Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Honorable Robert Cekada
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service
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23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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4 Energy Organizations Urge FAA to Strengthen Drone Restrictions Protecting Critical Electric Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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5 Golf Associations Urge FAA to Include Golf Tournaments in Drone Flight Restriction Rule for Enhanced Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dear A
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Ala. Corrections Dept. Calls for FAA Drone Regulations to Protect State Prisons From Contraband Deliveries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Docket Operations, M-30
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W58-213
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: COMMENTS ON NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING-"DESIGNATION-RESTRICT THE OPERATION OF UNMANNED A
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American Association of Port Authorities Urges Federal Support for Small Modular Reactors at US Ports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 5, 2026
The Honorable Stephen M. Carmel
Administrator
Maritime Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Docket Number: MARAD-2026-0729; Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Trans
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American Gas Association Urges Broader Eligibility and Stronger Protections for Drone Restrictions Near Critical Natural Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 05, 2026
Submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket Operations Room W58-213, West Building, 5th Floor
Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Comments of the American Gas Association Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in
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American Gas Association Urges Expanded Drone Flight Restrictions to Protect Critical Natural Gas Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 06, 2026
Submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket Operations Room W58-213, West Building, 5th Floor
Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Comments of the American Gas Association Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Cl
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AquaLaw PLC Urge FAA to Protect Water and Wastewater Facilities Under Drone Restriction Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
F. PAUL CALAMITA
PH: 804.716.9021
PAUL@AQUALAW.COM
FX: 804.716.9022
August 4, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Room W58-213,
West Building 5th Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unman
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Associated Builders & Contractors Government Affairs Urges FAA to Clarify Site-Sponsored Drone Operations Under Flight Restriction Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
440 First St. NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC 20001 | 202-595-1505 | abc.org
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
August 5, 2026
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W58-213, West Building 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558, Comments on the FAA's Notice of
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ATF Proposed Rule on Remote Firearms Sales Faces Strong Opposition Over Increased Risks of Illegal Trafficking and Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
RE: Docket No. ATF-2026-0266; RIN 1140-A
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Stillwater, OK
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Stillwater, OK
Author Alysha Rameera to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Stillwater, OK -- Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Stillwater, OK bookstore on Wednesday, August 12th. Renowned
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Booker, Kim Seek Unanimous Consent to Pass Bill Requiring Closure of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Kim Seek Unanimous Consent to Pass Bill Requiring Closure of Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Andy Kim (D-NJ), sought unanimous consent to immediately pass the Delaney Hall Closure Act, legislation requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to permanently close the D
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Booker, Warnock, Van Hollen, Colleagues Demand HUD Reverse Changes Gutting Fair Housing Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Warnock, Van Hollen, Colleagues Demand HUD Reverse Changes Gutting Fair Housing Program
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and 29 Senate colleagues in demanding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rescind a series of proposed changes that would fundamentally undermine implementation of the Fair Housing Ini
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Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Cargo Theft Losses More Than Double to $304 Million in Q2 Despite a Drop in Thefts, Driven by High-Value Metals and Technology Heists
Verisk CargoNet records 677 incidents in the second quarter of 2026, down 26 percent year over year, while sophisticated cargo theft schemes more than doubled estimated losses
Key Takeaways
* Verisk CargoNet documented 677 inci
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Center for American Women and Politics: Could Women Succeed Term-Limited Women Governors in Kansas and Michigan?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release:
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Could Women Succeed Term-Limited Women Governors in Kansas and Michigan?
Results for Women Candidates in August 4th Primaries from CAWP
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Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Washington, and Virginia. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there a
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Chlorine Institute Proposes Enhanced Security Measures for Unmanned Aircraft Near Chemical Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 525, Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-894-4140 Fax: 703-894-4130
www.chlorineinstitute.org
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
August 5, 2026
RE: Designation-Restrict the Operation of
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Congresswoman Watson Coleman, AG Davenport, Superintendent Hengemuhle, announce record Federal funding for State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Watson Coleman, AG Davenport, Superintendent Hengemuhle, announce record Federal funding for State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
#The $675,000 earmarked by Watson Coleman will fund the purchase of new hardware and digital forensic licensing software to combat trafficking and exploitation.
