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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-08-03 ( 77 items )  
6 Advocacy Groups Urge FDA to Exclude Unproven Peptides From 503A Bulks List Over Safety Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 21, 2026 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895 Opposition to Adding BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTs-C, Emideltide (DSIP), Semax, and Epitalon to the 503A Bulks List To the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee: The un more ST

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation: FDA Urged to Leverage Third-Party Assessments to Reduce Good Laboratory Practice Administrative Burden (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 24, 2026 Grace R. Graham Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-3532 for "Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Good Laboratory Practice Requireme more ST

American Enterprise Institute Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Clarify Household Definition in Medicaid Work Requirement Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on CMS-2454-IFC: Clarifying "Household" for the SNAP Exclusion from the Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Comment on Interim Final Rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals File Code CMS-2454-IFC Kevin Corinth, Senior Fellow, Da more ST

Better Markets Urges CFTC to Reconsider Event Contract Swap Classifications (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts, RIN 3038-AF73, 91 Fed. Reg. 40102 (July 1, 2026) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: Better Markets appreciates the opportunity to respond to the above-referenced not more ST

California Lawmakers Urge OMB to Rescind Proposed Federal Grantmaking Regulation Over Concerns of Politicization and Harm to Research Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 8, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Vought: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) serves the critical role of ensuring that federal agencies administer funding to advance federal policy goals in an objective and fair manner. We write as members of Congress with th more ST

California Mountain Biking Coalition Urges USDA Forest Service to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reducing Public Participation in Trail Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Director, Policy Office USDA Forest Service Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, RIN 0596-AD74, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs," 91 FR 39948 (July 1, 2026) Submitted via https:/ more ST

Campbell County Urges OMB to Limit Grant Termination Authority and Reduce Administrative Burdens in Proposed Federal Funding Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bob Jordan, Chairman 500 S. Gillette Avenue, Suite 1100 Gillette, Wyoming 82716 Jim Ford (307) 682-7283 Kelley McCreery (307) 687-6325 FAX Sandra Beeman Scott Clem www.campbellcountywy.gov Executive Director of Administration Jerry Means July 13, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Was more ST

CareFirst Raises Privacy Concerns Over OPM's Modified System of Records for Federal Employee Health Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ross White Director, Public Policy Public Policy and Government Affairs CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. 1440 G Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel. 202-680-5207 VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION July 23, 2026 Scott Kupor Director U.S. Office of Personnel Management Healthcare and Insurance 1900 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20415-1000 RE: Notice of a Modified System of Rec more ST

Carnegie Mellon University Warns Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions Threaten Stability of National STEM Workforce and Innovation Ecosystem (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Carnegie Mellon University: Institutional Response Outline Proposed Revisions to the OMB Uniform Guidance (Docket OMB-2026-0034) America's Innovation Ecosystem: The nation's innovation ecosystem, which has long been the envy of the world and is increasingly being emulated by competitor countries, depends on complementary investments across federal laboratories, industry more ST

Center for Science in the Public Interest Urges FDA to Reject Unproven Peptides for Pharmacy Compounding (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 22, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee Meeting on Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Inclusion on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substance List (Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895) Dear Dockets Management Staff, Thank you for the opportunity to pro more ST

CFTC Proposal Enhances Trader Identification But Raises Concerns Over Reporting Thresholds for Event Contracts, New York Civil Litigation Defense Attorney Says (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Comment on Proposed Rulemaking, Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts, RIN 3038-AF73, 91 Fed. Reg. 40,102 (July 1, 2026) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: I submit this comment in my indivi more ST

CFTC Proposal on Event Contract Data Reporting Raises Concerns Over Tax Characterizations and Participant Record Access, Clarity Tax Counsel PLLC says (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Clarity Tax Counsel PLLC 43 W. 43rd Street, Suite 449 New York, NY 10036 T: 201 677 5379 josh@claritytaxcounsel.com claritytaxcounsel.com July 30, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Data Reporting Requirem more ST

CFTC Urged to Specify Reporting Obligations for Integrated Event Contract Platforms and Consider Publishing Aggregated Position Data, Says De Silva Law Offices (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DE SILVA LAW OFFICES, LLC 110 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60606 312-500-8424 | tamara@desilvalawoffices.com | desilvalawoffices.com July 31, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Data Reporting Requirements for Certain E more ST

