The Plan includes positive steps to require new energy development to be located in close proximity to existing road networks although the stated proximity of 200 metres may not be close enough to maintain undisturbed habitat (at pp 44 - 47), but nonetheless implementing this step
with planning regulations that require access plans to be approved and enforced by Alberta Environment, Alberta Forestry, or the Alberta Energy Regulator — once again — seems like pie in the sky.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions
with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements
with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements
with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts
with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension
plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency
regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships
with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance
with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase
plan, among other things.
Second, here's a big - bank CEO asking for the government to introduce yet another grandiose
plan, complete
with new
regulations and requirements.
For numerous small businesses —
with tight budgets and a bevy of rules and
regulations — sponsoring a
plan is simply too much of a burden, which means that many employees are left out in the proverbial cold when it comes to retirement preparation.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development
plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government
regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
He described a
plan that stitches together mostly traditional, supply - side prescriptions — cutting the top individual tax rate to 33 % and the corporate rate to 15 %, ending the estate tax, and imposing a moratorium on new
regulation —
with his protectionist approach to trade that's had business howling.
Installing each unit takes time and
planning to make sure it complies
with regulations, said Tom Davis, CVS Health's vice president of pharmacy professional services.
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.
Virginia's largest utility described how it will generate power to comply
with regulations and meet customer needs between 2019 and 2033 in a regulatory filing called an integrated resource
plan.
Early in his presidency, he exaggerated that the country had «picked up 45,000 mining jobs in a very short period of time,» adding that he
planned to do away
with onerous
regulation surrounding the industry.
Last summer, Senators Angus King and Roy Blunt tried
with the Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013, which calls for a committee to come up
with a
plan to review, simplify, and cut federal
regulations.
It adds layers of obligations,
regulations, costs, and pressures to the already challenging daily grind of running a business, not to mention hundreds of hours of
planning, meetings
with bankers and lawyers, and travel in preparation for the biggest event in the company's history.
What I would favor is
regulations that allow the states to experiment
with either a health savings account or shared deductible
plan — whatever.
Mallouk, president and CIO of Creative
Planning, and Carson, CEO and founder of the Carson Group, both said they would tell Trump not to roll back
regulations on the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule, which says if an advisor is working
with a client on a retirement
plan, they need to act in the client's best interest.
The
plan envisages transforming KAFD into a special business zone
with distinct
regulations and visa exemptions.
To comply
with Labor Department
regulations, your employer should have a written
plan as to how they chose the funds.
As President Trump moves forward
with his
plan to cut
regulations across multiple industries, business leaders are quick to suggest where to start.
J.B. Hunt says it
plans to use the electric Tesla Semis to support operations on the West Coast, a region
with increasingly strict emissions
regulations.
The comment period closed last week on the administration's proposals to allow health insurers to sell short - term
plans that would not have to comply
with Obamacare coverage
regulations.
Trump, a self - professed fan of junk food, has not been explicit on what he
plans to do
with food policy, although he campaigned for the Nov. 8 election on a broad promise to undo
regulations on business.
He is charged
with implementing the administration's imminent
plans to reform the nation's tax code, as well as revising financial
regulations and renegotiating trade deals.
The Washington Securities Division is
planning to propose rules to preserve filing requirements in connection
with offerings of securities to be made under Tier 2 of the Securities and Exchange Commission's newly adopted rules for
Regulation A offerings.
We note that, in accordance
with Rule 14 (a)-6 (a), Apple was not required to file preliminary proxy materials
with the Commission because the matters to be acted on at the meeting are limited to (1) the election of directors, (2) the ratification of accountants, (3) a vote on an advisory resolution to approve executive compensation, (4) the approval of the
Plan described above, which is a «plan» as defined in paragraph (a)(6)(ii) of Item 402 of Regulation S - K, and (5) shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a
Plan described above, which is a «
plan» as defined in paragraph (a)(6)(ii) of Item 402 of Regulation S - K, and (5) shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a
plan» as defined in paragraph (a)(6)(ii) of Item 402 of
Regulation S - K, and (5) shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a - 8.
The new
regulations extend the accommodation available to religiously affiliated nonprofit employers to closely held2 for profit corporations that have adopted a resolution establishing that the corporation objects to some or all contraceptive services on account of the owners» sincerely held religious beliefs.3 Starting in the new
plan year, Hobby Lobby and other closely held corporations
with religious objections will be required to notify their insurer, third party administrator, or HHS so that the insurer or administrator can still provide the contraceptive coverage directly to the employees and their dependents.
Companies that work
with digital currency tend to oppose stricter
regulation like the
plan put forward in New York.
The federal government is expected to release a draft framework of the Clean Fuel Standard in the months ahead,
with plans to design the
regulation in 2018.
