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Status as of August 2008 |
Update Air Monitoring Rules for Dry Cleaners to Reflect Current Technology
EPA should revise outdated or inaccurate testing requirements so that modern dry cleaners can have a valid method for demonstrating compliance.
Advocacy contact:
Keith Holman 202-205-6533
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EPA |
Revising the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for petroleum dry cleaning equipment is a priority for EPA. more ► |
Flexibility for Community Drinking Water Systems
EPA should consider expanding the ways for small communities to qualify to meet alternative drinking water standards, provided that the alternative standards are protective of human health and are approved by state authorities.
Advocacy contact:
Kevin Bromberg 202-205-6533
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EPA |
On March 2, 2006 EPA announced a review of the affordability criteria for small systems (71 Federal Register 10671). more ► |
Simplify the Rules for Recycling Solid Waste
EPA should simplify the rules for recycling useful materials that, because of their current classification, must be handled, transported, and disposed of as hazardous wastes.
Advocacy contact:
Kevin Bromberg 202-205-6533
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EPA |
On October 28, 2003, EPA issued a proposal to revise the definition of solid waste. more ► |
EPA Should Clearly Define “Oil” in its Oil Spill Rules
EPA should clarify the definition of “oil” in its oil spill program, so that small facilities that store nonpetroleum-based products are not unintentionally captured by spill prevention program requirements.
Advocacy contact:
Kevin Bromberg 202-205-6533
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EPA |
On May 30, 2008 EPA and representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard met with small business stakeholders. more ► |
Update Flight Rules for the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area
FAA and other agencies should review the flight restriction rule for the region surrounding Washington, DC, to determine whether the rule could be revised to avoid harming small airports within the region.
Advocacy contact:
Bruce Lundegren 202-205-6533
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DOT/FAA |
On March 19, 2008 the FAA notified Advocacy by letter that it expects to finalize the flight restriction rules by January 2009. more ► |
Eliminate Duplicative Financial Requirements for Architect-Engineering Services Firms in Government Contracting
The duplicative retainage requirement should be removed or reduced in architect-engineering services contracts, as has been done for other services.
Advocacy contact:
Major Clark 202-205-6533 |
FAR Council |
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) submitted Advocacy's r3 retainage proposal to the FAR Council. The FAR case number assigned to this issue is 2008-015. more ► |
Simplify the Home Office Business Deduction
The IRS should revise their rules to permit a standard deduction for home-based businesses, which constitute 53 percent of all small businesses.
Advocacy contact:
Dillon Taylor 202-205-6533
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Treasury/IRS |
On March 14, 2008, the IRS informed Advocacy that this issue has been assigned to IRS attorneys for review. more ► |
Update MSHA Rules on the Use of Explosives in Mines to Reflect Modern Industry Standards
MSHA should update its current rules to be consistent with modern mining industry explosives standards.
Advocacy contact:
Bruce Lundegren 202-205-6533
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DOL/MSHA |
MSHA has not formally announced its intention to update explosives standards. more ► |
Update OSHA’s Medical / Laboratory Worker Rule
The current rule should be reviewed to determine whether it can be made more flexible in situations where workers do not have potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Advocacy contact:
Bruce Lundegren 202-205-6533
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DOL/OSHA |
OSHA has not formally announced its intention to review rules governing exposure to bloodborne pathogens. |
Update Reverse Auction Techniques for Online Procurement of Commercial Items
The current reverse auction techniques should be reviewed to determine whether a government-wide rule is necessary to create a more consistent and predictable online process.
Advocacy contact:
Major Clark 202-205-6533
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OFPP |
On October 4, 2006 the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) announced to the acquisition community that this action item is under review to determine the appropriate course of action for this acquisition tool. more ► |
