Request for Comments and Public Hearing on U.S. Intent to Enter into Trade Negotiations with the…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on a proposed U.S.-UK Trade Agreement, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. The Administration's aim…
Request for Comments and Public Hearing on U.S. Intent to Enter into Trade Negotiations with the…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on a proposed U.S.-EU Trade Agreement, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. The Administration's aim…
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Request for Information (RFI)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is developing a framework that can be used to improve organizations' management of privacy risk for individuals arising from the…
Proposed Reporting Exemption for Air Emissions from Animal Waste at Farms under the Emergency…
On November 14, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposal to amend its release notification regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to be consistent with the Comprehensive…
Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for Colour Index (C.I.) Pigment Violet 29 (PV29)
On November 15, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft risk evaluation for an existing chemical substance, Colour Index Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). Section 6 of TSCA…
Advocacy Staff Attends Forum Celebrating 25 Years of E.O. 12866
By Nora Esposito, Economic Research Fellow
On September 24, 2018, Advocacy staff attended “A Forum Celebrating 25 Years of Executive Order 12866” at George Washington University (GW). The event was co-sponsored by the Society for…
Patriot Ordnance Factory – POF-USA
By Marina DeWit, Region 9 Advocate
While working as an aerospace engineer, Frank DeSomma, a sport shooter, wanted to do something different and apply his creativity to the mechanical design of a firearm without limitations imposed by the…
Playgrounds Fun Zone & Café: Where Kids Love to Play, and Parents Want to Stay
By Marina DeWit, Region 9 Advocate
As a district manager for a large corporation, James Bernau was spending a lot of time away from his family in Phoenix, AZ and wanted a change. His dream was to own a business where his creativity and…
SBA Advocacy Roundtable on the ADA: DOJ Presentation and Listening Session, Dec 3, 2018
Monday, December 3rd, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm (EST)
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20416*
Eisenhower Conference Room B
A teleconference option is also available. (See below)
The Office of…
Request for Comments and Public Hearing on U.S. Intent to Enter into Trade Negotiations with Japan
On October 16, 2018, the United States Trade Representative notified Congress of the Administration's intention to enter into negotiations with Japan for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative…