On behalf of the over 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for key industry policy priorities in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. As you begin working with Congress on this critical legislation, we urge you to consider these initiatives and the positive impacts they will have on the aggregates industry, our nation’s infrastructure and the American economy when enacted into law.  

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for Representative Marc Molinaro to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). NSSGA proudly represents more than 530 members, including aggregates producers, as well as manufacturers of equipment and services that support the construction industry. Our members form the foundation of the U.S. infrastructure sector, accounting for over 90 percent of the nation’s annual crushed stone production and 70 percent of sand and gravel.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our member companies that supply essential construction materials for the infrastructure, energy and agriculture sectors, I am writing to express our strong support for the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. This legislation clarifies the analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), enabling agencies to better balance environmental protection with economic development. 

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our member companies that supply critical construction materials for roads, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture, I write to express strong support for H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. This bill will streamline the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process and reduce bureaucratic red tape. We commend your leadership in advancing commonsense reforms that protect water quality, while supporting essential domestic infrastructure.

The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), is pleased to submit these comments on the Army Corps (Corps) of Engineers’ proposal to reissue and modify nationwide permits (NWPs). NSSGA supports this reissuance but continues to believe the size limits are too small and that aggregates should have its own permit, separate from other mining. NSSGA is the leading advocate for the aggregates industry.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our support for the Senate’s amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). NSSGA encourages the House to pass this package promptly to meet President Trump’s July 4th deadline. These policies will ultimately strengthen the aggregates industry and the American economy, while providing certainty to the business community.

Thank you for the opportunity for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) to comment on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed rule to reinstate procedures and policy applicable to all guidance documents in all Operating Administrations at 49 CFR part 5, subpart C.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. NSSGA encourages the Senate to pass this package in a timely manner. These policies will ultimately strengthen the aggregates industry and the American economy. NSSGA proudly represents over 500 members consisting of aggregates producers and the manufacturers of equipment and services that support the construction industry. Together, our members form the backbone of the U.S.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for Adam Telle to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Mr. Telle knows firsthand how the work of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will impact the lives of people in the United States and worldwide. His decades of public service have demonstrated a strong commitment to the safety, security and prosperity of the many Americans who benefit from the ports, waterways and flood control infrastructure maintained by the Corps across our nation.

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.