On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT),1 “Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts,” in light of the recent recission of the Council on Environmental Quality’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures and updates that incorporate environmental review provisions from the following statutes:  Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21); the Fixing America's Su

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.

As Chair of the Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) I write to express strong support for H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, on behalf of our member associations. This legislation is essential to providing clarity and certainty within the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process for landowners and other regulated entities across the country.

On behalf of the American Cement Association (ACA), National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and our member companies that supply critical construction materials for roads, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture, we write to express our strong support for the legislative package introduced by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on June 12, 2025, to streamline Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

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.

The undersigned organizations urge that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw the December 13, 2024 proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. We were pleased that the Agency extended the comment period to allow the regulated community further analysis of the docket but remain concerned regarding the overall approach.

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.

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.