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EPA Seeking Expert Nominations for 1,1-Dichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation Review Panel
On March 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking nominations of scientific and technical experts to review the draft risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane (1,1-DCA) conducted!-->…
EPA Proposed Revisions to Standards for Open Burning and Open Detonation of Waste Explosives
On March 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing revisions to regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the use of open burning/open!-->…
OMB Requests Information on Public and Community Engagement with the Federal Government
On March 20, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a request for information on how communities and individual members of the public engage with the federal government.
OMB is seeking input on the experiences of!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Recommends DOL Complete Additional Small Business Analysis on Apprenticeship Rule
On January 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOL) published a comprehensive rule that seeks to modernize the regulations for the government-registered apprenticeship program. The proposal!-->…
EPA Requests Comments on Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation
On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on the Draft Risk Evaluation for formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde is found in:
Resins used in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – March 22, 2024
The Office of Advocacy has scheduled the next Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable for Friday, March 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 12 PM ET to discuss OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard as well as our annual recap of the!-->…
Advocacy Recommends Extension of Comment Period for OSHA’s Emergency Response Rule
On February 5, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule entitled “Emergency Response Standard” (Emergency Response). The comment period for the proposed rule is!-->…
Advocacy Urges Greater Time and Flexibility in Lime NESHAP Amendments
On February 9, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule titled “National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Lime Manufacturing Plants Amendments.” The rule supplements a 2023 proposal!-->…
Advocacy Submits Comments on the FTC’s NPRM on Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees…
On March 7, 2024, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.
The FTC asserts that the proposed rule addresses prevalent fee practices that are!-->!-->!-->…
NOAA Proposes to Designate Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary
On March 1, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register designating the Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary.
Specifically, NOAA proposes to include an area!-->!-->!-->…