CIEL Textile Opposes Proposal to Phase Out Third-Country Fabric Provision Under AGOA (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF CIEL TEXTILE Submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket No. USTR-2026-0298 - 2027 AGOA Annual Eligibility Review Countries: Mauritius and Madagascar July 30, 2026 Re: Opposition to USATD's Proposal to Phase Out the Third-Country Fabric Provision Dear Members of the AGOA Trade Policy Staff Committee Subcommittee, CIEL Textile  more ST

Cleveland Clinic Urges Broader Measures Than BMI for Drug Dosing in Obesity (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Marcio Griebeler Director, Enterprise Obesity Center June 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA- 2026-N-3499 for ''Obesity and Drug Dosing: Clinical Pharmacology Considerations; Request for Comments Submitted Via: Regulations.gov Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-prof more ST

CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Offers Inadequate Protections for Medically Frail Individuals, Says Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Action Network (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CMS-2026-2047-0002 Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Table of Contents Comment Summary Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions and Illnesses The medical frailty of ME/CFS Self-attestation of medical frailty should not be sunset in 2028 Regulations will increase disability from IACCIs and increase downstream Medicaid costs to taxpayers more ST

Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Government-Wide Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION - NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/OPM-2026-0100-0004 June 26, 2026 RE: Comments on Proposed Confidential Government Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (OPM-2026-0100) The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Personnel Management's propos more ST

Common Cause Condemns Proposed Expansion of TANF Data Use as Illegal Mass Surveillance and Threat to Vulnerable Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Mr. John Talieri Senior Official for Privacy Administration for Children and Families 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201 RE: Common Cause's Opposition to the Privacy Act System of Records Notice (System Number: 09-80-0375), 91 Fed. Reg. 37406 (June 23, 2026) Dear Mr. Talieri: For more than 55 years, Common Cause has worked diligently to ensure that  more ST

Congress Members Urge Withdrawal of Proposed Rule to Politicize Federal Grant Funding and Undermine Scientific Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Docket OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Dear Director Vought: We write in strong opposition to the recently released proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) entitled, OMB-2026-0034: Regulation for Federal Financi more ST

Congressional Opposition Mounts Against Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 26, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Dear Director Vought: We write in strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," released on May 29, 2026. This proposal would represent the most sweeping and destru more ST

Conservation Legacy Urges Forest Service to Preserve Public Comment on Directive Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. USDA-Forest Service Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue, SW 1SE-Mailstop Code Attn: Director-Policy Office Washington, D.C. 20250 To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of Conservation Legacy, thank you for the opportunity to provide comments regarding a proposed rule to amend regulations governing the Directive System for the United States Forest Service (US more ST

Consumer Federation Urges FTC to Withdraw Proposed AI Accuracy Suppression Policy Statement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Re: Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in ArAficial Intelligence Systems, Docket no. FTC-2026-0859 Submi&ed via Regula/ons.gov Dear Chair Ferguson and Commissioners: Consumer FederaAon of America (CFA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's proposed policy statement regarding arAficial intel more ST

Customs and Border Protection Urged to Embed Verified Supply Chain Data in Low-Value Import Enforcement Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 24, 2026 The Honorable Rodney S. Scott Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20229 Re: Comments on Interim Final Rules - Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Merchandise Arriving Through All Modes Other Than the International Postal Network (Docket USCBP-2026-0760; CBP Dec. 26-12) and for Mail  more ST

Doctors for America Urges VRBPAC to Approve Moderna MRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults Over 50 (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4162]: Meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Doctors for America provides the following comments in advance of the June 18, 2026, Meeting on the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Doctors for America (DFA) is an independent, non-partisan organizati more ST

Elevate Care Urges CMS to Incentivize Onsite Dialysis in Skilled Nursing Facilities to Improve Access and Care Coordination (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Moshe Meystel Chief Executive Officer Elevate Care 8150 Central Park Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 847.262.3800 ext. 112 mgmeystel@elevatecare.com July 30, 2026 Via Electronic Public Comment Submission The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health & Human Services RE: Comment re: CMS-1846-P (CY2027 ESRD more ST

Engine Advocacy Warns FTC AI Policy Statement Could Harm Startups and Undermine Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580 VIA ONLINE SUBMISSION Re: Comments of Engine Advocacy regarding AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 Engine is a non-profit technology policy, research, and advocacy organization that bridges the gap between policymakers and startups. Engine works with government and a communi more ST

