The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) seeks comment on proposed rules implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (“CVAA”). In this Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (“FNPRM”), the FCC seeks input on issues regarding the implementation of Sections 204 and 205 of the CVAA. Sections 204 and 205, generally charge the […]
On October 28, 2013, New York University’s Institute for Policy Integrity hosted its Fifth Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis & Issue Advocacy Workshop. One highlight was an afternoon panel reflecting on the consequences of Executive Order 12866 of 1993, which reaffirmed and expanded on the Reagan Administration’s requirement that significant executive agency regulations be subject to cost-benefit […]
The Corporation for National and Community Service (“CNCS”) issued a notice document seeking input on “proposed revised enrollment and exit forms” called “National Service Trust Enrollment Form and National Service Trust Exit Form.”AmeriCorps members and program staff use these forms to enroll in the “National Service Trust” and to “document the completion of AmeriCorps member’s […]
On October 28, 2013, New York University’s Institute for Policy Integrity hosted its Fifth Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis & Issue Advocacy Workshop. One highlight was an afternoon panel reflecting on the consequences of Executive Order 12866 of 1993, which reaffirmed and expanded on the Reagan Administration’s requirement that significant executive agency regulations be subject to cost-benefit […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) seeks comment on a proposed interpretive rule providing “principles” and “guidelines” for the content and form of “voluntary recall notices.” Companies issue recall notices per “corrective action plans” under Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (“CPSA”). Current rules require “notice to the public” of the corrective action […]
Meet Tasheaya Ellison, a senior tax attorney at Shell Oil Company. Below, she shares her career path, advice for attorneys considering a career in administrative law, and thoughts on how to approach the rulemaking process. 1. What led you to a career in law? I have wanted to be an attorney since I was 6 […]
On October 28, 2013, New York University’s Institute for Policy Integrity hosted its Fifth Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis & Issue Advocacy Workshop. One highlight was an afternoon panel reflecting on the consequences of Executive Order 12866 of 1993, which reaffirmed and expanded on the Reagan Administration’s requirement that significant executive agency regulations be subject to cost-benefit […]
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Board”), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Farm Credit Administration (“FCA”), and the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”) (collectively, the “Agencies”) seek input on proposed amendments to regulations on loans in “areas having special flood hazards” in order […]
On October 28, 2013, New York University’s Institute for Policy Integrity hosted its Fifth Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis & Issue Advocacy Workshop. One highlight was an afternoon panel reflecting on the consequences of Executive Order 12866 of 1993, which reaffirmed and expanded on the Reagan Administration’s requirement that significant executive agency regulations be subject to cost-benefit […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“Commission”) seeks comment on a proposed regulation amendment that would require “all persons registered” with the Commission as “introducing brokers (“IBs”), commodity pool operators (“CPOs”), and commodity trading advisors (“CTAs”)” to join and maintain membership in “at least one registered futures association (“RFA”).” The proposed amendment would remove existing gaps […]
On October 28, 2013, New York University’s Institute for Policy Integrity hosted its Fifth Annual Cost-Benefit Analysis & Issue Advocacy Workshop. One highlight was an afternoon panel reflecting on the consequences of Executive Order 12866 of 1993, which reaffirmed and expanded on the Reagan Administration’s requirement that significant executive agency regulations be subject to cost-benefit […]
If you are looking for ways to serve our nation’s veterans, the American Bar Association encourages you to consider volunteering for one of the following military-assistance programs: ABA Home Front – a source of free publications and easy-to-understand information on a variety of legal topics that military families face every day. The ABA Military Pro […]
The Department of Treasury’s, Community Development Financial Institutions (“CDFI”) Fund seeks comment on an interim rule requiring non-profit CDFI Fund awardees to submit audited (not merely reviewed) financial statements as part of their annual report to the CDFI Fund. Empowering individuals, “unleashing the economic potential of small businesses,” establishing affordable housing, creating employment opportunities, and […]
Join the ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice for the Administrative Law Fall Conference, November 7-8, 2013 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. The conference will include CLE Panels on a wide-range of topics including Developments in Administrative Law Parts 1 and 2, Where Regulation and Innovation Converge, […]
Meet Glen O. Robinson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law. Below, he discusses his unexpected path to a legal career that included a stint as a Commissioner for the FCC, and offers insights on the differences between practitioners and academics. 1. What led you to a career in law? I drifted […]