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2026-09-22

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-09-23 ( 95 items )

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12 U.S. House Members Urge CMS to Update Allergy Immunotherapy Payment Policies for Accuracy and Patient Safety (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Dear Administrator Oz: We write in response to the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and, specifically, CMS's request for information on two issues: the definition of a "dose" and the "medically unlikely more ST

Access Fund Urges Forest Service to Retain Roadless Area Conservation Rule and Protect Backcountry Climbing Landscapes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Access Fund Comments on the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule; Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66 To Whom It May Concern: more ST

Aeroflow Health Urges CMS to Recognize and Expand Reimbursement for Lactation Services and Remote Monitoring (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aeroflow Health 500 Ridgefield Ct Asheville, NC 28806-2262 September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B more ST

AI Healthcare Coalition Backs CMS Focus on Clinical Artificial Intelligence While Urging Refined Software Definitions (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 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 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program more ST

Akana Urges SBA to Reevaluate Drastic Size Standard Increase for Engineering Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 6400 SE Lake Road, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97222 September 18, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting & Business Development 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 8000 Washington, DC 20416 Subject: Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standard Increases NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of Akana, a Nativ more ST

Alabama Psychological Association Urges CMS to Enhance Reimbursement and Access for Behavioral Health Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and more ST

Allina Health Urges CMS to Oppose CY 2027 Payment Cuts and Coding Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- 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 16 Allina Health . Department of Public Affairs . 2925 Chicago Avenue, MR 10785 . Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Paymen more ST

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Opposes Proposed Education Department Rule Threatening Educator Workforce Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Secretary Linda McMahon 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Secretary McMahon, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542. On behalf of AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education), and its member institutions, we write to expre more ST

American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Urges Education Department to Preserve Specialized Accreditation for Health Professions (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17th, 2026 The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042; RIN 1840-AD82; Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended; Studen more ST

American Horse Council Urges APHIS to Expand Electronic Equine Quarantine Data Collection (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Horse Council 5th Floor, Suite 4110 McLean VA 22102 Phone:202-296-4031 Page | 1 American Horse Council - info@horsecouncil.org - 202-296-4031 September 2026 The American Horse Council (AHC) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on Docket No. APHIS-2026-0434, Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Perm more ST

American Nuclear Society Urges SBA to Maintain Employee-Based Size Standards for Environmental Remediation (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 RE: Small Business Size Standards: Proposed Rule - RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Dear Associate Administrator Lambert: On behalf of the American Nuc more ST

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medic more ST

Aon Consulting Supports DOL Safe Harbor Expanding Electronic Disclosures for Group Health Plans (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aon Consulting, Inc. September 21, 2026 Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration, Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Attention: Electronic Disclosures by Group Health Plans, RIN 1210-AC35 Dear Sir/Madam: We write on behalf of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), t more ST

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Urges Retention of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Wildlife and Habitat (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AZSFWC Comments on the 2001 Roadless Rule Rescission Proposed Rule and Draft EIS - 9-18-26 Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation PO Box 75731 New River, AZ 85087 September 18, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250 * Mr. Tom Schultz Chief, U. more ST

Association for Community Affiliated Plans Urges CMS to Reconsider Creation of New Health Insurer Provider Tax Class and Calculation Methods (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1155 15th Street, N.W., Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20005 Tel. 202.204.7508 | www.communityplans.net Leanne Berge, Chair | Margaret A. Murray, Chief Executive Officer September 17, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Admini more ST

BJC Health Warns of Budget Cuts and Access Challenges From Proposed Medicaid Tax Threshold Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-2452-P Mailstop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850 Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Administrator Oz, BJC Health ("BJC" more ST

BKL Inc. Urges SBA to Withdraw Proposed Tenfold Size Standard Increases for Architecture and Engineering (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Docket Nos. SBA-2026-0199 and SBA-2026-0265 Mr. Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530, Washington, DC 20416 Re: Opposition to Proposed Increases in Small Business Size Standards - 91 FR 53741 (SBA-2026-0199) and Revised more ST

