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Regulation Digest
October 28, 2020
Vol. 9, No. 43
Editor: Bryce Chinault
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GW Regulatory Studies Center
Niskanen Center
Reason
R Street Institute
RFF
The Regulatory Review
Urban Institute
Yale Journal on Reg.
American Action Forum
AEI
Brookings Institution
Cato Institute
CAP
CPR
CEI
Economic Policy Inst.
Federalist Society
Free State Fdn.
Heritage Foundation
Hoover Institution
Inst. for Policy Integrity
Manhattan Institute
Mercatus Center
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 Commodity Credit Corporation issued a final rule amending the Natural Resources Conservation Service's EQIP based on the 2018 Farm Bill. Effective October 26.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule regarding Regulation Z which requires creditors to make a reasonable determination of a consumer's ability to repay any residential mortgage loan. Effective December 28.
The Federal Communications Commission issued a final rule to ensure just and reasonable rates for interstate and international inmate calling services. Effective November 23.
The FCC also issued a proposed rule to lower the current rate caps to $0.14/minute from prisons and $0.16/minute from jails. Comments due December 22.
The Dept. of Energy issued an extension of the public comment period for a notice of proposed rulemaking on existing enforcement regulations until December 30. The DOE will also host a public hearing on December 8.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking with the Federal Reserve Board regarding financial institutions' requirements to collect and retain certain data. Comments due November 27.
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issued a notice seeking comments on how the agency could assess the impact of siting aquaculture facilities in particular locations. Comments due December 22.
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Congress & Regulatory Reform
Financial Markets & Housing
Energy & Environment
Health & Safety
Business
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Tech chiefs plan a vigorous defense of speech on their sites., New York Times
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After Google Lawsuit, Facebook Could Be Next To Face Antitrust Regulation, NPR
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Former Google CEO Fires Back at Justice Department’s Antitrust Suit, Wall Street Journal
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Lawmakers Want to Protect Local Newspapers From Google, Facebook, Wall Street Journal
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Big Tech’s Professional Opponents Strike at Google, New York Times
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Labor Department Curbs Announcements of Company Violations, New York Times
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Tesla ‘full self-driving’ vehicles can’t drive themselves, Associated Press
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Californians vote on the future of Uber, The Economist
Technology
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