Ewing, NJ (August 3, 2026) - Today, at the Regional Operations I
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Davie Defense Outlines 25-Year Roadmap for Commercial Deployment of Nuclear-Powered Arctic Vessels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Davie Defense Inc. Public Response
DOT Docket No: MARAD-2026-0729
Phil Burns-O'Brien
CEO/President
Davie US
Davie Defense Inc.
2920 Todd Road
Galveston, TX 77554-2806
Sydney Plante
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Office of the Maritime Administrator
West Building
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washingt
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DoorDash Proposes Streamlined Compliance and Clarity in FAA Rule on Drone Operations Near Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Submitted electronically via http://www.regulations.gov
United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590
Re: DoorDash Comments to the Section 2209 NPRM on Restricting the Operations of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity
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Drew University Launches No-Cost Google Career Certificate Program
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Launches No-Cost Google Career Certificate Program
Drew is among the first institutions in the Google AI for Education Accelerator program
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Drew University students, alumni, and employees will gain access to flexible, online programs designed to build job-ready skills in more than 15 fields through the Drew University-Google Certificates Project.
The initiative is part of the Google AI for Educ
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DroneResponders Supports FAA Rule to Protect Critical Facilities While Urging Streamlined Airspace Access for Public Safety Drones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 5, 2026
Submitted electronically via Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: DRONERESPONDERS(R) Comments on the Section 2209 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "R
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EPA Approves Connecticut Air Plan Revision for Algonquin Gas Facility, Rubber Tire Manufacturing Declaration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved revisions to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) that establish air pollution control requirements for a Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC Cromwell compressor station and confirm that no rubber tire manufacturing sources currently operate in the state.
The final rule takes effect Sept. 8, 2026.
The action approves Connecticut's submission addressing reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirement
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FAA Section 2209 NPRM Comments Urge Flexible UAS Detection and Expanded Use of DOT Roadside Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations, M-30
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Room W12-140
West Building Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Comments of DefendUAS Inc. to the Section 2209 NPRM on Restricting the Operations of Unmanned Aircraft in Cl
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Federal Register: DOT Issues Information Collection Notice on Procedures and Evidence Rules for Air Carrier Authority Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following information collection:
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comments. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was pub
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Fla. Government Efficiency Dept. Urges FTA to Prioritize Safety and Targeted Data Collection on Family-Friendly Public Transit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
The Honorable Matthew Cahill
Acting Deputy Administrator
Federal Transit Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill:
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (FL DOGE) hereby provides comm
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Hermeus Corp. Urges Streamlined Access and Standardized Processes for Special Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
August 5, 2026
Submitted electronically via http://www.regulations.gov
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Hermeus Corp. Comments to the Section 2209 NPRM on Restricting the Operations of Unmanned Aircraft
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Humane World for Animals, Action Fund Urge FAA to Preserve Drone Transparency for Animal Welfare and Environmental Oversight
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W58-213
West Building 5th Floor,
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility, Docket No. FAA-2026-4558
Dear Ms. Ferritto:
On
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Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to
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ITI Raises Security Concerns Over FAA's Proposed Drone Flight Restriction Rule Near Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility (Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03)
Dea
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Kean Delivers $835,000 to Bernards Township for Police Communications Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Delivers $835,000 to Bernards Township for Police Communications Upgrades
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(August 6, 2026) BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - On Tuesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $835,000 to Bernards Township for upgrades to their police department'scommunications equipment.
