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2026-06-10

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-06-11 ( 220 items )

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3 Massachusetts Members of Congress Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Rule Expanding Private Equity in Retirement Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Three Massachusetts congressional members have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing its proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The letter expresses concerns about the rule's impact on Americans' retirement savings and broader economic consequences. The proposed DOL rule would create a new "safe harbor" framework under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for fiduciaries choosing investment options for 401(k) and other p more ST

AdvaMed Opposes CMS Proposal to Repeal Alternative Payment Pathways for Breakthrough Devices (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Advanced Medical Technology Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). The letter addresses CMS's proposal to repeal the alternative New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) and transitional pass-through (TPT) payment pathways for FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices and similar innovations. AdvaMed represents medical technology companies involved i more ST

Adventist Health Policy Association Addresses Medicare Payment and Quality Measure Proposals in Public Comment Letter (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Adventist Health Policy Association (AHPA), headquartered in Roseville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. Representing five Seventh-day Adventist affiliated health systems that operate nearly 100 hospitals and over 600 healthcare facilities nationwide, AHPA offers a comprehensive analysis of the proposals and recommends refinements in several key areas, more ST

AFL-CIO Urges Labor Department to Limit Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), alongside multiple affiliated labor unions, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The letter expresses profound concern over EBSA's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives" (RIN 1210-AC38), specifically cautioning against the inclusion of certain alternative assets such as private equity, private credit, and crypt more ST

AICPA Urges IRS To Provide Clear Guidance On Donor Advised Funds And Related Excise Taxes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury raising concerns and recommendations regarding Notice 2017-73 on donor advised funds (DAFs) and the application of excise taxes under Section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code. The notice seeks input on rules governing the operation and funding of DAFs, particularly related to benefits provided to donors and donor advisors, the relationship between private foundations and DAFs, more ST

Allegan County Community Foundation Urges IRS to Maintain Current Donor Advised Fund Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Allegan County Community Foundation, based in Allegan, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Notice 2017-73 concerning proposed regulatory changes to donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasizes the vital role these funds play in charitable giving and urges the Internal Revenue Service to preserve longstanding practices that support community fundraising efforts. The foundation acknowledges that DAFs are integral components of public charities, with gift more ST

America's Essential Hospitals Urges CMS To Enhance Prior Authorization And Support Tech Modernization (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- America's Essential Hospitals expressed strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' initiatives to improve interoperability and prior authorization processes in a public comment letter submitted to the federal agency. The organization highlighted the critical role essential hospitals play in providing care to underserved and vulnerable populations, particularly those covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and urged CMS to consider additional measures to address operational and technological challenges face more ST

America's Essential Hospitals Urges CMS to Protect Safety Net Providers in FY 2027 Medicare Payment Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- America's Essential Hospitals has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) rule for fiscal year 2027. The association, which represents more than 400 hospitals committed to providing high-quality care to underserved and low-income populations, cautions CMS against changes that could disproportionately strain essential hospitals and jeopardize access to care for vulnerable com more ST

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Urges CMS to Maintain Key Measures in Hospital Payment Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), based in Aliso Viejo, California, has provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule for the Medicare Program's Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027. In its public comment letter, AACN stressed the importance of including nurses in procedural panels, preserving education program funding, m more ST

American Bankers Association Urges CFPB to Modify Proposed Mortgage Servicing Rule to Better Support Borrowers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the bureau's proposed revisions to Regulation X, which governs mortgage servicing. The ABA urges the CFPB to reconsider several key aspects of its July 2024 proposal intended to modernize mortgage servicing rules, emphasizing the importance of balancing borrower protections with practical and operational realities in the mortgage servicing industry. The ABA welcomes the executive direction t more ST

American Bankers Association Urges Clear Stablecoin Regulations and Uniform Oversight (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), addressing the notice of proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The proposed rule, issued jointly by FinCEN and OFAC, seeks to implement provisions of the Guiding and Establishing Na more ST

American College of Cardiology Urges Improvements in Drug Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American College of Cardiology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule addressing interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Qualified Health Plans on Federally-Facilitated Exchanges. The ACC, an authority on cardiovascular care and health policy, provides extensiv more ST

American Fintech Council Advocates for Tailored Compliance Rules on Payment Stablecoin Issuers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Fintech Council issued a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The comment letter reflects AFC's perspective as the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology c more ST

American Fintech Council Calls for Risk-Based AML Modernization With Emphasis on Innovation and Supervisory Consistency (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Fintech Council, representing over 150 financial technology companies and innovative banks, has expressed support for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs (AML/CFT). Through a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, AFC emphasized the need for regulatory frameworks that foster responsible innovation, operational feasibility, and meaningful illicit finance mitigation wh more ST

American Gaming Association Supports Stablecoin Compliance Rules for Casinos (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Gaming Association has provided a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding proposed regulations on permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. The association, representing over 70 commercial and tribal casino operators and related stakeholders, expressed support for the proposed anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance measures. The AGA emphasized the U.S. gaming industry's established commitment to AM more ST

American Gaming Association Urges FinCEN to Clarify and Adapt Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Casinos (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Gaming Association submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding proposed changes to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program requirements. The letter evaluates the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published by FinCEN in April 2026 aimed at modernizing the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance framework for financial institutions, including casinos. The AGA represents the U.S. gaming industry which supports 1.8 millio more ST

American Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reform Long-Term Care Hospital Payments and Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Hospital Association representing nearly 5,000 member hospitals including approximately 230 long-term care hospitals (LTCHs), as well as health systems, clinicians, and professional healthcare leaders, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter addresses concerns regarding CMS's fiscal year 2027 LTCH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule, urging the agency to strengthen payment updates and adopt policies to better support LTCHs in caring fo more ST

American Institute of Architects Calls for Stronger FEMA to Enhance Disaster Resilience (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Institute of Architects has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council's final report. The AIA urged urgent federal action to strengthen FEMA's capacity and improve the nation's disaster response and recovery systems in light of increasing extreme weather events. The AIA highlighted the critical role architects play in disaster preparedness through hazard-resistant building design, safety assessments, a more ST

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Raise Concerns Over CMS Joint Replacement Payment Model (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. The letter focuses specifically on the proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model, which mandates selected acute care hospitals to participate in an episode-based payment program beginning October 1, 2027. AMRPA's main objections relate to the impact of th more ST

American Pharmacists Association Urges HHS to Retain COVID-19 Vaccination Measures in Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Pharmacists Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the proposed rule updates to the Medicare Program's Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for fiscal year 2027. The letter addresses HHS's proposal to remove two COVID-19 vaccination measures from the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP) beginning in fiscal year 2028: the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Hea more ST

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Opposes Targeted Payment Cuts in Skilled Nursing Facilities (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about proposed adjustments to the Medicare Prospective Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF PPS) for federal fiscal year 2027. ASHA represents over 247,000 professionals including audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who provide critical care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other heal more ST

Andreessen Horowitz Provides Recommendations on Treasury's Proposed Stablecoin Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, has submitted public comments to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), both part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, regarding the agencies' proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The commentary reflects a16z's extensive experienc more ST

Andreessen Horowitz Supports Risk-Based AML/CFT Reforms With Calls for Tailored Guidance and Protections for Investment Advisers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, has provided its perspective on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's proposal to modernize anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program requirements. The comments were submitted in response to the public comment letter issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding new AML/CFT regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). As investm more ST

Animal Health Institute Urges FDA to Update Postapproval Change Guidances for Animal Drugs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Animal Health Institute issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's guidances on scale-up and postapproval changes (SUPAC) for certain drug dosage forms. AHI represents companies that develop and manufacture medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics for nearly 10 billion animals in the U.S. The letter supports FDA's efforts to revise SUPAC guidances while emphasizing the need to retain the risk-based framework that enables efficient postapproval Chemistry, Manufactu more ST

Association of American Universities Challenges Education Department's Foreign Gifts Reporting Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Association of American Universities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong concerns about the agency's proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Representing 69 leading U.S. research universities, AAU raised legal, procedural, and constitutional objections to key aspects of the Department's proposal aimed at increasing transparency of foreign funding rec more ST

Association of Zoos & Aquariums Supports Proposed Threatened Listing for Tope Shark Population Segments (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the agency's 12-month findings on a petition to list the Tope Shark as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter expresses AZA's support for listing the Southern Africa and Southwest Atlantic distinct population segments of the Tope Shark as threatened. AZA, a non-profit organization representing accred more ST

Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House Urge Clearer AML Rule Language and Innovation Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Bank Policy Institute along with The Clearing House Association headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the joint notice of proposed rulemaking from FinCEN and other federal agencies aimed at reforming anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) programs under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The letter applauds the agencies' efforts to recalibrate AML/CFT programs toward heightened effectiveness and risk-based framew more ST

Bay Area Community Foundation Urges Treasury to Maintain Current Donor Advised Fund Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Bay Area Community Foundation, headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed changes in Treasury Notice 2017-73 on donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasized the importance of preserving the longstanding treatment of DAFs as public charity components and expressed concerns about several proposed policy shifts. The foundation stressed that donor advised funds are operated by public charities and o more ST

