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!-->!-->!-->…
IRS Announces Lead Pipe Replacement Program Funds are Not Taxable
On February 23, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that federal funds received by residential homeowners for the purpose of replacing lead service lines (LSLs) are not taxable.
The determination is significant in light!-->!-->!-->…
FLAGS USA – Women-Owned, Family-Owned, and Black-Owned Company
by Region 5 Advocate, Darryl DePriest
There were roughly 12 million women-owned businesses in 2017. According to an Office of Advocacy study, the demands on women related to childbearing and home management affect the type of businesses!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->!-->!-->…
Issue Brief: What Do We Know About Small Businesses that Export?
In our newest issue brief, we take a detailed look at small businesses that trade and export. While most businesses that export are small businesses, the bulk of U.S. export sales comes from large businesses. Read the brief to learn more!-->…
Spotlighting Women’s History Month
In 1978, Women’s History Month originated as a week-long celebration in Sonoma County, California. March 8th was already established as International Women’s Day, so the week of the 8th was chosen to begin the festivities. In 1980,!-->…
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program
Under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program proposed rule, all Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors who handle federal contract information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)!-->…
Small Lime Manufacturer Makes a Big Difference
by Assistant Chief Counsel, David Rostker
From the overlook on U.S. Route 33, you wouldn’t know there is a limestone mine and processor hidden in the Germany Valley. The mine and processor operator, Greer Lime Company, is a proud small!-->!-->!-->…
Small Business Chemicals Roundtable – March 11, 2024
The Office of Advocacy is announcing its next regularly scheduled Small Business Chemicals Roundtable. The purpose of these roundtables is to bring experts in the regulation of chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and!-->…