Bolima Drafting & Design Urges SBA to Retain Ceilings and Industry Distinctions for Drafting Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Administrator United States Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 RE: COMMENT ON PROPOSED RULE - SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS DOCKET NO. SBA-2026-0199 . RIN 3245-AI67 . 91 FR 53741 (AUG. 20, 2026) Dear Administrator, We are Bolima Drafting & Design, Inc., a 21-person AEC design technolo more ST

Brookfield Zoo Chicago Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 United States Department of Agriculture/US Forest Service Attn: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination, 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108, Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Proposed Modifications to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, Docket ID: FS-2025-0001 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination: On behalf of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, I wri more ST

Clackamas River Trout Unlimited Opposes Rescission of Roadless Rule to Protect Fish and Wildlife Habitats (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CLACKAMAS RIVER CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED www.clackamasrivertu.org September 18, 2026 Re: Clackamas River Chapter of Trout Unlimited opposes Roadless Rule rescission, supports DEIS Alternative 1 - No Action (Docket ID FS-20250-0001 ; RIN 0596-AD66) Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz: On behalf of the Clackamas River Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Oregon and our more ST

Colorado Hospital Association Urge CMS to Improve Medicare Physician Payments and Protect Access to Care (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1848-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and more ST

Conn. Voices for Children Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Limiting State Medicaid Revenue Sources (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 33 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510 203.498.4240 www.ctvoices.org September 15, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Proposed Rule titled, "Medicaid Progra more ST

Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Health Task Force Warns Proposed CMS Rule Will Cut Medicaid Funding and Reduce Access to Care for People With Disabilities (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. {D1158732.DOCX / 1 } 660 820 First Street, NE Suite 740 Washington, DC 20002 PH 202-567-3516 FAX 202-408-9520 Info@c-c-d.org www.c-c-d.org September 21, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-2452- P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010. Re: CMS-2452-P - Medicaid P more ST

Contracts & Procurement Shop Urges SBA to Retain Six Digit Granularity and Procurement Exceptions (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments on Proposed Rules - Small Business Size Standards, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, RIN 3245-AI67, 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026); and Small Business more ST

Corewell Health Opposes Medicare Payment Cuts and Policy Changes Threatening Access and Financial Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 100 Corewell Drive NW | MC6481 | Grand Rapids, MI 49503 26901 Beaumont Boulevard | Southfield, MI 48033 September 10, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Sent electronically via: http://www.regulations.gov RE: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Payment Policies u more ST

Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Urges Expansion and Streamlining of Electronic Disclosure Rules for Employee Benefits (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Daniel Aronowitz, Assistant Secretary Employee Benefits Security Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Electronic Disclosure by Group Health Plans Under ERISA (RIN 1210-AC35) Assistant Secretary Aronowitz, The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (The Council) appreciates this opportunity to off more ST

Diabetes Leadership Council, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Urge CMS to Remove Supervision Barriers for Rural Diabetes Self-Management and Nutrition Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Saving more ST

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Medicaid Funding Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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 September 21, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: [CMS-2452-P] Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Administrator Oz: Doctors Hospital at Ren more ST

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Urges CMS to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities and Reform Medicare Payment Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Cove more ST

Epoch Concepts Urges SBA to Retain and Expand Employee-Based Size Standards for IT Value-Added Resellers (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1510 W Canal Ct, Ste. 1000, Littleton, CO 80120 888-263-0004 epochconcepts.com September 20, 2026 Mr. Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 RE: Comments of Epoch Concepts on the Elimination of the Information Technolo more ST

Florida Essential Healthcare Partnerships Urges CMS to Preserve State Flexibility in Medicaid Provider Tax Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-2452-P: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Admin more ST

