Sentences with phrase «actions by federal agencies»

«According to the Supreme Court, all actions by federal agencies, including rulemakings, must be made on the basis of evidence, and may not be arbitrary and capricious or an abuse of discretion,» Flatt said by email.

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Facebook violated an agreement it signed with the agency in 2011 by its actions in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

«Although there have been actions taken to address these problems, many of my constituents are deeply concerned with potential ongoing health risks to their families, delayed and confused responses by the state and federal agencies involved, and lack of accountability to find out what happened and why it was allowed to go on after the initial detection of the contamination of their water supply.»

«This federal funding for Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc will bring real results to young students across the Mohawk Valley by providing them with the resources they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

And to further fortify their actions and garner public sympathy, IPOB has set up an elaborate media campaign team to blackmail the Federal Government and its security agencies in discharging its onerous lawful responsibilities to the people of Nigeria by protecting lives and property.

He added, «The national leadership of our party, therefore, demand an urgent action by the Buhari - led Federal Government to restore peace and end the violence in the land, even as we urge the security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the killing of Zadock.»

A provision of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, 5 U.S.C. § 7353, prohibits federal employees, including members of Congress and staff, from soliciting or accepting anything of value from anyone who seeks official action from the employee's agency, does business with that agency, or has interests which may be substantially affected by the performance of the employee's official duties.105 House Rule 23, clause 3, similarly provides:

Towards this end, states governments have been given a 21 days ultimatum to disarm vigilantees and neighbourhood watch group, hunters and watch - night men or any group or association under any capacity or guise other than statutory security agencies recognized and gazetted by the Federal Government of Nigeria to bear firearms of specified category; who are currently possessing and using prohibited / illegal firearms such as Pump action gun and the likes for whatsoever purpose.

Actions taken by the Trump administration to stifle communications at federal agencies and to ban travel from select countries «have been deeply troubling» to many scientists, said AAAS President Barbara Schaal at an opening presentation of the AAAS Annual Meeting.

It also included a long list of recommended actions by state and federal government agencies.

Demonstrating the link between the dead zone and nutrients from the Mississippi River, this annual forecast continues to provide guidance to federal and state agencies as they work on the 11 implementation actions outlined by the Task Force in 2008 for mitigating nutrient pollution.

A screenshot of Backpage.com says federal law enforcement authorities seized the website as part of an enforcement action by the FBI and other agencies.

In a largely overlooked action last month, the California State Board of Education formally designated another 56 local educational agencies as failing as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

With NCLB Waiver All but Dead, State Officials Look to Soften Federal Sanctions In a largely overlooked action last month, the California State Board of Education formally designated another 56 local educational agencies as failing as defined by the federal No Child Left BehiFederal Sanctions In a largely overlooked action last month, the California State Board of Education formally designated another 56 local educational agencies as failing as defined by the federal No Child Left Behifederal No Child Left Behind Act.

(h) As an employer, you may also be required to take additional actions required by DOT agency regulations (e.g., FAA rules require some positive drug tests to be reported to the Federal Air Surgeon).

Executive Order 12898, «Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low - Income Populations (February 11, 1994), (E.O. 12898 or E.O.) requires each Federal agency to «make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies and activities on minority populations and low - income populations.»

(a) Any contract in excess of $ 2,500 entered into by any Federal department or agency for the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal services (including construction) for the United States shall contain a provision requiring that, in employing persons to carry out such contract the party contracting with the United States shall take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals as defined in section 7 (6).

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.

Executive Order (EO) 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low - Income Populations (February 11, 1994), requires each Federal agency to «make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low - income populations.»

The enforcement actions complement the actions under consideration by the federal and state regulatory and law enforcement agencies, and do not preclude those agencies from taking additional enforcement action.

An April 14 piece in the LA Times says,» The four major bank regulators said their actions, to be followed by fines, wouldn't interfere with a wider - ranging investigation conducted by a coalition of state attorneys general and other federal agencies, including the departments of Justice, Treasury and Housing and the Federal Trade Commfederal agencies, including the departments of Justice, Treasury and Housing and the Federal Trade CommFederal Trade Commission.

Using publicly available data already gathered by federal agencies, a new report shows that actions to effectively reducing climate disruption must include keeping dirty fuels in the ground.

In March, experts renewed their calls for action, frustrated with the lack of acknowledgement by federal wildlife agencies that this was an urgent issue.

In 2011, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke increased actions to be taken by members of the Cabinet, Federal departments and agencies, and U.S. delegations by again certifying Iceland for diminishing the effectiveness of the IWC.

Requires the President to direct relevant federal agencies to use existing statutory authority to take appropriate actions and address shortfalls identified in the NAS reports by July 1, 2015, and every four years thereafter.

In 2006, a federal judge rejected a Department of Energy finding that federal agencies couldn't take action to reduce fuel use because petroleum reduction goals mandated by the Act were unachievable.

