Bridging Ideas and Impact through Public Comments

Public comments serve the executive branch by informing more effective, efficient program design and regulation. As part of our commitment to evidence-based, science-backed policy, FAS staff leverage public comment opportunities to embed science, technology, and innovation into policy decision-making. Below, you will find public comments FAS staff have submitted in response to agency requests for information and proposed regulations.

2023

Ecosystems & Entrepreneurship

Comment for SBA on Small Business Investment Company Investment Diversification and Growth

Comment for Treasury, SBA, Commerce, DOT, HUD, and USDA Opportunities and Challenges in Federal Community Investment Programs

Comment for SBA on Affiliation and Lending Criteria for the SBA Business Loan Programs

Science Policy

Comment for FDA on Select Updates for the Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance

Comment for OSTP on Clinical Research Infrastructure and Emergency Clinical Trials

Comment for OSTP on the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

Comment for DOD, GSA, and NASA on the Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk

Comment for OSTP on Equitable Data Engagement and Accountability

Comment for EPA on Deploying Funding to Address Air Pollution

PAHPA RFI for the Senate

Comment for EPA on Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program

PAHPA RFI for the House

Comment for EPA on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review

Social Innovation

Comment for IES on School Pulse Panel 2023-24 Preliminary Field Activities

HELP Committee ESRA Reauthorization RFI Comments

Comment for EDA on Implementation of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program

HELP Committee ESRA Reauthorization

April 19, 2023

Comment for ETA on Sector Strategies To Meet Critical Workforce Needs Across Industries

Comment for EDA on Implementation of the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program

Technology & Innovation

Comment for NSF and OSTP on Implementing the Initial Findings and Recommendations of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force

Comment for DOS on Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Nonimmigrant and Special Visa Fees

Comment for NIST on Second Draft of the AI Risk Management Framework and the First Draft of the NIST AI RMF Playbook