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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for 2026-10-19 ( 9 items )  
Bowdoin College: Senior Ollie Tannahill Targets Environmental Pollutants (10)
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 18 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Senior Ollie Tannahill Targets Environmental Pollutants By Rebecca Goldfine Using catalysts and light, chemistry major Tannahill is experimenting with ways to remove toxins from our environment. Tannahill is pursuing a yearlong honors project in Beth Stemmler's analytical chemistry lab in Druckenmiller Hall. He's one of six students working on independent research under Stemmler's mentorship. Using lab processes like high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass sp more PR

Disability Rights Maine Opposes Reducing Disability Questions in CDC's 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 160 Capitol Street, Suite 4, Augusta, ME 04330 207.626.2774 1.800.452.1948 Fax: 207.621.1419 drme.org MAINE'S PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES October 12, 2026 Jeffrey M. Zirger Information Collection Review Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS H21-8 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 RE: Docket No. CDC-2026-1 more ST

Generac Power Systems: DOE Clarifies Scope of Emergency Generators in National Security Power System Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 9, 2026 Mr. Andrew McClure Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Email: BulkPowerEO@doe.gov RE: Comments of Generac Power Systems, Inc. on DOE's Request for Information on the Bulk-Power System Executive Order (Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1 more ST

Maine Lobstering Union Raises Concerns Over Ropeless Fishing Technology Feasibility and Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Maine Lobstering Union Local 207 150 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605 Re: NOAA-NMFS-2026-2080, Request for Information on Ropeless Fishing; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management To Whom It May Concern: The Maine Lobstering Union, Local 207, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Request for Information more ST

Maine Lobstermen's Association Oppose Ropeless Fishing Mandate Without Lawful Impact Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 14, 2026 Shannon Bettridge, Ph.D. Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD, 20910 Re: Comments of the Maine Lobstermen's Association on NMFS's Request for Information on Ropeless Fishing, NOAA-NMFS-2026-2080 Dear Dr. Bettridge: The Maine Lobstermen's Association, Inc. ("ML more ST

National Confectioners Association Criticizes Arkansas SNAP Food Restrictions Over Administrative Costs and Limited Health Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1101 30th Street NW, Suite 200; Washington, DC 20007 1 October 15, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 Re: State of Arkansas SNAP Demonstration Project; Request for Public Comments (September 15, 2026); Docket No. FNA-2026-0298 Dear Admin more ST

National Confectioners Association Criticizes Florida SNAP Food Restrictions Over Administrative Costs and Limited Health Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1101 30th Street NW, Suite 200; Washington, DC 20007 1 October 15, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 Re: State of Florida SNAP Demonstration Project; Request for Public Comments (September 15, 2026); Docket No. FNA-2026-0299 Dear Admini more ST

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges FDA Clarification on Scope International Alignment and Recycled Material Use in Container Closure Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG October 13, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-D-7957: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products Dear Sir or Madam: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of more ST

Sunrise County Economic Council Expresses Concerns Over Ropeless Gear Safety Costs and Practicality (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Shannon Bettridge, Ph.D. Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD, 20910 Re: NMFS Request for Information on Ropeless Fishing, NOAA-NMFS-2026-2080 October 14, 2026 Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington more ST