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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-08-27 ( 139 items )  
10 Healthcare Groups Oppose Proposed ORR Rule Allowing Invasive Searches and Extended Detention of Unaccompanied Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Toby Biswas Assistant Deputy Director-Policy Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Ofce of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. [Submitted via Regulations.gov] Re: Comment from the Academic Pediatric Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, more ST

19 State Attorneys General Support BLM's Proposed Waste Prevention Rule Revisions to Limit Federal Overreach and Clarify Jurisdiction (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Director Steven Pierce Bureau of Land Management Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 https://www.regulations.gov RE: Comments of North Dakota and Eighteen Other States on BLM's Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, 91 Fed.Reg. 37,906 (Jun. 24, 2026), Docket No. A2407-014- more ST

29 House Members Oppose Proposed Rule to Cut Head Start Workforce Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 8, 2026 Director of Policy and Planning, Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Comment to Proposed Rule "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access" (ACF-2026-0364) Dear Director, We write as Members of Congress in strong opposition to more ST

6 State Attorneys General Oppose Proposed Rule to Repeal 2024 Waste Prevention Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE ATTORNEYS GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, MICHIGAN, NEW MEXICO, AND OREGON August 24, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Comments submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, docket ID BLM-2025-0235 RE: Comments on the Proposed "Royalty for  more ST

7 Oil and Natural Gas Associations Support Streamlined BLM Rule to Promote Energy Security and Reduce Regulatory Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Steve Pearce, Director U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Oil and Natural Gas Associations' Comments on Bureau of Land Management's ("BLM") Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, 91 Fed. Reg. 37906 (June more ST

AAAS Urges NSF to Postpone Guidance Update Pending Finalization of OMB Uniform Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) Dear Mr. Stone: On behalf of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), thank you for the opportunity to comment on NSF's proposal to replace its  more ST

AAKP Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment Policies and Protect Patient Access to Kidney Care Innovations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Dialysis Payment, and ESRD Quality In more ST

ABA Urges ORR to Reconsider Proposed Sponsor Verification Rules to Protect Child Welfare (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Barbara J. Howard President 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598 abapresident@americanbar.org americanbar.org August 25, 2026 Toby Biswas, Assistant Deputy Director-Policy Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Office of Refugee Resettlement Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Submitted via the Feder more ST

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Urge Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Mandate Dietitian Staffing Ratios and Adopt Malnutrition Metrics (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality In more ST

ACC Urges CMS to Support Cardiology Service Reclassifications and Protect Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Including the H more ST

ACS Urges NSF to Clarify and Oppose Draft Guidance on Federal Research Funding Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Chemical Society policy@acs.org August 21, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a congressionally chartered no more ST

AFT Opposes NSF Proposal Changes Citing Risks to Scientific Innovation Education and Economic Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation ATTN: Suzanne H. Plimpton (Reports Clearance Officer) Randolph Building, 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001-Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance Submitted via Regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the members of the AFT, we submit  more ST

AGU Warns Proposed Federal Funding Changes Threaten US Scientific Leadership and Public Benefit (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is the world's largest non-profit scientific association representing a global community of more than half a million people working in Earth and space science. We appreciate the opportunity to submit comments to the National Science Foundation's updates to its Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). AGU serves as a pathway for scienti more ST

Akebia Therapeutics Urges CMS to Extend Dialysis Drug Payment Periods and Improve Innovation Incentives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20001 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program. Dear Administrator Oz, A more ST

American Academy of Neurology Urge CMS to Halt Expansion of Prior Authorization for Botulinum Toxin Injections to Protect Patient Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20211 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; etc. [CMS-1850-P] Dear Administrator Oz, The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is the  more ST

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Medicare Proposed Rule Sparks Concerns Over Reimbursement and Procedure Classification (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CMS-1850-P; CY 2027 Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Inc more ST

American Association of Physics Teachers: NSF Proposal Changes Threaten Physics Education and Scientific Progress (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne Plimpton Management Analyst National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Ms. Plimpton: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on NSF's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance. The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is the leading professional membership organization dedicated to  more ST

American Association of University Professors Urges NSF to Withdraw Draft Guidance Over Threats to Academic Freedom and Merit Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information collection 3145-0058, docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 D more ST

American Council on Education Urge NSF to Halt Revisions Incorporating Pending OMB Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information collection 3145-0058, docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001  more ST