Better Markets Endorses FinCEN Whistleblower Program to Combat Financial Crimes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Better Markets Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) expressing support for the agency's proposed whistleblower program. The program aims to incentivize and protect individuals who report potential violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and other statutes enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Justice. Better Markets emphasized that such a program will bolster government efforts to prevent money laundering, terrorist and proliferatio more ST

Biosimilars Forum Supports FDA Guidance on Non-U.S.-Licensed Comparator Use in Biosimilar Development (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Biosimilars Forum, a non-profit organization that educates stakeholders on biosimilars and aims to expand access to biological medicines, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration endorsing the agency's revised draft guidance titled "New and Revised Draft Q&As on Biosimilar Development and the BPCI Act (Revision 4)." The guidance clarifies the legal and scientific standards surrounding the use of non-U.S.-licensed comparator products to support biosimilar applications under section 351(k) o more ST

Blockaid Proposes Enhancements to Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Rules for Stablecoin Issuers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Blockaid, a blockchain security company headquartered in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses the joint notice of proposed rulemaking titled Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program and Sanctions Compliance Program Requirements (Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0100) related to the i more ST

Blockchain Association Supports Department of Labor's Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Investments in Retirement Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Blockchain Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration endorsing the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties related to selecting designated investment alternatives under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The letter supports the department's intent to provide retirement plan fiduciaries with a framework that allows inclusion of digital assets in investment options without favoring or discriminating against any a more ST

Blockchain Association Urges Refinements to FinCEN and OFAC Proposed Stablecoin Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Blockchain Association, a leading nonprofit advocacy group representing digital asset companies, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding proposed regulations establishing anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The proposed rule, developed jointly by FinCEN and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), aims to more ST

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Advocates for Enhanced Quality Measures in Medicare Payment Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rule. The letter outlines recommendations aimed at improving Medicare's hospital inpatient payment systems, quality reporting, and policy changes with a focus on enhancing beneficiary outcomes and supporting hospitals in delivering high-quality care. BCBSA represents a federation of independent, community-base more ST

BlueCore Energy Highlights Licensing Challenges for Maritime Nuclear Reactors in Public Comment Letter (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BlueCore Energy, a clean energy company headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed Part 57 rule, which establishes licensing requirements for microreactors and other small reactors with comparable risk profiles. The letter focuses on the applicability of the proposed licensing framework to maritime nuclear energy applications, including floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) and nuclear propulsion for commercial more ST

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Raises Safety Concerns Over FRA Automated Track Inspection Waiver (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, International Brotherhood of Teamsters submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration expressing concerns about the Automated Track Inspection (ATI) waiver granted to BNSF Railway Company. The letter provides supplemental commentary and amendments following a review of BNSF's first monthly report under the waiver framework in Docket No. FRA-2025-0059. The Brotherhood highlights that defect detection under the current ATI waiver framework f more ST

CalBio Calls on Treasury and IRS to Update Regulations to Support Renewable Natural Gas Industry (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), headquartered in Visalia, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging the agencies to address three key implementation issues related to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The letter highlights challenges faced by the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry in accessing credits for fuels derived from animal manure due to outdated modeling tools, ambiguous registration effective dates, and limi more ST

California Association for Health Services at Home Criticizes CMS Hospice Payment and Policy Proposals (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH), based in Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. CAHSAH raised concerns about the proposed payment rate update, the use of the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI), and the requirement for the hospice election s more ST

California Life Sciences Urges FDA to Modernize Scale-Up and Postapproval Changes Guidance to Boost Domestic Manufacturing (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- California Life Sciences (CLS), a premier advocacy organization representing over 1,300 members across the life sciences ecosystem headquartered in Sacramento, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its request for input on recommendations to update the Scale-Up and Postapproval Changes (SUPAC) guidance documents. These guidances address post-approval chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) changes for specific drug dosage forms. In its letter to th more ST

CalSavers Retirement Savings Board: State Auto-IRA Programs Urged To Receive Equal AML/CFT Treatment As ERISA Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- CalSavers Retirement Savings Board, based in Sacramento, California, has urged the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury to address regulatory inconsistencies that undermine retirement savings policy while providing limited anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) benefits. CalSavers submitted a public comment letter advocating for state-administered automatic enrollment IRA programs, or "state auto-IRAs," to receive the same Customer Iden more ST

Capital Region Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Fund Protections in Response to IRS Notice (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Capital Region Community Foundation, headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing Treasury Department Notice 2017-73 concerning Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasizes the importance of DAFs as public charity components and urges the agency to maintain current practices related to their management and grantmaking. The response highlights two foundational principles: that DAFs function as public charities with gifts and grants classified more ST

Carlsmed Supports CMS Proposals to Enhance Coding and Payment for Personalized Spinal Fusion Technology (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Carlsmed, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule for Fiscal Year 2027. The company expressed strong support for CMS's proposals to establish new Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) for extensive spinal fusion procedures as well as updates to the International Classif more ST

Celiac Disease Foundation Urges FDA to Include Gluten in Food Allergen Threshold Framework (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Celiac Disease Foundation, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's approach to food allergen thresholds. The Foundation advocates for the inclusion of gluten and celiac disease in the FDA's risk-based threshold framework, aligning U.S. policy with international scientific consensus and improving food safety for millions of Americans affected by this autoimmune condition. The Foundation stressed that gluten-related har more ST

Center for Sportfishing Policy Urges NOAA to Withdraw 2008 Vessel Speed Rule Citing Legal and Technological Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Sportfishing Policy submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concerning the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter argues that the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule exceeds NOAA's statutory authority under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and calls for the adoption of a modern, technology-driven approach to mitigate whale stri more ST

Charlevoix County Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Fund Flexibility in IRS Rule Review (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Charlevoix County Community Foundation, headquartered in East Jordan, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The foundation, which manages numerous donor advised funds (DAFs), emphasized the critical role these funds play in supporting community welfare and addressed multiple sections of the proposed Treasury guidelines concerning DAF usage. The foundation stressed two foundational principles supporting it more ST

CHIME Urges CMS to Alleviate Hospital IT Compliance Burdens in Medicare Payment Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responding to the agency's proposed fiscal year 2027 hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) rule. CHIME, representing healthcare IT executives, raised concerns about the increasing operational and financial pressures on hospitals related to compliance with federal healt more ST

CIEBA Urges Department of Labor to Refine Fiduciary Duties Rule to Support Prudent Innovation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Committee on the Investment of Employee Benefit Assets submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration addressing the department's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." Representing senior investment fiduciaries responsible for over $2 trillion in retirement plan assets, CIEBA conveyed strong support for the department's effort while recommending refinements to promote sound fiduciary decision-making and di more ST

Clean Water Action Supports Expanded Contaminant List for Safer Drinking Water (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft Sixth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). The national environmental organization emphasized the importance of including disinfection byproducts (DBPs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and microplastics as emerging contaminants requiring further evaluation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The organization supported the agency's proposal to add 27 unregulated di more ST

ClearFlow Seeks Improved Medicare Payment for Active Mechanical Clearance in Cardiac Surgery (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ClearFlow, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. The company urged CMS to reevaluate and refine Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) payments for cardiac surgery cases involving Active Mechanical Clearance (AMC), a technology distinct from conventional passive chest drainage systems used postoperatively. ClearFlow emphasized that curren more ST

Coinbase Advocates for Inclusive and Risk-Based Anti-Money Laundering Reform at U.S. Department of the Treasury (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Coinbase Global, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, provided comprehensive feedback to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking aimed at modernizing the anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) programs. The public comment letter highlights Coinbase's support for the Treasury's efforts to adopt a risk-based, outcomes-focused regulatory framework and offers detailed recommendations to enha more ST

ColigoMed Urges CMS to Enforce Electronic Prior Authorization Standards for Drugs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ColigoMed, Inc., a healthcare technology company based in San Jose, California, addressed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule, CMS-0062-P. The company focused on the importance of expanding electronic prior authorization (PA) requirements to drugs under both medical and pharmacy benefit pathways and shared operational insights to aid the agency's rulemaking. ColigoMed detailed the burden that prior authorization places on pr more ST

Comments From AML Expert Highlight Gaps in Proposed Federal Anti-Money Laundering Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- iKinetiq Innovation Solutions, a compliance consulting firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The correspondence also addressed companion proposals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The firm's president, an AML/BSA compliance sp more ST

Conference of State Bank Supervisors Opposes Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Fees (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing strong opposition to the interim final rule concerning National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees. The letter criticizes the agency's efforts to amend regulatory language governing national banks' authority to charge interchange fees, warning that the rule is unnecessary, overly broad, and risks creating conflicts with state consumer financial laws unrelated to interchange fees. The more ST

Conference of State Bank Supervisors Urges Risk-Based Focus in AML Enforcement Process (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors submitted a public comment letter addressing proposed reforms by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) alongside the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). These federal agencies have put forward a rule intended to modernize the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). CSBS supports the broa more ST

Congressional Fire Services Institute Urges Caution in FEMA Reform Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Congressional Fire Services Institute along with several allied fire and emergency services organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's recent report on FEMA reform. The letter expresses both appreciation for the alignment in certain areas of the report and caution about proposed policy directions that could impact national emergency preparedness. The organizations emphasize the critical role fire more ST

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Urges Technology Focus for North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) about potential reforms to the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasized the importance of adopting innovative, technology-driven solutions to effectively protect the endangered right whale population while maintaining access and participation more ST

Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home Expresses Concerns on CMS FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home (CAHCH), based in Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update proposed rule. The association, representing a diverse membership of hospice and home health leaders in Connecticut, outlined their perspectives on various components of the proposal, emphasizing the state's stringent licensing and oversight procedures as a model for ensuring program integ more ST

Consumer Choice Center Urges FDA to Approve Flavored ENDS to Protect Public Health (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Consumer Choice Center, a Washington, D.C.-based consumer advocacy group, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) premarket applications. The letter emphasizes the decline in youth use of ENDS, the public health benefits of authorizing flavored ENDS, and the need for the agency to address issues created by restrictive regulatory approaches that have expanded illicit markets. According t more ST

COSCDA Submits Comments on HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program Updates (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council of State Community Development Agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding further updates to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). COSCDA represents state agencies managing HUD's Community Planning and Development grants, including HOME, and provided feedback on the proposed rule changes for 2025. COSCDA expressed understanding of HUD's removal of a rule allowing an increase to per-unit subsidy limits for projects meeting g more ST

Council for Global Equality Urges State Department to Reissue Foreign Assistance Recordkeeping Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council for Global Equality has urged the U.S. Department of State to reissue its proposed information collection notice concerning Foreign Assistance Recordkeeping Requirements. The group submitted a public comment letter outlining serious concerns about the Department's current approach to implementing new recordkeeping mandates outlined in several final rules related to foreign assistance funding. The Department of State's policy initiative, known collectively as the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistan more ST

Cruise Lines International Association Urges Practical Whale Vessel Strike Rule Amendments (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cruise Lines International Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. CLIA supports NOAA's goal to reduce vessel-strike risks for endangered North Atlantic right whales but advocates for a risk-based regulatory approach that considers the operational realities of large passenger vessels. The association emphasizes maintaining technology-neutral regulations, allowing fle more ST

Crypto Council for Innovation Supports Proposed DOL Rule to Expand Retirement Investment Options (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Crypto Council for Innovation, a global alliance of digital asset industry leaders, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives" (RIN 1210-AC38). The letter lauds the proposed regulation for its goal of alleviating regulatory burdens and litigation risks that have limited American workers' access to diverse and innovative retirement inves more ST

Crypto Council for Innovation Urges FinCEN to Modernize AML Rules for Digital Assets (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Crypto Council for Innovation, a global digital asset industry alliance, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding its proposed rulemaking focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs. The Council expressed strong support for FinCEN's efforts to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) while urging several clarifications and expansions to ensure the rules address the evolving digital asse more ST

CSBS Advocates For Flexible Stablecoin Transaction Controls And Optional FinCEN Consultation In AML Oversight (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) addressing the joint proposal on anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The proposal aims to implement provisions of the GENIUS Act related to stablecoin regulation. CSBS supports the agencies' require more ST

CSNK2A1 Foundation Voices Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Guidance (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The CSNK2A1 Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, the guidance document governing federal financial assistance. The foundation expressed deep concerns that the proposed rule changes would undermine the integrity, independence, and productivity of federally funded scientific research in the United States. The organization criticizes the proposal for replacing core elements of the merit-based system, which relie more ST

Dairy Council of California Advocates for Expanded Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Dairy Council of California, based in Modesto, CA, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Nutrition Administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) addressing Docket no. FNS-2026-0067 regarding fluid milk options in Child Nutrition Programs. The organization emphasized milk's vital role in providing essential nutrients and supporting children's health at various fat levels, advocating for the flexibility to serve whole and reduced-fat milk. In its letter, the Dairy Council highlighted that milk sup more ST

Danaher Corp. Urges CMS to Support Diagnostic Innovation in FY 2027 Hospital Payment Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Danaher Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed updates to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for fiscal year 2027. The comments focus on policies affecting diagnostic technologies and hospital reimbursement models, emphasizing the importance of fostering innovation in inpatient care to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs. Danaher, a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics inno more ST

DCIIA Urges Clarification and Support for Fiduciary Discretion in DOL's Proposed Investment Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). DCIIA expressed strong support for the Department's objectives to empower plan fiduciaries through a flexible, asset-neutral framework emphasizing prudent processes and participant outcomes. DCIIA praised the Department of Labor's efforts to provide practical guidance, safe h more ST

DeFi Education Fund and Solana Policy Institute Advocate Focused Stablecoin Regulation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The DeFi Education Fund and Solana Policy Institute have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding proposed regulations on permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The proposal, issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), outlines anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance requirements under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. St more ST

DHR Health Advocates for Expanded Physician-Owned Hospital Participation in Medicare Innovation Models (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, based in Edinburg, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services detailing its support for the inclusion of physician-owned hospitals in upcoming Medicare Innovation Center initiatives. Specifically, the health system addresses the agency's Request for Information on potentially expanding the Transforming Episode Accountability Model to allow voluntary participation by POHs. DHR Health, one of the nation's largest physician-owned hospital s more ST

Digital Asset Holdings Urges Flexible Regulatory Approach for Payment Stablecoin Issuers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Digital Asset Holdings, LLC, a technology firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed rulemaking on Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program and Sanctions Compliance Program Requirements issued jointly by the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control. The letter offers detailed feedback on definitions, risk assessments, an more ST

Digital Chamber Urges Clarity and Innovation in FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Digital Chamber addressed the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in a public comment letter detailing recommendations on the agency's proposed modernization of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Representing over 250 companies in the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem, the association emphasized its strong support for FinCEN's goal to improve anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs, while advocating for clear, workable rules, esp more ST

Digital Chamber Urges Clear Role-Based Regulations for Stablecoin Compliance Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Digital Chamber, a trade association representing over 250 companies in blockchain and digital asset sectors, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The letter, prepared with contributions from numerous digital asset industry stakehold more ST

Electronic Transactions Association Backs FinCEN Modernization of Anti-Money Laundering Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Electronic Transactions Association has expressed strong support for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) proposed rulemaking on the modernization of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. ETA submitted a public comment letter addressing the Department of the Treasury's efforts to reshape regulatory requirements under docket number FINCEN-2026-0034, RIN 1506-AB72, emphasizing the importance of risk-based compliance, technological innovation, and resource allo more ST

EMD Serono Urges FDA to Enhance Digital Health Technology Engagement in Drug Development (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing its Request for Information on advancing the use of digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The company highlighted challenges and opportunities associated with DHT integration in drug development and offered recommendations to support clearer regulatory engagement and more ST

Endowment for Clean Oceans Urges EPA to Keep Microplastics on Contaminant Candidate List and Expand Drinking Water Research (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Endowment for Clean Oceans, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water supporting the inclusion of microplastics as a priority contaminant group in the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). The organization urged the EPA to maintain microplastics on the final list and prioritize the development of validated measurement methods for microplastics and nanoplastics in public water systems. The more ST

Environmental Defense Fund Criticizes FEMA Review Council Report on Disaster Management Reform (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the Final Report of the FEMA Review Council. Representing over three million members, EDF applied its expertise in science, economics, and law to evaluate the proposals aimed at improving the federal emergency management system, particularly concerning flood risk management and disaster response. EDF acknowledged the report's identification of areas needing improvement, including better resource sharing among more ST

Environmental Defense Fund Highlights Deficiencies in EPA's Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), headquartered in New York, NY, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Risk Evaluation for Phthalic Anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The letter identifies notable shortcomings in the EPA's assessment, raising concerns that the agency's current approach significantly underestimates risks posed to workers, consumers, fenceline communities, and the wider population. EDF's letter critique more ST

Environmental Protection Network Seeks Extension for EPA Tier 4 Vehicle Emissions Rule Comment Period (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Protection Network, a group comprised of over 750 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff and appointees, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an extension of the comment period for a proposed revision to Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards. The proposal under review involves a two-year delay in the implementation of Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles covering model years 2027 to 2032. EPN contends that the cu more ST

ERLC Urges CMS to Ban Federal Funding for Physician-Assisted Suicide in Hospice Care (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 updates to the Medicare Hospice Wage Index and related quality reporting program requirements. The ERLC's response addresses concerns about physician-assisted suicide (PAS) or "medical aid in dying" (MAiD) practices in the context of hospice care, urging CMS to adh more ST

Eutropics Pharmaceuticals Addresses FDA on Innovative Diagnostic Platform for Cancer Treatment Efficacy (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Eutropics Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), presenting an innovative diagnostic assay platform designed to enhance the prediction of efficacy for BH3-mimetic drugs in cancer treatment. The platform, known as PRIMABs-DX, leverages a panel of novel conformation-specific antibodies to quantitatively assess mitochondrial priming states in cancer cells, providing insights that could improve therapeutic outcomes for p more ST

FasterCures Urges FDA to Prioritize Equity and Community Inclusion in AI-Enabled Clinical Trials Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- FasterCures, a biomedical innovation initiative of the Milken Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter addresses the FDA's request for information (RFI) on the design and implementation of a pilot aimed at using artificial intelligence to accelerate clinical trials and regulatory decision-making. FasterCures draws on years of work in clinical trial innovation and communi more ST

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation Criticizes FDA Draft Guidance on Flavored E-Cigarettes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products regarding the agency's draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and the associated youth risk. The organization represents over 33,000 federal law enforcement officers and expressed concerns that the draft guidance fails to address the ongoing presence of illegal flavored vape products, mainly imported from China, which dominate the more ST

