstocks under the credit. Baker Commodities highlighted that unlike other feedstocks, the proposed emission rate table uses the term more ST

Bellwether Housing Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Eligibility Verification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Bellwether Housing, Seattle, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rulemaking related to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 on verification of eligible status. The organization manages 39 properties and supports over 3,500 families, making it one of Seattle's largest providers of affordable housing. In the letter, Bellwether Housing emphasizes that the proposed rule  more ST

Beyond Pesticides Urges Comprehensive Assessment of Military Environmental Exposures and Neurodegenerative Diseases (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Beyond Pesticides submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the agency's planned assessment of scientific literature and historical claims data related to military environmental exposures and neurodegenerative outcomes. The letter addresses the VA's intent to form a technical working group to review findings from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on specific neurodegenerative diseases potentially lin more ST

Beyond Pesticides Urges EPA to Set Zero Tolerances on 28 Pesticides Citing Health and Environmental Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Beyond Pesticides submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing proposed tolerance levels for 28 pesticide active ingredients. The letter challenges the EPA's tolerance rulings for pesticides including Imidacloprid, Pydiflumetofen, Inpyrfluxam, Diphenylamine, Terbacil, and others, asserting these chemicals pose unacceptable risks to human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. Beyond Pesticides contends that scientific evidence demonst more ST

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Urges DOT to Prioritize Rural Passenger Rail in ROUTES Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, a Montana governmental entity representing 20 counties and several Tribal Nations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning its Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. BSPRA emphasizes the critical role of passenger rail in rural transportation systems and advocates for policies and support that fully integrate rail services into efforts to enhance rur more ST

BitGo Holdings Urges OCC to Allow Multi-Brand Stablecoin Issuance and Clarifies Regulatory Recommendations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- BitGo Holdings Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. BitGo, which operates BitGo Bank & Trust, a national trust bank chartered and supervised by the OCC, offered detailed operational insights on several aspects of the upcoming regulations. BitGo strongly recomm more ST

BlueRibbon Coalition Supports E-Bike Access in Mammoth Cave National Park Trail Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The BlueRibbon Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service regarding its proposal to open 37 miles of multipurpose trails, including mountain bike trails, in Mammoth Cave National Park to bicycle and e-bike use. BRC expressed support for the agency's proposal, emphasizing the importance of expanding access for all users while maintaining sustainable trail design and management. BRC highlighted that its members engage in varied recreationa more ST

Bread for the City Urges HUD to Reinstate 30-Day Eviction Notice to Protect DC Tenants (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Bread for the City submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-day notification requirement before eviction for nonpayment of rent. The letter responds to an Interim Final Rule issued on February 26, 2026, which removes the mandate requiring public housing and Project-Based Rental Assistance providers to give tenants at least 30 days' notice prior to lease termination due to unpaid rent. Brea more ST

Bread for the City Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits on Housing Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Bread for the City submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. Bread for the City objects to the policy that would allow public housing authorities and subsidized housing owners to impose work reporting requirements and time limits as conditions for continued housing assistance. The organization argues  more ST

Bristol Bay Native Corporation Urges National Park Service to Strengthen Subsistence Protections in Alaska Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Bristol Bay Native Corp., Anchorage, Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service regarding proposed amendments to regulations on fishing, hunting, and trapping in Alaska's national preserves. BBNC, an Alaska Native regional corporation representing more than 12,000 shareholders with ties to the Bristol Bay region, emphasized the importance of regulatory certainty and protecting subsistence rights for rural Alaskans under Title VIII of the Alaska more ST

California Immigrant Policy Center Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The California Immigrant Policy Center, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rulemaking. The proposed rule aims to change verification requirements for eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. CIPC highlighted the rule's detrimental impact on mixed-status immigrant families in California, urging HUD to withdraw the proposal. CIPC, a nonpro more ST

Call Marin Home Opposes HUD Proposal to Terminate Assistance for Mixed-Status Households (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Call Marin Home, a coalition of 28 Marin County, California, organizations advocating for affordable and inclusive housing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The group urged HUD to withdraw the measure, warning that it would destabilize families, harm community and economic health more ST

Campaign for Family Farms & the Environment Opposes USDA Proposal to Remove Swine Slaughter Line Speed Limits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to remove maximum line speed limits for pork slaughterhouses operating under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The organization asserts that the proposed elimination of line speed limits jeopardizes food safety, worker safety, and the environment, and criticizes the agency fo more ST

Center for Medicare Advocacy, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare Urge CMS to Enforce Nursing Home Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns about nursing home program integrity and enforcement policies related to the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The organizations focused their comments on CMS's modifications to program integrity requirements and urged the agency to enforce longs more ST

Center for Responsible Lending Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status for Subsidized Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Center for Responsible Lending submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule concerning the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and verification of eligible status in subsidized housing programs. The nonprofit organization criticized the rule for threatening housing stability for mixed-status families and for exceeding HUD's statutory authority. CRL's letter highlighted more ST

Center for Responsible Lending Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule concerning the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and the verification of eligible status for housing subsidies. CRL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing abusive lending and rental practices, contends that the proposed rule would harm low-income families, pa more ST

Center for Science in the Public Interest Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Data Collection and Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service expressing objections to the USDA's termination of the annual Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey. CSPI, a non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization committed to improving public health through nutrition and food safety, highlighted the critical value of USDA's longstanding data products for und more ST