Regulatory Affairs

Construction Materials Industry Letter to U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Streamlining CWA Permitting

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.

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Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity; in particular, Subpart J. NSSGA believes the permit should be withdrawn and reproposed.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.

Coalition Letter to EPA Office of Water on Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

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.

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.

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).

Letter to House Committee on Natural Resources on H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025

On behalf of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), I write to express our strong support for H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025. This critical legislation takes necessary steps to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by prioritizing science-based conservation efforts, improving regulatory transparency and streamlining permitting processes essential to economic growth and infrastructure development.

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