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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-08-04 ( 36 items )  
ABC Coding Solutions: CMS Urged to End Exclusive CPT Reliance and Approve Alternative Coding Systems for Medicare Services (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 for Submission Re: CMS-1848-P; Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Section II.H - Current Procedural Terminology Request for Information 91 Fed. Reg. 43842, July 16, 2026 Submitted by: ABC Coding Solutions, Inc. Primary Contact: Melinna Spillman, CEO Email: Melinna.Giannini@abccodes.com ABC Coding Solutions, Inc. appreciates the o more ST

Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies Global: FDA Urged to Reject Inclusion of Unproven Peptides on Bulk Drug Substances List Amid Online 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 22, 2026 Division of Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895 - Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee; Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Inclusion on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substances List; PCAC Meeting of July 23-24, 2026 To Whom more ST

Animal Defenders International: FDA Draft Guidance on Oncology Drug Safety Faces Criticism for Insufficient Promotion of Non-Animal Testing Methods (10)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 Comments on FDA Draft Guidance "Oncology Pharmaceuticals: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies for Biologics and Conjugated Products" Docket No. FDA-2026-D-2839. Date: 24 July 2026 I. Introduction Animal Defenders International (ADI) welcomes the FDA's efforts to reduce animal use in the development of oncology pharmaceuticals through streamlined nonclinical safety more ST

Coalition of State Transportation Departments Warn Proposed Federal Bus Testing Rules Could Increase Costs and Limit Rural Transit Services (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 the Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to the Federal Transit Administration Docket No. FTA-2024-0012 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Bus Testing: Updates to Bus Testing Programs July 31, 2026 The transportation departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming ("we" or "our") respectfu more ST

Forest Service Proposed Directive Changes Threaten Consistency Transparency and Tribal Consultation Protections, Critics say (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. 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 (July 1, 2026), RIN 0596-AD74 Dear more ST

Foundation for Defense of Democracies: FAA Urged To Ease Restrictions And Strengthen Protections Against Drone Threats To Critical Infrastructure (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. Foundation for Defense of Democracies www.fdd.org Introduction Unmanned aircraft have become an increasingly serious threat to U.S. critical infrastructure. Small, commercially available drones can bypass traditional perimeter defenses to conduct surveillance, collect sensitive facility data, or deliver conductive materials, incendiary devices, and explosives. Recent i more ST

Frannie Peabody Center: Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Criticized for Threatening Coverage of People Living With HIV (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 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC - Interim Final Rule with Comment Period, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals" (91 FR 33348) [42 CFR Sub Sec. 435.550-435.563] To Whom It May Concern: more ST

Gribbin Strategic Calls for Long-Term AGOA Renewal and Preservation of Third-Country Fabric Provision (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 The Honorable Jeffrey Goettman Director of African Affairs Office of African Affairs Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 RE: Request for Post-Hearing Comments on the 2027 AGOA Eligibility Review Docket Number USTR-2026-0298 Dear Ambassador Goettman: On behalf of Gribbin Strategic, a U.S.-based small bus more ST

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants Urges DOE to Adopt Life Cycle Cost Metrics and Broaden Data Sources for Building Energy Code Assessments (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 U.S. Department of Energy Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Re: Request for Information - Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes (Docket No. EERE-2026- BT-BC-0034) more ST

Large Public Power Council Urges EPA to Extend Coal Ash Permit Deadlines and Establish State Concurrence Process for Risk-Based Compliance (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 Electronic Filing Submitted Via Regulations.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Land and Emergency Management Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0361 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: COMMENTS OF THE LARGE PUBLIC POWER COUNCIL ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL PERMIT PROGRAM FOR REGULATING C more ST

Legacy Forest Defense Coalition: Forest Service Proposed Rule Would Curtail Public Participation and Oversight of Forest Planning 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. 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 (July 1, 2026), RIN 0596-AD74 Dear  more ST

Liftango: FTA Urged to Enhance Demand-Responsive Transit Data for Family Friendly Service (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 LIFTANGO INC. Docket FTA-2026-0232 Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit . Federal Transit Administration Who we are, and what we can speak to Liftango Inc. provides demand-responsive transport software - eligibility, booking, pooling, routing, dispatch, live trip status and operational reporting - for public agencies, universities and large emp more ST

Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law: EEOC Proposed Rescission of Demographic Reporting Raises Concerns Over Anti Semitic Discrimination Enforcement (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 Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Removal of Reporting Requirements RIN 3046-AB37 July 31, 2026 The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law1 appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the rescission of the EE more ST

MARA Rating Company AG Recommends Enhanced Documentation and Evidence Management for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (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 MARA Rating Company AG Attachment 1 to the comment of MARA Rating Company AG To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services Re: File Code CMS-4215-P - Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medi- care Prescription Drug Benefit Program Docket No.: CMS-2026-2080 | RIN: 0938-AV90 | Federal Register: 91 FR 36236 (Jun more ST

Mauna Kea Technologies Says CMS Should Reclassify CPT Code 43252 to Higher Payment Category Amid Underreporting 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. Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc. 24 Denby Road, Suite 140, Allston, MA 02134 (T) +1-617-657-1550 (F) +1-888-797-6640 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV July 29, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CY 2027 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective  more ST

Mauritian Textile Manufacturer 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 ST MALO EXPORTS LTD Submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket No. USTR-2026-0298 - 2027 AGOA Annual Eligibility Review Country: Mauritius 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, St Malo Exports Ltd is  more ST

MetroLINK Advocates for Balanced National Framework Prioritizing Customer Experience and Community Value in Family Friendly Transit (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 Federal Transit Administration Office of Budget and Policy 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit Dear Federal Transit Administration: The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, known as MetroLINK, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments r more ST

MiCare Path: Strengthening Physician Led Continuous Care Through Remote Patient Monitoring and Accountable Partnerships (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. Strengthening Physician Directed Continuous Care Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Submitted by Brian Childress Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer MiCare Path The views expressed in these comments are my own and are informed by more than three decades of working alongside physician practices. July 2026 Introduc*on Thank you more ST

National Alliance on Mental Illness Oklahoma Urges CMS to Ease Medicaid Community Engagement Rules for People With Mental Illness (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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Dr. Oz, On behalf of NAMI Oklahoma, part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, I appreciate the opportun more ST

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Urges BTS to Improve Aggregates Freight Data Quality Timeliness and Granularity (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. Edward Strocko Acting Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics c/o Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Request for Information - Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387  more ST

Natural Resources Defense Council Urges Improvement of Federal Transportation Data Quality Accessibility and Transparency (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 31st, 2026 Edward Strocko, Acting Director Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Submitted electronically at http://www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387, Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Dear Director Strocko: The Natural Resources Defense Council  more ST

Neb. DOT Urges Bureau of Transportation Statistics to Enhance Data Integration and Modernize National Transportation Data Services (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 Edward Strocko U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387, Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Dear Mr. Strocko: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) appreciates the opportunity to respon more ST

NiDCC Calls for Maintaining and Modernizing AGOA Eligibility to Boost US Africa Trade (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. NiDCC | AGOA 2027 PAN-AFRICAN POST-HEARING COMMENTS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 2027 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW Pan-African Private-Sector Post-Hearing Written Comments DOCKET: USTR-2026-0298 SUBMISSION TYPE: Post-Hearing Written Comments ORGANIZATION: Nigerians in Diaspora Chamber of Commerce (NiDCC) CL more ST

NTSB Urges Inclusion of Advanced Driver Assistance System Ratings on Vehicle Monroney Labels to Enhance Pedestrian 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. National Transportation Safety Board Office of the Chairwoman Washington, DC 20594 July 30, 2026 Docket Management US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Attention: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1156 Dear Sir or Madam: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reviewed the National Highway Traf more ST

Open Door Community Health Centers Leaders Oppose Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Increased Burdens and Staffing Needs (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 Regarding: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Committee Members, We are the leadership team that oversees the Community Health Worker team for our organization, which regularly assists community members in accessing safety net programs such as CalFresh, CMSP, and Medi-Cal. Our team has been engaged in this work f more ST

