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Artificial intelligence-enabled triage tools may reflect human biases

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Artificial intelligence-enabled triage tools may reflect human biases * UTSW study exposes weak points of large language models used to prioritize patients in the emergency department DALLAS - Oct. 20, 2026 - Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools used in emergency triage may be susceptible to the same clinical stigmas associated with human assessments, researchers at UT more

Business Software Alliance Backs Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Intent but Urges Enforceable Safeguards for Commercial Terms and IP Rights

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 310 Washington, DC 20001 202.872.5500 www.bsa.org October 19, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) General Services Administration 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20405 Re: BSA Comments on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Round 2 (FAR Cases 2026-003, 2026-006, and 2 more

Clarke Index Urges CFTC to Track Incremental Grid and Data Center Additions to Enhance Market Surveillance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Clarke Index, Inc. clarkeindex.com contact@clarkeindex.com October 19, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN more

DRW Holdings Advocates for Launch of Compute Derivatives Market to Support AI Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20581 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 | 91 FR 54259 (August more

Fiftyrivers Urges Standardized Compute Derivatives Contracts to Enable Hedging and Market Integrity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FIFTYRIVERS Family Office . Singapore . www.fiftyrivers.com October 20, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 F more

Hyperbolic Labs Urges CFTC to Develop Standardized Compute Derivatives Market Based on Executed Transaction Data

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN 3038-AF77) (the "Request") Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick, more

Intercontinental Exchange Urges CFTC to Avoid Product-Specific Guidance for Cash-Settled Compute Derivatives

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Intercontinental Exchange 5660 New Northside Drive NW 3rd Floor Atlanta, GA 30328 Tel: +1 770.857.4700 | Fax: +1 770.937.0020 ice.com October 20, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washing more

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Urges HUD to Respect Sovereignty and Flexibility in Homelessness and Housing Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 The Honorable Claudette Fernandez General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Community Planning and Development Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 RE: Docket Number FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Ac more

Paradigm Operations Urges CFTC to Facilitate Development of Well-Functioning Compute Derivatives Markets to Support AI Buildout

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 4912-6957-2310v5 October 20, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contract more

PhRMA Urges FDA to Cease Public Release of Complete Response Letters to Protect Trade Secrets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 29, 2026 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Docket No. FDA-2026-P-4369 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Comment to Citizen Petition on Com more

Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 25 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

TrustedQA Urges SBA to Limit Size Standard Increases to Protect Defense Software Innovators

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1800 Michael Faraday Drive, Ste. 100 Reston, VA 20190 www.TrustedQA.com PH: (703) 481-8378 | Fax: (703) 481-8379 TQA Comment Letter on SBA Size Standards Submitted via regulations.gov on October 19, 2026 To: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small B more

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges HHS To Reauthorize PDUFA VIII To Maintain Drug Review Efficiency

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, 91 Fed. Reg. 52702 (Aug. 14, 2026) To Whom It May Concern: more

Vast.ai Inc. Advocates for Clearer Regulations on Compute Derivatives Market Data to Prevent Unauthorized Collection and Manipulation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Vast.ai Inc. 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 1840 Los Angeles, CA 90024 October 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Address: Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Attention: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission Re: Request for Comment more

Wave Life Sciences Urges FDA to Enhance Review Parity and Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wave Life Sciences, Inc. 733 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-205) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, RM. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 October 16, 2026 Re: Comment on Prescription Drug and User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII proposed Reauthorization and Commitment Letter (Docket more

Housing Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48743) on Sept. 25, 2026, entitled "Housing Issues in the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Selected Housing Issues and Federal Policy Implications The remainder of this report provides a high-level overview of housing policy issues that have been active during the 119th Congress. It describes selected housing issues that have received significant attention from Congress a more

Removing PRC Artificial Intelligence Models From Federal Agencies Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13336) by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran: * * * Removing PRC Artificial Intelligence Models from Federal Agencies On October 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Order Regarding Exclusion and Removal of DeepSeek Products from Federal Civilian Executive Branch Information Technology Systems and Procurements in the Federal Re more

Campus Safety Rooted in Prevention, Response and Trust

TURLOCK, California, Oct. 23 -- California State University Stanislaus campus posted the following news: * * * Campus Safety Rooted in Prevention, Response and Trust * At Stanislaus State, campus safety begins with a simple premise: people come first. That means helping students, faculty and staff feel safe, supported and informed, and also making sure people know where to turn when they have a concern and understand the resources available to them. "Your safety, privacy and ability to thr more

Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Material Handling Group

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 20 -- Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments, issued the following news: * * * Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Material Handling Group Brightstar partners with CEO Roger Runyan and industry veteran Jonathan Dawley to support the Company's next chapter of growth - Canton, MI and New York, NY - October 20, 2026 - Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on p more

Lumina Foundation: Employers Still Want the Degree

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following news: * * * Employers still want the degree Courtney Brown Oct. 20, 2026 About the Author Courtney Brown is the foundation's chief data and research officer and leads Lumina's strategic planning, research, evaluation, data, and learning efforts Despite skills-based hiring shifts and the rise of AI, employers still value college degrees. - For years, the future of work has seemed to be pointing away from the col more

National Union of Healthcare Workers: NLRB Again Rules Against Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin

EMERYVILLE, California, Oct. 19 -- The National Union of Healthcare Workers, a labor union that represents workers in California and Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * NLRB again rules against Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin October 19, 2026 Federal Labor Board rejects Rogers Behavioral Health's objection to recent union vote; certifies union at suburban Milwaukee clinic where Rogers illegally fired six workers The NLRB ruling comes one week after the agency found the Wi more

National Union of Healthcare Workers: NLRB Files Complaint Against Rogers Over Illegal Firings in Wisconsin

