It’s that time of year again…when the federal government tells the regulated community what types of rulemaking initiatives that various agencies are undertaking for the year. Today, the semiannual regulatory agenda was published. This Regulatory Agenda provides a complete list of all regulatory actions that are under active consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review and
Trump Administration
Beryllium Exposure Rule Going Through Changes, OSHA Admits
By Joseph Dreesen on
The rule to lower permissible workplace exposure to beryllium is undergoing changes in a White House review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration deputy director for standards and guidance Maureen Ruskin has told safety specialists, as reported by Bloomberg BNA. The final rule took effect on May 20, 2017, and employers must comply with most of…
Removal of Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule Imminent: GSA Issues Interim Memorandum
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in Articles, Trump Administration
Rulemaking is underway to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule, the General Services Administration has said in guidance to federal agencies instructing them not to wait for the formal rescission to ensure certain contract clauses are not in new or existing government contracts and solicitations. …
Budgets Survive Despite Significant Labor Department Budget Cuts
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in Trump Administration
In its fiscal year 2018 budget, the Trump Administration recommended $543.3 million for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a decrease of about two percent from the fiscal year 2017 $552.8 million funding level. To read my full article, click here.