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AMS Seeks Comments on Inert Ingredients in Pesticides Used for Organic Production
On September 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to seek input from the public on how to update regulations concerning inert ingredients…
APHIS Requests Comments and Information on Approaches to Livestock Indemnity Value Determinations
On September 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal, Plant, and Health Inspection Service published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit comments on a new approach to livestock indemnity value determinations,…
EBSA Releases IRFA for Proposed QPAM Exemption Amendment
Following consultation with the Office of Advocacy, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has published a notice of Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) related to its Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction…
NOAA Seeks Comments on Proposal to Update Regulations for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
On July 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a proposed rule to expand the boundaries of the sanctuary, and update sanctuary-wide regulations. The proposal would…
FERC Seeks Comments on Proposal to Reform Interconnection Procedures
On July 5, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published a proposed rule to amend and reform interconnection procedures. Currently FERC requires that all public utilities that operate facilities used for the transmission…
NOAA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Impose Vessel Speed Restrictions for Protection of North…
On September 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) extended the comment period on its proposed rule to restrict vessel speeds in areas where the North Atlantic Right Whale is known to be…
EPA Issues Proposed Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid as CERCLA…
On September 6, 2022, EPA published its long-awaited proposed designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…
Advocacy Submits Comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s Motor Vehicles Proposed Rule
The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Advocacy) submits thisletter in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) notice of proposed rulemaking(NPRM) on Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation. The Office of…
NLRB Proposes Rule to Expand Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status
On September 7, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed a rule expanding the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This rule rescinds a 2020 final rule that set the…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – September 16, 2022
Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable
Friday, September 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time)
Via Teams Webinar
Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 10:00…