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Regulation Digest
December 16, 2020
Vol. 9, No. 49
Editor: Bryce Chinault
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GW Regulatory Studies Center
The Regulatory Review
Tech Policy Institute
Yale Journal on Reg.
ACUS
AEI
Brookings Institution
C. Boyden Gray Center
Cato Institute
CAP
CPR
CEI
Economic Policy Inst.
Federalist Society
Free State Fdn.
Heritage Foundation
Inst. for Policy Integrity
NBER
Niskanen Center
Progressive Policy Inst.
Reason
R Street Institute
RFF
SSRN
Various Sources
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Agency Rulemaking Highlights
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COVID-19 Related Actions
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Other Notable Actions
The Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a final rule to ensure "fiduciaries act 'prudently' and 'solely in the interest' and 'for the exclusive purpose' of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries." Effective January 15.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review issued a final rule amending the adjudication process for asylum applicants. Effective January 15.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule increasing flexibility for commercial space launch and reentry regulations. Effective March 10.
The Fish & Wildlife Service and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issued a final rule amending definitions for listing endangered and threatened species and designating critical habitats. Effective January 15.
The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations "modifying the rules for determining the source of income from sales of inventory produced within the US and sold without the US or vice versa." Effective December 11.
The Securities & Exchange Commission issued a final rule amending auditor independence requirements. Effective June 9.
The Dept. of Transportation issued a final rule "intended to ensure that our air transportation system is safe for the traveling public and accessible to individuals with disabilities." Effective January 11.
The Dept. of Energy issued a final rule that creates new product classes for clothes washers and dryers. Effective January 15.
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Congress & Regulatory Reform
Financial Markets & Housing
Energy & Environment
Health & Safety
Business
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