American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce: BLM Proposed Rule Reforms Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations to Promote Development and End Greenhouse Gas Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1011 N Ankeny Blvd. #1123 | Ankeny, IA 50021 August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 Re: Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, BLM-2025-0235 To whom it may concern: The American Free Enterprise Chambe more ST

American Kidney Fund Urges CMS to Address Market Basket Forecast Errors and Improve ESRD Payment Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 11921 Rockville Pike | Suite 300 | Rockville, MD 20852 301.881.3052 voice | 301.881.0898 fax | 800.638.8299 toll-free | 866.300.2900 Espanol Member: CFC 11404 | KidneyFund.org August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re:  more ST

American Lung Association Urges NSF to Oppose OMB Guidance Revisions Over Risks to Lung Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director The National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) Dear Mr. Stone: The American Lung Association appre more ST

American Occupational Therapy Association Urge Inclusion of Patient Life Goals Measure in ESRD Quality Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814-6519 301-652-6611 | aota.org Via online submission to http://www.regulations.gov August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to th more ST

Apartment & Office Building Association Voices Concerns Over GSA Lease Amendment Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3090-XXXX, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (E.O. 14398) for Contract-like Instruments, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause: 52.222-90 To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) of Metropolitan Washington, I write to express our concerns and opposition t more ST

APSA Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance Over Concerns of Regulatory Impact and Research Disruption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001, National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Mr. Stone, The American Political Science Association (APSA) welcomes th more ST

ASA Criticizes NSF Proposal to Rename and Consolidate Financial Assistance Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ASA Response to National Science Foundation Comment Request for Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Prepared under the guidance of the Social Science Statistics Section officers August 24, 2026 The American Statistical Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation Comment Request for Proposal/Award Inform more ST

ASM Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed Guidance Over Concerns About Research Restrictions and Regulatory Overreach (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1752 N St. NW Washington, DC 20036 asm.org Brian Stone Chief of Sta, Performing the duties of the NSF Director National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 August 24, 2026 Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial A more ST

ASN Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment and Quality Measure Changes for Kidney Disease Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20001 RE: CMS-1846 Medicare Program; CY2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program Dear Administrator O more ST

Aspen Global Change Institute Strategic Advancement Director Tupper Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance on Financial Assistance Amid Ongoing Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment - Information Collection 3145-0058 Re: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; 91 FR 38030) Submitted via regulations.gov: August 24, 2026 I am a crop scientist (PhD, UC Berkeley), a former adjunct faculty member (Contra Costa Community College), and a former AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Science Foun more ST

Association for Psychological Science Criticizes NSF Draft Guidance for Overreach and Potential Harm to Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation 401 Dulany St Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001, National Science Foundation Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Dear Mr. Brian Stone, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA), Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0 more ST

Association of Clinical Research Organizations: FDA Pilot Proposal for QRI Network and Rolling Review Aims to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Suite 350, Washington DC 20001 | info@acrohealth.org | www.acrohealth.org August 24, 2026 Benjamin Cook Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 2, Rm. 2114 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 RE: ACRO Comment Submission: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information [Docket N more ST

Association of Independent Research Institutes Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Guidance Changes to Protect Small Research Institutes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001- NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance The Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) submits the following comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Draft, NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, published on June 24, 2026 Federal Register (FR Doc. 2 more ST

Association of Public & Land-grant Universities Urge NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed GFA Revisions Amid Concerns Over Finalization and Operational Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1220 L St, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4018 | 202.478.6040 | www.aplu.org August 23, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 Re: Comments on Agency Information Coll more ST

BeVera Solutions LLC Urges SBA to Halt Extreme Size Standard Increases (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEVERA SOLUTIONS, LLC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Docket SBA-2026-0199 / RIN 3245-AI67 Subject Small Business Size Standards Submitted by Vincent Lott, CEO, BeVera Solutions, LLC Dear Administrator Loeffler: BeVera Solutions, LLC respectfully submits these comments on SBA's proposed changes to small-business size standards. We support  more ST

Biotechnology Innovation Organization: FDA Explores Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 20, 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699; Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the Agency's Request for Inf more ST

Blockchain Association: U.S. Regulators Urged to Clarify Framework for Equity Perpetual Contracts to Promote Innovation and Market Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa Countryman, Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Joint Request for Comment on Further Definition of "Swap" and "Security- more ST

CAHIR Solutions Urge CMS to Establish Clear Path for Reimbursement of AI and Digital Diagnostics (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CAHIR Solutions Tampa, Florida August 24, 2026 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: CMS-1850-P - Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatie more ST