Environmental Justice Advocates Warn Against EPA Proposal to Curtail Public Participation in Minor Source Air Permitting (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Testimony on "Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans" Docket ID No: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Submitted via: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13667/minor-new-source-review-pr ogram-air-permitting-public-participation-requirements-for-state Hello, thank you for the opportunity  more ST

Environmental Working Group Urges FDA to Ban Azodicarbonamide in Food Due to Health Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Kyle Diamantas, J.D Acting FDA Commissioner Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4126 RE: Environmental Working Group Comments on FDA's request for information on azodicarbonamide (ADA) in human food (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4126) The Environmental Working Group (EWG) urges the FDA to take decisive ac more ST

Experienced Railroad Employee Urges Continued Human Judgment Over Automation for Train Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on Docket FRA-2026-1421 To the Federal Railroad Administration: My name is Josh Arends, and I have been a railroad employee for nearly 19 years. I am currently qualified as a locomotive engineer, conductor, and remote-control locomotive operator. I am submitting this comment based solely on my firsthand experience operating trains and using locomotive automation i more ST

Four Tribes Alliance Opposes Forest Service Proposal to Reclassify Handbooks as Non-Binding Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July __, 2026 Attn: Director, Regulatory and Management Services U.S. Forest Service, USDA Docket ID: FS-2026-0067 Proposed Rule: Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance I am writing on behalf of the Four Tribes Alliance to express our opposition to the proposed reclassification of Forest Service handbook more ST

Georgetown University Professor Berman Urges FDA to Reject Compounded Peptide Reclassification (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Testimony Before the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee Opposing the Reclassification of MOTSc and Other Experimental Peptides July 23-24, 2026 Adriane Fugh-Berman MD, Professor Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center I am a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and the  more ST

GSK Highlights Limitations of BMI in Assessing Obesity Impact on Drug Pharmacokinetics and Recommends Comprehensive Measures for Drug Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 30 June 2026 Ref: GSK Comments to Docket No. FDA-2026-N-3499 Dear Sir or Madam: Reference is made to the notice published in the Federal Register on 01 May 2026 (91 FR 23424) soliciting public input on considerations for assessing the effect of obesity on more ST

Hennepin Healthcare Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Will Strain Providers and Increase Uncompensated Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA regulations.gov July 23, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-2454-IFC - Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Com more ST

Hualapai Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposed Amendments to Special Rule on Tribal Sports Betting and Gaming Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Reservation is our heritage and the 'l71e Great Spirit created Man and Woman in his heritage of our children yet unborn. Be good lo own image. In doing so, both were created as our land and it will continue lo be good to us. equals. Both depending on each other in order to survive. Great respect was shown for each other; TI1e Sun is the symbol of life, without it more ST

i3screen Urges FDA to Eliminate Premarket Notification Requirements to Advance Oral Fluid Drug Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments Submitted Via: https://www.regulations.qov/ Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medical Devices; Exemptions from Premarket Notification: Certain Class I I Devices; Request for Comments Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4268 i3screen is one of the Nation's leaders in drug testing and occupational health screening technology, empo more ST

IDSA Urges FDA to Prioritize Evidence-Based Influenza Vaccines and Timely Production for At-Risk Populations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. IDSA Comments - FDA VRBPAC June 2026 Meeting Docket number: FDA-2026-N-4162 Submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov/ The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) provides the following comments ahead of the June 2026 meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. IDSA represents a community of over more ST

Integro Labs LLC: FTC Proposed Policy Statement Should Require Clear Disclosure and Traceable Records for AI System Accuracy Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT JULY 30, 2026 AI POLICY STATEMENT; MATTER NO. P264200 Comment of Integro Labs LLC FTC Proposed Policy Statement on the Suppression of Accuracy in AI Systems Docket FTC-2026-0859 | 91 FR 41638 To the Federal Trade Commission: Integro Labs LLC respectfully submits this comment on the Commission's Proposed Policy Statement on the Suppression of Accuracy  more ST

International Transportation Consulting Services Says FDA Should Fully Exempt Federal Workplace Drug Testing Devices From 510(k) Clearance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. International Transportation Consulting Services LLC. (INTLTCS) Juan J. Moya MPM, MIPP. 1535 E. Los Ebanos Blvd. PO# 3640 Brownsville, Texas juan.moya@intltcs.com Ph. (956) 625-5970 Date: June 29, 2026 Comments Submitted Via: Submit Comments on Regulations.gov Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medical Devices; Exempt more ST