EMERYVILLE, California, Oct. 19 -- The National Union of Healthcare Workers, a labor union that represents workers in California and Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * NLRB files complaint against Rogers over illegal firings in Wisconsin October 19, 2026 Rogers Behavioral Health faces federal prosecution over illegal firings in Wisconsin The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Rogers, finding that it illegally fired six mental health workers for their more

TAMUK Secures $24.3 Million in New Multi-year Awards to Open FY27

KINGSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * TAMUK secures $24.3 Million in new multi-year awards to open FY27 KINGSVILLE (Oct 19, 2026) -- In its mission of serving South Texas students through accessible resources, research opportunities and student development, Texas A&M university-Kingsville has made major strides via a record start to Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), securing 27 new multi-year awards totaling more than $24.3 million. "Thi more

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Farm Bill Primer - Rural Development Title Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13249) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Rural Development Title The rural development title of the farm bill reauthorizes, amends, and creates programs administered by agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) mission area. These programs focus on rural broadband, rural utilities, business develop more

Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12889). The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig, legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Introduction Medicare Part D is a voluntary federal program that provides outpatient prescription drug coverage to 54 mill more

Temporary Protected Status Terminations, 2025-2026 Topic of CRS Fact Sheet

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R49346) by immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson. Here are excerpts: * * * Congress created Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 1990 to provide safe haven to noncitizens in the United States, regardless of immigration status, who are nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent their safe return./1 A foreign n more

U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert. Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle being developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs), Sec more

ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13334) by R. Corinne Blackford, Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Introduction Congress has historically sought to help small, "socially and economically disadvantaged" business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contrac more

ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

Clery Act, as Amended by Stop Campus Hazing Act Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12597) by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: * * * The Clery Act, as Amended by the Stop Campus Hazing Act Allegations in fall 2026 of campus sexual assault have renewed debate on the scope of responsibility for postsecondary institutions to maintain and foster an educational environment free of sexual harassment and violence. Federal law requires colleges and universities to more

Enrollment of Legislation - Relevant Congressional Procedures Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34480) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Enrollment of Legislation: Relevant Congressional Procedures" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen: * * * SUMMARY An enrolled bill or resolution is the form of a measure finally agreed to by both chambers of Congress. Enrollment occurs in the chamber where the measure originated and is carried out by enrolling clerks under the more

Farm Bill Primer - MAL & LDP Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12140) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: MAL and LDP Farm Support Programs The Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) program has been a significant feature of U.S. farm commodity support policy and farm bills since the 1930s. The MAL program provides low-interest loans to eligible farmers collateralized by eligible stored comm more

Fourth Amendment & Speech or Debate Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11492) by Legislative Attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Todd Garvey: * * * The Fourth Amendment and the Speech or Debate Clause Various searches by federal agents of sitting Members of Congress can raise questions about the intersection of Fourth Amendment principles and the privilege held by Members under the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution. In one of these e more

Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: * * * Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of ro more

IRS Free File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11808) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Free File Program: An Overview The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) Free File Program (FFP) is a public-private partnership between the IRS and Free File, Inc. (FFI), a group of tax software companies. The FFP allows certain taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) their federal income tax return free of ch more

Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13332) by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.4321 et. seq.) sets forth a national policy with respect to environmental quality and a more

Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie: * * * The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more

Social Security Retirement Age Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12323) by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * The Social Security Retirement Age: An Overview Introduction Social Security is a work-based federal insurance program that provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of a worker's retirement, disability, or death. The Social Security retirement age (42 U.S.C. Sec.41 more

Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence. Here are excerpts: * * * Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations Introduction Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.2 million people more

U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile & Nuclear Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12665) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger: * * * U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile and Nuclear Programs On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. The same day, President Donald Trump listed among the operation's objectives preventing Iran from acquiring a nuc more

Army's Multi-Domain Task Force Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe. Here are excerpts: * * * The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) Congress has expressed concern about the military threat posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it must be able to operate in a multi-domain more

Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "felon-in-pos more

Commerce Clause & Federal Firearms Prohibitions Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11490) Oct. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * The Commerce Clause and Federal Firearms Prohibitions "Most" modern federal criminal laws are predicated on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. Federal firearms offenses are no different in this respect. For example, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1), which prohibits felons from possessing firearms "i more

Connecting Constituents With Federal Programs for Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11911) by senior research librarian Claire M. Jordan: * * * Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Congress has established programs to assist constituents - including individuals, organizations, and local governments - with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This In Focus includes a list of se more

Farm Bill Primer - Federal Crop Insurance Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12201) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Federal Crop Insurance Program The federal crop insurance program (FCIP) offers insurance coverage for crops and livestock to help mitigate potential financial consequences of adverse growing and market conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the policies o more

IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11491) by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung: * * * IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools On September 4, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that would add a rule to provide that "all forms of racial discrimination in education, regardless of the intent behind or the legality of such discrimination" more

Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico: Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations" by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke and international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Mexico, the 10th-most-populous country and 13th-largest economy in the world, is bound to the United States by geography and deep economic, cult more

Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico - Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Collaboration on Migration Trump Administration actions to counter unauthorized migration into the United States have affected Mexicans in the United States and migrants seeking to enter the United States from third countries through Mexico. The Trump Administration more

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12 Arizona Lawmakers Condemn Proposed Census Changes Limiting Data Collection on Race Ethnicity and Immigration Status

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1700 WEST WASHINGTON PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2844 CAPITOL PHONE: (602) 926-5284 TOLL FREE:1-800-352-8404 Arizona State Senate 1700 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 October 13, 2026 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, We are writing to more

16 Organizations Criticize EPA for Inadequate Risk Evaluation of Toxic Chemical Ethylene Dibromide

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Douglas Troutman Assistant Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for Ethylene Dibromide, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488 Dear Assistant Administrator Troutman: T more

