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Regulation Digest
March 30, 2022
Vol. 11, No. 13
Editor: Bryce Chinault
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GW Regulatory Studies Center
Heritage Foundation
Hoover Institution
Inst. for Policy Integrity
ITIF
Manhattan Institute
NBER
Niskanen Center
Reason
R Street Institute
RFF
SSRN
Tech Policy Institute
The Regulatory Review
Washington Legal Fdn.
Yale Journal on Reg.
AEI
Bipartisan Policy Center
Brookings Institution
Cato Institute
CAP
CEI
Federalist Society
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 Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule to reduce the air quality impacts of heavy-duty engines. Comments due May 13.
The Dept. of Homeland Security issued an interim final rule "for determining certain protection claims and available parole procedures for individuals subject to expedited removal and found to have a credible fear of persecution or torture." Effective May 31.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued a proposed rule to amend its occupational injury and illness electronic recordkeeping requirements. Comments due May 31.
The Office of Science & Technology Policy issued a request for information on the energy use and climate impact of digital assets. Comments due May 9.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule to ensure automated vehicles maintain current safety standards for occupants regardless of internal design differences from traditional vehicles. Effective September 26.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule to require facilities to submit a plan for responding to a worst case discharge of a hazardous substance in waterways. Comments due May 27.
The Securities & Exchange Commission issued a proposed rule to remove references to credit ratings in the agency's regulations. Comments due May 23.
The Dept. of Transportation is proposing that a lavatory in new single-aisle aircraft be large enough for a passenger with a disability. Comments due May 27.
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Financial Markets & Housing
Energy & Environment
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Fuel economy penalties soar under new rule, E&E News
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U.S. to unveil revised stricter fuel economy regulations on Friday, Reuters
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Biden's most effective climate warrior faces potential doom in the Senate, Politico
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Methane Leaks in New Mexico Far Exceed Current Estimates, Study Suggests, New York Times
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Energy regulator backtracks on assessing climate impacts of natural gas pipelines, The Hill
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EPA moves to end asbestos cleanup along Montana railroad, Associated Press
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California moves to regulate 'Erin Brockovich chemical,' but she says it's not enough, The Hill
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Biden Signals Third Year of Offshore Oil Leasing Delay in Gulf, Bloomberg
Health & Safety
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Second Covid-19 Booster Shot Endorsed by FDA, CDC for Adults 50 & Older, Wall Street Journal
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F.D.A. Rushed a Drug for Preterm Births. Did It Put Speed Over Science?, New York Times
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States Challenge Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate for Public Transportation, Wall Street Journal
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New Omicron Subvariant Prompts FDA Limits on Use of GlaxoSmithKline’s Antibody Drug, Wall Street Journal
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Supreme Court to Weigh California Law on Humane Treatment of Pigs, New York Times
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FAA Names Safety Chief Billy Nolen as Acting Leader, Wall Street Journal
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FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands, Washington Post
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FDA Rejects Eli Lilly’s China-Developed Cancer Drug, Wall Street Journal
Business & Technology
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U.S., EU Reach Preliminary Deal on Data Privacy, Wall Street Journal
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E.U. Takes Aim at Big Tech’s Power With Landmark Digital Act, New York Times
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Justice Department Backs Senate Bill to Regulate Tech Platforms, Bloomberg
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U.K. Picks Web Regulator Who Called Google ‘Parasites’, Bloomberg
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Can Controlling Vehicles Make Streets Safer and More Climate Friendly?, New York Times
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US investigating autonomous vehicle company’s crash report, Associated Press
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New law in reporting cyber breaches seen as overdue first step, The Hill
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CVS to Pay $484 Million to Settle Opioid Case in Florida, Wall Street Journal
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FTC sues Intuit over TurboTax 'free' filing ad campaign, The Hill
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Price-Fixing Case Against Chicken Company Officials Ends in Mistrial, Again, Wall Street Journal
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