Florida Native Plant Society Opposes Rescinding Roadless Rule to Protect Critical Habitats (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Joshua White, Interim Director Ecosytem Management Coordination United States Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 SUBJECT: Opposition to Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule, Docket # FS-2025-0001 Dear Mr. White: The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) vehemently opposes the proposal to rescind the more ST

Fort Lewis College TRIO Student Support Services Director Wagnon Opposes Education Department Proposed EDGAR Rewrite Over Threats to TRIO Program Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 18, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I write on more ST

Genaesis LLC Highlights Potential Acquisition Market Impacts of Proposed Small Business Size Standard Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of Genaesis, LLC Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | RIN 3245-AI67 Re: Small Business Size Standards, 91 FR 53741 (August 20, 2026) Date: September 17, 2026 I. Introduction and Interest Genaesis, LLC is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. We work almost exclusively in the government contracting middle market and are prima more ST

Health System Alliance of Arizona: CMS Urged to Align Medicaid Provider Tax Threshold Calculations With Congressional Intent and Reduce Uncertainty (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes (CMS-2452-P) Dear Administrator Oz: The Health System Alliance of Arizona ("Alliance") submits the following c more ST

Ill. State Veterinary Medical Association Urges Education Department to Provide Multi-Year Transition for Proposed Accreditation Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education Re: Docket ED-2025-OPE-1042-0002, Proposed Accreditation Regulations To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Department of Education's proposed changes to accreditation regulation more ST

InContext LLC Urges CMS to Permit Shared Clinical Action Credit Across Specialty Model Practices (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Comments on 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule: (CMS-1832-P) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of InContext, LLC and the clients we r more ST

Integra LifeSciences Backs CMS Site-Neutral Single Payment Rate for Sheet Skin Substitutes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Integra 1100 Campus Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 609-275-0500 800-654-2873 toll free 609-275-5363 fax Integralife.com September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY more ST

JTG Urges SBA to Retain Distinct Six Digit Size Standard for Translation and Interpretation Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199--Proposed Small Business Size Standards Dear Associate Administrator Lambert: JTG, Inc. respectfully submits these comments regarding the Small Business Administration's more ST

Karthik Consulting Urges SBA to Establish Explicit Recertification Rules for Existing Contracts and Vehicles (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of Karthik Consulting LLC . RIN 3245-AI67 . Page 1 of 6 3120 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 800 . Falls Church, Virginia 22042 . www.karthikconsulting.com UEI FGNNM7KNUPF6 . CAGE 56GH3 September 21, 2026 Submitted to: Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration Re: Small Bus more ST

Keep US Posted Urges DOL to Reject Electronic Disclosure Default to Protect Participants Postal Service and Economy (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Keith Sonderling Acting Secretary Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 Re: Electronic Disclosure by Group Health Plans Under ERISA RIN 1210-AC35 29 CFR Parts 2520 and 2560 Dear Acting Secretary Sonderling: On behalf of the consumers, nonprofits, new more ST

L&M Policy Research Urges SBA to Withdraw Exorbitant Size Standards for Consulting and Research Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small Business Size Standards; RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Dear Mr. Lambert: L&M Policy Research, LLC ("L&M") appreciates the opportunity to comment more ST

Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley Urges Caution in Proposed Small Business Size Standard Reforms (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. LATINO BUSINESS FOUNDATION SILICON VALLEY PUBLIC COMMENT September 21, 2026 Page 1 September 21, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 RE: Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards, RIN more ST

Leading Builders of America Urges EPA to Adopt Flexible Indicator Conditions to Avoid Unintended Housing Cost Increases (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Leading Builders of America 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 202-621-1815 www.leadingbuilders.org September 16, 2026 Ms. Jessica Kramer Assistant Administrator, Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0760 Dear Ms. Kramer: I more ST

LeadingAge Urges CMS to Support Equitable Payment and Care Models for Aging Services (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Subject: CMS-1848-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Share more ST

