EPA Seeks Health and Safety Information on 16 Chemicals
On March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing to require manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemical substances to submit copies and lists of certain!-->…
Advocacy Submits Comments on the CFPB’s NPRM on Fees for Instantaneously Declined Transaction
On March 25, 2024, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule on Fees for Instantaneously Declined Transactions.
The proposed rule would prohibit covered financial!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Comments on Proposed Meat and Poultry Processing Regulations
On January 23, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule entitled Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point Source Category (MPP ELG). The small!-->…
Lost in Translation: The Effects of Language on Business Ownership and Outreach
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, more than 100 languages are spoken throughout the United States. While most business owners have some level of English proficiency, many self-employed individuals in America are likely to!-->…
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!-->…
Mother-Daughter Team Bringing Sweet Traditions to Chicago
by Region 5 Advocate, Darryl DePriest
According to statistics compiled by the Office of Advocacy, women own over 12 million businesses in the U.S. and employ more than 10 million workers. Two successful women entrepreneurs in Region 5!-->!-->!-->…
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:
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