Kenya Apparel Association Urges Retention of AGOA Third Country Fabric Provision to Support African Textile Industry Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ref: KAMEA/AGOA/071/2026 Date: 28TH July 2026 KENYA APPAREL MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION (KAMEA) COMMENTS ON THE FUTURE OF AGOA'S THIRD COUNTRY FABRIC PROVISION Submitted to: Office of the United States Trade Representative Re: AGOA Eligibility Review / Comments concerning the proposal submitted by the United States-Africa Trade Desk regarding Third Country  more ST

Ketchikan Indian Community Opposes Forest Service Rule Threatening Tribal Consultation and Stewardship in Tongass National Forest (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. INUIAN COMMUNITY July 29, 2026 Director, Policy Office USDA Forest Service Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Submitted via www.regulations.gov RE: Forest Service, Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs, 91 Fed. Reg. 39,948 (J more ST

KOR Reporting: CFTC Proposal for Event Contract Reporting Faces Calls for Clearer Rules and Unified Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts (RIN 3038-AF73; 91 FR 40102; CFTC Press Release No. 9261-26) Dear Secretary Kirkpa more ST

Lockheed Martin Urges FTC to Clarify AI Accuracy Policies Addressing Engineering Trade Offs Enterprise Scope and Embedded Systems Disclosure (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20580 In the Matter of ) ) Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression ) Matter No. P264200 of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems ) ) Proposed Policy Statement COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION I. INTRODUCTION Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lockheed Martin") appreciates the opportunity to comment more ST

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: OMB Proposal to End Politicization of Federal Grants Faces Fixed Amount Award Ban Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Russ Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington DC, 20503 Re: Comments on Update to Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance I write to offer support for the changes to the federal grantmaking process to eliminate the politicization of grantmaking and ideological activities by grantees. I also write to suggest tha more ST

Manhattan Institute Urges OMB to Reconsider Fixed Amount Award Ban (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Russ Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington DC, 20503 Re: Comments on Update to Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance I write to offer support for the changes to the federal grantmaking process to eliminate the politicization of grantmaking and ideological activities by grantees. I also write to suggest that more ST

Mortgage Bankers Association Urges Clear FTC Guidelines on AI Use in Lending to Avoid Regulatory Conflicts (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580. Re: AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 To Whom it May Concern: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Int more ST

N'KEMBA: FTC Urged to Adopt Viewpoint-Neutral Evidence-Based Enforcement for AI Accuracy Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 Docket No. FTC-2026-0859 COMMENT OF N'KEMBA 31 July 2026 N'KEMBA is an independent initiative based in Portugal developing an evidence-focused approach to the documentation of AI-assisted processes. Its work concerns traceability, validation, and responsibility: what was requested, what system acted, what more ST

National Consumers League: FDA Urged to Reject Inclusion of Experimental Peptides in Compounding Pharmacies Due to Safety Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) July 20, 2026 Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room1061 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Federal Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895. Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments-Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Inclusion on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substances L more ST

National Nurses United Urges FTC to Retract AI Policy Statement Citing Risks of Racial Bias and State Law Preemption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Andrew N. Ferguson, Chair Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200 Dear Chair Ferguson, On behalf of more than 225,000 direct care registered nurses (RNs) across the country, National Nurses United (NNU) submits these comments opposing the Federal Trade Comm more ST

Natural Products Association Urges Flexible Regulatory Approach for Bioactive Peptides Amid FDA Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW Suite 638, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 223-0101, Fax (202) 223-0250 www.npanational.org July 22, 2026 Dear Committee Members; The Natural Products Association (NPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the advisory committee's consideration of the inclusion of the following bulk drug substances on the 503A Bulks List more ST

NexusGate Intelligence Urges HUD to Expand Manufactured Home Chassis Rule to Lower Housing Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NEXUSGATE INTELLIGENCE Docket No. HUD-2026-0794 // Page 1 of 6 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV July 30, 2026 Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Comment of NexusGate Intelligence in Support of the Proposed Rule RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home"  more ST

Norbeck Society Urges Careful Review and Transparency in Forest Service Directive Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Norbeck Society P. O. Box 9730 Rapid City, SD 57709 July 31, 2026 RIN 0596-AD74 Re: Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs To Whom It May Concern, As part of our advocacy for sustainable use of public lands, Norbeck Society comments reflect a desire to support ma more ST