Federation of American Hospitals Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Mandatory Joint Replacement Payment Model (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federation of American Hospitals has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns about the agency's proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model. This model, outlined in CMS's Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2027, aims to expand episode-based payment initiatives nationwide but mandates provider participation, a feature strongly opposed by FAH and its member hospitals. The FAH represents more than 1,000 tax-paying hospita more ST

FGA Action Urges Stronger Measures to Combat Fraud and Protect Lawful Banking in FinCEN Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- FGA Action, a policy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) supporting the agency's proposed rule aimed at modernizing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The organization applauds the shift toward a risk-based, results-oriented approach but emphasizes the need for enhancements to address key concerns in law enforcement and financial inclusion. FGA Action highlights two central more ST

Financial Crime Risk Expert Seeks Clarity on FinCEN's Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ursa Major Associates, a financial crimes risk management firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The letter provides professional feedback aimed at clarifying key aspects of the rule to improve its implementation and enforcement. Ursa Major Associates focuses on advising clients about managing risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and ot more ST

Financial Services Institute Supports DOL Proposal on Fiduciary Duties With Recommendations for Clarifications (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial Services Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the Employee Benefits Security Administration's (EBSA) proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The letter commends the agency's efforts to clarify fiduciary obligations under ERISA and establish a process-oriented framework for evaluating investment options in participant-directed retirement plans. FSI, representing 130,000 independent financial advisors nat more ST

Financial Services Institute Supports FinCEN's Enhanced AML/CFT Rule Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial Services Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) expressing support for the agency's proposal to modernize anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. The institute represents 130,000 independent financial advisors across all 50 states and advocates for independent financial services firms. The Financial Services Institute praised FinCEN for adopting an outcomes- more ST

Financial Technology Association Proposes Enhancements to AML Program Rule for Financial Institutions (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial Technology Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) concerning the proposed rule to reform anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program requirements for financial institutions subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The FTA r more ST

Financial Technology Association Urges Enhanced Clarity in AML Program Rule Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial Technology Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding their proposed rule to reform anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Representing banks, money services businesses (MSBs), broker-dealers, and fintech firm more ST

Flexible Packaging Association Supports OSHA Proposal to Repeal Ladder Safety Compliance Deadline (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, regarding the agency's proposal to remove the compliance deadline for implementing personal fall arrest systems on fixed tall ladders over 24 feet. The proposal seeks to repeal the existing November 18, 2036 deadline set by OSHA's 2016 standard. FPA represents U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging, an in more ST

Flexible Packaging Association Urges EPA to Delay Microplastics Listing on Contaminant Candidate List (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns about the proposed inclusion of microplastics on the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for drinking water. The association cautions that the science surrounding microplastics remains insufficiently developed to justify regulatory action under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and recommends that the EPA prioritize furt more ST

Florence Healthcare Urges Federal Agency to Preserve Scientific Independence in Research Funding Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Florence Healthcare, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing opposition to proposed revisions to regulations governing Federal financial assistance. The organization expressed concern that the proposed rule would introduce political review processes into federally funded scientific and biomedical research. Florence Healthcare described the research ecosystem as fragile and emphasized that stability, trust, and scientific indepen more ST

Flow Insurance Services Supports Private Flood Insurance Expansion and NFIP Reform (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Flow Insurance Services Inc., headquartered in Lafayette, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the President's Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., regarding the Council's report and recommendations on reforming the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Flow's letter focuses on endorsing the strategic shift toward increased private flood insurance market participation, affirming the technical viability of a priva more ST

Foundation for Defense of Democracies Highlights AML Reform Concerns for National Security (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs. FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) recognizes the importance of reforming the AML/CFT framework but raises concerns about elements of the proposed rule that may undermine national security outcomes. T more ST

Four County Community Foundation Responds to Treasury Proposals on Donor Advised Funds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Four County Community Foundation, based in Almont, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing Notice 2017-73 concerning proposed regulations on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasized the critical role DAFs play in public charities and urged the Treasury to maintain existing policies that facilitate charitable giving through these funds. The organization outlined two foundational principles: first, that donor advised funds are integral components of more ST

GECU Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA's Risk-Based AML/CFT Proposal With Calls for Greater Clarity (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GECU Federal Credit Union, headquartered in El Paso, Texas, provided a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The letter conveyed support for the proposed implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its risk-based framework designed to enhance identification, assessment, and mitigation of illicit finance risks. GECU emphasized the importance of regulatory flexibility more ST

GeoComply Urges Stronger Location Verification Standards for Stablecoin Compliance Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GeoComply Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing the proposed rule on anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs). GeoComply, a company specializing in location intelligence and fraud prevention technologies, articulated its support for the rule's objectives while urging enhancements to the technical standards for geographic ri more ST

Getty Trust Proposes Changes to IRS Rules on Donor-Advised Fund Payments for Memberships and Event Tickets (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73, which addresses excise taxes related to donor-advised funds (DAFs). The Getty Trust seeks reconsideration of current IRS positions concerning the use of DAF distributions to cover the deductible portions of memberships with charitable organizations and tickets to charity-sponsored events. The Getty Trust is a major philanthropic and cultural institution dedicat more ST

Global Blockchain Business Council Urges FinCEN to Modernize AML/CFT Programs With Risk-Based Approach (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Global Blockchain Business Council has expressed its position on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed rule to update anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Representing stakeholders in blockchain, digital assets, and emerging technologies, GBBC emphasized the necessity of modernizing AML/CFT frameworks as critical infrastructure for resilient and trustworthy digital financia more ST

Global Blockchain Business Council Urges Flexible Risk-Based Approach for Payment Stablecoin Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Global Blockchain Business Council USA, a leading non-profit association, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding proposed regulations on Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The letter advises regulatory frameworks that are clear, risk-based, and technology-neutral, enab more ST

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Supports Flexibility in Donor Advised Fund Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Grand Rapids Community Foundation, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses proposed positions on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), emphasizing the foundation's long-standing support for these philanthropic vehicles and recommending policies that maintain their established operational flexibility. The foundation highlights two core principles in its response. First, it af more ST

Greater Boston Legal Services Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove Voucher Holder Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS), a nonprofit legal aid organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to proposed changes to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The letter addresses HUD's Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPR) issued on April 30, 2026, which GBLS contends would negatively impact low-income tenants, particularly holders of state and local housing vouchers. GBLS focu more ST

Greenpeace USA Urges NOAA to Deny American Metal Resources Deep Seabed Mining License Application (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Greenpeace USA has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) strongly opposing the American Metal Resources LLC (AMR) application for a deep seabed mining exploration license under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA). Through this letter, Greenpeace highlights substantial environmental, cultural, financial, and governance concerns associated with AMR's request to conduct exploration activities in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. more ST

GS1 US Urges FDA to Adopt Interoperable Standards for Cosmetics E-Labeling (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GS1 US, based in Ewing, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing preparations for the twentieth International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR-20) annual meeting. The organization advocated for modernizing cosmetics labeling through e-labeling and digital information using GS1's globally recognized standards. The objective is to ensure consistency, scalability, and consumer protection across jurisdictions. GS1 US highlighted the benefits of its standards- more ST

Highlander Health Calls for Regulatory Reforms to Support Digital Health Technologies in Drug Development (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Highlander Health, a healthcare innovation organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's efforts to advance the use of digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations of drugs and biological products. The letter provides an extensive analysis of existing regulatory challenges and concrete recommendations aimed at improving the evaluation, validation, and integration of DHTs, particularly those generating c more ST

HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Align Quality Programs With Industry Readiness and Clarify Electronic Prior Authorization Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association, Chicago, Illinois, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed changes to Medicare quality programs and payment systems for acute and long-term care hospitals in fiscal year 2027. The association, representing nearly 30 companies supplying the majority of electronic health records systems used by U.S. hospitals and physicians, voiced support for modernization efforts while emphasizing the need for more ST

Home Care and Hospice Association of New Jersey Submits Comments on FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Home Care and Hospice Association of New Jersey, based in Cranford, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule, CMS-1851-P. The letter addresses multiple aspects of the proposed rule, which was issued by CMS on April 2, 2026. HHAHNJ begins by expressing appreciation for the proposed 2.4% increase i more ST

Human Interest Advisors Urges Clarifications in DOL Fiduciary Duty Rule for Small Retirement Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Human Interest Advisors LLC, an investment advisory firm based in San Francisco, California, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). The company, which serves tens of thousands of small and mid-sized 401(k) and 403(b) plans as a 3(38) discretionary investment manager and QDIA provider, calls for clarifications in the rule to better acco more ST

Humane World for Animals Urges FDA to Advance Non-Animal Testing in Cosmetics Regulation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Humane World for Animals submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's preparation for the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) Twentieth Annual Meeting. The organization expressed support for harmonizing international cosmetics regulations, particularly emphasizing the replacement of animal testing with alternative scientific methods. The letter highlighted that 45 countries and 12 U.S. states have passed legislation to restrict animal testing more ST