Calif. Nations Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That Sports Betting and Gaming Contracts Are Excluded From Derivatives Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Form Re: C more ST

Cardiac PET Industry Coalition Urges CMS to Finalize Reassignment of Cardiac PET Procedures to Improve Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 300 Cranberry Twp. PA 16066 August 17, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment more ST

Catawba Nation Gaming Commission Urges Clarification to Prevent Gaming From Being Classified as Swaps (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Form Re: C more ST

CBOE Urges Clear Regulatory Boundaries for Event Contracts as SEC and CFTC Consider Definitions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 433 W Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60607 United States cboe.com August 24, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Ms. Vanessa Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Joint Request for Comm more ST

Coalition of Local Governments Urges BLM to Reconsider Public Comment Elimination and Clarify Lease Conditions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING August 24, 2026 VIA EMAIL Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of Interior 1849 C more ST

Colorado State University VP for Research Moseley Raises Concerns Over Proposed NSF Guidance Changes to Research Funding Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH 203 Administration Building Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-2001 www.research.colostate.edu August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted Electronically via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 RE: Response to more ST

Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Recognize Digital Health Technologies to Boost Home Dialysis and Palliative Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. CMS-2026-2245 RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services o more ST

Consumer Federation Advocates for Stronger Safety Standards to Address Rising Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Micromobility Devices (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Comments of Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety Consumer Federation of America Before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries [CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012] Consumer Federation of A more ST

Consumer Technology Association Urges Evidence-Based Approach to Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards for Micromobility Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Alberta E. Mills Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012. CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries, 91 Fed. Reg. 3 more ST

Dartmouth College Vice Provost for Research Madden Urges NSF to Rethink Proposed Grant Termination Rules to Protect Research Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of the Provost 6004 PARKHURST HALL, SUITE 111 HANOVER, NH 03755 603-646-2404 Page 1 of 3 Dean R. Madden, PhD Vice Provost for Research Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology dean.madden@dartmouth.edu 24 August 2026 To Whom It May Concern: In response to your request, I am writing on behalf of Dartmouth College to comment on the National Science Fo more ST

Data Foundation Urges FAA to Clarify Data Collection Burden Privacy Protections and Use of Collected Information (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 16, 2026 Nitin Rao Manager, Aviation Workforce and Education Division Federal Aviation Administration c/o FAA Regional Office 2300 E Devon Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696 Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Generic Clearance for FAA Aviation Workforce and Educatio more ST

Duke University VP for Research Lodge Urges NSF to Maintain Clarity and Consistency in Proposed Financial Assistance Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vice President for Research and Innovation August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted Electronically via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 RE: Response to Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:  more ST

Ecological Society Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of New Financial Assistance Policies to Protect Long-Term Ecological Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Phone: (202) 833-8773 Email: esahq@esa.org Web: www.esa.org Ecological Society of America 1200 New York Ave NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 +1 (202) 833-8773 | esahq@esa.org Public Comment: U.S. National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF) Docket No.: NSF-202 more ST

EPA Proposal to Remove Public Participation Requirements for Minor Source Permitting Sparks Environmental Justice Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Washington, DC Submitted via: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13667/minor-new-source-review-program-air-permitting-public-participation-requirements-for-state Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Publi more ST

Flex Association Urges Finalization of Federal Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Alberta E. Mills Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries; Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012; RIN 3041-AE10 Dear Secretary  more ST

Foundation for California Community Colleges Urge NSF to Delay Alignment With Unfinalized OMB Guidance to Protect Grant Participation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Email: fafrcomments@nsf.gov Re: Comments on NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026), Information Collection 3145-0058 Dear Ms. Plimpton: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisio more ST

Fresenius Medical Care: CMS Proposes Revisions to ESRD Payment System to Support Innovation and Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program more ST

General Dynamics Information Technology: FDA Urged to Enhance Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement in Expedited IND Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Federal Health Division August 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program General Dynamics Information Technology (GD more ST

George Washington University VP for Research Downie Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance on Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001: Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Dear National Science Foundation: The George Washington University (GW) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Fi more ST

GPA Midstream Association Supports BLM's Proposed Focus on Royalty Administration and Clarifications on Midstream Responsibilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Re: "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases," 91 Fed. Reg. 37,906 (June 24, 2026), RIN 1004-AF33, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235 GPA Midstream Association ("GPA Midstream") appreciates more ST

