Appendix A: Regulatory Comments Filed by the Office of Advocacy in 1998
01/07/98 - U.S. District Court - Amicus Curiae in support of plaintiff's cross motion for summary judgment and in opposition to the defendants' motion for summary judgment. Northwest Mining Association v. Babbitt, et al., case.
01/13/98 - FRA - Memorandum on draft initial regulatory flexibility analysis and certification for use of locomotive horns at grade crossings.
01/23/98 - OSHA - OSHA requested that the Office of Advocacy waive the SBREFA panel requirements for a negotiated rule for steel erection. On January 23, 1998, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy, after consulting with the administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget and affected small entities, granted OSHA's request to waive the panel.
02/03/98 - FDA - Initial regulatory flexibility analysis of the proposed rule for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. 62 Fed. Reg. 30,678 (June 4, 1997); Docket No. 95N-0304.
02/13/98 - EPA - Groundwater disinfection rule; SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Panel under Section 609(b) of the RFA, as amended by the SBREFA.
02/17/98 - FCC - Reply comments in support of the petition for rulemaking in the matter of access charge reform, CC Docket No. 96-262; price cap performance review for local exchange carriers, CC Docket No. 94-1; transport rate structure and pricing, CC Docket No. 91-213; end user common line charges, CC Docket No. 95-72.
02/20/98 - AMS - RFA Certification of the proposed rule in changes in fees for federal meat grading and certification services. 62 Fed. Reg. 68,232, (December 31, 1997).
02/23/98 - EPA - Proposed renewal request for the Office of Management and Budget; alternate threshold for low annual reportable amounts; toxic release inventory reporting. No. 1070-0143 (EPA ICR No. 1704.05). 62 Fed. Reg. 67,358 (December 24, 1997); Administrative Record No. 187; Docket Control No. OPPTS-0029.
03/03/98 - FCC - Applauding the FCC's recent inquiry into the billing practices of the nation's largest interexchange carriers, AT&T, MCI, and Sprint. In re access charge reform, CC Docket No.96-262; price cap performance review for local exchange carriers, CC Docket No. 94-1; transport rate structure and pricing, CC Docket No. 91-213; end user common line charges, CC Docket No. 95-72.
03/04/98 - EPA - Comments on draft proposed rule to exclude gasoline retail stations from the community right-to-know reporting requirements.
03/05/98 - OSHA - Proposed rule on occupational exposure to tuberculosis encouraging OSHA to coordinate with existing federal, state, local, and private sector health care programs to ensure that the most effective approach for controlling the spread of TB is developed. 62 Fed. Reg. 54,160 (October 17, 1997).
03/17/98 - FCC - In the matter of toll free service access codes written Ex Parte presentation on adverse economic impact on small businesses resulting from proposed April 5 implementation of 877.
03/25/98 - FCC - Ex Parte comment - In re toll free service access codes, CC Docket No. 95-155.
04/03/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte presentation in a non-restricted proceeding.
04/14/98 - LOC - The Library of Congress does not have to comply with the RFA. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 601(1), the RFA defines the term "agency" as defined in 5 U.S.C. Section 551(1). Since the Library of Congress does not fall within the definition of "agency," it does not have to comply with the RFA.
04/15/98 - EPA - RFA certification for national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants; proposed standards for hazardous air pollutants emissions for the Portland cement manufacturing industry. 63 Fed Reg. 14,182 (March 24, 1998).
04/15/98 - HCFA - RFA requirements; petition for amendment of the final rule on surety bond and capitalization requirements for home health care agencies. 63 Fed. Reg. 292 (January 5, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 10,730; 63 Fed. Reg. 10,732 (March 4, 1998); file code HCFA-1152-FC.
04/17/98 - EPA - Report of the SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panel convened for EPA’s proposed rulemaking on the underground injection control regulations for Class V injection wells.
04/17/98 - EPA - Federal implementation plans to reduce the regional transport of ozone in the eastern United States; findings of significant contribution and rulemaking on Section 126 petitions from eight northeastern states for purposes of reducing interstate ozone transport: SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panels.
