Sentences with phrase «agency issued rules»

The agency issued the rules in 2008 because more than 1 million American children a year are at risk of being poisoned by lead - based paint.

In Trump's first six months in office, federal agencies issued rules at less than one - fifth the average rate under President George W. Bush.

Not exact matches

They also argue the agency overstepped its authority in issuing rules intended to address discrimination in auto lending that also affect car dealers — an industry that was specifically carved out from the CFPB's purview.

To drive engagement, the company enlisted Likeable to launch a #purebarrelife campaign, a contest which asked clients to share personal stories about integrating Pure Barre into their daily lives through text, photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for a chance to win prizes.The company enlisted the agency's help because Likeable has the expertise to navigate the challenges involved in running a national social - media contest, such as time demands, possible legal issues, and the unique rules and guidelines of each individual platform.

Some also warned that the attacks on the press are in part designed to distract reporters from the serious issues confronting the Trump administration, including whether adviser Reince Preibus breached rules by discussing an ongoing investigation of Trump's ties to Russia with the FBI, and by asking the agency to speak to news outlets about it in order to deny the story.

And once rules are scrapped via the CRA, agencies are prohibited from issuing «substantially similar» rules to be enacted — ever.

Lawsky said last month that his agency plans to issue rules for businesses handling virtual currencies, including a «BitLicense», which could make New York the first U.S. state to regulate virtual currencies such as bitcoins.

The agency could also issue an interim final rule before six months have passed, which would take effect immediately but also be the subject of public comment, said Sweeney.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) writes investor protection rules and other rules regulating broker - dealers and banks in the United States municipal securities market, including tax - exempt and taxable municipal bonds, municipal notes, and other securities issued by states, cities, and counties or their agencies to help finance public projects or for other public policy purposes.

It is unfortunate that a country of this stature, who rules the world, from the skies like a god, and lacks comprehensive leadership to deal with these pressing issues... where are the Presidents akin to our late leaders that took the initiative and got things done, America has become a cold, hostile place to live, We lack the sense of unity that made us what we are... There are hundreds of thousand unemployed, Why can't the government promote an agency akin to the peace corps, that utilizes the young folks sitting on their a $ $ and make them earn their unemployment check by working in this storm zone, to rehabilitate and get these folks back on their feet... it would promote a culture of selflessness and charity and would without a question cause a paradigm shift in the minds of our youth, This is what makes a nation great!

Instead, USDA left this issue up to the states, with the vague caveat that such fundraisers must be «infrequent» along with a statement that the agency expects that «the frequency of such exempt fundraisers... [will] not reach a level to impair the effectiveness of the competitive food requirements in this rule.»

We have: • normalized the domestic yield curve • issued the country's maiden 15 - year bond in April 2017 • improved external balances, driven by higher export earnings and lower imports • improved gross international reserves to US$ 7.2 billion, equivalent to 4.1 months of imports cover • improved primarybalanceto0.3 percent surplus in September 2017 against a deficit of 1.6 percent in September 2016 • received positive sovereign rating reviews from international ratings Agencies: Fitch, B / stable; Standard & Poor, B - / positive • successfully completed the 4th IMF / ECF program review, and • achieved positive developments in the oil & gas sector — favorable ITLOS ruling, and Sankofa producing 1st oil three months ahead of schedule.

Review Federal Regulations for Repeal — Vote Passed (240 - 185, 4 Not Voting) The measure would establish a commission to review existing federal regulations and identify those that should be repealed in order to reduce costs on the U.S. economy — including those that should be repealed immediately and those that should be repealed over time through a new regulatory «cut - go» system under which agencies could not issue new rules unless the cost of a new rule was offset by repealing existing rules identified by the commission.

Note that there is no relationship (at least legally) between the death penalty and use of weapons by police force; even in countries with death penalty police follows the same Rules of Engagement (use weapon as self - defense or when other people are in danger), death penalty is stablished by a jury or judge (police is a law enforcement agency, sentences are issued by judges or juries)

In early 2014, months before the DOH staff member suggested the possible use of PFOA in Petersburgh in the email with colleagues, the federal Environmental Protection Agency already had issued a guideline on the pollutant, ruling that it could be dangerous to humans.

The Senate President condemned the practice where agencies of government spend money without statutory approval by the National Assembly and ruled that the issue be debated and resolution taken by the Senate on Wednesday.

Following the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) announcement for a public consultation reviewing the current rules restricting the advertising of condoms and pregnancy advisory services, leading sexual health agency Marie Stopes International (MSI) issued the following statement:

Connecticut's legal conflicts with the federal government over air quality issues escalated again last weekwhen the state joined New York in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce ozone pollution rules.

Among local issues that drew attention at the debate was the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in shaping the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's filtration avoidance determination, which gives the city oversight of environmental rules in its upstate watershed communities.

Following three state appellate court rulings in the second appellate division in September 2017 requiring healthcare agencies to pay home care workers for all their hours on 24 - hour shifts, Governor Cuomo's Department of Labor issued «emergency regulations» in October consistent with contrary federal court rulings allowing payment for only 13 hours.

According to an analysis by Scientific American and legal scholars, federal agencies have suspended enforcement of at least 39 rules from the administration of Pres. Barack Obama affecting issues ranging from air pollution to airlines» handling of wheelchairs.