GPA Midstream Association: EPA Proposes Removing Federal Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Via Regulations.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, 91 Fed. Reg. 41,591 (July 7, 2026) Dear Sir/Mada more ST

Hope Immigration Opposes Proposed Rule on Sponsor Assessments Citing Risks to Children and Family Reunification (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. From: Tracie L. Morgan To: UCPolicy-RegulatoryAffairs (ACF) Subject: Comment from Hope Immigration, LLC on Proposed Rule Regarding Sponsor Assessment Updates, Docket ID ACF-2026-0199" Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:10:22 PM To the Administration for Children and Families: Introduction Hope Immigration, LLC is a small immigration law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, more ST

Houston Data to Action Community Based Organizations Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Safeguards on Minor Pollution Sources (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Via Electronic Delivery Only U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Submitted online via https://www.regulations.gov Federal Register No. 2026-13667 Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for Stat more ST

International Association of Fire Chief Urges CPSC to Strengthen Safety Standards Amid Rising Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Micromobility Devices (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Office of the Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries [Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012] To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the approximately 11,000 members  more ST

International Association of Fire Fighters Urges Finalization of Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries to Prevent Fires and Save Lives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Peter Feldman, Chairman U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Docket Number CPSC-2025-0012 Dear Chairman Feldman, On behalf of the more than 368,000 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), I strongly support the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) proposed st more ST

International Organization for Standardization Standards Advisory Group Advocates for Enhanced Data Validation and Consistency in Swap and Security Data Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regarding: Joint Request for Comment on Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Reporting Dear CFTC, SEC, We write to you in our capacities as co-chairs of the Standards Advisory Group (SAG) of Technical Committee 68 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC 68/AG2 more ST

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission Urges CFTC and SEC to Exclude Sports Betting and Gaming From Derivatives Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211 August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via  more ST

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission: Tribal Gaming Sovereignty at Risk as Federal Regulators Seek to Expand Sports Betting Through Derivatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211 August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via  more ST

Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Expand Home Dialysis Support and Advance Palliative Care for Kidney Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System; etc. [CMS-1846-P] Dear more ST

LeadingAge Urges CMS to Define Palliative Dialysis by Clinical Intent and Improve Care Coordination (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program (CMS-1846-P) Dear more ST

Legacy Health Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Cuts to 340B Drug Reimbursement and Recoupment Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Legacy Health 1919 N.W. Lovejoy St. Portland, OR 97209 503.415.5600 phone 503.415.5777 fax 1 August 28, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically via http://www.regulations.gov more ST

Lith LLC Urges Prompt Rulemaking and Advocates for Hardware-Rooted Identity Verification to Enhance Defense Supply Chain Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of LITH LLC | DFARS Case 2022-D011 | Docket DARS-2026-0298 Page 1 August 25, 2026 The Honorable Michael P. Duffey Under Secretary of War (Acquisition & Sustainment) U.S. Department of War 3010 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3010 Re: Modifications to Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions (DFARS Case 2022-D011); Docket DARS-2026-0298; RIN 0750 more ST

Lytton Rancheria of California Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That "Swaps" Do Not Include Gaming or Sports Betting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment Fo more ST

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute: USCIS Faces Criticism Over Proposed Naturalization Fee Hikes and Elimination of Fee Waivers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Regulatory Coordination Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0265 To Whom It May Concern: The Massachusetts Law Reform more ST

Medical College of Wisconsin Professor of Surgery Kindel Urges CMS to Reassign Bariatric Surgery Payment Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1850-P, CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule Dear CMS: I am writing to comment on the CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule, CMS-1850-P. I support CMS's proposal to remove several metabolic and bariatric surgery codes from the inpatient-only list, including CPT codes 43644, 43645, 43775, 4384 more ST

Melanoma Research Foundation Urges CMS to Unpack HighCost Cancer Drugs to Improve Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs (CMS-1850-P), 91 Fed. Reg. 41,734 (July 7, 2026) Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf more ST

Metropolitan Washington Council Urges EPA To Justify Renewed Monitoring Of Previously Evaluated Water Contaminants (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Ms. Jessica Kramer Assistant Administrator, Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems [Docket #EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0469] Dear Ms. Kramer: The Metropolitan Washington Council of Gov more ST

Moms Clean Air Force Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Requirements for Pollution Sources (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 21 August 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans Docket number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 To EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: Moms Clean Air Force is writing to register our strong objection to  more ST