The IQA is intended to ensure the quality, integrity, credibility and reliability of any science used by federal agencies to justify regulatory actions.

Developers must agree to such remedial action as a precondition of project approval by federal, state and local permitting agencies.

Furthermore, a report on a National Preparedness Goal [PDF] issued in September by the Administration (in response to the Presidential Policy Directive on National Preparedness of March 30, 2011) entirely omits any mention of climate change — even though the adaptation task force highlights the actions Federal agencies are taking to «to incorporate climate adaptation into planning, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery to protect communities and reduce losses.»

Pursuant to Clean Air Act § 307 (b)(1), 42 U.S.C. § 7607 (b)(1), Rule 15 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and D.C. Circuit Rule 15, Air Alliance Houston, California Communities Against Toxics, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Integrity Project, Hoosier Environmental Council, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Natural Resources Defense Council, Ohio Citizen Action, and Sierra Club (collectively, «Petitioners») hereby petition this Court for review of the 2 final action taken by Respondents U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Scott Pruitt in the attached memorandum from William L. Wehrum, dated January 25, 2018 (Attachment 1), and in the Federal Register notice published at 8Action, and Sierra Club (collectively, «Petitioners») hereby petition this Court for review of the 2 final action taken by Respondents U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Scott Pruitt in the attached memorandum from William L. Wehrum, dated January 25, 2018 (Attachment 1), and in the Federal Register notice published at 8action taken by Respondents U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Scott Pruitt in the attached memorandum from William L. Wehrum, dated January 25, 2018 (Attachment 1), and in the Federal Register notice published at 83 Fed.

The portion of the FOIA that Inhofe specifically asked about (2 CFR § 251.36 (d)-RRB- is applicable to any research «that was used by the Federal Government in developing an agency action that has the force and effect of law.»

For the formal announcement, Pruitt was introduced by NADA's President and CEO Peter Welch, who praised the administrator for «[spearheading] over two dozen significant regulatory reforms worth over one billion dollars in savings in his first year at EPA» and «issuing more deregulatory actions than any other federal agency under the Trump administration.»

The Agencies have determined that the establishment of specific agency - wide solar energy programs and additional related policy constitute major Federal actions as defined by the NEPA and, thus, they have decided to jointly prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS).

In the ruling earlier this month, the Court rejected a DOE finding that federal agencies can not take action to reduce fuel use because petroleum reduction goals mandated by the Act are unachievable.

Lightfoot attorneys also have extensive experience in challenging actions taken by federal agencies under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

In addition to their experience in civil courtrooms, the Collins & Lacy, P.C. Columbia medical malpractice defense attorneys have represented doctors and health care providers in administrative actions brought by federal government agencies, such as Medicare and Medicaid, medical licensing board and professional review hearings.

Successfully represented private insurance brokerage agency in defense of a wage and hour action brought by a broker under federal and state law.

Our attorneys defend corporations and individuals, including directors and officers, in investigations and enforcement actions by federal and state agencies, self regulatory organizations, and professional licensing bodies.

Our criminal practice focuses upon white collar cyber-crimes and defending actions brought by various government agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, S.E.C. and C.F.T.C.

We have substantial experience in representing employers in lawsuits filed by these agencies, and we have successfully defended clients in individual and class action lawsuits and class actions brought under federal and state discrimination laws.

TLSC's lawyers have taken a lead role in accepting major cases involving challenges to actions taken by state and federal agencies.

We also advise transportation clients regarding compliance with U.S. and international laws and conventions, and responses to actions initiated by the various state and federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (including Coast Guard, Customs, and Immigration), the Federal Maritime Commission, the DEA, the EPA and the Department of Fish anfederal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (including Coast Guard, Customs, and Immigration), the Federal Maritime Commission, the DEA, the EPA and the Department of Fish anFederal Maritime Commission, the DEA, the EPA and the Department of Fish and Game.

Kathy and her fellow members of the Health Care Group have successfully represented individual health care providers and associations of such providers in challenges to actions taken by state and federal agencies, including multiple suits regarding Medicaid reimbursement issues.

If the U.S. treats cryptocurrencies as currency, it seems more likely that the actions by the federal government and federal regulatory agencies would preempt states» licensing.

The Commission reserves the right to take action against you based on past or future law violations; your practices also may be subject to laws enforced by other federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

Responsible for ensuring up - to - date files on all official actions taken by the Mayor and Council are maintained and recorded in compliance with the proper state and federal agency.

Parents In Community Action, Inc. (PICA) is a private, nonprofit agency designated by the federal government to operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Minnesota.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt is taking action to address lead contamination across America by inviting his colleagues and fellow Cabinet members to join with EPA in developing a federal strategy to reduce childhood lead exposure.