LJV Development Urges SBA to Reconsider Expanded Small Business Size Standards to Protect Genuine Small Contractors (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. LJV Development 50 Milk St, Fl 16 Boston, MA 02109 (617) 344-4199 info@ljvdevelopment.com ljvdevelopment.com LinkedIn LJV Instagram ljvdevelopment Public Comment on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Submitted by: LJV Development LJV Development respectfully submits this comment in strong opposition to the prop more ST

Maine Educational Opportunity Association Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes to TRIO Grant Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 19th, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: We write more ST

Massachusetts Psychological Association Backs CMS Indirect Practice Expense Methodology Updates (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and more ST

MemorialCare Urges CMS to Support Inflation-Based Payment Updates and Permanence of Telehealth Flexibilities (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, D.C. 20201 SUBJECT: Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Pr more ST

Metallus Urges SBA to Raise Steel Manufacturing Size Standard to Three Thousand Employees (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1835 Dueber Ave. SW Canton, OH 44706 Danielle Higgins Deputy General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs September 21, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small Business Size Standards (Docket No. SBA-2026-0199) Dear Mr. Lamb more ST

MetroHealth Urges CMS to Reconsider Site-of-Service Differential for Hospital-Employed Physicians (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare Program: Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2027 - Comments on the Site-of-Service Practice Expense Differential, Manda more ST

Michigan Medical Society Urges CMS to Reject Proposed Payment Reductions and Policy Changes in CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016. Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part more ST

Minnesota Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Same-Day E/M Reimbursement Cuts and Advocate for Stable Payment Policies (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 161 Rondo Ave, St. 1010 St. Paul, MN 55103 mnhospitals.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Pa more ST

Montana Primary Care Association Urges CMS to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities and Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Rural Community Health Centers (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Cove more ST

National Alliance for Care at Home Urge CMS to Preserve Existing Tax Regulations and Limitations (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: CMS-2452-P, Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Administrator Oz: The more ST

National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching Backs CMS Proposal for National Coaching Payment Pathway (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1816 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of the National Boar more ST

National Federation of Federal Employees Urges OPM to Broaden Definition of Duty-Related Injuries and Illnesses (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Via http://www.regulations.gov U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20415-1000 Re: Comment on "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act": OPM's Proposed Rule 5 CFR Parts 353, 831, and 842 RIN 3206-AO54. To Whom It May Concern: The National Federation of Federal Employees submits these comments in response to the Feder more ST

Nevada Health Authority Raises Concerns Over Federal Medicaid Provider Tax Rule Changes and Potential Impact on State Revenue (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- 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 Stacie Weeks, JD, MPH, Director Nevada Health Authority September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 File Code: CMS-2452-P Dear CMS Officials: The Nevada Health Authority (NV more ST

New Mexico Health Care Association, Center for Assisted Living Warn of Potential Funding Cuts Due to Proposed CMS Tax Threshold Calculation (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-2452-P - Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes - Comments on the Calculation of the Final Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold as Applied to New Mexico Nursing Facilities more ST

Oceans Healthcare: CMS Proposed Rule on Healthcare-Related Taxes Threatens Stability for Medicaid Providers (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: Public Comment on CMS-2452-P Oceans Healthcare ("Oceans") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on CMS's proposed rule titled "Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes" (the "Proposed Rule"). Oceans is a multi-state behav more ST

Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of Oregon Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Same Day Evaluation and Management Cuts (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2026-2377-0002 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1848-P - Proposed Reduction in Payment for Evaluation and Management Services Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the Osteopathic more ST

PayrollOrg Urges Clarification on Employer Verification and Reporting for Trump Accounts (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Government Relations Division 202-669-4001 www.payroll.org September 18, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 www.regulations.gov Re: IRS REG-101355-26, Notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for D more ST

PETA Praises EPA for Incorporating New Approach Methodologies and Reducing Animal Testing in Chemical Risk Evaluations (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14th, 2026 Re: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 On behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), we thank the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the opportunity to comment on the o-dichlorobenzene draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and for the consideration of these comments. EPA's i more ST