Mycological Society of America Opposes Proposed NSF Guidance Over Threats to Scientific Integrity and International Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance Deadline Aug 24 2026 https://www.regulations.gov/document/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 The Mycological Society of America (MSA) is a large association of scientists studying fungal biology in North Americ more ST

Mycological Society Opposes Proposed NSF Guidance Over Threats to Research Integrity and International Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance Deadline Aug 24 2026 https://www.regulations.gov/document/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 The Mycological Society of America (MSA) is a large association of scientists studying fungal biology in North Americ more ST

NAIMA Supports EPA Proposal to Streamline Minor Source Air Permitting and Reduce Construction Delays (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 In Re: EPA'S PROPOSED RULE: MINOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW PROGRAM AIR PERMITTING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Executive Vice President, General Counsel NAIMA 109  more ST

NAIMA Urges EPA to Use Electron Microscopy for Accurate Identification of Asbestos Fibers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036 In Re: EPA'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LEGACY USES OF ASBESTOS FOR TSCA SECTION 6 (a) RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ASBESTOS, PART 2 COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Executive Vice President, General Counsel NAIMA 109 Lake Cook Drive  more ST

NAMI Montana Urges CMS to Avoid Deep Cuts to SAINT Neuromodulation Payments to Protect Rural Mental Health Treatments (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NAMI Montana P.O. Box 1021 Helena, MT 59624 (406) 443-7871 August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: CMS-1850-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory more ST

NASFAA Urges Department of Education to Improve Clarity and Transparency in New Direct PLUS Loan Form (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Carolyn Rose U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 On behalf of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and our 3,000 member institutions, we respectfully submit to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) our comments on its proposed revision of the Direct PLUS more ST

National Waste & Recycling Association Urges CPSC to Include End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Warnings in Safety Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012 16 FR Parts 1112 and 1265 RIN 3041-AE10 August 24, 2026 Office of the Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Notice of Proposed  more ST

Nevada Opposes NRC Proposal to Abandon Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis and ALARA Principles in Radiation Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. JOE LOMBARDO Governor STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS 1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118 Carson City, NV 89706-7954 Telephone (775) 687-3744 Fax (775) 687-5277 E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov FRED C. DILGER, PhD Executive Director VIA federalregister.com U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Adjudicat more ST

New Mexico Cattle Growers Urge BLM to Protect Private Surface Rights in Oil and Gas Leasing (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association P.O. Box 850 * Moriarty, NM 87035 Telephone (505) 247-0584 * Fax (505) 842-1766 e-mail: nmcga20@gmail.com | website: www.nmagriculture.org August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240, Attention: 1004-AF05 Re: Oil and Gas Leasing  more ST

New York Institute of Technology Chemical Sciences Professor Pokala Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Reforms Threaten Scientific Leadership and National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aug 24, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Comments on Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Information Collection 3145-0058 GFA Guides 8, 9, and 25 Dear Ms. Plimpton: I am a Professor of Biologica more ST

NHTSA Moves Forward With Modernization of Vehicle Safety Standards to Support Autonomous Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles (Docket No. NHTSA-2026-0728) Dear Administrator  more ST

Nonprofit Kidney Care Alliance Urges CMS to Expand Support for Home Dialysis and Palliative Care Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 401 9th Street NW, Suite 550 | Washington, DC 20004 | 202.580.7707 info@nonprofitkidneycare.org | @NKCAKidney | www.nonprofitkidneycare.org August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington more ST

North Dakota Petroleum Council Praises BLM Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Rule Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 10 August 24, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: 1004-AF05 Re: Comments of the North Dakota Petroleum Council on the Bureau of Land Management Proposed Rule: Oil and Gas Leasing, RIN 1004-AF05, Do more ST

North Dakota Supports BLM Leasing Rule Revisions to Correct Unlawful 2024 Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Director Steven Pierce Bureau of Land Management Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 https://www.regulations.gov RE: Comments of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources and North Dakota Department of Trust Lands on BLM's Proposed Rule, Oil and Gas Leasing, 91 Fed. Reg. 38,084 (Jun. 24, 2026), Docket No. BL more ST

NSF Faces Criticism Over Proposed Guidance Changes to Protect Broader Impacts and Diversity Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 National Science Foundation Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment August 22, 2026 NSF should revise its proposal to modify the "Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide" (PAPPG), now to be renamed "Guidance on Financial Assistance." The draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) incorporates by reference  more ST