5 Arizona State University Professors Urge Census Bureau to Count All Residents and Retain Demographic Data in Proposed Census Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Census Bureau, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road, Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Request for Public Comment on the Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (RIN 0607-AA75) Dear Daniel S more

55 Members of Congress Urge EPA and Army Corps to Withdraw Proposed Rollback of Clean Water Protections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Hon. Lee Zeldin Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 Hon. Adam Telle Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works) United States Army Corps 441 G St NW Washington, DC 20314 Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle: We write to express o more

AARP Urges IRS to Simplify Retirement Account Rollovers to Prevent Savings Leakage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers Dear Mr. Burns: AARP, which advocates for the 125 million Americans age 50 more

Alabama Arise Urges USDA to Halt SNAP Food Restrictions and Promote Nutrition Education

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Shiela Corley Acting FNA Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 Dear Acting Administrator Corley, On behalf of Alabama Arise, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food more

Alaska Center Education Fund Opposes Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. TO: Daniel Sweeney, Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce FROM: The Alaska Center Education Fund DATE: September 30, 2026 RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations more

American Benefits Council Urges Clarification on Premium Allocation and Eligibility Rules for Paid Family Leave Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice 2026-28 and Code Section 45S Dear Sir or Madam, I write on behalf of The American Benefits Council ("the Council") to provide comments in connection with Notice more

American Brain Coalition Urges FDA to Prioritize Brain Disease Treatment Development in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Commissioner Kyle Diamantas U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: PDUFA VIII Reauthorization and Proposed Commitment Letter; Docket: FDA-2026-N-8163 Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas, On behalf of the American Brain Coalition (ABC), thank you for th more

American Civil Rights Project Urges Census Bureau to End Racial and Ethnic Classification in Decennial Census

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT P.O. BOX 12207 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225 October 13, 2026 To: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce (the "Bureau") Re: Comment on: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Docket I.D. No.: 260903-0005 RIN more

American Council of Life Insurers Urge Clarification on Premium Allocation and Safe Harbors for Paid Family Leave Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Council of Life Insurers Regina Rose Senior Vice President, Tax Policy (202) 624-2154 t reginarose@acli.com Mandana Parsazad Vice President & Senior Tax Counsel, Tax Policy (202) 624-2152 t mandanaparsazad@acli.com October 16, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Be more

American Institute of Architects Supports Clarification of Six Percent Fee Limitation and Professional Recognition in Federal Procurement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 T (800) 242 3837 F (202) 626 7547 aia.org October 19, 2026 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council c/o General Services Administration Regulatory Secretariat Division 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 RE: FAR Case 2026-003 - more

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Next Generation Cell and Gene Therapy Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Comments for Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments" Dear Sir/Madam: The American Society of Gene more

Aon Advocates for Clarification and Flexibility in Proposed Regulations on Defined Benefit Plan Funding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 4 Proprietary and Confidential - 20261019_Comment Letter Proposed Section 430 Regulations.docx 800 Connecticut Avenue 3rd Floor Norwalk, CT 06854 Mailing Address: Aon - MSC #17818 P.O. Box 7505 Fort Washington, PA 19034 t +1.203.523.8454 eric.keener@aon.com October 19, 2026 CC :PA :01 :PR ( more

Ark Investment Management Advocates for Broader Eligibility of Passive US Equity Funds in Trump Account Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ARK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 200 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 +1 727 810 8160 | pwilson@ark-invest.com October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26), Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Guida more

Babbage Proposal Submitted to CFTC for Standardized Compute Service Disclosures and Verifiable Pricing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BABBAGE | COMPUTE PRICING AND SERVICE COMPARABILITY 1 Defining the compute service behind the price BABBAGE LTD response on compute derivatives To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 | FR Doc. 2026-17163 | Revised 18 October 2026 more

Benefits in Action Urges Census Bureau to Protect Community Representation and Data Accuracy in 2030 Census

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Benefits in Action 12157 W. Cedar Dr., Lakewood, CO 80228 (720) 221-8354 October 8, 2026 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket USBC-2026-0628) Dear Mr. Sweeney: On behalf of Benefits in Action (BIA), I am writing reg more

Better Markets Urges Strict Limits on Eligible Investments and Fees for Trump Accounts to Protect Long-Term Wealth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Department of the Treasury Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, RIN 1545-BS14, 91 Fed. Reg. 54280 (Aug. 21, 2026) To the Department of the Treasury and IRS: Better Markets1 apprec more

Biocom Urges FDA to Enhance Consistency and Transparency in Drug Review and Manufacturing Inspection Processes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; (FDA-2026-N-8163) Dear Sir/Madam: Biocom appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on the Reauthorization of the Prescriptio more

Biotech Consortium to Accelerate Innovation Urges FDA to Improve Early-Stage Dosing Clarity and Enhance Engagement to Accelerate U.S. Neurologic Disease Therapies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Submitted via: Regulations.gov Electronic Comment Submission Re: Comments on Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter - Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 Dear Dockets Management Staff: The Biotech C more

Black American Cultural Council Ethnic Classification Proposal Seeks Recognition of Descendants of U S Chattel Slavery as a Distinct Lineage-Based Group

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Black American Cultural Council "A Lineage Based Organization Dedicated To Preserving Black American History, Identity & Culture" Date: TO: Office of Management and Budget Office of the Chief Statistician of the United States Executive Office of the President Washington, D.C. Dear Director and Office of the Chief S more

Blaine County Montana Urges Preservation of Race and Ethnicity Data in 2030 Census to Support Redistricting and Funding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Proposed Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 | RIN 0607-AA75 Submitted by: Blaine County, Montana To the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce: Blaine County, Montana, is a rural county with a large geographic area, small population, and substantial Native Ame more