Whether your
plan's financial advisor (if any) needs the BICE to comply
with the
regulation.
«We expect countries
with young populations, supportive
regulations and fast mobile Internet speeds and
planned migration to 5G to be best positioned,» says Graseck, adding that banks serving urban populations may have more latitude to consolidate branches than those focused on rural populations.
The FTC
plans to «take action in accordance
with relevant laws and
regulations» should its searches uncover activity that merits punitive measures.
The decision is part of the
planned legislation for harmonising Irish law
with the EU's General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force on 25 May.
Plans developed for each building are submitted to the City for review to verify compliance
with all local and State adopted codes and
regulations.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational
plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships
with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including
with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government
regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or
regulations or changes in existing laws or
regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated
with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
In plain English, our members are fearful that
with these new complex tax
regulations family businesses — the «golden goose» of Canada's economy — will be hit
with higher taxes, fewer retirement and estate
planning options, compensation restrictions for family members, and significant compliance costs.
In order to meet this goal and to comply
with the requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standard (Ontario
Regulation 191/11 of the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act, 2005)(the «IASR»), Franklin Templeton has developed the following multi-year accessibility
plan.
With the belief that corporate taxes will be cut and
regulations trimmed, businesses are making
plans to expand.
The SEC's crowdfunding
plan is a requirement in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, a 2012 law enacted
with wide bipartisan support that relaxes federal
regulations to help spur small business growth.
Brian Graff, CEO of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, stated that the White House on Monday «launched an attack on advisors and so - called «hidden fees» and «backdoor payments» by moving forward
with a
regulation that has its own hidden backdoor effect — keeping many Americans from working
with the trusted advisor of their choice, even in the critical decision regarding rollovers from their 401 (k) and 403 (b)
plans.»
The National Association of
Plan Advisors charged that the «White House launched an attack on advisors and so - called «hidden fees» and «backdoor payments» by moving forward
with a
regulation that has its own hidden backdoor effect — keeping many Americans from working
with the trusted advisor of their choice, even in the critical decision regarding rollovers from their 401 (k) and 403 (b)
plans.»
We obtain the proper permits, consult engineering disciplines, implement a site health and safety
plan and mobilize the equipment and manpower to get the job done quickly, safely and in compliance
with all
regulations.
These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local
regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity
plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our
plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business
with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
He's right though about the need for tighter financial
regulation, and it looks as if Obama has set an example
with his
plan to curb the size and risk - taking of banks which George Osborne will follow (assuming a Tory government from May).
This resulted in the FSA issuing a business improvement order, requiring Mizuho to submit a
plan to ensure further compliance
with laws and
regulations.
Planning ahead now is certainly prudent, as not doing so is guaranteed to leave banks struggling to cope
with new
regulations and changing market conditions.
The Consultation for Promoting British Values in School is a hastily thrown together set of amendments to the Independent School Standards (2013) which ensured all independent schools» activities and teaching be informed by the 2010 Equalities Act.The consultation proposes strengthening the Independent School Standards
regulations and extending these to all schools (state and independent), emphasising that a school's «written policy,
plans and schemes of work -LSB-... must] not undermine the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those
with different faiths and beliefs.»
She has helped AFSA establish its voice and authority on a range of issues and secured frequent meetings
with a number of politicians to lobby for significant reform, as well as leading the process for submissions to government inquiries, including the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the impact of
regulation on agriculture, and the Victorian Government's Animal Industries Advisory Committee, which released its report in 2016 that includes recommendations for more scale - appropriate application of the
planning scheme around extensive and intensive animal husbandry.
«There has never been a more important time for tackling food fraud and getting
regulation right as we
plan to leave the European Union, but government proposals for where we will get our food from are already under tough scrutiny from industry and consumers alike
with concerns over quality.
The
plan is that a repeal bill will incoroprate all EU law and
regulations into UK law, so the most likely outcome is that the UK will leave the EU aligned
with contemporary EU Organic standards.
Every certified organic farm affiliated
with Straus Family Creamery submits an annual Organic Systems
Plan in which animal welfare
regulations are reviewed.
Among the services DP&F can provide are assistance
with sales and purchases of wineries and vineyards, debt / equity financing, grape sale / purchase agreements, alcohol beverage
regulation, land use
planning, environmental
regulation, establishment of wine appellations, broker and distribution agreements and terminations, license transfers, labeling matters, litigation involving wine contamination (including cork taint), and business succession
planning.
The Italian giants have made no secret of their
plans to invest and build their brand in China following Yonghong Li's takeover in May, and it forms a crucial part of their strategy to build a solid financial picture
with Financial Fair Play
regulations coming into effect next season.