O.N. DiagnosNcs Urges CMS to Clarify BCT Coverage and Payment Policies for Osteoporosis Diagnosis (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 2 August 24, 2026 Via electronic delivery Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20201 RE: CMS-1850-P, including Addendum B Dear Medicare Administrator, O.N. DiagnosNcs appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Cen more ST

Ohio Oil and Gas Association Urges BLM to Lower Bonding Requirements to Support Conventional Wells (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL RE: Comments of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association on BLM-2025-0037-0001, Oil and Gas Leasing & Bonding On June 24, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a public comment period to propose a more ST

Ohio Oil and Gas Association Urges BLM to Simplify Regulations and Protect Marginal Wells (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL RE: Comments of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association on BLM-2025-0235, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases On June 24, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a p more ST

Oncology Nursing Society Warns CMS Payment Cuts Could Undermine Cancer Care Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality R more ST

Penn State VP for Research Read Urges NSF to Ensure Transparent, Stable, and Precise Guidance in New Financial Assistance Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection 3145-0058 NSF Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance, Version 27-1 The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed transition from the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) to the new Guidance on Financ more ST

Pennant Urges CMS to Define Palliative Dialysis and Implement Time-Limited Concurrent Care for End-of-Life ESRD Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Pennant 1675 E Riverside Dr., 200, Eagle, Idaho 83616 T 208.401.1400 1 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 https://www.regulations.gov Re: Response to CMS Request for Information on Advancing Palliative Care for Dialysis Patients in th more ST

PeopleForBikes Urges Clear Definitions and Adoption of Existing Safety Standards for E-Bikes and Off-Road Electric Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 To: Ms. Alberta Mills Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: CPSC Docket 2025-0012 Dear Secretary Mills; PeopleForBikes appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the CPSC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries U more ST

Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Supports BLM Proposed Rule to Streamline Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 500 N.E. 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-942-2334 www.thepetroleumalliance.com 1 August 24, 2026 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov U.S. Department of Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention RIN #1004-AF33 Re: Docket Number BLM-2025-0235, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal  more ST

Petroleum Association of Wyoming Opposes Expanded Venting and Flaring Reporting Requirements in Federal Royalty Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management Director Stevan Pearce 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN #1004-AF33. Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/ RE: Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases; RIN # 1004-AF33 Dear Director Pearce, The Petroleum A more ST

Population Association, Association of Population Centers Urge NSF to Withhold Financial Assistance Policy Changes Pending OMB Approval (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, OMB Approval Number, 3145-0058 Sent via email to fafrcomments@nsf.gov To whom it may concern: The Population Association of America (PAA) and Association of Population Centers (APC) appreciate the opportunity to comment on the more ST

Princeton University Dean for Research Schiffer Calls on NSF to Delay Grant Policy Overhaul Pending Final Federal Financial Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: U.S. National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (OMB 3145-0058) Dear Ms. Plimpton: On behalf of Princeton University, I am writing to express concern about  more ST

Princeton University Environmental Engineering Professor Kingsbury Warns Proposed NSF Regulation Threatens Scientific Leadership and Graduate Education (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 To whom it may concern, My name is Ryan Kingsbury and I am an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University; a position I have held for approximately 3 years. As a faculty member, I carry out fundamental scientific research related to water purification, energy production, and energy storage, supervise graduate (PhD) s more ST

Retail Industry Leaders Association Urges Harmonization and Extended Timeline for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards in Micromobility Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Alberta E. Mills Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries; [91 Fed. Reg. 38162] (June 24, 2026) Dea more ST

S.C. Association for the Education of Young Children, Head Start Association: Head Start Workforce Protections Urged to Remain Amid Funding Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access A Proposed Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services on 05/12/2026 June 11, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services RE: Docket ID ACF-2026-0364: RIN number 0970-AD21 Dear Secretary Kennedy: For over 60 years, Head Start has served more ST

Salem Area Mass Transit District Raises Concerns Over Termination Authority Pre-Award Reviews Event Requirements and Pass-Through Entity Liabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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 T. Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200; Docket OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the Salem Area Mass Transit District (District), I respectfully submit these comments in response to the more ST

San Jose State University Associate VP for Research Trask Urges NSF to Resolve Open Access and Compliance Ambiguities in Grant Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research Division of Research and Innovation San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0022 TEL: 408-924-2272 officeofresearch@sjsu.edu sjsu.edu/research Date: August 28, 2026 To: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation From: Jessica Trask, AVP for Research, San Jose State University Subject: Co more ST