Box Elder Urges Clarification of Census Residency Rules to Protect Military Community Counts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 420 Villa Drive, Box Elder SD 57719 605.923.1404 ph. 605.923.4264 fax www.boxeldersd.gov The City of Box Elder is an Equal Opportunity Provider October 14, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau Designation: ADDEMO/FRN 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20746 RE: Comments - Proposed 2030 Census Residence Criteria (91 FR 57524) To the more

BRC Therapeutics Urges FDA To Enhance Support For Small Biotech Developers In PDUFA VIII Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 BRC Therapeutics Company 2026. Confidential and Proprietary. All rights reserved. October 8, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163) Dear FDA Colleagues more

Business Software Alliance Backs Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Intent but Urges Enforceable Safeguards for Commercial Terms and IP Rights

Carahsoft Technology Corp. Supports Clarifications and Transition Periods in Proposed FAR Overhaul

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FAR Case 2026-003 11493 S UNSET HILLS ROAD | S UITE 100 | RESTON, VA 20190 | TEL 703 871 8500 | FAX 703 871 8505 | WWW.CARAHSOFT.COM October 19, 2026 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Regulatory Secretariat Division Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 Carahs more

Caseys General Stores Urges FNA to Simplify SNAP Restrictions to Improve Food Access in Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: State SNAP Waivers Dear Acting Administrator Corley: Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more

Caseys General Stores Warns State SNAP Restrictions Threaten Food Access and Increase Retailer Burdens

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: State SNAP Waivers Dear Acting Administrator Corley: Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more

CCE Advocates for Well-Designed Compute Derivatives With Market Integrity Safeguards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CCE Comments on Compute Derivatives October 17, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: CCE submits these c more

Center for Environmental Law & Policy Opposes Proposed Narrowing of Federal Water Protections for Streams and Wetlands

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Willie Frank III / Steve Hirschey / Doug Kilgore Adriana Maestas / Gary Morishima / Christian Murillo / Claire Newman Pete Nichols / Robyn Randle / Scott Schuyler / Patrick Williams 85 S Washington Street #201, Seattle, WA 98104 / 206-829-8299 / www.celp.org October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Pro more

Chainalysis Urges On-Chain Data as Basis for Payment Stablecoin Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 U.S. Department of the Treasury Attention: Office of General Counsel 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Chainalysis Response to GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale (Docket No. TREAS-DO-2026-0496; RIN 1505-AC95; 91 Fed. Reg. 53368, Aug. 18, 2026) Sub more

Charlotte Storm Water Services Urges Clarification of Definitions to Protect Perennial and Intermittent Streams and Wetlands Under Waters of the United States Rule

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. StormWater.CharMeck.org 4100 W Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28208 October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center Office of Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20460 Subject: Comments - 2026 Supplemental Proposed "Waters of the United States" Rule Docket I more

Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance: DHS Proposed Rule Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period Sparks Concerns Over Discrimination and Economic Impact

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 CHINESE AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE ALLIANCE URL: www.caldausa.org Email: caldainfo@gmail.com Address: 27 Bleeker St, Millburn NJ 07041 Department of Homeland Security October 22, 2026 US Citizenship and Immigration Services 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Eliminating the Discretion more

Claritas Warns Against Limiting Census Data to Citizens and Removing Race and Ethnicity Information

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 FDMS Docket number USBC-2026-0628 RE: September 10, 2026, 30-Day Federal Register Notice on the "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions", FR Doc. 2026-18481 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal more

Clarke Index Urges CFTC to Track Incremental Grid and Data Center Additions to Enhance Market Surveillance

Coin Center Urges Clarification of Participation Limits in Proposed Stablecoin Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of Coin Center to the Department of the Treasury on GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale October 19, 2026 TREAS-DO-2026-0496 To whom it may concern: Coin Center is an independent nonprofit research and advocacy center focused on the public policy issues facing cryptocurrency tech more

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Urges HUD to Maintain Support for Housing First Programs to Prevent Homelessness

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Office of General Counsel, Rules Docket Clerk Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: HUD Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness I am writing on behalf more

Connect Humanity Urges Clarification of Broadband Inclusion and Geographic Flexibility in CRA Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations; OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0694; RIN 1557-AF57; FD more

Cornell University Assistant Professor of Public Health Willison: Public commentary criticizes inaccurate claims about homelessness reduction strategies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 "Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness." Charley E. Willison PhD, MPH, MA, Assistant Professor of Public Health, Cornell University Timothy Creedon, PhD, Health Economist, Tallaght University Hospital, Assistant Professor in Health Economics, Tr more

Delta Air Lines Proposes Exception to Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Maintenance Misconfiguration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. James Thompson AD Process & Compliance Engineering Delta Air Lines, Inc. 1775 M H Jackson Service Road Atlanta, GA 30354-3743 T. +1 404 773 1083 adengineering@delta.com October 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey A more

Delta Air Lines Urges Clarification and Corrections in FAA Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Engines

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. James Thompson AD Process & Compliance Engineering Delta Air Lines, Inc. 1775 M H Jackson Service Road Atlanta, GA 30354-3743 T. +1 404 773 1083 adengineering@delta.com October 19, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey A more

Des Moines City Manager Caffrey Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Census Data Collection

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 21630 11th Avenue S, Des Moines WA 98198 206.878.4595 www.desmoineswa.gov To the U.S. Census Bureau: On behalf of the City of Des Moines, Washington. I am writing to comment on the proposed rule "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more

Dime Bank Praises Proposed CRA Rule Changes and Urges Clarifications to Support Community Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Corporate Headquarters: PO Box 509, Honesdale PA 18431 570-253-1970 | thedime.bank October 13, 2026 Via Electronic Mail (FDIC) & eRulemaking Portal (OCC) Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Attn: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Comments@fdic. more

