The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is pleased to provide comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) (the Agencies) on the Updated Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). NSSGA is a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition and incorporates its comments by reference. NSSGA commends the Agencies on this proposal.

The Waters Advocacy Coalition (“WAC”) submits the following comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) and U.S.

The 34 member organizations and labor unions of the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) appreciate the administration’s attention to high diesel costs and their impact on businesses and working families. As you know, the federal user fee of 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel fuel remains a key source of revenue for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Therefore, the guidance developed by Treasury to implement the October 5 executive order, “Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel,” could greatly impact the HTF and stability of the federal surface transportation investment it provides. 

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write in strong support of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act and urge the Senate to pass it promptly. NSSGA represents the producers of crushed stone, sand and gravel – the materials that form the foundation of America’s roads, bridges, housing, water systems and energy infrastructure. Our members produce more than 90 percent of the crushed stone and 70 percent of the sand and gravel used in the United States and employ more than 100,000 workers.

On behalf of the undersigned maritime transportation stakeholders—including importers, exporters, retailers, manufacturers, agriculture groups, logistics providers, and other users of the international freight transportation system—we respectfully urge the Office of the United States Trade Representative to extend the current suspension of the Section 301 vessel fees related to China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

We are writing on behalf of the American Alliance for Innovation (AAI) to provide the attached Principles of TSCA Risk Management and to ask EPA to consider these guiding principles as it develops future risk management regulations under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). AAI is a coalition of trade associations representing manufacturers, innovators, and downstream users across the U.S. economy that rely on chemicals and chemical-based products to support advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and other essential sectors.

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we appreciate your willingness to work with us on our concerns regarding AB 1666. With the amendments taken in print today removing the material preference provisions, the undersigned organizations are pleased to move to a neutral position on the bill.
 

The 51 undersigned organizations urge the swift confirmation of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor. Acting Secretary Sonderling is well-qualified and has extensive experience in workplace and public service. He has a proven record of success managing the Department of Labor, which he has been doing since April, and, if confirmed, he will continue to steer the Department of Labor toward policies that protect workers, provide clear guidance to the employer community, and reduce the regulatory burden on the economy, allowing it to thrive.
 

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, we urge the Senate to promptly pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. The extension of surface transportation authorizations included within this measure would sustain critical infrastructure investments and keep construction projects moving by continuing current authorization levels through December 11, 2026. NSSGA members produce the crushed stone, sand and gravel that form the literal foundation of America’s roads, bridges, airports and public works.

The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the Commission) proposal to rescind in full the climate-related disclosure rule adopted in 2024 (Proposal). The undersigned organizations, representing companies of every size, in every sector, and across every region of the country, support full rescission.