Office of Advocacy

On August 15, 2019, OSHA published a Request for Information seeking comment on possible revisions to Table 1 of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. Specifically, OSHA seeks comment and information, including…

On August 20, 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to consider establishing performance requirements for residential gas furnaces and boilers. The agency is…

By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel While in Fairbanks, Alaska, Advocacy staff visited the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. This nonprofit research and testing facility was founded in 2006 to find energy efficient…

On February 13, 2019 the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the process rule that applies to the establishment of new or revised…

By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel When you think of the climate that is most prevalent in Alaska—cold harsh winters with lots of snow—you may also think of winter animals like reindeer. In Alaska, reindeer are…

On July 27, 2017, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a crash preventability demonstration program to evaluate the preventability of eight categories of crashes via submissions of Requests for Data Review to…

By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate The first things that come to mind when thinking about Hawaii are tropical weather, beautiful beaches, and family vacations. Tourism is Hawaii’s top industry, with more than 8 million…

On August 9, 2019, EPA published its draft risk evaluation for 1-Bromopropane. Under the Toxic Substance Control Act, EPA is required to conduct risk evaluations to determine whether existing chemicals present an unreasonable risk of…

By Marina DeWit – Region 9 Advocate  Hiking in the mountains and rugged terrain is a popular tourist activity in Arizona. When exploring areas around lakes and rivers, the chances of meeting wildlife are pretty high at any time of…

The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Advocacy) submits these comments on Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. The…