Executive Departments

Comments to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and NOAA on Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is pleased to provide comments to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (the agencies): Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (FWSHQ-ES-2025-0034). NSSGA agrees with the decision to rescind the current definition of harm under the ESA.

Letter to EPA on Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2026 Issuance of the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity; in particular, Subpart J. NSSGA believes the permit should be withdrawn and reproposed. NSSGA is a member of the Small Business Low Risk Coalition (SBLRC) and adopts these comments by reference.

Comments to U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security on Sec. 232 National Security Investigation of Imported Trucks

On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to submit comments related to the investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts, and their derivative products, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

NSSGA Comments to EPA on the WOTUS Notice: Request for Recommendations; EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093

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 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Recommendations. NSSGA is a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition and incorporates their comments by reference. NSSGA supports the agencies in working towards a durable rule based on the unanimous Sackett opinion by the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS).

Waters Advocacy Coalition Letter to EPA on the WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Recommendations, EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093

The Waters Advocacy Coalition (“WAC”) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following recommendations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) (collectively, “Agencies”) on defining “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”), consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of the scope of Clean Water Act (the “Act” or “CWA”) jurisdiction.

Letter to United States Trade Representative Regarding President Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Seeking a Limited Exemption for Aggregates

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing regarding President Trump’s Executive Order titled Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Good Trade Deficits. The NSSGA respectfully requests an exemption for aggregates from these measures.

Letter to the Department of Health and Human Services on the Elimination of the NIOSH Mining Health and Safety Program

On behalf of the over 500 member companies of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), we respectfully request that the Administration reconsider the elimination of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Health and Safety Program, whose work is essential to advancing the wellbeing of the men and women of the mining industry.

Main Street Employers Letter to Treasury Secretary on FinCEN's Interim Final Rule

The undersigned organizations, representing millions of Main Street businesses operating in every industry and community in America, applaud the Department of the Treasury (Department) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for issuing the interim final rule on March 21, 2025, which revises the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Trade Association Coalition Comments on EPA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0403

The undersigned trade associations appreciate the opportunity to provide comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-pphenylenediamine (6PPD) and its transformation product, 6PPD-quinone; Regulatory Investigation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of the Comment Period; 90 Fed. Reg. 5,798 (Jan. 17, 2025).

Coalition Comments to the United States Trade Representative on Proposed Action Section 301, Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), and our construction materials partner associations appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) proposed actions to establish fees on Chinese Maritime Transport Operators; vessels built in China entering US Ports; operators with orders for Chinese built vessels; and mandate U.S. goods be exported on U.S. built and flagged vessels.

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