Parra Environmental Training: OSHA Faces Opposition Over Proposed Revisions to Asbestos Respiratory Protection 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. 1 July 30th , 2026 David Keeling, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Docket No. OSHA-2025-0024 - Comments on Proposed Revisions to Respirator Requirements in the Asbestos Standards (29 CFR 1926.1101; 29 CFR 191 more ST

Patient Shares Positive Experiences and Calls for Quality Controls in Peptide Therapy 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. Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895 Patient Experience and Recommendation Regarding the Compounding of Selected Peptides Submitted by: A 73-year-old Arizona resident with firsthand experience using several of the peptides under review. To the Members of the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to submit this comment regarding the peptides curre more ST

Rego Park Medical Associates: Medicare Urged to Adopt CPT Definition of Dose and Revise Limits for Allergy Immunotherapy Code 95165 (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. Audrey M. Weissman, M.D. Rego Park Medical Associates 59-10 Junction Blvd Elmhurst, NY 11373-5156 audrey@regoparkmed.com 718-592-3200 07/30/2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 CMS Online submission link Re: CMS-1848-P-CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Sch more ST

Rose Acre Farms Backs FAA Proposal to Restrict Drone Flights Near Agricultural Facilities (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 electronically via Regulations.gov Michelle Ferritto Office of Rulemaking Federal Aviation Administration 800Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility Dear Ms. Ferritto, Rose Acre Farms, Inc., the second largest more ST

Ruger Supports ATF Proposed Rule on Importing Dual-Use Firearm Components Seeking Clarification on Sporting Configuration Definition (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: Comment on ATF Proposed Rule: RIN 1140-AA96 Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels Docket No.: ATF-2026-0070 RIN 1140-AA96 Submitted by: Nathan Siegel Legal Business Partner Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 1 Lacey Place, Southport, Connecticut 06890 I. Introduction Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. ("Ruger") appreciates the opportunity to submi more ST

S&P Global Urges Bureau of Transportation Statistics to Prioritize Core Data Programs and Modernize Transportation Statistics Infrastructure (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. S&P Global Darlene Bright 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy darlene.bright@spglobal.com July 31, 2026 Mr. Edward Strocko Acting Director US Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: DOT-OST-2026-1387 Dear Acting Director Strocko: S&P Global appreciates the oppor more ST

Sonoma County Farm Bureau Urges FAA to Restrict Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Agricultural Facilities (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. SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU Affiliated with California Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau Federation Submitted via www.regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03 - Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close more ST

Stadium Managers Association Urges FAA to Include Major Stadiums in Permanent UAS Flight Restrictions (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 regarding Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility Docket No. FAA-2026-4558 Introduction The Stadium Managers Association ("SMA") is a 501(c)(6) trade association whose roots date back to 1974, and which is devoted to the safe, efficient, economical, and professional operation of stadiums in the Unite more ST

Tioga Group, Hackett Associates: Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Access and Utility (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. Bureau of Transportation Statistics [DOT-OST-2026-1387]: Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Comments of The Tioga Group, Inc., and Hackett Associates, LLC Contacts: Daniel Smith, Tioga Principal (dsmith@tiogagroup.com) Jeffrey Smith, Tioga Research Associate (jsmith@tiogagroup.com) The Tioga Group, Inc. 288 Rheem Bl more ST

Transport Project Urges EPA to Support Natural Gas Engines and Renewable Natural Gas for Heavy Duty Vehicles (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. Oral Testimony from Katie Vassalli on Behalf of The Transport Project to the Environmental Protection Agency July 29, 2026 Public Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy- Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR- Equipped Diesel Engines {40 CFR Parts 86, 1036, more ST

TX Inc.: FDA Advisory Committee Reviews Safety and Effectiveness of Moderna's MFLUSIVA MRNA Influenza Vaccine (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 on FDA-2026-N-4162: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments - Safety and Effectiveness of MFLUSIVA (Influenza Vaccine, mRNA) manufactured by Moderna TX Inc. Logos Research Centre Anisha Arvind, Elias Eid, Ragasanjana Manyam, Jennifer, Tomiris Jussupbekova June more ST