ABSTRACT Administrative law scholars and governmental reformers argue that advances in information technology will greatly expand public participation in regulatory policymaking. They claim that e-rulemaking, or the application of new technology to administrative rulemaking, promises to transform a previously insulated process into one...
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania ENS — --> The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection DEP is beginning a process to develop state-specific regulations to control mercury emissions in Pennsylvania. Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty said today that the state Environmental Quality Board approved DEP's recommendation to move forward with plans to "preserve...
WASHINGTON, DC ENS ? To expand public involvement in the regulatory process, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA will hold a Forum on Public Access to Federal Rulemaking Through the Internet in August. EPA is the managing partner for E- Rulemaking, an E-Government Initiative to foster greater participation in...
The Environmental Protection Agency EPA recently announced it has finalized rulemaking that sustains the Clean Air Act prohibition against venting hydrofluorocarbon HFC and perfluorocarbon PFC refrigerants. According to EPA, the rulemaking maintains that the knowing venting of HFCs and PFCs during the maintenance, service,...
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources DNR is advancing its low-sulfur gasoline program on two fronts - an emergency proposed rule that could take effect later this month and a regular rulemaking, which will duplicate the emergency proposal when it is finalized in May after a public comment period. ...
Byline: Joe Truini A U.S. Supreme Court decision may diminish the federal government's jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, passing more responsibility to the states to regulate industrial polluters, though they may not be ready for it. ...
"I'm a little puzzled. I'm being told that I can't just make a decision and have it promptly executed, that the Department can't just salute smartly and go execute whatever decision I make. Why is that?" ...
Ethylbenzene Designated as IARC Group 2B Carcinogen--Early this year the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC sponsored a working group of 28 experts from 12 countries to meet in Lyon, to evaluate or re-evaluate the evidence for carcinogenicity of sixteen industrial chemicals, all of them...
Two rulemakings are drawing especially heavy fire from industry. The most widespread attacks are directed at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's osha proposed ergonomics rule. The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says the redesign of warehouses is among possible remedies that osha...
Byline:Samantha Levine Businesses should brace for a surge of federal rules and regulations in the coming months as the Clinton administration tries to strengthen its legacy. Andthere's no letup in sight. Many of the eleventh-hour rules will come from outside thenormal rulemaking channels...through...
For the last 30 years, the federal government's Environmental Protection Agency EPA--as well as the nation's engine manufacturers--have focused on controlling criteria pollutants. Emphasis has been on limiting the nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, volatile hydrocarbons, and particulates that engine exhaust put into the air. That changed early this decade,...
For the first time in ten years, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency promulgated new drinking water regulations. The regulations, put forth on December 21, 1998, are the result of a negotiated rulemaking in which NLC participated. They attempt to control contaminants (which over...
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 August 1998-EPA: PA agreement on Whole Effluent Toxicity test for CWA permits C1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:310798 On July 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency entered into a settlement agreement with Western Coalition of Arid States WestCAS and Edison Electric Institute EEI to...
This research considers the influence that public-private clean diesel R&D partnerships have on emission regulations in the U.S. While there is substantial literature on the contribution of public-private R&D partnerships to facilitating organizational learning, innovation, and national competitiveness, there has been little research on its influence on environmental policy and...
Siobhan Mee* I. INTRODUCTION As an innovative supplement to procedures for drafting regulations, negotiated rulemaking debuted on the administrative stage in the early 1980s.1 The process is a means of achieving improved regulation through cooperation between government agencies, the regulated community, and public interest groups.2 The Negotiated Rulemaking Act of...
00-00-0000 The motor carrier front has been very active during the past two months. In particular, two issues--safety fitness ratings and clean air--are noteworthy because of their potential impact on trucking companies' safety and cost structures. Fix the safety...
Congress should amend the Uruguay Round Agreements Act to require that the Executive Branch involve private-sector representatives in the process of reaching negotiated settlements regarding international trade issues. Under the Trade Act of 1974, private industry is only required to consult regarding adjudicated settlements. Increasing public involvement would provide an...
Introduction Upon assuming office in January 1993, President Clinton's belief in the ideals discussed in Osborne and Gaebler's book, Reinventing Government (1993), led him to initiate a full review of the executive branch to look for improvements and efficiencies. The National Performance Review NPR, spearheaded...
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