Dragonfly Supports Flexible, Standardized Framework for Compute Derivatives Market Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENT ON THE LISTING OF COMPUTE DERIVATIVES CONTRACTS October 20, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 Fed. Reg. 5 more

DRW Holdings Advocates for Launch of Compute Derivatives Market to Support AI Infrastructure

Durham County Urges Census Bureau to Revise Proposed Residence and Demographic Data Rules

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Durham County Administrative Complex, 200 E. Main St., 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701 Telephone: (919) 560-0000 Fax; (919) 560-0020 Website: dconc.gov Equal Employment Employer October 12, 2026 Department of Commerce U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 R more

Early Futures Partnership Urges Recognition of Child Care as Critical Rural Economic Infrastructure in CRA Revisions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Early Futures Partnership is the organizational home of the Communities for Kids and First Five Nebraska initiatives. 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 600 . Lincoln, NE 68508 . Office (402) 261-9671 . earlyfutures.org October 13, 2026 Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, Docket No. OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 1557-AF57 Early Futures more

East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Urges Regulators to Protect Incentives for Rural Affordable Housing Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Serving Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington Counties 700 Sixteenth Street NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 October 13, 2026 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RE: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 T more

Echelon Development Group Urges CMS to Finalize RAPID Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Dialysis Devices

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ECHELON DEVELOPMENT GROUP | 1 Comments on the Proposed RAPID Coverage Pathway October 7, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3487-NC Re: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway Docket CMS-2026-2674 Dear CMS Administr more

Entact LLC Urges FAR Council to Embed Outcome-Based Specifications to Encourage Innovative Commercial Remediation Methods

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FAR Case 2026-003 Comments October 19, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) General Services Administration Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. FAR-2026-0003) Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51, 91 Fed. Reg. 59406 (Sept. 18, 2026); Comments of more

Entrepreneur Works Fund Urges Regulators to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Chief Counsel's Office Re: Comment in Opposition to OCC and FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act Regulations [OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0 more

Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB) October 9, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of mo more

Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB) October 9, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more more

Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Suspend Public Comment on Ethylene Dibromide Risk Evaluation Until SACC Finalizes Review

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Ethylene Dibromide Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488 October 19, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appo more

Fiftyrivers Urges Standardized Compute Derivatives Contracts to Enable Hedging and Market Integrity

Fore Women Urges Federal Regulators to Preserve Grants and Simplify Community Reinvestment Act Rules

Frameworks Community Development Corp. Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Revisions to Protect Affordable Housing and Community Investment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. T 512.385.1500 F 512.385.1503 2200 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 78702 WWW.FRAMEWORKS CDC.ORG A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, D more

Fresno County Economic Development Corp. Urges Preservation of Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Small Business Growth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Fresno County Economic Development Corporation 1060 Fulton Street, 4th Floor Fresno, CA 93721 559.476.2500 www.fresnoedc.com October 12th, 2026 The Honorable Travis Hill, Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Curr more

FuturePlan Urges Clarification on Investment Fees and Amendment Timing in Proposed Retirement Plan Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FuturePlan.com October 15, 2026 CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107855-25) Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Proposed Regulations, Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans (REG-107855-25; 91 FR 53 more

Glade Oak Data Solutions Services Urges SBA to Reconsider Expansion of Size Standards to Protect Micro and Woman-Owned Firms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.GladeOak-dss.com Comment on Proposed Rule Regarding Small Business Size Standards, ID: SBA-2026-0265-0001 Submitted on: 10/16/2026 Submitted by: Cheryl N. Walraven, MSW, PhD Founder & CEO Glade Oak Data Solutions Services, LLC Royersford, Pennsylvania Subject: Proposed Rule on Small Business Size Standards To Whom I more

Golden State Opportunity Opposes OCC and FDIC Proposed CRA Revisions and Requests 60-Day Comment Extension

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429 RIN 3064-AG31 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20219 Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Re: Comm more

GroAway LLC Raises Concerns Over Errors in SBA Small Business Size Standards Table

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GroAway LLC 1112 County Road 628 . Gardner, Colorado 81040 Mail: P.O. Box 138 . Gardner, Colorado 81040 contact@groawayllc.com . groawayllc.com U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, RIN 3245-AI67 Re: Proposed rule, Small Business Size Standards, 91 Fed. Reg. 53,741 (Aug. more

Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency Opposes South Carolina SNAP Food Restrictions Citing Impact on Local Food Access and Markets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GROWING AUGUSTA Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC October 15, 2026 RE: South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0311 Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC submits this comment in opposition to South Carolina's SNAP demonstration project restricting the purchase of certain f more

Growing Hope Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes That Undermine Accurate Community Data

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 922 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-786-8401 www.growinghope.net getintouch@growinghope.net October 02, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20746 Re: Comment on Proposed Rule, "Decennial Cen more

Growth Homes Urges Regulators to Preserve Strength of 1995 Community Reinvestment Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20219 Via: https://regulations.gov/ Re: Comment in more

Hancock Whitney Urges Reconsideration of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Data and Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Jennifer Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing; Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 more

Healthy Americas Foundation: FDA Urged to Prioritize Inclusive Enrollment and Reporting Standards in PDUFA VIII

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Acting Commissioner Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1035 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Dear Commissioner Diamantas: We more

Heir Command LLC Calls on IRS to Establish Explicit Delivery and Non-Delivery Standards for Trump Account Disclosures

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Docket IRS-2026-1090 Re: Comments on Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, and Request for a Public Hearing To the Department of the Treasury and the Intern more

HIRE Coalition Urges IRS to Simplify Premium Allocation and Controlled Group Rules for Section 45S Paid Leave Credit

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ms. Helen Morrison Benefits Tax Counsel Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20220 Ms. Christa Bierma Associate Benefits Tax Counsel Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20220 Mr. Phil Lindenmuth Acting Associate Chief Counsel (EEE) Inte more

