Sentences with phrase «various policies and regulations»

Humane Canada also campaigns for improvements to various policies and regulations to improve the treatment of farm animals at the provincial and federal level.

Rast ignored the series of power - point slides flashing various policies and regulations across the screen, and began to tell stories.

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

The Blog brings together various stakeholders to explore current trends, best practices and policy initiatives relating to Canadian corporate law, securities regulation and financial markets generally.

In addition, Alessandro has a PhD in Economics and Mathematics from Vienna University and is the author of various articles on liquid fixed income, forex, monetary policy, market micro-structure and European financial regulations.

The result is what Marc Lee refers to as an «all of the above» policy — we have carbon pricing and various climate - related regulation, even while committing to significantly expanded oil sands production and promising new bitumen pipelines.

Analyzing policies and regulations of major trading partners and examining the impacts of various trade agreements on member countries» agricultural sectors.

Tanya comes to the position with a strong background in competition, energy and economics policy and regulation having worked in various roles at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Such a review would holistically coordinate the multiplicity of ways various elements of the government address energy: legislation, executive actions, research and development funding, demonstration projects, subsidies, incentives, standards, regulations, purchasing agreements, even tax policy.

Mulvaney pushed back, saying: «What I see my job as doing is analyzing the costs and benefits» of various regulations and policy proposals.

The problem to be solved in their eyes is not why increasing federal and state funds targeted to low - performing schools and students over 50 years has been generally ineffective, but how our educational institutions for K - 12 can address low achievement despite the fact that the various education interventions, strategies, policies, and regulations that policy makers in the U.S. Department of Education have imposed have mostly failed to move the needle.

Government policy will help drive this diversification, as various countries shape incentives and regulations around their own energy infrastructures, says Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president - product planning and advanced technology.

This means «regulations, legislative comments or proposed legislation, and other policy statements or actions that have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.»

Also posted are archived rules, regulations, guidance, and policies on the DBE program as well as various amendments and reports.

As I discussed in my last book, The Shock Doctrine, over the past four decades corporate interests have systematically exploited these various forms of crisis to ram through policies that enrich a small elite — by lifting regulations, cutting social spending, and forcing large - scale privatizations of the public sphere.

Various organizations have published forecasts of the economic impacts of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), EPA's regulation that limits carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, with studies arriving at markedly different conclusions about the effect of the policy on electricity affordability and the overall economy.

A classic example of «belaboring the obvious», but the important thing to remember is: It makes absolutely no difference whether you (and I) are right about the «fitness for use» of the global temperature data base, A cursory examination of the actions of various Western governments over the past couple of decades, and recent US policies implemented over the past few years, up until the Social Cost of Carbon regulations now coming into effect, will show that we are having a strictly academic discussion.

Nor will they put an end to the vast array of government policies that subsidize suburban sprawl — which include, among other things, easy financing for roads, tax deductions for large McMansions, and various zoning regulations that can prevent mixed - use living and disfavor walkable town centers.

CFCs are important to various industries; as «refrigerants, propellants, insulators, and solvents» (Thoms 2), and so industries that provided or used CFCs grouped themselves together in The Alliance for Responsible CFC Policy, in an attempt to prevent or delay CFC regulation (Thoms 2).

On providing advice to Cabinet, the Premier or PM, its no different than other ministries — there exists a whole bureaucratic institution of public servant, many of whom are expert lawyers, doctors, engineers, social workers, academics etc. whose job and professional duty are to understand and administer various types of policies, laws and regulations in the public interest.

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.

Legalize and Regulate Marijuana WHEREAS, despite almost a century of prohibition, millions of Canadians today regularly consume marijuana and other cannabis products; WHEREAS the failed prohibition of marijuana has exhausted countless billions of dollars spent on ineffective or incomplete enforcement and has resulted in unnecessarily dangerous and expensive congestion in our judicial system; WHEREAS various marijuana decriminalization or legalization policy prescriptions have been recommended by the 1969 - 72 Commission of Enquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs, the 2002 Canadian Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, and the 2002 House of Commons Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs; WHEREAS the legal status quo for the criminal regulation of marijuana continues to endanger Canadians by generating significant resources for gang - related violent criminal activity and weapons smuggling — a reality which could be very easily confronted by the regulation and legitimization of Canada's marijuana industry; BE IT RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will legalize marijuana and ensure the regulation and taxation of its production, distribution, and use, while enacting strict penalties for illegal trafficking, illegal importation and exportation, and impaired driving; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will invest significant resources in prevention and education programs designed to promote awareness of the health risks and consequences of marijuana use and dependency, especially amongst youth; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will extend amnesty to all Canadians previously convicted of simple and minimal marijuana possession, and ensure the elimination of all criminal records related thereto; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will work with the provinces and local governments of Canada on a coordinated regulatory approach to marijuana which maintains significant federal responsibility for marijuana control while respecting provincial health jurisdiction and particular regional concerns and practices.

Beyond that, these restrictive procedural developments work against the effectiveness of private litigation to enforce various public policies involving such matters as civil rights, antitrust, employment discrimination, and securities regulation.

In addition, the various laws, regulations and policies contain dramatically different procedures for making and resolving complaints.

Partnered with employees and management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, standards and regulations.

An Accountant manages and implements various accounting procedures in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations governing various clerical and administrative matters

Communicate with Case Managers and support the administration of the pharmacy process in compliance with various laws and CMS regulations and company policies and procedures.

Expert understanding of policies / regulations and relevant, successful work experience in multiple federally - funded programs such as Medicaid, SCHIP, Title V, Title X, TANF, various CDC initia...

Accounts Payable and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various related accounting principles, regulations, and applications, continuously utilizing changes to business accounting landscape within current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and GAAP procedures to critical functions, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, cash flow and discrepancy analyses, transaction management, and other tasks Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of accounts payable execution, including billing and collections, vendor file maintenance, reporting, order processing, data and financial accuracy audits, and invoice management Perform regular account and payables reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure accurate financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, correspondence, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research, and evaluation of current administrative and accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs, and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of accounts payable and other financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive cost, billing, and revenue documents Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments, including general accounting and administrative personnel, and coordinate all daily business operations with leadership staff Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations

Accounting and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes, and applications, continuously applying changes to accounting landscape to current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and procedures to critical tasks, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement accounting, cash flow analyses, account collections, capital utilization and on - going budgetary considerations Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of business finance, including billing and collections, payroll execution, vendor relationships, payroll and salary management, and other pertinent functions Perform regular book reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure audit - ready financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company, in both a regular and ad - hoc manner, to company management Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management to payroll Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of firm accounting and financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive tax documents related to all aspects of organizational operations Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments and coordinate all daily business operations with other leadership staff and other personnel Work closely with and support senior - level management in budgeting and corporate planning strategies Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations, making appropriate and effective recommendations with respect to performance optimization

Customer Service and Administration Duties & Responsibilities Interact with customers in a professional manner to improve the client experience, resolving queries and issues in a timely and professional fashion while making all customer needs the top priority Implement quality assurance processes to ensure administrative accuracy and promote operational efficiency Assist in the execution of needs - based client assessment to facilitate successful product / service utilization Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments and members of company management, acting as a liaison between customers and all staff members as well as representing institutions within the community Generate referrals and consistent repeat business through effective service and timely follow - up Meet and exceed marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established benchmarks Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products and services, respective marketplace, competitor strategies, industry regulations, and other pertinent information, applying all knowledge to related job functions Provide relevant guidance / leadership to new staff training efforts and coaching, consistently leading by example Oversee critical document control and management, maintaining all files in an organized manner Perform continuous assessment of client service operations while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective customer service and issue resolution techniques Adhere consistently to all established policies, guidelines, procedures, related laws, and other related constraints Utilize various technology applications to drive customer service and administrative processes Assist management team and senior department members with various other duties as assigned

Accounting Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes and related applications, continuously applying shifts in the accounting landscape to current responsibilities and client situations Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Execute various functions and tasks including risk management, discrepancy analyses and resolution, compliance and controls, transaction accounting and other critical functions Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, providing thorough presentation on the potential positive and negative impacts of any modifications to present strategies Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, partnering with clients to understand, assess and resolve current financial - and accounting - related issues Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to execute all aspects of both corporate and personal accounting as well as prepare, audit and file important and sensitive tax documents with appropriate authorities Employ in - depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, IRS, SOX, audit executions, strategy development, financial statement development and maintenance, tax filings and other critical functions Work closely with clients to develop specific plans - of - action to address future taxation and accounting issues, collaborating with other professional advisors as needed Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations, and FASB statements Address and resolve client queries and issues in an expedited manner while delivering personalized and professional service Ensure adherence to professional codes of conduct, applicable rules and regulations, laws and other relevant benchmarks

The competent clinical supervisor must not only comprehend how these various knowledge bases are connected, but understand Georgia Law and Georgia Composite Board rules, policies, and regulations of the profession.