Hy-Line Cruises Seeks Exemption From NOAA Right Whale Speed Regulations in Nantucket Sound (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Hy-Line Cruises, a privately owned passenger ferry company headquartered in Hyannis, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the agency's proposed expansion of speed restrictions aimed at protecting the North Atlantic Right Whale. The letter requests exemptions for Nantucket Sound and all ferry services operating there from the proposed seasonal mandatory speed zones and dynamic speed zones under NOAA's expanded Right Whale strike regulat more ST

Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council Expresses Concerns Over Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Hospice Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council, Springfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule. IHHC highlighted significant concerns about the proposed mandatory hospice election statement addendum and the use of the Special Focus Program and Suspicious Spending Variability Index. IHHC warned that requiring the hospice election adden more ST

Institute for Free Speech Urges IRS to Withdraw Proposed Donor Disclosure Rule for Donor Advised Funds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Institute for Free Speech, a nonprofit organization that advocates for First Amendment political rights, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opposing proposed new reporting requirements related to donor advised funds. The proposal, contemplated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS under Notice 2017-73, would treat contributions from donor advised funds as indirect contributions from the underlying donors, requiring recipient organizations to obtain donor informatio more ST

InterAction Raises Concerns Over Compliance Burdens in State Department Foreign Assistance Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of international nonprofits, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State regarding the Proposed Information Collection on Foreign Assistance Requirements published earlier this year. The organization expressed concerns that the department underestimates the recordkeeping and compliance burdens posed by the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) regulations. InterAction highlighted that the estimated time, staffing, and operational costs more ST

International Fund for Animal Welfare Urges NOAA to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA Fisheries) concerning the proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. IFAW, supported by experts including marine mammal veterinarians, biologists, and retired Coast Guard personnel, emphasized the critical importance of retaining the current vessel speed restrictions established more ST

Intuitive Urges CMS to Retain Alternative Payment Pathways for Breakthrough Medical Technologies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Intuitive, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. The company emphasized the importance of preserving the New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) alternative pathways that facilitate Medicare beneficiary access to FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices such as the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system. Intuitive highlighted that these alternative NTAP and Ou more ST

Investment Adviser Association Supports Risk-Based Approach to AML Revisions at Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Investment Adviser Association provided a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), expressing support and offering detailed recommendations on FinCEN's proposal to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and implement provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act). The IAA emphasized its alignment with FinCEN's objectives of detecting and preventing money laundering and terrorist financing throughout the financial system while advocating for a tailored regulatory framewor more ST

Jewish Federation of North America Urges Clarification on Donor-Advised Funds and Excise Tax Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA), New York, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding IRS Notice 2017-73. The notice addresses potential regulations under section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code relating to excise taxes on certain transactions involving donor advised funds (DAFs). JFNA expressed concerns about proposed interpretations of what constitutes a "more than incidental benefit" to donors and related persons from distributions made by DAFs, as well as proposals addressin more ST

Juul Labs Urges FDA to Reform Flavored ENDS Regulation to Combat Illicit Market and Protect Public Health (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Juul Labs, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) premarket applications and considerations related to youth risk. The letter addresses the challenges facing the U.S. ENDS marketplace, urging the FDA to adopt a more comprehensive and efficient regulatory framework to combat the illicit market, enhance product authorization pathways, and bala more ST

Keck Medicine of USC Highlights Concerns Over Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2027 (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, an academic health system headquartered in Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule. The health system, which encompasses four hospitals including Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital, and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, urged CMS to reconsider several provisions of the proposed rule, str more ST

Kennedy Krieger Institute Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Kennedy Krieger Institute, a pediatric research and rehabilitation hospital based in Baltimore, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed revision of the government-wide Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200. The letter, authored by the institute's Research Contracts Manager, addresses concerns about provisions that could affect federally funded biomedical research. The institute urges withdrawal or modification of the proposed pre-issuance review r more ST

Ketamine Taskforce Urges FDA to Prioritize Racemic Ketamine for Refractory Chronic Pain Evaluation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Ketamine Taskforce submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to prioritize severe refractory chronic pain conditions, particularly complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and refractory neuropathic pain, for drug repurposing initiatives. The letter emphasizes the potential of racemic ketamine hydrochloride injection as a high-priority candidate for focused evidence review and further data development under the FDA's Drug Repurposing for Unmet Medical Needs docket. more ST

LeadingAge Nebraska Urges Careful Consideration of 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Reporting Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LeadingAge Nebraska, a nonprofit organization representing aging services providers based in Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. The organization expressed concerns about financial pressures, workforce shortages, and increasing costs faced by skilled nursing facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas. LeadingAge Nebraska acknowledged CMS' prop more ST

Lenawee Community Foundation Responds to IRS Notice on Donor Advised Funds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Lenawee Community Foundation of Adrian, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service expressing its views on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as outlined in Notice 2017-73 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The foundation highlighted its two key principles: DAFs are public charities, and grants from these funds should be treated similarly to individual charitable deductions. The foundation opposed the Treasury's suggestion to prohibit DAF grants from covering the deductible portion of ev more ST

Los Angeles County Urges FEMA to Recognize Underinsurance in Disaster Assistance Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, provided comprehensive input to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council regarding the agency's Final Report on disaster recovery reform. Drawing from frequent disaster experiences including wildfires and tropical storms, the county emphasized the importance of federal assistance during overwhelming emergencies. The county highlighted the need for FEMA to revise policies, especially the Individuals and Ho more ST

Madhav Surfaces Urges Exclusion of Oman Imports From Quartz Surface Safeguards (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Madhav Surfaces FZC LLC, a quartz surface producer headquartered in Sohar, Oman, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the potential safeguard measures following the U.S. International Trade Commission's (USITC) findings on quartz surface products (QSP) imports. The company, represented by Crowell & Moring LLP urged the USTR to exclude Oman-origin quartz surface imports from any safeguard remedies recommended or imposed by the President. Madhav Surfaces highligh more ST

Main Street Foundation Supports OSHA Proposal to Remove Fixed Ladder Retrofit Deadline (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Main Street Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on revisions to the Walking-Working Surfaces standard. The foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) expressed strong support for OSHA's proposal to remove the November 18, 2036 deadline requiring retrofitting of fixed ladders with personal fall arrest systems or ladder safety systems. The Main Street more ST

Main Street Foundation Supports USDA Forest Service Proposal to Modernize Administrative Site Leasing (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Main Street Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service endorsing its proposed rule to exempt administrative site leases from the special-use authorization framework. The proposal aims to update leasing practices for underutilized federal properties by applying leasing structures that align more closely with commercial real estate standards, facilitating private investment and redevelopment while retaining federal ownership and oversight. The Foundation's Center more ST

Main Street Foundation Urges Risk-Based Approach to Stablecoin Anti-Money Laundering Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) provided detailed recommendations aimed at ensuring that these new regulations f more ST

Manistee Community Foundation Urges IRS to Maintain Donor Advised Fund Practices (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Manistee County Community Foundation of Manistee, Michigan, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing its concerns and recommendations regarding Notice 2017-73 on donor advised funds (DAFs). The community foundation highlighted the important role DAFs play in charitable giving and urged the Treasury Department to retain longstanding practices that support their use. The foundation emphasized that DAFs are public charities since they are owned, administered, and overseen by publi more ST

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Urges Treasury and IRS to Prioritize Tribal Economic Development Guidance (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter emphasized the continuation of efforts to address tax regulations that impact Tribal economic growth and infrastructure development, urging the agencies to focus on removing barriers that impede Tribal sovereignty and prosperity. The MPTN acknowledged Treasury's recent actions, including finalizing the more ST

MECA Urges EPA to Maintain Tier 4 Emissions Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA), headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the phase-in schedule for Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. MECA emphasized the importance of preserving the current standards to protect technological investments and maintain jobs in the clean mobility supplier industry. MECA highlighted that its members hav more ST

Medable Proposes Guidance and Workshops to Enhance FDA Regulation of Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Medable, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency's request for information on advancing the use of digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter identifies key regulatory challenges and opportunities for the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) to accelerate DHT adoption. Me more ST

Medical Device Manufacturers Association Opposes CMS Proposal to Eliminate Alternative Payment Pathways for Breakthrough Devices (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Medical Device Manufacturers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), criticizing the agency's proposed updates to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) payment methodologies and policies for fiscal year 2027. MDMA expressed strong opposition to CMS's proposal to eliminate the Alternative Pathways for the New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) and Device Transitional P more ST

Michigan Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare SNF Payment Updates (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA), headquartered in Okemos, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed updates to the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2027. The MHA expressed concerns that the proposed payment increases are insufficient to address ongoing financial pressures faced by SNFs amid rising costs. The association highlighted challenges hospitals face in discharging more ST

Midland Area Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Funds in Response to Treasury Notice (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midland Area Community Foundation, based in Midland, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in reaction to Notice 2017-73 concerning donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation represents a tri-county region in Michigan and emphasizes its longstanding role in facilitating charitable giving through DAFs. The foundation asserted that donor advised funds are public charities, with grants both to and from these funds constituting transactions involving public charities becau more ST

Midnight Foundation Urges Technology-Neutral Standards for Privacy-Preserving Stablecoins in FinCEN Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midnight Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The comments address critical concerns about an implicit transparency assumption in the draft regulation that could unintentionally hinder the adoption of privacy-preserving payme more ST

