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EPA is now recruiting small entity representatives for a possible SBREFA panel on a rulemaking to further regulate methane emissions from oil and gas production. A SBREFA panel would consult with small entities that would be directly…

The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration respectfully submits the following comments on the U.S. Department of the Energy (DOE)’s proposed rule to update policies for consideration in new or revised…

On December 27, 2020, the President signed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” which includes the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act). The AIM Act directs EPA to establish a regulatory framework for phasing…

The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 40, No. 3. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so here.

Next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable Friday, May 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time) Via Teams Webinar Dear Small Business Representatives: We have scheduled the next Small Business Labor Safety…

On May 7, 2021 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), published a notice reopening the comment period on a proposed rule to amend the current Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order. AMS states…

On May 12, 2021 the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), published a notice reopening the comment period, and updating a proposed rule that would amend origin of livestock requirements for dairy animals…

The Office of Advocacy’s bi-annual Economic Bulletin  examines new data on how small businesses have fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused an economic shock, which led to business closures and job losses. However, there…

On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 13990, ”Executive Order on Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” As part of this EO, EPA must consider issuing a…

The U.S. Department of Energy is requesting comments and information on reviews of several current energy conservation standards and/or test procedures for the covered products listed below. In conducting these reviews, the agency seeks to…