Sentences with phrase «new government protections»

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In addition, airlines are under increased pressure to reduce carbon emissions by new government mandates like the Environmental Protection Agency's new draft rules announced earlier this month.

Those reviews are seen by many government agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as environmentalists, as cornerstones to ensuring the environment is taken into account when new construction projects are ordered.

NEW YORK, April 1 - FirstEnergy Corp said late on Saturday its nuclear and coal power plant units filed for bankruptcy court protection as the company looks to restructure, sell assets and win government support to cope with competitors using lower - cost natural gas.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will ask the federal government for reimbursement for Donald Trump's NYPD protection detail.

For example, while businesses and government departments in the UK must comply with the Data Protection Act, the Canadian parliament is currently debating a new piece of legislation, the Information Sharing Act, which will allow all departments of government to share information in ways that are not currently permitted in the UK.

The main disadvantage with refinancing through a private student loan lender is that the new loan will not be eligible for certain protections which are afforded to government loans.

Canada's dairy sector receives tariff and quota protections from the federal government, and also benefits from a new policy, the so - called Class 7 pricing formula, which helps it deal with the leftover skim milk from butter - making.

Just in from Paris, some fascinating quotables from the OECD: Governments must do more to help workers adapt to new global economy, says OECD Rather than seeing globalisation as a threat, OECD governments should focus on improving labour regulations and social protection systems to help people adapt to changing jGovernments must do more to help workers adapt to new global economy, says OECD Rather than seeing globalisation as a threat, OECD governments should focus on improving labour regulations and social protection systems to help people adapt to changing jgovernments should focus on improving labour regulations and social protection systems to help people adapt to changing job markets.

A Washington consultant who was removed from President Trump's transition team for using his business email address for government work played a central role last year in planning a trip to Australia for Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and then took steps to disguise his role, new documents show.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said through a spokeswoman that the government took a series of measures, both before and after the accident, including investing $ 100 million in the railway safety system, increasing fines for companies that broke the rules, and bringing in new whistleblower protection.

For years the B.C. New Democrats have been calling on the B.C. Liberal government to step in to provide protections for the evicted tenants, but the government has neglected to do so.

A bill introduced by the B.C. Liberal government will break apart the Agricultural Land Reserve, removing protections from 90 per cent of B.C. farmland and putting it at risk of industrial development, say New Democrats.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), one of several government agencies that regulate the mortgage lending industry, has set a date for the implementation of two new mortgage documents.

Nor does it in any way restrict federal, provincial or territorial governments from implementing new laws and regulations in areas such as health and safety, labour protection, education and the environment.

New group to report to government on policies and business models that could help enhance environmental protection

Contrast that with B.C., where the Liberal government is proposing a new water act that will leave similar water resources without legal protections.

Kansas governor Sam Brownback has signed a new law that will codify existing federal protections in state courts, offering Kansas residents protection «from government infringement on religious liberties.»

Some religious groups may choose to in - crease their collaboration with government and even compete for public funds; others may determine they are uncomfortable with government funding despite the new protections afforded by Charitable Choice.

Today these fundamental freedoms are everywhere under attack, and the positive influences and societal protections they afford have been routinely ignored by new elites allied to government power and anxious to advance a new agenda.

Government and industry need to work together to develop new technologies, new standards, and new policies that will provide the necessary security and privacy protection».

The Coalition said the former Labor government of establishing new protection zones in the Jervis Bay and Solitary Islands marine parks shortly before the last election to attract Greens preferences.

In a statement published on the New Zealand Government Food Protection website - set up in response to the 1080 criminal blackmail threat - Scott Gallacher, deputy director general, MPI, urged the public to keep it up.

Still, the last chapter of The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels addresses a modern - day reality: why does the government give perks and protections to people based on their love life?

Depending on your personal priorities — keeping New York competitive, affordable health care, civil rights, tenant protections, government reform — everybody's list of «what's wrong with Albany» would look different.»

If a future Tory government carries out its plan, and withdraws from the European Convention, the UK government would be embracing pariah status; the first worldwide to introduce a new bill of rights with the aim of providing fewer rights to its citizens.Without the protection of European human rights law, UK citizens will be left systematically vulnerable.

«We are disappointed that the Assembly decision to ignore the unified voice of New York's environmental, climate justice and neighborhood groups — at the very moment the federal government is rolling back environmental protections,» Lander said.

Will Yandik and Zephyr Teachout provided similar takes on the need for domestic protections against terrorism in the wake of the Orlando shooting massacre, the necessity for the federal government to protect LGBT rights, the need for farmworkers to be able to organize and even the person who most embodies New York values — former Rep. Maurice Hinchey.