Morongo Band of Mission Indians Seeks IRS Guidance on Tribal Tax-Exempt Bonds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, headquartered in Banning, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging updated guidance on the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Indian tribes. The letter, addressed to the IRS and copied to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, calls for clear regulations that would allow tribes to utilize tax-exempt financing for economic development activities similar to those permitted for state and local governments. The tribe highlights that the Indian Tr more ST

Mortgage Bankers Association Raises Concerns Over FEMA Review Council Recommendations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency's Review Council final report dated May 7, 2026. The association, representing the real estate finance industry, conveyed concerns about several proposed changes relating to disaster declarations, flood insurance, and decentralization of disaster response programs, highlighting potential risks for homeowners, renters, lenders, and other stakeholders. The association expressed caution over the report's s more ST

Multicoin Capital Management Highlights Competitive Biases in Treasury's Stablecoin Compliance Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Multicoin Capital Management LLC, an investment adviser based in Austin, Texas, presented a comprehensive public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), both part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. The letter addresses concerns with the Proposed Rule under Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0100 aimed at establishing anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment s more ST

MyDirectives Supports CMS Proposal to Adopt Advance Care Planning Quality Measure (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- MyDirectives, a digital health company headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has expressed strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposal to adopt the advance care planning (ACP) electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) within the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program and other Medicare quality initiatives. MyDirectives supplied a public comment letter emphasizing the importance of integrating ACP as a core element of patient-centered, high-quality healthcare. The organization highlighte more ST

N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Urges EPA to Prioritize Emerging Drinking Water Contaminants (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The NJDEP's detailed commentary highlights concerns over several chemical groups, individual chemicals, and microbial contaminants proposed by the USEPA for potential regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The Draft CCL 6, published in April 2026, identifies four chemical groups-micropl more ST

NAACOS Urges CMS to Refine FY27 Hospital Inpatient Payment Rule and Expand Specialist Participation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) proposed rule. NAACOS expressed support for CMS's efforts to broaden specialist engagement in alternative payment models (APMs) and expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) model nationwide. However, the association raised concerns about the proposal's framework more ST

NAFSMA Raises Concerns Over FEMA Review Council Report on NFIP Privatization and Flood Risk Management (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA), headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's Final Report released May 7, 2026. The letter outlines NAFSMA's support for key recommendations while expressing deep apprehensions about proposals they believe could weaken federal flood protections, impose unfunded mandates on state and local governments, and more ST

Nareit PNLR Council Supports DOL Proposal on Fiduciary Duties for Investment Alternatives (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor supporting a proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for retirement plans. The letter represents the views of Nareit's Public Non-Listed REIT (PNLR) Council, which advises Nareit's Executive Board on PNLR matters. The proposal aims to establish a process-based safe harbor that would protect Employee Ret more ST

NASFAA Urges Changes to Federal Student Loan Promissory Notes Over Borrower Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office regarding proposed revisions to the Master Promissory Notes (MPNs). These revisions are intended to implement changes required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). NASFAA, representing nearly 29,000 financial aid professionals across 3,000 institutions serving approximately 16 million students annually, emphasized the critical nature of MPNs as legal more ST

National Confectioners Association Advocates for FDA Adoption of Allergen Thresholds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Confectioners Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing support for establishing allergen thresholds for the nine major food allergens identified under existing federal laws. The letter responds to the FDA's Virtual Public Meeting and listening sessions held in February focused on food allergen thresholds and their potential applications. NCA emphasized that harmonizing these thresholds with the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organ more ST

National Consumer Voice Urges CMS to Strengthen Accountability and Data Integrity in Skilled Nursing Facility Payments (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's April 2026 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027." The organization expressed concerns that the proposed rule does not sufficiently address persistent iss more ST

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Urges FMCSA to Enhance Clearinghouse Processes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the renewal of the information collection for the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. NDASA, a non-profit representing employers and service agents involved in workplace drug and alcohol testing, provided recommendations to improve data integrity, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance program efficiency. The association urged the FMCSA to g more ST

National Hispanic Medical Association Urges FDA to Prioritize Youth Risk and Health Equity in Flavored ENDS Guidance (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), representing more than 50,000 Latino physicians and their communities across the United States, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) premarket applications and considerations related to youth risk. NHMA emphasized the necessity of a regulatory framework that prioritizes youth protection, incorporates health equity, requires rigorous evidence, and estab more ST

National Infusion Center Association Urges CMS and ONC to Enhance Prior Authorization Processes for Infused and Injectable Therapies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Infusion Center Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The nonprofit organization advocates for community-based infusion centers and provided feedback on the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. NICA supports plans to require payers to include coverage and documentation requirements in the Prior Authorization API to enable electronic pri more ST

National League of Cities Provides Feedback on FEMA Review Council's Final Report (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National League of Cities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Final Report of the President's Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Representing over 19,000 municipalities nationwide, the League emphasizes the pivotal role local governments play in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. The letter highlights appreciation for the council's recognition of local governments as operational partners, not mere stake more ST

National Waste & Recycling Association Urges IRS to Update Fuel Tax Rules for Auxiliary Equipment (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advocating for the inclusion of guidance on fuel excise tax treatment in the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan (PGP). The letter focuses on modernizing the federal excise tax rules related to fuel used to operate power take-off (PTO) and other auxiliary equipment on commercial vehicles powered by a single engine. NWRA represents private sector companies involved in w more ST

National Whistleblower Center Proposes Expanded Definition of Voluntary Whistleblower Disclosures to FinCEN (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Whistleblower Center together with the whistleblower rights Kohn, Kohn and Colapinto LLP of Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns about FinCEN's proposed definition of "voluntariness" under the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act (AML WIA). The letter, filed on June 1, 2026, urges FinCEN to revise a "first to contact" disqualification rule that could exclude eligible whi more ST

Neb. Banking & Finance Dept. Voices Concerns on Treasury Stablecoin Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the GENIUS Act's state similarity requirements for supervising payment stablecoin issuers. The comment focused on the expectations for alignment between state regulatory regimes and the federal framework under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. In the letter, the Nebraska departmen more ST

Neuron23 Urges FDA for Clearer Framework on Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Neuron23, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing strong support for advancing the use of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The company outlined key regulatory challenges and offered specific recommendations aimed at clarifying evidentiary standards and submission expectations, particularly related to diseases such as Parkinson's, where more ST

New England Aquarium Urges NOAA to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The New England Aquarium (NEAq), based in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, opposing a proposed deregulatory action to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule (VSR). The letter highlights concerns regarding efforts to weaken existing speed restrictions designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) population. The NEAq emphasized that vessel strikes remain more ST

NFIB Calls for Restoring Financial Privacy and Legal Compliance in Proposed AML/CFT Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Federation of Independent Business submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The letter addresses their collaborative notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs," published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2026. NFIB, representing the interests of small and more ST

NFIB Urges Financial Privacy Restoration and Legal Compliance in Federal AML/CFT Proposed Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Federation of Independent Business has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The comments address a notice of proposed rulemaking concerning anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. NFIB emphasizes the need to restore Americans' right to financial privacy and calls for the agencies to ensure more ST

NGOsource Urges IRS to Exclude Non-US Charities From Proposed Donor Advised Fund Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- NGOsource, a San Francisco California-based project of TechSoup Global and the Council on Foundations, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2017-73. The IRS proposes changes to the public support computation for organizations receiving contributions from donor advised funds (DAFs). The proposed regulation aims to prevent the circumvention of excise tax rules applicable to private foundations. NGOsource cautions that the rule's application to non-US charities seeking publ more ST

Nicotine Science Exchange Recommends Graduated Risk Framework for Flavored ENDS Premarket Applications (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Nicotine Science Exchange (NSE), based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), addressing the draft guidance concerning flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) premarket applications (PMTAs) and their youth risk considerations. This document offers scientific and methodological insights on youth risk, adult switching benefit, flavor-related abuse liability, and device access restriction (DAR) tec more ST

No Health Without Mental Health Urges CMS to Enhance Interoperability of Medical and Behavioral Health Data (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- NHMH - No Health without Mental Health, a patient advocacy nonprofit, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed rule CMS-0062-P on interoperability of medical-behavioral data exchange. The organization, alongside several behavioral health associations, emphasized the need for advanced interoperability as a cornerstone of an integrated healthcare system that combines medical and behavioral health services. NHMH praised the Department of Health and Human Servi more ST

Noland Health Services Urges CMS to Adjust LTCH Payment Policies and Improve Data Accuracy (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Noland Health Services Inc., based in Birmingham, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule on the Medicare Program's Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) for fiscal year 2027. The letter addresses concerns about the use of pandemic data in setting rates, payment methodologies, quality reporting, and data submission timelines, urging CMS to reconsider aspects o more ST

Notabene Highlights Key Compliance and Technical Issues for Payment Stablecoin Issuers in FinCEN Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Notabene, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing the agency's joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the implementation of new anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance programs for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs). The comprehensive response from the global payments technology company underscored critical t more ST

NRDC Urges EPA To Expand Contaminant Candidate List To Include Microplastics, Broader PFAS, And Neonicotinoid Insecticides (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the draft of the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6, published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026. The NRDC voiced strong support for adding microplastics as a class of contaminants but raised concerns over the agency's proposed approaches to defining microplastics, the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) category, and the exclusion of widely used neonicotinoid insecticides f more ST