This federal funding, secured by Congressman Kean through the Community Project Funding process, will upgrade the Bernard
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Metropolitan Transportation Commission Supports Flexible National Framework for Family-Friendly Transit Service Quality
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Mr. Jamie Pfister
Acting Executive Director
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE Washington, DC 20590
RE: FTA Request for Information on Family-Friendly Transit, Docket No. FTA-2026-0232
Dear Mr. Pfister:
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) appreciates the oppo
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire
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National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Urges FAA to Close Drone Security Gaps at Motorsports Facilities and Events
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Submitted electronically via Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) Comments on the Section 22
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National Association of Manufacturers Supports Risk-Based FAA Drone Restrictions to Protect Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Phalen
Vice President, Domestic Policy
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August 5, 2026
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W58-213, West Building 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Comments of the National Association of Manufacturers; Designation-Restrict the Operation of U
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National Energy & Fuels Institute Urges DOE to Improve Transparency and Accuracy in Building Energy Code Cost-Effectiveness Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Energy & Fuels Institute, Inc. - NEFI Main Office: PO Box 822, Wilmington, MA 01887 DC Office: 1629 K Street. N.W, Washington D.C., 20006 Phone: (617) 924-1000 Fax: (508) 373-2740 www.nefi.com
Page 1 of 11 August 3, 2026 Via Electronic Filing (www.regulations.gov) The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Departmen
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NCOIL Adopts Charity Medical Care and Medical Debt Reform Model Act
BELMAR, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release:
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NCOIL Adopts Charity Medical Care and Medical Debt Reform Model Act
Model Aims to Reduce the Financial Burden of Medical Debt by Strengthening Hospital Charity Care Screening Procedures and Prohibiting Medical Debt Obtained from Lifesaving and Emergency Care Services from Being Reported
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At the 2026 National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Summer National Meeti
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Nev. Resort Association Urges FAA to Expand Drone Flight Restrictions to Protect Tourism Districts and Public Venues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 165 Las Vegas, NV 89135 PH: (702) 735-4888 FAX: (702) 735-4620
August 4, 2026
Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W58-213 West Building 5th Floor Washington, DC 20590-000
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Unm
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New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall
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All nine Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation -Reps. Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Herb Conaway (NJ-
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New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall
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All nine Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation -Reps. Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Herb Conaway
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New Jersey Manufactured Housing Association Supports HUD Proposal to Modernize Manufactured Home Definitions and Reduce Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home" to Lower Housing Costs (Docket No. FR-6537-P-01)
Dear Sir or Madam:
On behalf of the New Jersey Manufactured
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NHTSA Denies Petition Seeking Investigation Into Acura Super Handling All Wheel Drive System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition requesting a defect investigation into the Super Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system installed in Acura TLX and MDX vehicles, concluding the available evidence does not indicate a safety-related defect.
The petition was submitted on January 9, 2026. The agency's decision was published on August 6, 2026.
The petition, identified as DP26-001, was filed by
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Nick Caro and Adam Shpeen named to Bloomberg Law's "40 Under 40" list
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Nick Caro and Adam Shpeen named to Bloomberg Law's "40 Under 40" list
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Davis Polk partners Nick Caro and Adam Shpeen have been named to Bloomberg Law's "They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40" list. The annual list recognizes the accomplishments of exceptional young lawyers nationwide.
Nick, a partner in Davis Polk's Sponsor Finance practice, was recognized for his deep experience
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Passenger Vessel Association Supports FAA Drone Restrictions at Passenger Terminals and Urges Coast Guard Sponsorship for Special Designations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4 August 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket Number: FAA-2026-4558
Designation - Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility
As published
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PHMSA Announces Decisions on 23 Hazardous Materials Special Permit Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced actions on 23 hazardous materials special permit applications, granting 18 requests, denying three and recording the withdrawal of two applications.
Comments on the notice are due by September 8, 2026.
Among the approved requests were applications from the Department of Defense, Amazon.com Inc., Jaguar Land Rover Ltd., Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Space BD In
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PHMSA Invites Comments on Hazardous Materials Special Permit Modification Requests
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking public comments on nine applications to modify existing hazardous materials special permits covering transportation by highway, rail, vessel and aircraft.
Comments are due by August 21, 2026.
The applications request changes affecting the transportation of medical waste, adsorbed gases, lithium batteries, propane cylinders, hydraulic supply systems, fertilizer
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PHMSA Seeks Comments on 16 Hazardous Materials Special Permit Applications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking public comment on 16 applications for special permits covering the transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, vessel and cargo aircraft.
Comments are due by September 8, 2026.
The notice lists applications submitted to the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety for proposed exemptions from Hazardous Materials Regulations. The requests involve a range
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Polymers Proposal by NJIT Professor Awarded $125K Grant From the ACS
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Polymers Proposal by NJIT Professor Awarded $125K Grant from the ACS
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
Chemical and materials engineering professor Gennady Gor started out making computer simulations of molecular models to study how liquids stick to porous surfaces; he later started incorporating experiments into his research. That pivot toward experimentation recently earned him a grant from the
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Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Before Birth - Florencia Torche Examines the Impact of Prenatal Exposures
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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Before Birth: Florencia Torche Examines the Impact of Prenatal Exposures
By Nikky Luna
If a massive earthquake were to strike a region, most people would think about the immediate ecological, economic, and humanitarian devastation.