HJB Convenience Corp. Warns of Challenges and Impact of Hawaii SNAP Beverage Restrictions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Shiela Corley, Acting Administrator Food & Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Hawaii SNAP Demonstration Project Dear Acting Administrator Corley: On behalf of HJB Convenience, I respectfull more

Humane World for Animals Urges FDA to Incorporate Human-Based Non-Animal Testing Methods Into PDUFA VIII Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037 humaneworld.org humaneaction.org September 25, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. more

Hyperbolic Labs Urges CFTC to Develop Standardized Compute Derivatives Market Based on Executed Transaction Data

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN 3038-AF77) (the "Request") Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick, more

ICARE Coalition Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Oppose Immigration Status-Based Counting

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept 30th, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more

Illinois Municipal League Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Accurate Population Counts and Demographic Data

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Mr. George M. Cook Director, Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Dear Director Cook: On more

Indiana Affordable Housing Council Opposes Raising Bank Asset Threshold to Protect Affordable Housing Funding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1060 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 3-101, Indianapolis IN 46204 l inahc.org October 13, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Via portal: https://www.regulations.gov/document/OCC-2026-0694-0001 Jennifer more

Intercontinental Exchange Urges CFTC to Avoid Product-Specific Guidance for Cash-Settled Compute Derivatives

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Urges HUD to Respect Sovereignty and Flexibility in Homelessness and Housing Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 The Honorable Claudette Fernandez General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Community Planning and Development Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 RE: Docket Number FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Ac more

Kidney Care Council Urges CMS to Clarify and Correct Proposed Revisions to ESRD Medical Evidence Report

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Kidney Care Council 11654 Plaza America Drive #878, Reston, VA 20190 (202) 744-2124 October 20, 2026 William N. Parham, III, Director Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Ba more

Lane County Opposes Proposed Census Rule Changes Over Operational and Funding Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VANESSA CORNWALL Intergovernmental Relations Officer Vanessa.Cornwall@lanecountyor.gov PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING/ 125 EAST 8TH AVENUE/EUGENE, OR 97401/ (541) 682-6504 Docket Number: 260903-0005 Document Number: 2026-18481 Document Citation: 91 FR 57524 RIN: 0607-AA75 Document Type: Proposed Rule AGENCY: Depa more

Long Beach City Manager Modica Urges Flexibility in HUD Incentives to Support Local Homelessness Strategies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 City Manager 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6711 FAX (562) 570-7650 October 12, 2026 Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 RE: Public Comment on Notice of Research Just more

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: Treasury Should Exclude ESG Index Funds From Trump Accounts to Maintain Broad Market Focus

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, 91 Fed. Reg. 54,280 (Aug. 21, 2026); RIN 1545-BS14 Submitted by: James R. Copland To Whom it May Concern: I respec more

Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group Voices Concerns Over Nationwide Moratorium on New Insurance Agents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johnny Wallin Chief Operating Officer Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group, Inc. 1400 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, TX 76010 | 817-350-8255 | MarketplaceInsure.com Page 1 October 10, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9872-IFC Re: CMS-9872-IFC more

MassBio Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Small Biotech Companies in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 700 Technology Square, 5th Floor Cambridge, MA 02139 617.674.5100 | massbio.org October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VIII), FY 2028-2032 (Docket No. FDA-2026-N- more

N2L Advocates Clarifications to Simplify Overpressure Analysis Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. First Principles to Practical Solutions N2L, Inc. | Comments on Docket FAA-2026-9941 Page 1 of 2 October 21, 2026 Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W58-213 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9941, Notice No. 26-19, RIN 2120-AM31 Overpr more

NeighborWorks Waco Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Over Concerns About Reduced Incentives for Affordable Housing Support

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, DC 20429 RE: Opposition to Proposed Community Reinvestment Act Regulations OCC Docket ID: OCC-2 more

New Markets Tax Credit Working Group Urges Preservation of CRA Incentives to Support Community Development Investments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20 more

Nimbus-T Global Inc. Integrates Verified Identity Security Into Defense Technology Assessment Platform

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nimbus-T Global Inc. | Wilmington, Delaware | U.S. Patent No. 10,152,582 B2 | Confidential & Proprietary Nimbus-T Global Inc. Secure Identity & Authentication https://nimbus-t.com Nimbus-Key(R) ID Powers AAT-X Login Security Implementation brings verified identity access to a platform supporting defense technology a more

NRP Group Urges Regulators to Maintain Current Asset Thresholds to Support Affordable Housing Investments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.nrpgroup.com 1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Phone (216) 475-8900 www.nrpgroup.com October 6, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attn: Commenting Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Proposed Rule more

Obsidian Rising Urges SBA to Reconsider Large Size Standard Increases to Protect Emerging Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Proposed Small Business Size Standards Submitted by: Obsidian Rising LLC (company statement) Docket: SBA-2026-0199 RIN: 3245-AI67 Federal Register Reference: 91 FR 53741, August 20, 2026 Subject: Opposition to Disproportionate Size Standard Increases Without Adequate Protections for Emerging Small Bus more

Opportunity Finance Network Urges Enhanced Data Collection to Boost Transparency and Impact of Opportunity Zone Investments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Internal Revenue Service Room 5503 P.O.. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 October 16, 2026 Re: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Information Reporting Regarding Qualified Opportunity Zones and Updated Qualified Opportunity Fund Certification and Decertification Procedures To the U.S. Departm more

Paradigm Operations Urges CFTC to Facilitate Development of Well-Functioning Compute Derivatives Markets to Support AI Buildout

Partnership for Strong Communities Warns Proposed Census Changes Could Undermine Data Accuracy and Impact Housing Equity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Lyceum | 227 Lawrence Street | Hartford, CT | 06106 | (860) 244-0066 Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners October 13, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistic more

