Office of Advocacy
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U.S. Forest Service Proposes Changes to Administrative Site Leases
What: On May 6, 2026, the U.S. Forest Service published a proposed rule titled “Administrative Site Leases.” Why: The proposed rule, if adopted, would address administrative site leases and remove those leases from the “special uses” regulations and into a separate framework, which could change how leases are offered, reviewed, and managed. Small businesses that lease or may seek to […]
Author: Keisha White
Posted: May 7, 2026, 8:09 pm
NMFS ANPRM on the Vessel Speed Rule Roundtable – May 21, 2026
The Office of Advocacy is hosting an environmental roundtable virtually on Microsoft Teams, focusing on the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on the vessel speed rule. The details are as follows: Date: May 21, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ETMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams Your feedback will help inform Advocacy’s engagement […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 7, 2026, 4:24 pm
Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable – May 22, 2026
The Office of Advocacy is hosting a Small Business Labor Safety (OSHA/MSHA) Roundtable. The details are as follows: Date: May 22, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ETMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams The agenda is currently being developed and will be circulated before the meeting. If there are any issues you’d like to discuss or present, please email Bruce […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 7, 2026, 3:57 pm
The Department of Labor Proposes Rule on Joint Employer Liability
What: On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule on joint employer liability. When an individual works for two or more companies simultaneously, this proposed rule determines which employer is responsible for complying with federal labor laws for minimum wage and overtime. DOL is creating a federal standard for joint […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 6, 2026, 7:14 pm
EPA Issues Final Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane
What: On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane. Why: 1,2-dichloroethane (also known as ethylene dichloride) is a volatile, colorless, oily liquid with a chloroform-like odor that is primarily used in the synthesis of vinyl chloride. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the purpose of a […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 5, 2026, 4:48 pm
EPA Extends Deadlines for Parts of Trichloroethylene Rule Until End of Court Review
What: On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice postponing the effective date of requirements for certain uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) that were exempted under its 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) rule. Why: The EPA issued a final TCE rule on December 17, 2024, which is currently being litigated. […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 5, 2026, 4:41 pm
NMFS Announces ESA Status Review for Rice’s Whale
What: On May 5, 2026, the National Marine Fisheries Service announced an Endangered Species Act (ESA) status review for Rice’s Whale. Why: Rice’s whale was initially listed in 2019 under the ESA as an endangered subspecies of the Bryde’s whale. Under the ESA, a status review is conducted at least once every five years to […]
Author: Office of Advocacy
Posted: May 5, 2026, 4:33 pm
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