Notably absent is a proposal adopted earlier this year by the U.S. House of Representatives that would have exempted many e-cigarette manufacturers from FDA's pre-market review process if their products are already on the market before the agency issues its upcoming «final rule» to regulate them.

CTA and other environmental groups have written the EPA Administrator demanding that the agency implement the Supreme Court ruling in Massachusetts, et al v. EPA (CTA Global Warming Case) by issuing proposed regulations and an endangerment finding.

The American Chemistry Council's Nanotechnology Panel issued the following statement regarding The Environmental Protection Agency's final reporting and recordkeeping rule on nanoscale materials.

The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement in response to publication by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the draft rule for EPA to designate chemical substances on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory as either «active» or «inactive» in U.S. commerce, as required by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA).

These agencies share information on a large range of issues, including project news, financial opportunities for marine and hydrokinetic technologies, mapping, and coordinating rules and regulations.

«There's no data demonstrating that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water,» the agency said in a press release issued shortly after the rule was announced.

[ii] Agencies post a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, providing background on the issue, the language of the proposed rule, and a required regulatory impact analysis.

The agency proposing the rule must respond to these comments before they can issue a final rule (the «reg»).

In follow up to legislation opposed by TCTA and passed last session allowing school districts rated acceptable or higher to become «innovation districts» that can be exempt from major provisions of the Education Code, the Texas Education Agency issued proposed rules and held a public hearing April 25, 2016, to receive input.

She cited a ruling that says the privilege allows people in government agencies to offer «uninhibited opinions and recommendations without fear of later being subject to public ridicule or criticism,» and «to protect against confusing the issues and misleading the public by dissemination of documents suggesting reasons and rationales for a course of action which were not in fact the ultimate reasons for the agency's action.»

Second, this document serves as a «common preamble» discussing issues raised with respect to the Part 40 rule in comments to DOT agency proposals to amend their drug and alcohol testing rules to conform to the Part 40 rule.

They resemble «legislative history» documents, though they are perhaps even more authoritative, because they are issued at the time of, and as part of, the final rule signed by the head of the agency or another senior official with delegated authority from the agency head.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a guidance memorandum clarifying the agency's final rule from June 2, 2016, which removed the packing group (PG) II designation for Organic Peroxides, and Self - Reactive Substances in the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT).

Where an employer is required by Executive Order 10925, issued March 6, 1961, or byany other Executive order prescribing fair employment practices for Government contractors and subcontractors, or by rules or regulations issuedthereunder, to file reports relating to his employment practices with any federal agency or committee, and he is substantially in compliance with such requirements, the Commission shall not require him to file additional reports pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.

The informal rulemaking process, which often is referred to as «notice - and - comment rulemaking,» requires that an agency first issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposal before it can issue a final rule.

An agency may take a variety of actions after it issues final rules to help regulated entities and others comply with the rules.

If proposed or final rules are significant, other DOT agencies, the Secretary of Transportation, and, pursuant to executive order, the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) must review them before they can be issued.

Each Federal department and agency which is empowered to extend Federal financial assistance to any program or activity, by way of grant, loan, or contract other than a contract of insurance or guaranty, is authorized and directed to effectuate the provisions of section 601 with respect to such program or activity by issuing rules, regulations, or orders of general applicability which shall be consistent with achievement of the objectives of the statute authorizing the financial assistance in connection with which the action is taken.

The announcement comes in response to an Executive Order issued by President Obama in May 2012, which instructed Federal agencies to continually examine all existing rules and requirements in order to make sure they are all still necessary, streamlined, and up - to - date.

The agency agrees that the change was inadvertent and is issuing this final rule to correct this mistake.

Adoption of these rules is a nondiscretionary, ministerial action that FMCSA may take without issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking and receiving public comment, in accordance with the good cause exception available to Federal agencies under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule in 2015 that would have prohibited the conversion of emissions - certified vehicles into race cars.

However, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency created in 2008, issued a new rule in October 2017 to stop «debt traps.»

(c) As to transactions entered into after May 20, 1996, a creditor shall have no liability under this chapter for any act or practice done or omitted in conformity with any (i) regulation of the administrator, or (ii) any rule, regulation, interpretation, or approval of any applicable Alabama or federal agency or any opinion of the Attorney General, notwithstanding that after such act or omission has occurred, the regulation, rule, interpretation, opinion, or approval is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason; provided, however, that any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, shall not have any effect on any litigation pending on May 20, 1996, nor shall any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, have any effect on litigation if issued subsequent to filing of the litigation.

In two rulings by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)-- one in 2013 against Air Canada and another this past July against Porter Airlines — the CTA imposed strict cash compensation rules for passengers bumped for overbooking, delays or cancellations not due to weather or safety issues.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Various Updates In a move that environmental campaigners had sought for years (as had I), the Environmental Protection Agency has issued final rules that could substantially cut emissions of heat - trapping methane, smog - forming volatile organic compounds and toxic air pollutants such as benzene from new, rebuilt or modified oil and gas wells and other infrastructure and operations.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule establishing criteria for federal agencies that choose to employ green building rating systems (RIN 1904 — AC13).

A 6 - 2 majority of justices issued a decision upholding federal agency rules to control coal - fired power plant emissions from 28 states.