Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Pennsylvania Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday November 09, 2024 ( 34 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Corning and Powerex to Support U.S. Supply Chain Resiliency
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investments in New York and Pennsylvania Would Help Enhance Domestic Production Capacity of Key Components for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed two separate preliminary memoranda of terms (PMT) under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide Corning up to $32 million in proposed direct funding and Powerex  more

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Aurora Operations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Aurora Operations Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Securing the Informa  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Automotive Innovation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation: * * * To: Ms. Sarah Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7201M) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Public Engagement Webinars; Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Subs  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the American Chemistry Council: * * * To: Todd Coleman Existing Chemical Risk Management Division (7404M), Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0436) * * *   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council Hydrogen Fluoride Panel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Chemistry Council Hydrogen Fluoride Panel: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: EPA Prioritization of Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Pre-Prioritization for Hydrogen Fluoride, Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606 * * * To Whom It May Concern:   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Coatings Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Coatings Association: * * * To: Sarah Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7201M) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606-0008 Re: Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Sub  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers: * * * PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WEBINARS; PRE-PRIORITIZATION AND CONSIDERATION OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FOR FUTURE PRIORITIZATION UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURE  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Petroleum Institute: * * * To: Sarah Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606 Re: Pre- Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Future Prioritization Under the Toxic Su  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Association of California Water Agencies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Association of California Water Agencies: * * * To: Todd Coleman U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Existing Chemical Risk Management Division (7404M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act--Doc  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Association of State Drinking Water Administrators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D., Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Public Engagement Webinars; Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chem  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Battery Council International
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from Battery Council International: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7406M) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Au.Sarah@epa.gov Re: Battery Council International Comments on Pre-Prioritization Candidate List * * * Dear Ms. Au:  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Bayer CropScience
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 24, 2024, from Bayer CropScience LP, St. Louis, Missouri: * * * To: Mr. Matthew B. Khan Chemical Review Manager Pesticide Re-evaluation Division Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 204600-0001 Subject: Comments on "Imidacloprid. Updated Occupational Exposure Assessment for Seed Treatment Uses in Support  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, 6 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and six collaborators. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Dr. Michal Freedhoff Assistant Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Re: Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP); Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Chemical Users Coalition
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Chemical Users Coalition: * * * To: Sarah Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Future Prioritization Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 89 Fed. Reg. 68894 (August 28,  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Cobalt Institute
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Cobalt Institute: * * * Comments On Pre-Prioritization And Consideration Of Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds Under The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Submitted by Cobalt Institute To: Ms. Sarah K. Soliman Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460- 0001 EPA  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Complex Products Manufacturers Coalition
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Complex Products Manufacturers Coalition: * * * To: Ms. Sarah K. Soliman Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Hydrogen Fluoride for Future Prioritization Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Household & Commercial Products Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Household and Commercial Products Association: * * * To: Sarah Soliman, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7201M) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606] Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical S  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Ms. Sarah K. Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Request for Comment Regarding Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Future Pr  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From National Mining Association, North American Metals Council
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the National Mining Association and North American Metals Council. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Sarah K. Soliman Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Comments on the Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Futu  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Natural Resources Defense Council
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 29, 2024, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: TSCA Chemical Pre-Prioritization * * * Dear Sir/Madam: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) hereby submits these comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicitation for public  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Resilient Floor Covering Institute
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Resilient Floor Covering Institute. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0436 Re: Comments of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute on the Draft Risk Evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act for Di-isononyl Phthalate (DINP)   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Unleaded Kids
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Unleaded Kids, Los Angeles, California: * * * To: EPA Docket Center, Superfund Docket U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460. Re: Adding Trenton's Historic Potteries to the National Priorities List, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM 2024-0374-0001 * * * Unleaded Kids fully supports EPA's proposal to   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From USDA Office of Pest Management Policy Director Nesci
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 24, 2024, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Pest Management Policy Director Kimberly Nesci: * * * To: Anne Overstreet, Director Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division (7508M) Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: USDA Comments on the Updated Occupational Exposure Assessments fo  more

FTC Releases Public Communication From Ill. Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association: * * * To: April Tabor, Secretary of the Commission Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Stop H-144 (Annex H) Washington, DC 20580 Re: HISA Assessment Methodology Rule Modification * * * Dear Ms. Tabor: The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, which represents ow  more

FTC Releases Public Communication From Minnesota Racing Commission
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from the Minnesota Racing Commission: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Mail Stop H-144 (Annex H) Washington, DC 20580 RE: HISA Assessment Methodology Rule Modification * * * The Minnesota Racing Commission opposes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (HISA) proposed modification to Rule 8520, regarding the  more

FTC Releases Public Communication From Truth in Advertising
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Truth in Advertising Inc., Madison, Connecticut: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Mail Stop H-144 (Annex R) Washington, DC 20580 Re: Rytr LLC; File No. 232 3052 In the Matter of Rytr LLC - Proposed Consent Order * * * Dear Commissioners: Online reviews of products and services are incredibly influential and hav  more

IRS Releases Public Communication From Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen, Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Definition of the Term ''Coverage Month'' for Computing the Premium Tax Credit, RIN 1545 BR31 (IRS REG 116787 23) * * * Thank you for the opportunity to comment  more

IRS Releases Public Communication From Committee of Annuity Insurers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 18, 2024, from the Committee of Annuity Insurers: * * * To: Mr. Harlan M. Weller Senior Actuary, Office of Tax Policy U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 1045 Washington, DC 20220 Re: Follow-Up on Question Asked During RMD Hearing * * * Dear Mr. Weller: On behalf of the Committee of Annuity Insurers, we are writing   more

Justice Antitrust Division Releases Public Communication From Exhaustless Inc.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Exhaustless Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan: * * * Re: Opposition to Order 2024-10-11 to Show Cause: Dockets DOT-OST-2001-9849, DOT-OST2024-0065, and ATR-2024-0001 * * * Exhaustless opposes the Tentative Order because it is a fraud on the United States. A. Summary. 1. Exhaustless documents the multiple frauds on the United States and the continuation   more

LEADER JEFFRIES: 'THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION CAN BE PROUD OF ITS RECORD'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall with Errol Louis where he highlighted House Democrats' strong electoral performance in New York and the success of House Democratic incumbents across the nation. ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. Democrats here in New York have officially flipped three House se  more

Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces $100 Match for PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan Accounts
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 9 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Families who save in their PA 529 GSP by December 31, 2024, can receive up to $100 in matching contributions * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that families saving with the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) may be eligible for up to $100 in matching contributions. Current and new PA 529 GSP account owners who make contributions that are received  more

Rep. Scanlon Responds to Racist Text Messages Targeting Black Americans Following 2024 Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: Chester, PA - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement in response to racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide: "We should all be disturbed by the vile, racist text messages targeting young Black people across our nation, including school children right here in Lower Merion and Upper Darby. These contemptible efforts to sow fear and di  more

U.S. Access Board Releases Public Communication From Philadelphia Office of Multimodal Planning Director Yemen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Kelley Yemen, director of Philadelphia Office of Multimodal Planning, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 SUBJECT: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for [Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057-0001] * * * Dear Acting Administrator Shulman, On behalf of t  more

Verizon Maryland to Pay $115,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: BALTIMORE Verizon Maryland, LLC, will pay $115,000 and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, a management employee who suffered from hypertension asked his manager for a change to a field position or to an alternate ma  more