Oversight
Why the U.S. Is Losing the Fight to Ban Toxic Chemicals
From a powerful chemical industry that helped write the toxic substances law to an underfunded EPA lacking in resolve, the flaws in the American chemical regulatory apparatus run deep.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Only Certainty is That Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay… And Will Be Regulated
Nextgov's Alexandra Kelley joins the podcast to discuss how Washington is eyeing cryptocurrency.
Management
Biden’s Nominee to Become the Regulations Czar Goes to the Full Senate
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-2 to report the nomination out of committee.
Management
The Regulatory Process Needs A Boost in Public Participation, the Biden Administration Says
A virtual engagement session to gather suggestions for fixes will be held on Nov. 17.
Tech
TSA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on Cybersecurity Regulations
The agency’s advisory committee typically meets behind closed doors, but they are required to hold at least one public meeting per year.
Management
EPA Calls Out Environmental Racism in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
In a “remarkable” letter, the EPA accused Louisiana regulators of neglecting Black residents’ concerns about toxic air pollution and urged the state to move kids out of a school where monitors found extreme levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
Oversight
USDA Plans Major Reforms to Curb Salmonella in Poultry
An earlier ProPublica investigation showed that weak food safety protections have done little to stop Americans from getting sick from salmonella poisoning.
Management
A New Law Will Make It Easier for Small Businesses to ‘Navigate the Seemingly Never-Ending Web of Bureaucratic Red Tape’
Within six months SBA must create a central website with relevant regulations and contact information for employees who can provide assistance.
Management
Biden’s Nominee Makes His Case to Take the Government’s Top Regulatory Job
Richard Revesz gained the support of former OIRA administrators, but still has some progressive detractors.
Workforce
EEOC to Propose Rules Codifying Electronic Filing Options for Feds
Although the agency that investigates complaints of workplace discrimination has offered the option to file documents and track cases electronically for years, its regulations do not specifically endorse the current system.
Workforce
Thousands of FDA Employees Could Face Furloughs or RIFs if Congress Doesn't Act Soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
Management
Biden Names His Pick to Lead the White House Regulatory Office
Since taking office, Biden has championed the use of regulations to carry out his major policy priorities.
Management
GovExec Daily: Congress Can Use Artificial Intelligence For Policymaking
Deloitte's Joe Mariani joins the podcast to discuss how legislators can make better laws with AI.
Management
How the Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA Decision Will Upset the Administrative World
The ruling will likely sow confusion and gridlock, and shift the balance of power in an unintended way.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Despite the Supreme Court, the EPA Can Still Do Its Job
Former Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Southeast Region Heather Toney joins the podcast to discuss the high court's decision and its effects on regulatory agencies.
Management
‘We’re All Going to Be in a Lot of Trouble:’ Officials Warn of Far-Reaching Impacts of Recent Supreme Court Decision
Agencies leaders and employees will have to think twice about how, and when, to carry out their missions, experts say.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Supreme Court Is Limiting the Regulatory State
The Brennan Center's Martha Kinsella joins the podcast to discuss the high court's decision on regulatory power.
Management
The Supreme Court Deals a Major Blow to the EPA, and All Agencies
The court's conservative majority limits agencies' capacity to write new rules on major issues.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Will This Court Decision Gut the Regulatory State?
Conor Dirks joins the podcast to discuss the Fifth Circuit's recent decision concerning the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to adjudicate securities fraud.
Management
HHS Withdraws the ‘Ill-Considered’ Trump-Era SUNSET Rule
The final rule, subject to much pushback, outlined a process for reviewing and eliminating regulations.
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