Novartis Highlights Obesity Impact on Drug Pharmacokinetics and Supports Risk Based Dosing Approaches (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 Health Plaza East Hanover, NJ 07936-1080 https://www.novartis.com https://x.com/novartisnews Submitted via ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION at www.regulations.gov June 30, 2026 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm.1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-3499 Obesity an more ST

Novig Urges CFTC to Reproposal Event Contract Data Reporting With Targeted, Evidence-Based Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts, RIN 3038-AF73 Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: Novig appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's notice of proposed rulemak more ST

NTCSA Opposes Rescission of Employment and Training Services Rule to Support Tribal Child Support Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Tribal Child Support Association (NTCSA) NTCSA Position NTCSA respectfully opposes the proposed rescission of the Employment and Training Services rule and supports maintaining the flexibility for Tribal Child Support Programs to provide employment and training services that strengthen families, increase child support compliance, and improve outcomes for Tribal c more ST

NTEU Urges Withdrawal of OPM Proposed Rule Replacing Douglas Factors and Limiting Federal Employee Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 VIA FEDERAL eRULEMAKING PORTAL Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20415 RE: RIN: 3124-AA35, Proposed Rule Entitled "Promoting Employee Accountability" The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) strongly opposes the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board's (MSPB) proposed rule en more ST

O'Neill Institute Condemns Proposed OMB Rule for Threatening Academic Freedom Scientific Research and Women's Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 The O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law strongly opposes the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket OMB-2026-0034). This OMB proposed rule, published May 29, 2026, will have a devasting impact on the pursuit of academic excellence, scientific development, technological innovat more ST

Open Markets Institute: FTC Faces Criticism for Policy Statement on AI Accuracy and State Law Preemption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2025 Andrew Ferguson Chair Federal Trade Commission Re: FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Statement Addressing AI Accuracy [Docket No. FTC-2026-0859] The Center for Media & Digital Governance at Open Markets Institute submits this letter in response to the FTC's request for comment on its Proposed Policy Statement ("Policy Statement") Concerning the Suppress more ST

Oregon Wild Opposes USDA Forest Service Rule Curtailing Public Participation and Oversight of Forest Management Directives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5825 North Greeley Ave Portland, OR 97217 (503) 283-6343 WWW.OREGONWILD.ORG Portland Eugene Bend Enterprise July 30, 2026 Director, Policy Office USDA-Forest Service Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov RE: Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Co more ST

Organized Village of Kasaan Requests Government-to-Government Consultation and Comment Extension on Forest Service Proposed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Organized Village of Kasaan PH: 907.542.2230 Email: ovk@kasaan.org Website: www.kasaan.org 102 Copper Crescent Drive Kasaan, Alaska 99950 P.O. Box KXA 26 Kasaan, Alaska 99950 July 29, 2026 United States Department of Agriculture Office of Tribal Relations 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Request for Formal Government-to-Government Consultation a more ST

Orthopedic Surgeon Opposes Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts for Hip and Knee Replacements Citing Access Risks for Beneficiaries (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Docket: CMS-2026-2377 (CMS-1848-P) Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Comment in Opposition to Proposed Work RVU Reductions for CPT 27130 and 27447 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Bal more ST

PPTA Backs CMS Proposal to Distinguish Plasma-Derived Therapies in Medicare Drug Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 27, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20500 Re: 42 CFR Parts 423 and 429 [CMS-4215-P], RIN 0938-AV90, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of the Plasma Protein Therapeutic more ST

PredictRails Urges Clarifications and Technical Revisions in CFTC Data Reporting Rules for Covered Event Contracts (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of PredictRails on Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts Docket No. CFTC-2026-1453 | RIN 3038-AF73 | 91 FR 40102 (July 1, 2026) Submitted via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Data Reporting more ST

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: FTC Faces Opposition Over Proposed Policy Statement on Federal Preemption of State AI Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on the Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems, Matter No. P264200 (Docket No. FTC-2026-0859) To the Commission: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse submits this  more ST

Robinhood Derivatives Supports CFTC Proposal to Codify Event Contracts Reporting Framework and Opposes Aggregation for Large Trader Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 413 W. 14th Street New York, New York 10014 robinhood.com July 31, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Data Reporting Requirements for Certai more ST