Oceana Urges U.S. Department of Commerce to Address Vessel Strikes on Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Oceana, an ocean conservation organization, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce highlighting the critical threats posed by vessel strikes to the North Atlantic right whale, one of the world's most endangered whale species. Oceana emphasized that vessel speed reduction is the only broadly effective and available method to protect the species from potentially lethal collisions. The North Atlantic right whale population currently numbers approximately 384 individuals, including just 72 reproduc more ST

Opacity Labs Urges Treasury to Clarify Use of Distributed Networks for Compliance in Stablecoin Regulation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Opacity Labs, Inc., a technology firm based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing the proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The letter focuses on the challenges and regulatory uncertainties facing PPSIs in leveraging decentralized compliance infrastructure to meet obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act ( more ST

Organized Village of Kake Advocates for Maintaining Federal Subsistence Board Structure and Tribal Co-Management (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Organized Village of Kake, a federally recognized Tribal government located in Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior concerning the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP) review. The letter addresses the importance of preserving the current structure of the Federal Subsistence Board and emphasizes the need to uphold tribal sovereignty, government-to-government relationships, and the subsistence priority under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANI more ST

Oscilar Urges Strengthened AML/CFT Program Standards and Responsible AI Use in FinCEN Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Oscilar, the Palo Alto, California-based Agentic Risk Platform provider for financial institutions and fintech companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Oscilar expressed support for key objectives of the proposed rule, including shifting AML/CFT supervision toward assessi more ST

Pacific Legal Foundation Urges Withdrawal of NOAA Speed Rule Overreach Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest legal organization headquartered in Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA NMFS) opposing the existing vessel speed restriction regulation known as the Speed Rule. The comment letter addressed to NOAA's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs raised concerns that the Speed Rule exceeds the agency's authority under the Marine Mammal Protection Act more ST

Palisades Community Association Urges FAA to Enhance Aircraft Noise Complaint System and Metrics (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Palisades Community Association of Washington submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's Aircraft Noise Complaint and Inquiry System, known as the Noise Portal. The association's Aircraft Noise Committee highlighted concerns about the FAA's reliance on outdated noise measurement methodologies and advocated for integration of comprehensive metrics and operational data to better support Fly Quiet programs nationwide. The associatio more ST

PALTmed Opposes Removal of COVID-19 Vaccination Measures From SNF Quality Reporting Program and Urges Careful Consideration of Advance Care Planning Metrics (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) for federal fiscal year 2027. The letter addresses CMS's proposal to remove COVID-19 vaccine coverage measures for healthcare personnel and patients/residents from the program and provides input on the development of advance c more ST

Paradigm Urges Treasury To Refine GENIUS Act State Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Paradigm Operations LP, a frontier technology investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns and recommendations regarding the department's proposed rulemaking under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The proposed rule aims to establish principles to determine whether a state-level stablecoin regulatory regime is substantially similar to the federal regulatory frame more ST

Patients' Rights Action Fund Urges CMS to Enforce Assisted Suicide Funding Restrictions and Address Discrimination Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Patients' Rights Action Fund, a secular, non-partisan organization headquartered in New York, NY, 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 addresses the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements rule, specifically responding to the request for information concerning Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). The Patients' Rights Action Fund expressed conc more ST

Payments Leadership Council Endorses OCC Rule to Preserve National Bank Fee Authority (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Payments Leadership Council submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supporting the agency's Interim Final Rule clarifying national banks' ability to charge non-interest fees, including those established with third-party input. The council represents key payments industry participants including American Express, Capital One, FIS, Fiserv, Mastercard and Visa. The council underscored that the U.S. payments system's effectiveness depends on uniform national rules that apply acro more ST

PEER Urges NOAA to Maintain and Strengthen Speed Restrictions to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) strongly opposing proposals to weaken existing vessel speed restrictions designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. The letter responds to NMFS's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, cautioning that the suggested shift more ST

PhRMA Urges FDA to Modernize and Consolidate SUPAC Guidances for Postapproval Manufacturing Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's request for feedback on updating its Scale-Up and Postapproval Changes (SUPAC) guidances for industry. The letter outlines comprehensive recommendations to revise, update, and consolidate these longstanding documents to better reflect advances in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices, science, and regulatory expectations that have emerged over the pa more ST

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Urges FDA to Advance Non-Animal Testing in Cosmetics Regulation (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation Twentieth Annual Meeting (ICCR-20). The committee emphasized the importance of adopting non-animal new approach methodologies (NAMs) to improve human health protection in cosmetics safety assessments while eliminating reliance on animal testing. In the letter, the organization advocated for the expansion of validated NAMs, especially t more ST

Prairie Hills Audubon Society Opposes NOAA Proposal to Roll Back Right Whale Speed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Prairie Hills Audubon Society, Black Hawk, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The organization expressed strong opposition to any weakening or replacement of the existing vessel speed regulations designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. The Society emphasized that fewer than 380 right more ST

Predicate Urges Treasury to Grant Greater Discretion to Stablecoin Issuers in Sanctions Compliance (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Predicate, a blockchain infrastructure company headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) program, and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). Predicate advocates for enhanced discretion and autonomy for PPSIs in freezing digital asset more ST

Prime Mover Institute Supports EPA's Reconsideration of 179B(b) Determination for Northern Wasatch Front Utah (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Prime Mover Institute, a public interest organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsing the agency's proposed reconsideration of its Clean Air Act Section 179B(b) determination for the Northern Wasatch Front ozone nonattainment area in Utah. The letter applauds the EPA's decision to restore the statute's text-based interpretation and urges the EPA to finalize the proposed rule, published April 30, 2026, under Docket No. EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0552. The Prime Mover more ST

Real Estate Roundtable Urges Labor Department to Finalize Rule Expanding 401(k) Investment Options (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Real Estate Roundtable has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for 401(k) plans. The group, representing leaders in real estate ownership, development, lending, and management, commended the proposal as an important step toward fulfilling Executive Order 14330, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors. The comment letter highlights that more ST

Right to Life of Michigan Opposes Use of Euphemism in Federal Assisted Suicide Policy (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Right to Life of Michigan, Grand Rapids, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update rule. The organization expressed concern over the section concerning "Medical Aid in Dying" (MAID), urging the department to reject this phrase in favor of the medically precise term "assisted suicide." The letter emphasized that MAID is a politically motivated term that obscur more ST

Safari Club International Advocates Reforms to Federal Subsistence Management in Alaska (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Safari Club International, a nonprofit organization representing hunters and conservation advocates worldwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing the Federal Subsistence Management Program in Alaska. The organization urged the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to realign the program with the provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and adjust regulations that have, in their view, exceeded congressional in more ST

Safari Club Urges Reforms to Federal Subsistence Management Program in Alaska (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Safari Club International, a nonprofit organization representing over 100,000 members including approximately 1,300 in Alaska, has presented a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program for public lands in Alaska. Addressing the Office of the Secretary, the club highlighted concerns that federal subsistence regulations have overstepped the boundaries set by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) and recommend more ST

Sanford Health Challenges Proposed 2027 Hospice Payment and Reporting Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sanford Health, a nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. Sanford Health operates over 15 Medicare certified hospice facilities across six states, primarily serving rural communities, and its feedback addresses multiple elements of the CMS rulemaking published in April 20 more ST

Schwab Charitable Urges IRS to Avoid Additional Regulations on Donor Advised Funds (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Schwab Charitable, a public charity based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73. The letter addresses regulatory considerations involving excise taxes related to donor advised funds (DAFs). Schwab Charitable, which has administered DAFs for nearly two decades and facilitated billions in charitable grants, emphasizes that additional regulatory burdens on DAFs, sponsoring organizations, or donor-advisors are unnecessary and could impede c more ST

Schwab Charitable Urges IRS to Maintain Current Donor Advised Fund Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Schwab Charitable, a San Francisco California based tax-exempt public charity specializing in donor advised funds (DAFs), submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73. The notice seeks input on potential regulatory changes affecting excise taxes and oversight in donor advised funds. Schwab Charitable has nearly two decades of experience administering DAFs and expressed strong opposition to additional regulatory burdens that could hinder philanthropic efficiency. Schwab Charit more ST

SEIA Urges IRS for Clarity on Prohibited Foreign Entity Guidance to Boost Solar Energy Investments (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. SEIA, representing over 1,100 organizations in the solar and storage industry, highlighted the need for clearer rules about prohibited foreign entity (PFE) guidance that currently hinder critical energy infrastructure investments. In the letter, SEIA emphasized that rapidly growing electricity demand driven by data centers, more ST

SEMI Urges Treasury and IRS to Expand Semiconductor Investment Credit Eligibility (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- SEMI, based in Milpitas, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service urging a revision of the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) regulations under Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter responds to Notice 2026-23, inviting recommendations on the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan, and calls for expanding AMIC eligibility to include semiconductor materials manufacturers and research and design companies currently excluded by more ST

SIFMA Urges Clarifications on Stablecoin Compliance Rules in Letter to FinCEN and OFAC (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, both components of the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the agencies' joint proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The letter focuses on points of the proposed rule that implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. more ST

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Supports OCC Action Against Illinois Interchange Fee Law (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council has submitted a public comment letter endorsing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule and interim final order. These actions address the National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees as well as the preemption of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The council conveyed that entrepreneurs and small business owners rely on a stable, nationally integrated payments system to ensure efficient customer service, manageable cash flow, fraud risk re more ST

