Questions tagged [regulation]
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Mean period of time between NPRM Comment period ending and final rule publication?
For Federal agency rulemaking in the United States the process consists of:
Proposed Rule is Drafted,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published, comment period begins (typically 30-60 days),
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Life Cycle Assessment in Regulation
The California Air Resources Board established and maintains a Low Carbon Fuel Standard for automotive fuels sold in that state.
A controversial aspect of that regulation involved the use of Life ...
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What would be the grounds for the US Chamber of Commerce to sue the FTC over its new rule concerning noncompetes?
Recently the Federal Trade Commission narrowly banned noncompetes in the United States, a move I believe they've been considering for a while. The Chamber of Commerce immediately stated they intended ...
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Has the US government said anything about forcing Apple to have multiple app stores on their devices?
The EU has passed/will pass a law forcing Apple to give users the option to switch between multiple app stores (for example, the Microsoft and Samsung app stores), but only in the EU so far. Has the U....
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Are any U.S. groups pushing for special licenses for large trucks and SUVs?
A French lawmaker has called for a requirement that drivers of consumer trucks and SUVs acquire a special license, in light of how large and dangerous the vehicles have become in recent years.
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Turned away for medical service at private urgent care due to being enrolled in medicare even with private insurance
I just had a very annoying experience. I was turned away from a private urgent care facility (run by a very large chain) because I was enrolled in Medicare A and/or B (but not because of Medicare ...
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Deep sea mining, what is the international law/treaty situation?
First, the negative view:
Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy - BBC News
Scientists fear a possible "goldrush" for precious metals beneath the oceans could have devastating ...
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Are there countries that have drastically reduced regulations on childcare in order to make it more affordable?
Pretty much every developed country struggles with high costs on childcare. But only 3 approaches that I think can reduce the (visible) cost to parents:
Invite more foreign workers from countries ...
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Uninsured motor vehicle drivers in the USA - why is the liability insurance requirement not enforced better?
In the USA, like in many other countries, liability insurance is mandatory for motor vehicles in almost every state. However, a significant number of drivers drive without insurance:
Despite laws ...
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What is the typical timeframe it takes the European Parliament to regulate important software usage aspects?
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According to Euronews, at least one EU parliamentary is arguing for better regulation surrounding AI products:
An EU official has said proposed rules regulating artificial
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Why does Ontario have a quota on milk production?
According to a recent news article:
Canadian dairy farmer is speaking out after being forced to dump
thousands of liters of milk after exceeding the government’s
production quota.
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Federal government's power to mandate the sale of specific product
Can the Federal government (Congress/agency) mandate that private firms offer a specific product?
Example: Seller of wood tables MUST also offer plastic table.
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All hardware stores (defined ...
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Are commercially initiated charitable donations subject to regulation in the UK?
I find that when I make purchases, pay for restaurant meals, make hotel reservations etc I am increasingly being asked if I wish to make a very small donation to charity - usually of an amount less ...
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Which politicians are driving residential lawn bans in California?
Governor Newsom instituted a lawn ban on commercial properties. A few months later, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California proposed once-per-week irrigation rules, which, if enforced, ...
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Does China (still) use non-public trade regulations (neibu cankao), thus avoiding WTO scrutiny?
According to a 2014 paper by US law professor:
many WTO violations take place in the interstices of law, areas where government officials exercise discretion: whether or not to register a foreign ...
