Environmental Comment Letters

NAHB’s comment letters that are relevant to environmental issues are included in this section. They were prepared and submitted to Federal agencies (US Environmental Protection Agency, Fish & Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Army Corps of Engineers) in response to actions by Federal agencies, such as actions related to endangered species, draft permits and guidance, and proposed regulations.

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NAHB joined a coaltion of real estate and trade interests to comment on EPA's plans to propose a lead paint, repair and renovation rule for public and commercial buildings.
4/1/2013 		PDF
These are NAHB's comments on EPA's next proposal in its continuing efforts to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
5/2/2012 		PDF
On November 8, 2010 NAHB submitted its comments to the proposed Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Rule affecting portions of the six states surrounding Chesapeake Bay and all of Washington, DC. The TMDL Rule will be a 15-year long program intending to restore water quality and the …
11/15/2010 		PDF
In May of 2009 the Obama Administration chose to revoke the 2008 Bush amendments to the Endangered Species Act. These changes would have allowed for a more streamlined Section 7 Consultation Process. NAHB responded to this decision by calling on the Administration to provide a time line for …
8/3/2010 		PDF
NAHB's comments on the Rapanos Guidance
4/13/2009 		PDF
NAHB submitted comments to the EPA WaterSense program, including the water budget tool, and allow flexibility and alternatives to its existing framework.
3/23/2009 		PDF
NAHB submitted comments on EPA's WaterSense program's draft Home Specification guidance.
3/23/2009 		PDF
NAHB submitted comments on the proposed WaterSense Specification program. NAHB worked to ensure it was consistent with the Green Building Standard.
2/26/2009 		PDF
NAHB's comment letter urged the Service to consider the limitations of the ESA when completing its final rule for listing (or not listing) the Polar Bear as a threatened status. We also commented strongly believed that the ESA is not the proper vehicle for addressing climate change and urge the …
8/13/2008 		PDF
NAHB's comments on Recovery Crediting system which was designed to offer incentives to federal agencies to reach out to private land owners and conserve wildlife.
8/13/2008 		PDF
This comment letter was in response to EPA's draft Water Strategy Report in Response to Climate Change. This comment letter was submitted on May 1, 2008
5/1/2008 		PDF
NAHB's comments on the National Marine Fisheries Service's proposed salmon hatchery policy.
11/14/2005 		PDF
NAHB's comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on critical habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl, as proposed on November 18, 2003.
5/2/2005 		PDF
NAHB's comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Endangered Species Act joint counterpart Section 7 consultation regulations, as proposed on June 5, 2003.
5/2/2005 		PDF
View NAHB's comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Consideration of Revision to Essential Fish Habitat Guidelines
5/2/2005 		PDF
Comment Letter on Critical Habitat Designation for Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Vernal Pool Plants
1/31/2005 		MS Document
Comment Letter on Proposed Rule - Nationwide Permit Program
1/31/2005 		PDF
NAHB's Comments to the U.S. Forest Service on Proposed Revisions to the Roadless Rule, as proposed on July 16, 2004.
9/20/2004 		PDF
NAHB's comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the Endangered Species Permit Revocation Rule, as proposed on May 25, 2004.
8/9/2004 		PDF
NAHB's comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's draft Watershed-Based NPDES Permitting Implementation Guidance.
10/6/2003 		PDF
  

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