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Supports FDA Framework for Distributed and Mobile Drug Manufacturing (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG September 11, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6075: Drug Establishment Registration and Drug Listing Requirements for Establishments Engaged in Distributed Manufacturing and Certain Fore more ST

Physician Clinical Registry Coalition Urges CMS to Abandon Plan Sunsetting Traditional Merit-Based Incentive Payments (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Physician Clinical Registry Coalition's Comments on the 2027 Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: more ST

Pikeville Medical Center Raises Concerns Over CMS Mandated 340B Data Repository Implementation (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501 | 606-430-3500 | www.pmcky.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services RE: CMS-1848-P: Medicare Program: CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to the Part B Payment and Coverage Policies Dea more ST

Procept BioRobotics Urges CMS to Increase Physician Work Relative Value Units for Aquablation (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 12, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1816 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Dear Adm more ST

Prompt Therapy Solutions Urges CMS to Clarify Initial Physical Therapy Evaluations Count as Remote Monitoring Initiating Visits (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies Dear Administrator more ST

Salish Kootenai College TRIO Program Director Maiers Urges Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Grant Rule Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 18, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: My name is Kat more ST

Sevenson Environmental Services Opposes SBA Plan to Eliminate Environmental Remediation Employee Size Standard (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. (716) 284-0431 2749 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14305 www.sevenson.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Re: Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 - Proposed Changes to Small Business Size Standards for Environmental Remediation Services under NAICS Code 562910 To Whom It May Concern: I write on behalf of Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. ("Sevenson"), a long-standin more ST

Sierra Business Council Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Wilderness and Fire Safety (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Secretary Brooke L. Rollins Chief Tom Schultz U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Subject: Keep the 2001 Roadless Rule Intact (Docket FS-2025-0001 or RIN 0596-AD66) Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz: Sierra Business Council is writing to urge you to keep the Roadless Rule in place and r more ST

Society of Dermatology Physician Associates Opposes Medicare Payment Cuts to Preserve Access to Same-Day Skin Care (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug In more ST

South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce Support EPA Approval of SIP Revisions to Streamline Permitting and Maintain Air Quality (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Docket ID Nos. EPA-R04-OAR-2024-0241 and EPA-R04-OAR-2025-0017 Subject: Comments in Support of Proposed South Carolina SIP Revisions To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of South Carolina Manufacturers + Commerce (SCMC) and its member companies operating stationary sources throughout South Carolina, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on EPA's pro more ST

Southeast Cherokee Construction Urges SBA to Preserve Realistic Economic Boundaries in Federal Construction Set-Asides (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1491 Furnace Street | Montgomery, AL 36104 334-264-1770 21 September 2026 RE: SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards - Docket SBA-2026-0199 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards Introduction and SCC Background Southeast Cherokee Construction, Inc. (SCC) respectfully submits these comments regarding the U.S. Small Business Administrat more ST

Southeastern Industrial Construction Opposes Proposed Employee-Based Size Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 20, 2026 The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street SW Washington, D.C. 20416 I write on behalf of Southeastern Industrial Construction, LLC in opposition to the proposed size standards rule (RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199), published August 20, 2026. Southeastern Industrial Construction, LLC is more ST

Southern Shrimp Alliance Urges Extension of Gulf Shrimp Permit Moratorium to Protect Industry Viability (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Southern Shrimp Alliance 9400 River Crossing Blvd. Suite 104 New Port Richey, FL 34655 Southern Shrimp Alliance Comments Proposed Extension of the Commercial Shrimp Permit Moratorium in the Gulf NOAA-NMFS-2026-1387 September 18, 2026 Frank Helies National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office Sustainable Fisheries Division 263 13th Avenue South St. more ST

Southwestern Oregon Community College TRIO Student Support Services Director Benoit Opposes Education Department Rule Changes Threatening Stability and Focus of TRIO Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 18, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I write on beh more ST