Satellite Healthcare Urges CMS to Extend TDAPA Periods and Improve Incentives for Innovative Kidney Treatments (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentive Program Dear Dr. Oz: On behalf of Satellite He more ST

SNMMI Urges FDA to Streamline First-in-Human Radiopharmaceutical Trials Through Expanded QRI Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. US Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 Dear Deputy Commissioner Graham, The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the FDA's RFI on Expedited Investigation New Drug Pilot Program. About SNMMI SNMMI is an in more ST

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Guidance Changes Amid Concerns Over Research Stability and International Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is an international community of 14,000 individual members. Almost 500 academic, ma more ST

SPIE Urges NSF to Preserve Peer Review and Research Stability in Draft Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of SPIE on the National Science Foundation's Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection 3145-0058 Dear Director: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). SPIE previou more ST

States Oppose HHS Proposal to Restrict Sponsor Documentation and Extend Child Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary Angie Salazar, Acting Director Office of Refugee Resettlement U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponsor Assessment Update to Include Proof of Identity,  more ST

STM Urges NSF to Clarify and Sustain Publication and Data Sharing Policies in Draft Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STM (The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) www.stm-assoc.org August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director The National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on F more ST

SWANA Supports EPA Federal Plan for Existing Waste Incineration Units With Flexibility and Environmental Justice Focus (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 17, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-3028, Proposed Federal Plan Requirements for Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units On behalf of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division (WCER TD), we appreciate the opportunity to comment in  more ST

Takeda Supports FDA's Expedited IND Pilot to Accelerate U.S. Clinical Trial Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: FDA-2026-N-4699: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information To Whom It May Concern, Takeda welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) on its Requ more ST

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations Warn Federal Regulators Against Overreach in Defining "Swap" to Protect Sovereign Gaming Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment more ST

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations: Tribal and State Sovereignty Over Sports Betting Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal and SEC Internet Comment more ST

University of Alaska Executive Director of Federal Relations Latini Voices Concerns Over NSF Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Subject: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket ID NSF-2026-OTR-001 and Information Collection 3145-0058) Dear Ms. Plimpton, On behalf of the University more ST

University of California Engineering Professor Bales Warns NSF Guidance Threatens Scientific Integrity and Climate Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS ON DRAFT NSF GUIDANCE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDE 25 Submitted by: Roger Bales, Distinguished Professor of Engineering (Emeritus), University of California Merced and Adjunct Professor (recalled), University of California Berkeley. Submitted in an individual capacity. I. INTRODUCTION AND STANDING I am a water resources scientist and engineer with more than  more ST

University of California Vice Chancellor for Research Segalman Urges NSF to Revise Draft Guidance Over Administrative Burdens and Impact on Research Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research 3227 Cheadle Hall, University of California Santa Barbara CA 93106-2050 research.ucsb.edu Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Docket ID No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection No. 3145-0058 FR Doc. No. 2026-12725 August 24, 2026 U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE more ST

University of Denver Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Financial Assistance Guidelines to Protect Research Flexibility and Global Competitiveness (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The University of Denver (DU) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guide for Financial Assist more ST

University of Idaho VP for Research Nomura Urges NSF to Address Administrative Burden and Clarify Award Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management National Science Foundation Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: University of Idaho Comments on the Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA), Docket No. N more ST

University of Illinois Vice Chancellor for Research Groden Urges NSF to Postpone Major Reforms to Protect Successful Research System (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone, Chief of Staff, Acting NSF Director National Science Foundation, Office of the Director Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Comment on Document ID NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 Dear Director Stone: For more than seven decades, the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) system of merit review, scientific pro more ST

University of Maryland Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed Guidance to Maintain Stable Research Partnership (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001) RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Na more ST

University of New Mexico VP for Research Fisher Urges NSF to Resolve Policy Ambiguities and Preserve Publication Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Director Stone, The University of New Mexico (UNM) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) and the transition from the current Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The University of New Mexico (UNM) strongly supports the National Science Foundation's mission more ST

University of North Carolina Associate Provost for Research Borrett Urges NSF to Delay Uniform Guidance Revisions and Shift to Role-Based Definition of Senior Personnel (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation Re: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001) On behalf of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance. UNCW is North Carolina's coastal university and an Emerging Research In more ST

University of North Carolina Vice Chancellor for Research Larsen Urges NSF to Align Guidance With Final Uniform Guidance and Protect Indirect Cost Rates (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058 - National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Dear Ms. P more ST