Rothera Urges CFTC to Harmonize Event Contract Reporting With SEC and Withdraw Real-Time Public Data Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA WEBSITE Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts (RIN 3038-AF73; Docket No. CFTC-2026-1453-0001; 91 Fed. Reg. 40,102) Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick, This more ST

Runners for Public Lands: Forest Service Proposed Rule Could Weaken Oversight and Hinder Trail Running Events on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Director, Policy Office USDA Forest Service Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Runners for Public Lands Comments on Proposed Rule, Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs; RIN 0596 more ST

Sickle Cell Disease Association: Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Risks Coverage for Sickle Cell Disease Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 23, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Re: Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Dr. Oz, I write today on behalf of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. ( more ST

Smith College Chemistry Professor Giddings Urges OMB to Preserve Science Peer Review Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To Whom It May Concern: My name is Lesley-Ann Giddings and I am an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Smith College, a primarily undergraduate institution. I conduct biochemistry research on the chemistry of microbes inhabiting extreme environments as well as the enzymes involved in their synthesis that has been consistently funded by the federal government since 2017 via more ST

Southern Tier Independence Center Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Nonprofit Autonomy and American Democratic Foundations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. 135 East Frederick Street Binghamton, New York 13904 Comments on Proposed Revisions to OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance July 13, 2026 Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. (STIC) is a not-for-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) located in Binghamton, New York, and serving about a dozen counties in south-cen more ST

Tlingit & Haida Tribe Urges USDA To Preserve Transparency And Strengthen Tribal Consultation In Forest Service Directive Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 4 July 31, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: RIN 0596-AD74 - Proposed Amendments to the Forest Service Directive System and Public Notice and Comment Procedures The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed amendments to the U.S. Forest  more ST

TxDOT Recommends Simple Metrics to Enhance Family Friendly Transit Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701 512.463.8588 txdot.gov July 27, 2026 The Honorable Matthew Cahill Acting Deputy Administrator Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is pleased to provide comments on  more ST

UC Professor: Federal Proposed Rule on Financial Assistance Criticized for Reducing Transparency Increasing Bureaucracy and Undermining Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site, by Leander Anderegg, Associate Professor, cology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California Santa Barbara. To whom it may concern, I am writing with substantial concerns over the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32198. I am an Associate Professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, and much of my research reli more ST

University of Minnesota Official: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Urged to Enhance Data Standards Accessibility and User Engagement (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on 2026-10815 (91 FR 32508) Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Eric Lind, PhD Director, Accessibility Observatory Center for Transportation Studies University of Minnesota 440 University Office Plaza 2221 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 elind@umn.edu (612) 625 - 1510 Response to Questions for Com more ST

VeloxVFX Proposes Harmonized Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Reporting Framework Preserving Regulatory Authority and Data Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VELOXVFX LLC | SEC FILE NO. S7-2026-22 | CFTC RIN 3038-AF70 VELOXVFX LLC PUBLIC COMMENT Joint Request for Comment on Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Reporting SEC File No. S7-2026-22 Release 34-105734 CFTC RIN 3038-AF70 RELIABLE, USABLE, AND HARMONIZED REPORTING WITH PRESERVED LINEAGE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND AGENCY ACCESS Reporting should preserve the complete econ more ST

Washington State Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Data Sharing Changes in TANF Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Economic Services Administration Post Office Box 45070, Olympia WA 98504-5070 July 23, 2026 John Talieri, Senior Official for Privacy Administration for Children and Families 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201 Re: Regulations.gov Posting #09-80-0375 Dear Mr. Talieri: The Washington State Department of more ST

Wyoming State Forestry Division Expresses Concerns Over Forest Service Directive Modernization and Calls for Collaborative Approach (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wyoming State Forestry Division Office of State Lands and Investments Wyoming State Forestry Division Mark Gordon 5500 Bishop Blvd. Governor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Stacia Berry Director Kelly Norris State Forester USDA Forest Service Attn: Director, Policy Office Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW 1SE-Mailstop Code Washington, DC 20250 RE: RIN 0596 more ST

Young, Gifted & Green Civil Rights Group Urges OMB to Withdraw Disparate Impact Funding Rule and Protect Small Community Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management 725 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20503 Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (May 29, 2026); Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Parts 1, 25, 170, 175, 176, 180, 182, 183, and 200 I. Statement of Interest Young, Gifted & Green (YGG more ST