June 22, 2023 Testimony: Reviewing the SBA’s Office of Advocacy Report on the Regulatory Flexibility…
On June 22, 2023, Deputy Chief Counsel Major Clark testified before the House Small Business Committee in a hearing titled, “Reviewing the SBA’s Office of Advocacy Report on the Regulatory Flexibility Act.” Members examined Advocacy’s work!-->…
Advocacy Requests Public Comment Extension on CPSC’s Safety Standards for Portable Generators
On April 20, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a supplemental proposed rule entitled Safety Standard for Portable Generators. On June 17, 2023, the Office of Advocacy requested CPSC extend the public comment!-->…
Small Business Environmental Roundtable – June 21, 2023
The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Environmental Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the following topic, beginning at 10 AM. on June 21, 2023. The meeting will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.!-->…
Advocacy Comments on BLM Proposed Public Lands Conservation Rule
On April 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a proposed rule entitled “Conservation and Landscape Health.” The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Advocacy)!-->…
Small Business Economic Bulletin, June 2023
The Office of Advocacy’s summer economic bulletin analyzes the current state of the small business economy. Most small business indicators, including the number of firms and job creation numbers, look positive. However, instability in!-->…
Advocacy Comments on OIRA’s Implementation of EO 14094, Modernizing Regulatory Review
On April 6, 2023, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14094 entitled, “Modernizing Regulatory Review.” Advocacy seeks to ensure that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs remains aware of the impacts of regulations!-->…
Advocacy Provides Public Comment on EPA’s Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation…
On March 29, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency published its proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation rulemaking. The proposed rule requires public water systems to monitor for these PFAS, notify the public of the levels!-->…
Advocacy Comments on EPA’s Proposed Tightening of Effluent Limitation Guidelines for Coal-Fired…
On March 29, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency published proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category. This rule would require significant new wastewater treatment!-->…
Facts About Small Business: Asian American and Pacific Islander Ownership Statistics
Advocacy has released its newest infographics spotlighting Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander-owned businesses. Asian-Americans own more than 2.9 million businesses, while Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders own!-->…
Small Carriers Share Concerns about the Cumulative Impact of Regulation at CCA Mobile Carrier Show
by Assistant Chief Counsel, Jamie Saloom
Last week I had the opportunity to speak on a policy panel at the Competitive Carriers Association Mobile Carriers Show in Pittsburgh. I joined Danielle Thumann from the office of Federal!-->!-->!-->…