University of Oregon VP for Research Jenkins Urges NSF to Preserve Flexibilities and Clarify Policies in Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation 1266 University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon 97403-1266 T (541) 346-2090 | F (541) 346-2023 | research.uoregon.edu Monday, August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation Office of Award Management Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 - Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of th more ST

University of Texas Educational Leadership Professor Nunez Urges NSF to Halt Political Vetting and Preserve Research Dissemination Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 22, 2026 Anne-Marie Nunez, PhD Distinguished Centennial Professor in Educational Leadership and Foundations The University of Texas at El Paso 500 W. University Ave El Paso, TX 79968 Re: Public Comment on Proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Version 27-1) Information Collection 3145-0058 / Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Relevant Sections: Draft GFA Gui more ST

University of Virginia VP for Research McMahon Urges Delay and Revision of Proposed NSF Guidance to Ensure Alignment and Reduce Administrative Burden (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation RE: University of Virginia Public Comment to National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Ms. Plimpton, Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment on the proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). W more ST

University of Washington Vice Provost for Research Ostendorf Raises Concerns Over Proposed NSF Policy Changes Threatening Scientific Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. G80 Gerberding Hall Box 351202 Seattle, Washington 98195-10202 206.616.0804 The Honorable Brian Stone August 24, 2026 Acting Director National Science Foundation Re: Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Information Collection 3145-0058) Dear Acting Director Brian Stone, The University of Washington (" more ST

University of Wisconsin Associate Vice Chancellor for Research McMillen Raises Concerns Over NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance and Proposed Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Research and Sponsored Programs University of Wisconsin-Madison 21 North Park Street STE 6301 Madison, Wisconsin 53715 608-262-3822 www.rsp.wisc.edu August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne Plimpton Reports Clearance Office National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Subject: National Scien more ST

University of Wisconsin Computer Engineering Professor Kats Opposes Incorporation of Unfinalized OMB Revisions and Broad Restrictions on International Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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 the Proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA, Version 27-1) Re: Docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058 Submitted by: Mikhail Kats, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, writing in my personal capacity I am writing in opposition to certain provisions of the draft GFA tha more ST

Urban Institute Urges HHS to Retain Head Start Educator Compensation Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 11, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. US Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access ACF-2026-0364 Dear Secretary Kennedy, We are writing to provide evidence about the importance of maintaining the provisions of the 202 more ST

US Renal Care Urges CMS to Extend and Clarify Policies for ESRD Payment System to Support Innovation and Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5851 Legacy Circle Suite 900 Plano, TX 75024 Phone: 214.736.2700 Facsimile: 214.736.2701 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI)  more ST

Utah Petroleum Association: EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Notice Requirements for Minor Source Air Permits Sparks Calls for Indian Country Exemption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Mr. Richard Bowen U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Submitted via regulations.gov to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212. Also submitted via email to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov and to bowen.richard@epa.gov. Subject: Comments from the Utah more ST

Vanderbilt Health Deputy CEO Freedman Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Reimbursement Cuts and Service Eliminations to Protect Safety Net Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1161 21st Ave South D3300 Medical Center North Nashville, TN 37232-2104 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Medicare Program: Calendar Year 2027 Hospital Outpat more ST

Washington State University VP for Research Christen Urges NSF to Provide Clear Guidance and Reduce Administrative Burden During Transition to New Financial Assistance Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research August 24, 2026 Response to National Science Foundation Information Collection No. 3145-0058 NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Dear National Science Foundation, On behalf of Washington State University (WSU), thank you for the opportunity to comment on NSF's proposed transition from the Proposal and Award Polic more ST

Williams Companies Inc. Supports Finalization of BLM Oil and Gas Leasing Rule to Improve Efficiency and Protect Lease Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via online docket www.regulations.gov August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior, Director Bureau of Land Management Director Stevan Pearce 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: 1004-AF05 RE: Docket No. BLM-2025-0037 - Comments on the Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Rule on Oil and Gas Leasing. Dear Director Pearce: The Wil more ST

Yale Vice Provost for Research Crair Opposes NSF Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance Over Concerns of Research Disruption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Yale University OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Michael C. Crair, PhD Vice Provost for Research William Ziegler III Professor of Neuroscience Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science P.O. Box 208333 New Haven, CT 06520-8333 2 Whitney Avenue, Suite 400 New Haven, CT 06510 email: michael.crair@yale.edu Phone: (203) 432-4448 The Honorable Brian Stone National Science Foundat more ST