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AmPac Business Capital Urges Preservation of Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Small Business Growth (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.
October 12, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones
Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attention: Comment Processing
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations - RIN 3064-AG31 / OCC Do more ST
Arizona State University: State Water Initiative Celebrates a Legacy of Solutions in Action (10)
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 18 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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State water initiative celebrates a legacy of solutions in action
Gov. Katie Hobbs joined researchers, community partners and water leaders to mark 4 years of statewide collaboration and progress
By Marshall Terrill | October 16, 2026
Story highlights
* In the last four years, the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative has made advances in mapping and understanding water use, recycling and reuse technologies, PFAS treatment solutions and more.
* The initia more PR
BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier hit Walker Lyons with a six-yard touchdown pass with 1:47 left to go in the game, giving the Cougars a 28-24 lead over Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish drove all the way to the BYU four-yard line with four seconds remaining, but their game-winning touchdown pass missed its mark and BYU held on for the win. The Cougars move up five spots to No. 3 i more PR
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Criticizes EPA and Army Corps Proposed Waters of the United States Definition (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.
The Chesapeake Legal Alliance's Comments on Supplemental "Updated Definition of Waters of the United States"
Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; FRL 11132.1-04-OW October 09, 2026
The Chesapeake Legal Alliance applies the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Int more ST
Cross-Cutting Issues Group: EPA Faces Calls for Self-Implementing Flexibilities and Streamlined Permitting in Federal CCR Program (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.
COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS
Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159
I. INTRODUCTION
The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST
DignityMoves Urges Increased Investment in Transitional Housing and Interim Supportive Solutions to Combat Homelessness (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.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 -- Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (91 FR 57901, September 11, 2026)
Introduction
DignityMoves appreciates the opportunity more ST
Environmental Protection Network Criticizes Proposed Narrowing of Waters of the United States Definition Threatening Water Quality and Wetland Protections (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.
EPN Comments on Supplemental "Updated Definition of Waters of the United States"
Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; FRL 11132.1-04-OW
October 08, 2026
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appointees from Democratic and Republican administrations more ST
Ken D'Entremont Named 2026 ASTM Professor of the Year (10)
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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Ken d'Entremont Named 2026 ASTM Professor of the Year
Throughout his career, Ken has been a strong advocate for standards education and product safety.
Oct 16, 2026
Ken d'Entremont has been named the 2026 ASTM International Professor of the Year. Ken is a professor a more PR
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Urges Preservation of Federal Water Protections to Safeguard Downstream Water Quality (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.
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 Mailing Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Telephone (213) 217-6000
October 8, 2026
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Mr. Milton Boyd
Office of the Assi more ST
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management (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.
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST
Oklahoma City Museum of Art Announces Interim Leadership (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 12 -- The Oklahoma City Museum of Art issued the following news:
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OKCMOA Announces Interim Leadership
Bryon Chambers and Maury Ford named Co-Interim Directors of Oklahoma City Museum of Art
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OKLAHOMA CITY (October 12, 2026) -- The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) today announced its interim leadership. Bryon Chambers, Director of Education & Visitor Experience, and Maury Ford, Director of Collections & Exhibitions, have been named Co-Interim Directors by the Board of Trustees. The two will lead the M more PR
Space Foundation Names Michelle Olson as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 13 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release:
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Space Foundation Names Michelle Olson as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- October 13, 2026 -- Space Foundation has named Michelle Olson as Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Olson brings more than 35 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and integrated marketing, most recently as Partner more PR
USDA Hits University of Washington With Critical Citation Following PETA Complaint Over Monkey Escape (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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USDA Hits University of Washington With Critical Citation Following PETA Complaint Over Monkey Escape
October 15, 2026
Seattle - Please see the following statement from PETA Chief Science Advisor for Primate Experimentation, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, regarding a critical citation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) against the University of Washington (UW) for a mass escape of monkeys at its Arizona breeding facilit more PR
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