The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Request for Information (RFI) on the future of transportation data, statistics and analytical tools. NSSGA represents the producers of crushed stone, sand and gravel — the aggregates that form the literal foundation of the nation’s roads, bridges, airports and buildings. Aggregates are the largest freight commodity in the United States by weight.

On behalf of the nearly 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, I am writing to express our strong support for the nomination of the Honorable Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor. As your committee prepares to conduct his confirmation hearing, we urge you to advance his nomination and support his confirmation on the Senate floor.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write to thank you for introducing the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Aggregates—including crushed stone, sand and gravel—are the foundational materials used to construct and maintain locks and dams, navigation channels, levees, coastal resilience projects, water control structures and other critical infrastructure authorized through WRDA legislation.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write to thank you for introducing the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Aggregates—including crushed stone, sand and gravel—are the foundational materials used to construct and maintain locks and dams, navigation channels, levees, coastal resilience projects, water control structures and other critical infrastructure authorized through WRDA legislation.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and our nearly 500 member companies, I write to thank you for introducing the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act and to commend the Committee for its work on this critical legislation. NSSGA represents the producers and suppliers of crushed stone, sand and gravel: the essential construction materials that form the literal foundation of every highway, bridge, and transit project in America.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Request for Comments in Docket No. USTR-2026-0067 regarding Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), is pleased to submit these comments on the Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps)’ request for input on potential future changes to nationwide permits (NWPs). NSSGA continues to believe the size limits are too small and that aggregates should have its own permit, separate from other mining. NSSGA is also signing onto multindustry comments and incorporates these by reference.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (“NSSGA”) respectfully submits its comments in the above-captioned proceeding in accordance with the Surface Transportation Board (“STB” or “Board”) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) served on January 7, 2026. The NPRM proposes to repeal the Board's regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 1144, which implement its statutory authority to prescribe reciprocal switching agreements, through routes, and through rates.

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for the nomination of Mr. Steve Pearce to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Mr. Pearce brings significant experience in federal policymaking and a deep understanding of the role public lands play in supporting economic growth. During his service in the U.S.

On behalf of the more than 500 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I am writing to express our concerns about two bills that received testimony at the legislative hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The bills are S. 1464, the Buffalo Tract Protection Act by Senator Heinrich, and S. 462, the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act by Senator Rosen.