FCC Proposes Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program where qualifying products would bear a new U.S Cyber Trust Mark. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…
SEC Proposes Rule Addressing Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data…
On August 9, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a proposed rule intended to address conflicts of interest arising from the use of predictive data analytics (PDA) technologies by broker-dealers and investment…
EPA Proposes Revisions to Clean Water Act Tribal and State Program Assumption Regulations
On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed revisions in the Federal Register to the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) Section 404 Tribal and State regulations. The program has not been revised since 1988.
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Advocacy Provides Public Comment on EPA’s Proposed Risk Management for Perchloroethylene under the…
On June 16, 2023, EPA published a proposed rule to restrict the use of perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). PCE is used as a solvent in a wide range of occupational and consumer applications including…
Sweet Dreams Come True
By Regional Advocate, Jennifer Clark
Have you ever tasted a fresh date picked right from the tree? I got to do just that when I visited Sam Cobb Farms, located in Desert Hot Springs, CA, in January. Sam Cobb personally showed me around…
FWS Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly
On August 10, 2023, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register designating critical habitat for the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly.
FWS proposes to designate approximately 1,636.9…
Advocacy Comments on IRS Proposed Rule on the Elective Payment Provisions of the CHIPS Act Advanced…
On June 21, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service proposed regulations regarding the implementation of the elective payment provisions of the advanced manufacturing investment credit. On August 14, 2023, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy)…
Justice Department Proposes New ADA Website Accessibility Rules for State and Local Governments
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is establishing technical standards for state and local governmental entities to make their websites and mobile applications accessible for people with disabilities. DOJ is revising its regulations under…
Facts About Small Business: Family Farm Ownership Statistics
Advocacy has released its newest infographic, spotlighting America’s family farmers. Eighty-eight percent of all farms in the United States are family farms, and these farms produce billions in crops every year. Advocacy’s infographics use…
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – August 11, 2023
The SBA Office of Advocacy has scheduled a Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable for this Friday, August 11, 2023, from 10 AM until 11:30 AM ET to discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) upcoming Small Business…