Formerly a member of the State Assembly representing Manhattan's East side, Brian previously chaired the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection., He has also chaired the Commission on Government Administration, and the Assembly Subcommittee on Election Operations and Voter Disenfranchisement, and co-chaired the Assembly Workgroup on Legislative Process, Operations, and Public Participation.

Before serving in the Assembly, as Chief of Staff for then - City Councilmember and current Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Brian negotiated enactment of several significant new laws, including the Domestic Worker Protection Act, promoting the rights of housekeepers and caregivers, and laws to foster the use of technology to make government more accessible and efficient.

«State government has a responsibility to stand up for ALL New Yorkers rights, especially those most vulnerable and in need of protection.

As attorney general, Eric will continue Andrew Cuomo's aggressive but fair tradition of standing up to powerful interests so that everyone in New York State has equal justice and protection from their government.»

The state has an important role to play to help make life better for all New Yorkers — and we must provide protections to our residents even if the federal government won't.

«The government recognises the importance of child protection and wants to build upon the work of Ceop, but does not necessarily feel this is best done by creating a new quango,» she said.

A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.

And compared to the federal constitution, New York's document provides more protections against many forms of government intrusion and more rights.

The Teachout - Wu tech policy emphasizes investments in Internet infrastructure, protection of personal data, new regulatory approaches to innovative companies and an emphasis on open government.

«At this critical moment, with the federal government rolling back environmental protections, we hope that Governor Cuomo will help keep New York in the lead,» of environmental policy, Lander said in a statement.

The newly - minted AG rolled his first policy initiative this morning, announcing a new «Taxpayer Protection Unit» that will target corrupt contractors, pension con - artists, and large - scale tax cheats who rip off New York's government and its taxpayenew «Taxpayer Protection Unit» that will target corrupt contractors, pension con - artists, and large - scale tax cheats who rip off New York's government and its taxpayeNew York's government and its taxpayers.

Interestingly, the Senate GOP has balked at creating a health care exchange here in New York, which is required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (unless states want the federal government to step in and create one for them).

Supporting commercial lines businesses Progress on fixed fees for costs of noise - induced hearing loss claims Support for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers Expansion of the Insurance Fraud Bureau's scope to commercial liability Campaigning for solutions fit for our future Our Flood Free Homes campaign Forward thinking policy for data and cyber Engaging Government to support the role of income protection Delivery of Flood Re, a world first solution for affordable flood cover Fighting fraud Partnering with Government on the Insurance Fraud Taskforce Renewing the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department Securing new insurer access to the DVLA registered owners database Influencing sensible regulation On Solvency II, we: Secured changes to secondary legislation Clarified treatment of deferred tax Negotiated a favourable calibration of the EIOPA's fundamental spread Supporting insurance businesses Pushing for sensible development of global capital standards Securing better targeted tax legislation Managing the impact of international financial reporting standards.

The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Sir Ed Davey, warns the Government that «a little noticed clause in the Data Protection Bill» could cause a new scandal even larger than Windrush.

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck and New York State DEC Commissoner Basil Seggos joined other government officials in a candid two - hour session with Ezra Prentice residents, who have long suspected oil trains and diesel truck traffic could be responsible for their health issues.

While the Governor and Senate measures would apply only to state and local government, the Assembly would extend the sexual harassment protections to New Yorkers who work for private businesses, too.

For more information about FOIL and the Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law, Article 6 - A), please visit the New York State Committee on Open Government's website.

The eight - page county resolution — sponsored by Minority Leader Hector Rodriguez, a New Paltz Democrat, and officially called «A Policy to Maintain a Safe, Inclusive Government and Ensure the Protection, Order, Conduct, Safety, Health and Well - Being of All Persons in Ulster County» — spells out how county government officials can and can not interact with immigrants and federal immigration Government and Ensure the Protection, Order, Conduct, Safety, Health and Well - Being of All Persons in Ulster County» — spells out how county government officials can and can not interact with immigrants and federal immigration government officials can and can not interact with immigrants and federal immigration officials.

«We don't know who will evaluate the reason,» says Bob Freeman, Executive Director of New York State's Committee on Open Government, which according to its website, advises the public on «Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws.»

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.

«We are disappointed with the Assembly decision to ignore the unified voice of New York's environmental, climate justice and neighborhood groups — at the very moment the federal government is rolling back environmental protections,» the statement read.

New York City Department of Environmental Protection officials opened the Gilboa Dam site to government leaders, the media and the public Tuesday to get a firsthand look at reconstruction.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.