Advocacy Raises Multiple Concerns Over Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
On December 6, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule revising the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for lead and copper under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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New Measuring Stick for the Small Business Economy: Comparing New Employer Firm Applications to…
by Research Economist, Brian Headd
In 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau began producing a timely small business economic indicator: new business applications and projected future actual starts. Small and new businesses are more susceptible!-->!-->!-->…
Facts About Small Business: Black-Ownership Statistics 2024
Advocacy has released an updated infographic showcasing Black-owned businesses. Black business owners own 3.5 million businesses and employ more than 1.2 million people. This represents an annual increase of over 7 percent in people!-->…
Roundtable Recap – USPTO Trademark Pendency Rates
On January 15, 2024, the Office of Advocacy held a roundtable with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to discuss pendency rates for trademark applications. Pendency rates represent how quickly the Trademark Office can issue or!-->…
Advocacy Comments on the State Department’s Au Pair Rule
On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (Department) published a proposed rule that amends regulations governing the au pair program, which allows young foreign nationals to travel to the United States to continue their studies!-->…
Advocacy Comments on CPSC’s Proposed Safety Standard for Table Saws
On November 1, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a supplemental proposed rule that would establish a safety standard for blade contact injuries in table saws. On January 26, 2024, the Office of Advocacy!-->…
Small Business Telecommunications and Technology Policy Roundtable – February 22, 2024
The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Small Business Telecommunications and Technology Policy Roundtable will be held virtually on February 22, 2024, at 1 PM ET on Microsoft Teams. The discussion will focus on!-->…
Remembering Joe Sobota
Last November, Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) Assistant Chief Counsel Joseph “Joe” Sobota passed away. A man of service, the work Joe pioneered in disaster relief and veteran ownership throughout his lifetime reflects his love for others!-->…
Roundtable Recap – Advocacy Discusses EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
by Nick Goldstein, Assistant Chief Counsel
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Office of Advocacy held a roundtable to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed improvements to the lead and copper rule. The proposed!-->!-->!-->…
Advocacy Comments on CPSC’s Proposed Residential Gas Furnace and Boiler Rule
On October 25, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a proposed rule that would require all residential gas furnaces and boilers to, either directly or indirectly, continuously monitor the concentration of carbon!-->…