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Prior Authorization Transparency and Timeliness (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter addresses concerns about delays and administrative burdens caused by current prior authorization (PA) requirements, stressing the need for improvements to support timely patient care. STS supports CMS's proposal to require payers to add drugs covered under medical benefits more ST

SOLO Highlights Need for Clear Standards and Cooperation in AML/CFT Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- SOLO, a financial technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses FinCEN's proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Programs rule, stressing the importance of clear standards, interbank reliance, and information sharing to improve the effectiveness of AML efforts and create a fairer financial system. SOLO operates a more ST

State Street Investment Management Supports DOL Proposal on Fiduciary Duties With Recommendations (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- State Street Investment Management, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the department's March 30, 2026, proposed regulation on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The letter commends the department's initiative to clarify fiduciary standards for 401(k) plan default investment alternatives (DIAs) with a disciplined decision-making process that is asset-class neutral. The firm supports the proposal's goals consistent more ST

Stripe Advocates for Outcomes-Based AML Reform in Comments to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Stripe, headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rule to modernize Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The company expressed strong support for the shift to a risk-based, outcomes-focused approach to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, emphasizing the need to prioritize operational effectiveness over technical checklist adherence. In its letter, Strip more ST

Stripe Urges Codification of Stablecoin Compliance Exemptions in Treasury Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Stripe, a major provider of internet payment infrastructure headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted public comment letters to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The communications address the joint proposed rule concerning anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) under the GENI more ST

Students for Life of America Urges EPA to Track Chemical Abortion Pollutants in Waterways (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Students for Life of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to begin testing for the presence of mifepristone and its active metabolites in the nation's waterways. The letter addresses concerns about Chemical Abortion Pill water pollution stemming from mifepristone, a chemical abortion drug, which according to the letter's authors, releases active metabolites that interfere with progesterone into wastewater systems. The organization highlights that over 50 more ST

Texas Health Resources Urges CMS to Adjust Hospital Payment Policies Amid Rising Costs (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Texas Health Resources, a prominent faith-based nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns about the Medicare payment updates proposed for fiscal year 2027 under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). The letter highlights ongoing issues with underpayment to hospitals, urging the agency to revise payment policies to better reflect escalating labor expenses, inflation, and extern more ST

The Digital Chamber Proposes Enhancements to Anti-Money Laundering Rulemaking for Digital Asset Industry (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Digital Chamber submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), addressing the joint notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the NCUA. The NPRM aims to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations concerning anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. TDC, representing a broad spectrum of digital asset, blockchain, and emergi more ST

Third Party Payment Processors Association Urges FinCEN to Address AML Risks in Third-Party Payment Relationships (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA), headquartered in Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) concerning revisions to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs. The association represents payment processors, banks, merchants, and vendors engaged in electronic payments. TPPPA emphasized the growing importance of third-party payment processors and the risks banks face in managing these relationships. more ST

Tokenization Systems: Empirical Study Highlights Importance of Effective Supervisory Control for AML/CFT Officers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Tokenization Systems, based in Los Angeles, California, provided a supplemental public comment to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The comment focused on Recommendation 4 from their earlier submission, emphasizing the need for the AML/CFT officer to be based in the United States with effective supervisory control over U.S. operations rather than holding a nominal title without real authority. Tokeniz more ST

Transparency International U.S. Calls for Stronger Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Stablecoin Issuers (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Transparency International U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The letter addresses the proposed rule outlining anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers, pursuant to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The organization, part of a global coalition fighting corrupt more ST

Transparency International U.S. Urges Stronger Rules for Stablecoin Issuers to Combat Illicit Finance (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Transparency International U.S., a chapter of the global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International, has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to strengthen regulatory requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) proposed rule. The letter to Treasury's Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Division emphasizes the need to enhance anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance programs to addre more ST

TRM Labs Highlights AI and Blockchain Advantages in Stablecoin Compliance to FinCEN and OFAC (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- TRM Labs, headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The letter addresses the proposed rule implementing anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs) under the GENIUS Act. TRM Labs, which special more ST

Turtle Island Restoration Network Urges Maintaining Vessel Speed Rules to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), a Forest Knolls, California-based environmental nonprofit, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advocating for the continued enforcement of vessel speed restrictions to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. TIRN emphasized opposition to any efforts to weaken the existing protections aimed at preventing vessel strike injuries that have severely impacted these whales. TIRN highlighted that North Atl more ST

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Treasury and IRS to Prioritize Tax Guidance and Deregulation Items for 2026-2027 (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing the need for the inclusion of multiple substantial tax guidance projects in the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The plan outlines tax regulation priorities for both the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Chamber also recommended that the agencies consider deregulatory actions aligned with Executive Order 14219 to reduce compliance burdens and remove more ST

Unilever Provides Comments to FDA on Food Allergen Thresholds and Labeling (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Unilever United States Inc., headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's discussion on food allergen thresholds and their application in labeling. The communication addresses the challenges and opportunities in managing food allergens and improving Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL) to better inform consumers with allergies. Unilever highlighted the agency's recognition that establishing low-level allergen thresholds based on more ST

United New York Sandy Hook Pilots' Benevolent Association Call for Modernization of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The United New York Sandy Hook Pilots' Benevolent Association, Staten Island, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the potential modernization of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. In their letter, the Associations urged the agency to exempt pilot boats from mandatory speed restrictions and to exclude federally maintained Federal Navigation Channels and pilot boarding areas from speed more ST

USCCB Submits Comments to CMS on Hospice Wage Index Rule and Medical Aid in Dying Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in response to the proposed rule titled "Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements," specifically addressing the Request for Information (RFI) concerning Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). USCCB's letter emphasizes the Catholic Church's condemnation of euth more ST

Vertical Aviation International Urges FAA to Tailor Helicopter Airworthiness Directives to Fleet Differences (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Vertical Aviation International has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing concerns about the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Airworthiness Directives (AD) for certain Sikorsky S-70 and UH-60 series helicopters. The association, representing nearly 1,300 civil vertical aviation businesses and more than 19,000 professionals worldwide, highlighted that the current proposal may impose operational and economic burdens without adequate consideration of differences ac more ST

Visa Supports OCC Interim Final Rule Clarifying National Banks' Powers on Interchange Fees (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Visa, headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing strong support for the agency's interim final rule (IFR) that clarifies the powers of national banks and federal savings associations to charge fees, including interchange fees, regardless of whether such fees are established by the bank or a contract with a third party. The letter highlights the importance of the rule in providing clarity amid state legislative attempts more ST

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Urges CMS to Prioritize Payment Stability and Streamline Hospice Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNA Health Group), headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule. The letter emphasizes critical issues impacting hospice care providers and patients, addressing payment rates, administrative requirements, and program integrity. VNA Health Group emphasized the urg more ST

Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Urges CMS To Expand Access To Non-Opioid Pain Treatments In Hospitals (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Voices for Non-Opioid Choices, an advocacy organization representing over 350 member organizations nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. With a mission to prevent opioid addiction by expanding access to non-addictive pain treatments, Voices called on CMS to extend non-opioid pain management options and revise payment policies across inpatient hospital settings in line with ou more ST

WhaleSpotter Advocates for Verified Technology to Reduce North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strikes (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- WhaleSpotter Corp of San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The company emphasized the proven operational use of its thermal-imaging whale detection systems installed on commercial vessels in North Atlantic waters and worldwide. WhaleSpotter highlighted over 47 vessel-years of continuous in-service operation and more than 303,000 doc more ST

World Shipping Council Urges Caution and Structured Review of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule Amendments (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The World Shipping Council submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the WSC's continued commitment to the conservation of the endangered North Atlantic right whale (NARW) while advocating for evidence-based approaches and caution in modifying current regulatory frameworks designed to reduce vessel strikes. In their submis more ST

World Wildlife Fund Urges EPA to Address Microplastics in Drinking Water (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The World Wildlife Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL-6). WWF emphasized the need for the agency to include microplastics as emerging pollutants of concern in drinking water systems. The organization highlighted the pervasive presence of microplastics throughout water systems and ecosystems, noting their origin from a variety of sources such as plastic fragmentation and wastewater discharges. WWF described microplasti more ST

XR Association Advocates for Inclusive Immersive Tech in NHTSA Human-Machine Interface Study (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The XR Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addressing the agency's Information Collection Request on Novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Designs. The letter highlights the importance of incorporating extended reality (XR) technologies-including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)-into the evolving standards for advanced vehicle interfaces. XRA represents a broad range of XR companies engaged in hardware, software, more ST

XR Association Urges NHTSA to Embrace Immersive Tech for Safer Human-Machine Interfaces (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The XR Association submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its Information Collection Request on Novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Designs. XRA highlighted the increasing importance of immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) in automotive HMI development and called for comprehensive recognition of these technologies in NHTSA's ongoing human factors research. The association emphasized the transf more ST

XSOC Advocates for Advanced Cryptographic Compliance Strategies in FinCEN Stablecoin Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- XSOC, a technology firm based in Irvine, California, specializing in transaction authorization and compliance infrastructure, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's proposed rule on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). XSOC's submission advocates for regulatory recognition of advanced cryptographic enforcement methods aimed at improving the effectiveness and agility of compliance more ST