New Orleans: Home Is Where the Heart Is
by Region 6 Advocate Janea Jamison
The City of New Orleans, also known as the Big Easy, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage as the birthplace of jazz, art, and some of the finest cuisine in the world. The Big Easy is also a!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->…
Facts About Small Business: Women Ownership Statistics 2024
Advocacy has released its newest infographic spotlighting women-owned businesses. Women own more than 12 million businesses and employ over 10.7 million workers. Advocacy’s infographic uses the most recent Census Bureau data to show how!-->…
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!-->…