PhRMA Urges FDA to Cease Public Release of Complete Response Letters to Protect Trade Secrets

Praxis Precision Medicines Urges FDA to Continue STAR Program to Accelerate Access for Rare Epilepsy Treatments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments - Retaining the Split Real Time Application Review (STAR) Program more

Quest Ecology Inc. Concerns Over Proposed Size Standards Methodology

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Quest Ecology Inc. Comments on Revised Size Standards Methodology Docket No. SBA-2026-0265 October 6, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development RE: Comments on Proposed Revised Size Standards Methodology Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team: Quest Eco more

Quest Ecology Inc. Warns Proposed SBA Size Standards Could Undermine Small Business Opportunities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Quest Ecology Inc. Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 October 5, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development RE: Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team: Quest Ecol more

RaceTrac Raises Concerns Over SNAP Restrictions Impacting Convenience Store Access

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Sheila Corley Acting Administrator Food & Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia SNAP Demonstration Projects" Dear Actin more

Rare Disease Company Coalition Praises FDA PDUFA VIII Commitments to Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 -- Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Comments on the Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter Dear FDA Leadership, The Rare Disease Company Coalition (RDCC) appreciates t more

RARE Foundation Urges FDA to Expand Rare Disease Innovation Hub and Formalize Patient Meeting Framework Under PDUFA VIII

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 for "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments" To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of the RARE Foundation, forme more

Reed College Mediterranean Studies Professor Landvatter Urges Renewal of U.S. Cyprus Antiquities Import Agreement to Protect Cultural Heritage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 RE: Renewal of Agreement with Cyprus Concerning Import Restrictions for Cypriot Antiquities I am writing to vociferously support the renewal and extension of the agreement between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the importation of Cypriot Antiquities. I am a co-director of the Pyl more

Rescue Mission of Cape Fear Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Race Data and Reconsider Homeless Residence Criteria

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 10, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Fe more

RetirementAnchor Urged to Improve Plan Coordination and Accelerate Electronic Rollovers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 21, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49), Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers Dear Sir or Madam: RetirementAnchor appreciates the opportunity t more

Risk Factor Research Urges Department of Education to Clarify Reporting Revisions and Recalculate Burden Hours for HEA Title II Teacher Report Cards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Andrew G. Huff, Ph.D., M.S. October 14, 2026 Risk Factor Research, LLC, Michigan, USA contact@andrewhuff.com Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED) Docket ED-2026-SCC-2707 Federal Register document 2026-17081, 91 FR 54318 (August 21, 2026) Submitted electronically via regulations.gov, Do more

ROC USA: Community Reinvestment Act Revisions Threaten Support for Affordable Housing and Community Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20429 Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations RIN 3064-AG31 / Docke more

San Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District Urges Clarification on Water Definitions to Reduce Permitting Delays

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. San Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District P.O. Box 119 - Glenwood, New Mexico 88039 575-637-2797 October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Revision of the regulations defining the scope of water more

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Residence Criteria and Demographic Questions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. USBC-2026-0628 40 Min Waban Dan Administrative Office 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie Michigan 49783 Phone 906.635.6050 Fax 906-632-6696 Government Services Membership Services Economic Development Commission Austin Lowes Chairman Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Testimony for U.S. Cen more

Scale Link Urges Consistent and Inclusive CRA Regulations to Enhance Small Business Lending

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13th, 2026 Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments- RIN 3064- AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing, Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Curre more

Sierra Club Florida Chapter Opposes Narrowing Federal Protections for Waters and Wetlands to Safeguard Drinking Water

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted by: Sierra Club Florida Chapter To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army Docket: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: September 2026 Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking -- Updated Definition of Waters of the United States Date: October 9, 2026 Dear Administrator Zeldin and Officials more

SmartPractice Urges FDA to Modernize Regulations to Improve Access to Licensed Patch Test Allergens

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Andrew Kish, Food and Drug Administration From: SmartPractice Subject: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163] Dear Commissioner and Members of the PDUFA VIII Reauthorization Team: In July 2025, during the PDUFA VIII reauthorization kic more

Sonoma County Community Development Commission Urges Preservation of Strong Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sonoma County Community Development Commission Sonoma County Housing Authority 141 Stony Circle #210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 P.O. Box 12025, Santa Rosa CA 95406-2025 October 13, 2026 RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Regulations (RIN 3064-AG31) To Whom It May Concern: On be more

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Urges Caution Over SpaceX Reentry Operations Due to Environmental and Economic Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Commercial Space Transportation SpaceX Falcon 9 Operations at SLC-40 c/o ICF, 1902 Reston Metro Plaza Reston, VA 20190 US To Nicholas Baker This letter is submitted in response to the solicitation of public comment on the Programmatic Environmental Asses more

Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models to Combat Homelessness

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Secretary Turner Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Research Supporting Incentives for Proven and Effective Activities to Reduce Homelessness. We are submitting this comment as the Collaborative Applicant on behalf of the Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services (STEPS), Continuum of Care NY-5 more

SPARK Institute Urges Treasury to Allow Trustee and Advisory Fees Beyond Fee Cap for Trump Accounts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503 P.O.. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts (CC-00349938-26) Dear Sir or Madam: The SPARK Institute, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the more

Springfield City Manager's Office Legislative & Economic Development Analyst Hartman Urges Clarification and Inclusion of Populations in Proposed Census Rules

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions To Whom It May Concern: On more

St. Catherine University Philosophy Professor Kish Urge EPA to Maintain Power Plant Emission Regulations Amid Climate and Public Health Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Administrator Lee Zeldin, I am a constituent in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a professor of philosophy at St. Catherine University, my work addresses the social and moral obligations of institutions. I am writing to express my strong opposition to EPA's proposal to rescind its own ability to regulate greenhouse gas emis more