St. Luke's Health System Urges CMS to Reconsider Mandatory Part D 340B Reporting Repository (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P: Medicare Program: CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to the Part B Payment and Coverage Policies Dear Administrator Oz more ST

Stevens Institute of Technology Humanities Professor Jurlando Urges FDA to Track Post-Discharge Adverse Psychiatric Events in Psychedelic Drug Trials (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FDA-2026-N-7542 | Christian Jurlando, PhD Page 1 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542, Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs I am a researcher studying adverse psychedelic experiences and the systems available to people who experience persistent difficulties afterward. I also write as someone with lived experience of an extended adverse re more ST

Tenn. Association of Mental Health Organizations Urges CMS to Protect Behavioral Health Reimbursement (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate P more ST

Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships: CMS Urged to Limit Regulatory Burden and Align With Congressional Mandate on Medicaid Provider Tax Thresholds (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-2452-P: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Dear Admin more ST

Trinity Health Urges CMS to Preserve Flexibility in Medicaid Provider Tax Regulations (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries | 20555 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152 734-343-1000 trinity-health.org September 21, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-2452-P; Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmles more ST

University Hospitals Urges CMS to Address Physician Payment Instability and Protect Access to Coordinated Care (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Co more ST

University of Dubuque Teacher Education Professor Eisbach Urge Education Department to Protect Funding for TRIO Programs Supporting First-Generation College Students (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 28, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: My name is Nico more ST

University of South Carolina History Professor Brown Warns Education Department Against Proposed Rules Mandating 'Intellectual Diversity' (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept. 17, 2026 To Whom It May Concern: I have taught US history at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, for thirty-one years. I write to express my deep concern at the proposed rule changes offered by the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) committee at the Department of Education. Although several features of the AIM proposal di more ST

Vermont State University-Castleton Upward Bound Director Finnegan Opposes Proposed Rewrite Over Threats to TRIO Program Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development: I write on behalf of Vermont Stat more ST

Vironix Health Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Direct-Employment Mandate for Remote Patient Monitoring (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14th, 2026 Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P; 91 Fed. Reg. 43842, July 16, 2026) - Proposed Employed-St more ST

VitalMD Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices From Medicare Payment Reductions to Safeguard Primary Care Access (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. On behalf of VitalMD thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. We are an independent multi-specialty medical group committed to delivering coordinated, high-quality care across primary care and specialty disciplines. With over 840 doctors, our clinicians provided care in more than a million pati more ST

WASC Senior College & University Commission Urges Education Department to Align Proposed Accreditation Rules With Statutory Authority (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 The Honorable Nicholas Kent Under Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042; RIN 1840-AD82 Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM); 34 CFR Parts 600, 602, and 668 Dear Under Secretary Kent: Thank you for more ST

Wash. State Psychological Association Backs CMS Indirect Practice Expense Methodology Updates (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; an more ST

West Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Urges Caution Over Proposed CPT Code Changes Threatening Service Access (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To the American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel: On behalf of the West Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WVSHA), we are writing to express significant concern regarding the proposed changes to CPT code 92507 and the potential impact of these changes on speech-language pathology services across West Virginia. WVSHA represents speech-language patholo more ST

Wichita State University Veteran Student Support Services Urges Education Department to Preserve Underserved Terminology and Transparent Grant Selection Criteria (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I write on behalf of Veteran Student Support S more ST

Wisconsin Dermatological Society Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings more ST

Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation Urges USDA to Reject Full Rescission of Roadless Rule in Favor of Targeted Protections (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Comments of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation on the Proposed Rule and Draft En more ST

YRCI Supports SBA Plan to Raise Management Consulting Size Standards to Mitigate Growth Cliff (10)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment of YRCI - 1 PUBLIC COMMENT OF YRCI Submitted to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development RE: Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | 91 FR 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026) Date: 9/21/2026 I. Executive Summary YRCI, a professional services firm headquartered in Virginia, pr more ST