But Florencia Torche wonders about something different: How will this moment shape the outcomes of children who have not yet been bor
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Ride Guide Transit Technologies Highlights Safety Accessibility and Real Time Data Challenges in Family Friendly Transit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ride Guide Transit Technologies, Inc.
150 East 58th St.
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10155
https://www.ride.guide/
August 3, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Dear Federal Transit Admi
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Sandy Hook Pilots Associations Urge Broad Safety Exceptions to Hudson River Anchoring Ban
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED NEW YORK SANDY HOOK PILOTS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION AND UNITED NEW JERSEY SANDY HOOK PILOTS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
201 EDGEWATER STREET STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305 TEL: (718) 448-3900 FAX: (718) 442-2876
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Northeast District
Ref.: USCG-2026-0042-0001
The U
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Advocates for Flexible Federal Family Friendly Transit Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Subject: Federal Transit Administration Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit
To Whom It May Concern:
The Santa Clara Valley
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Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Second Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organization Under Investigation by Ways & Means Committee Decertified by Trump Administration
Network for Hope - an organ procurement organization (OPO) that has been under investigation by the Ways and Means Committee for allegations of improper Medicare billing, financial conflicts of interest, and u
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Senators Kim and Hagerty Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect American AI Technology from Foreign Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senators Kim and Hagerty Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect American AI Technology from Foreign Attacks
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Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), introduced the Blocking
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Skyports Drone Services Urges Clear Federal Framework for Drone Flight Restrictions Near Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Skyports Drone Services Inc.
Wilmington, DE August 5, 2026
Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-4558; Notice No. 26-03; RIN 2120-AL33 - Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to
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SkySafe Urges FAA to Require Non-Cooperative Drone Detection for Fixed Site Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SkySafe, Inc. August 5, 2026 Submitted electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M-30 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Comments of SkySafe, Inc. on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Designati
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development Urges FAA to Protect First Amendment Rights and Public Oversight of Animal Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
DOCKET NO. FAA-2026-4558
August 4, 2026
Sean Duffy Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
Re: Designation-Restrict the Ope
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Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
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U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining a strategy to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fi
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Summer Programs and Internships at PPPL: Building New Pathways Into Fusion Energy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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Summer programs and internships at PPPL: Building new pathways into fusion energy
Each summer, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) welcomes students from across the country to participate in hands-on research, technical training and professional development experiences that introduce them to plasma physics, fusion energy and the
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 06, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens Reason for Announcement:
Contain undeclared Fish
Company Name: Sun Noodle of Honolul
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Transportation for America Urges Expanded Safety Metrics Cleanliness Standards and Increased Reliability Funding for Family Friendly Transit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1350 I Street NW, Ste. 425
Washington, DC 20005
t4america.org
August 2, 2026
The Honorable Sean Duffy
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Docket No. FTA-2026-0232
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Dear Secretary Duffy,
Thank you for the opportunity to c
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Turning nanomaterials into smart sensors and devices
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Turning nanomaterials into smart sensors and devices
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When Dongmei Dong, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science & Mathematics, says her research is interdisciplinary, she means it. With an undergraduate degree in materials science and engineering, a doctorate in condensed matter physics and postdoctoral work in chemistry, and electrical and computer
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Va. Municipal Drinking Water Association Support FAA Rule to Restrict Drone Operations Near Treatment Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 51, Richmond, Virginia 23218-0051
(804) 716-9021 www.VMDWA.org
August 5, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W58-213, West Building 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001
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Venture Global LNG Urges FAA to Expedite and Streamline Drone Flight Restrictions Over Critical Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Docket ID No. FAA-2026-4558
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Room W58-213
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001
Michelle Ferritto, Office of Rulemaking,
Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
RE: Com
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Virginia Awards Conduent Contract to Manage and Modernize Medicaid Program Delivery Systems
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Virginia Awards Conduent Contract to Manage and Modernize Medicaid Program Delivery Systems
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Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced that the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has awarded the company a contract to co
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Waste Management Inc. Urges FAA to Include Landfills and Smaller Energy Facilities in Drone Operation Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Via Electronic Transmission: Regulations.gov
Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Room W58-213, West Building 5th Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: WM Comments on FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled "Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Air
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Wyndham Rewards Ranked #1 by USA TODAY Readers for Ninth Consecutive Year
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Rewards Ranked #1 by USA TODAY Readers for Ninth Consecutive Year
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