Synergy Innovative Solutions Urges SBA to Carefully Evaluate Impact of Proposed Size Standard Revisions on Emerging Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SYNERGY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC PUBLIC COMMENT / FEDERAL RULEMAKING Public Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standards To: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Reference: 91 FR 53741 - Small Business Size Standards Docket: SBA-2026-0199 | RIN: 3245-AI67 Date: October 16, 2026 Introduction Syner more

Telix Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA to Modernize Radiopharmaceutical Regulations for Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Products

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 - Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter Dear Commissioner and FDA Colleagues: Telix Pharmaceuticals ap more

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Voices Concerns Over Proposed Census Changes Threatening Rural Community Representation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 10, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Public Comment Regarding "Decennial Census of the Population of America more

TrustedQA Urges SBA to Limit Size Standard Increases to Protect Defense Software Innovators

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1800 Michael Faraday Drive, Ste. 100 Reston, VA 20190 www.TrustedQA.com PH: (703) 481-8378 | Fax: (703) 481-8379 TQA Comment Letter on SBA Size Standards Submitted via regulations.gov on October 19, 2026 To: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small B more

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges HHS To Reauthorize PDUFA VIII To Maintain Drug Review Efficiency

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, 91 Fed. Reg. 52702 (Aug. 14, 2026) To Whom It May Concern: more

U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Warns Proposed CRA Changes Could Undermine Community Development Efforts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Su more

U.S. Pharmacopeia Supports GDUFA Reauthorization to Strengthen Generic Drug Supply Chain and Regulatory Framework

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Division of Dockets Management 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (FDA-2025-N-0873-0014) Dear Sir/Madam: On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to offe more

U.S. PIRG Urges FDA to Enhance Transparency and Outcomes in GDUFA Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Kyle Diamantas, J.D. Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Food and Drug Administration Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 October 16, 2026 Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments; Public Meeting; Request for Comments, Docket No. FDA-2025-N-087 more

United States Pharmacopeia Recommends Incorporating USP Standards and Risk-Based Approaches to Enhance Container Closure System Guidance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 Food and Drug Administration Division of Dockets Management 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products (FDA-2026-D-7957) Dear Sir/Madam: On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to more

University of Maryland Raises Concerns Over Proposed FAR Revisions Impacting R&D Contracts and Contract Numbering

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 October 9, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division General Services Administration 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 Re: Response to Federal Register Notice - Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, 35, more

University of Oklahoma Associate Program Director of Vascular Neurology Fellowship Velez Urges CMS to Consider In Vitro Diagnostics for Rapid Stroke Diagnosis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The University of Oklahoma(R) Health Campus DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY College of Medicine 920 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 2040 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5036 (405) 271-4113 FAX: (405) 271-5723 Email: neurology@ouhsc.edu Website: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Academic-Departments/Neurology October 9th, 2026 Docket CMS more

Vast.ai Inc. Advocates for Clearer Regulations on Compute Derivatives Market Data to Prevent Unauthorized Collection and Manipulation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Vast.ai Inc. 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 1840 Los Angeles, CA 90024 October 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Address: Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Attention: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission Re: Request for Comment more

Veris Wealth Partners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Decennial Census Revisions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. veriswp.com Oakland . NYC . Portsmouth . Denver . Philadelphia October 13, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: "Decennial Census o more

VigilanceIQ Supports Hours of Service Pilot Program to Study Impact of Split Duty Pauses on Driver Fatigue

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2081 Page 1 VigilanceIQ, Inc. 4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io 19 October 2026 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Research Division, Attn: Samuel White Comments of VigilanceIQ, Inc. on Docket No. FMCSA more

VigilanceIQ Supports Pilot Program to Improve Driver Fatigue Monitoring Through Split Sleeper Berth Time

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2080 Page 1 VigilanceIQ, Inc. 4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io 19 October 2026 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Research Division, Attn: Samuel White Submitted via regulations.gov Comments of VigilanceIQ more

Voltry Urges Clear Grading Standards for Compute Derivatives Contracts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VOLTRY VOLTRY.IO MICHAEL@VOLTRY.IO October 16, 2026 Via electronic submission (regulations.gov, docket CFTC-2026-1850) Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Supplemental comment on the Request fo more

Wash. County Board of Commissioners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence and Demographic Question Rules

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OREGON WASHINGTON COUNTY Board of County Commissioners 155 North First Avenue, Suite 300, MS 22, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: (503) 846-8681 fax: (503) 846-4545 October 6, 2026 Census Bureau, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN, Washington, DC 20746 Re: Docket No. USBC-2026-0628: more

Wash. Insurance Commissioner Kuderer Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Demographic Data for Insurance Market Analysis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PATTY KUDERER STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Phone: 360-725-7000 www.insurance.wa.gov Mailing Address: PO Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 Street Address: 5000 Capitol Blvd Tumwater, WA 98501 October 6, 2026 US Department of Commerce Census Bureau 15 CFR Pa more

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations more

Woda Cooper Companies Urges Regulators to Preserve Investment Tests and Regional Bank Support in CRA Reforms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 500 South Front St 10th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 October 13, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary Attention: Comments/Legal ESS Federal more

Woodstock Institute: Community Reinvestment Act Under Threat as Proposed Rule Changes Risk Community Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 67 East Madison Street, Suite 2108 | Chicago, IL 60603 | 312-368-0310 | woodstockinst.org October 13, 2026 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Exec. Secretary Attention: Comments--RIN 3064-AG31 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel more

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GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSbrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release: * * * GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities Washington, D.C. (October 15, 2026) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its new Strategic Plan for 2027 to 2032, which charts a course to meet the rapidly changing needs and priorities of Congress. The new plan outlines how the agency will help Congress address emer more

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