EPA Requests Comments on Proposed 2022 Financial Capability Assessment Guidance
On February 23, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice and request for comments on its Proposed 2022 Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance. Municipalities whose discharges violate the Clean Water Act are…
Food and Drug Administration Issues a Proposed Rule to Align its Quality System Regulation with the…
On February 23, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a long-awaited proposed rule titled, Quality System Regulation Amendments (87 Fed. Reg. 10119).
The proposed rule covers medical devices and seeks to amend the…
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business Finance, 2022
Advocacy’s Small Business Finance Frequently Asked Questions details a broad range of finance data concerning small businesses in the United States. The FAQ is a convenient place to find information on small business financing, types and…
EPA Publishes Notice of Public Meeting for Consideration of Environmental Justice Considerations for…
On March 3, 2021, EPA announced its intention to regulate perfluoroocatnesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in public drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA has now announced its intention to host two…
Advocacy Comments on EPA and the Department of the Army’s Proposed Definition of “the Waters of the…
On February 7, 2022, the Office of Advocacy submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Army on their proposed rule defining “the waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act . The…
CPSC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule to Establish Safety Standards for Clothing Storage Units
On February 3, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a proposed rule to establish safety standards for clothing storage units. Specifically, the Commission is requiring that clothing storage units be tested and exceed…
Environmental Roundtable – February 18, 2022
The next U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Environmental Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the following topic, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2021. The meeting will be held using the…
Small Business Roundtable – February 16, 2022
The Office of Advocacy will host a roundtable to discuss the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) proposed rule to establish safety standards for clothing storage units. The roundtable will take place on Wednesday,…
Advocacy Submits Comments on FinCEN’s Proposed Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting…
On February 4, 2022, the Office of Advocacy filed a comment letter on FinCEN’s proposed rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. On December 8, 2021, FinCEN published a notice of proposed rulemaking on Beneficial…
EPA Seeks Small Entity Representatives for a Potential SBREFA Panel for its TSCA Section 8(a)(7)…
On February 2, 2022, EPA issued a news release announcing that the agency is seeking small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review…