NEWSRELEASE
For Release: February 7,
2003
Contact: John McDowell (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@sba.gov
SBA Number: 03-07 ADVO
Small Business Regulations Ripe For Reform
30 Rules And Guidance Documents Are High Priority For Small Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. Small business will benefit from the reform of 30 regulations and guidance documents that are "high-priority" according to the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. They were identified in a letter sent to President Bushs regulatory advisor, Dr. John Graham by Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas M. Sullivan.
Reform of the rules offer the "potential to reduce unjustified regulatory burdens on small businesses" according to Sullivans letter. The letter was in response to a request from Graham that Advocacy identify rules important to small business that are contained in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs report "Stimulating Smarter Regulation".
"Small business is being crushed under a mountain of mandates," said Sullivan. "We have identified 30 rules that are high-priority and ripe for reform. By reforming these rules and finding less burdensome ways to meet their regulatory goals, federal agencies will have taken a step towards liberating Americas entrepreneurs to create jobs, and boost economic growth," he said.
Regulations and guidance documents identified as high priority by the Office of Advocacy ranged from "certificates of medical necessity" issued by HHS/CMS to a rule on "commercial mail receiving agencies" (private mailboxes) issued by the postal service.
The Office of Advocacy examines the role and status of small business in the economy and independently represents the views of small business to Congress and the President. It is the source for small business statistics presented in user-friendly formats and it funds research into small business issues.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at www.sba.gov/advo.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsels efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.