04/17/98 - MMS - Proposed rule on post lease operations concerning questioning the Minerals Management Service's certification and provides guidance on the type of threshold analysis that is necessary for determining whether a proposal will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 63 Fed. Reg. 7,335 (February 13, 1998).
04/20/98 - NIST - Final rule under the Fastener Quality Act to allow for the use of quality assurance systems as a permissible alternative to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of Commerce's overall product testing and accreditation system for the fastener industry. 62 Fed.Reg. 18,259 (April 14, 1998).
04/23/98 - EPA - Burden Reduction for small businesses currently subject to TRI Reporting requirements; Vice President’s announcement during Small Business Week.
04/24/98 - NOAA - Draft Consideration of the economic effects and potential alternatives to the 1997 quotas on the Atlantic large coastal shark fishery.
04/27/98 - EPA - Proposed revision of Form 2C, industrial permitting application; need for revised rulemaking schedule.
04/27/98 - EPA - Comments on draft proposed rule to exclude gasoline retail stations from the community right-to-know reporting requirements.
04/28/98 - CPSC - Request for comments concerning the toxicity, exposure, bio-availability, and environmental effects of flame retardant chemicals that may be suitable for use in residential upholstered furniture. 63 Fed. Reg. 13,017 (March 17, 1998).
05/04/98 - FCC - Petition for reconsideration of the fourth report and order for toll free service access codes, CC Docket. No. 95-155.
05/05/98 - EPA - Response to notification letter regarding long term 1 enhanced surface water treatment and filter backwash recycling; SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panels.
05/05/98 - EPA - Response to notification letter regarding: National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Radon; SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panels.
05/19/98 - AMS - Small business impact of the proposed rule for milk in the New England and other marketing areas. 63 Fed. Reg. 4,802 (January 30, 1998).
05/22/98 - FCC - Processing of set-aside 888 numbers for subscribers holding corresponding 800 numbers, CC Docket 95-155.
05/27/98 - DOT - Proposed rule for transportation for individuals with disabilities. 63 Fed. Reg. 14,560 (March 25, 1998).
05/28/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte meeting with Dan Phythyon, Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC, regarding personal communications services C block June 8th election date.
06/01/98 - NASA - Proposed and final rules on revisions to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation supplement on performance-based contracting and other miscellaneous revisions. 63 Fed. Reg. 9,953 (February 27, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 23,414 (April 29, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 27,859 (May 21, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 12,997 (March 17, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 12,992 (March 17, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 13,133 (March 18, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 17,339 (April 9, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 28,285 (May 22, 1998).
06/10/98 - FDA - Proposed rule for labeling fresh unpasteurized juices. 63 Fed. Reg. 20,486 (April 24, 1998).
06/15/98 - FCC - Reply to opposition to petition for reconsideration of the fourth report and order in the matter of Toll Free Service Access Codes, CC Docket No. 95-155.
06/15/98 - HCFA - Final rule for the schedule of per-beneficiary limitations on home health agency costs (interim payment system final rule). 63 Fed. Reg. 15,718 (March 31, 1998).
06/24/98 - NOAA - Fisheries off west coast states and in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific crustacean fisheries; bank area specific harvest guidelines. 63 Fed. Reg. 31,406 (June 9, 1998).
07/15/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte presentation in non-restricted proceedings; In re toll free service access codes, CC Docket No. 95-155; Access charge reform, CC Docket. No. 96-262; federal-state joint board on universal service, CC Docket. No. 96-45; Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: telecommunications carriers' use of customer proprietary network information and other customer information, CC Docket. No. 96-115; and performance measurements and reporting requirements for operations support system, interconnection, and operator services and directory assistance, CC Docket. No. 98-56, RM-9101.
07/23/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte presentation in a non-restricted proceeding; In re implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: telecommunications carriers' use of customer proprietary network information and other customer information, CC Docket No. 96-115. Fed. Reg. 20,326 (April 24, 1998)
08/13/98 - DOD - RFA compliance pertaining to the notice regarding proposed implementation of the defense table of official distances in the DOD personal property program. 63 Fed. Reg. 31,761 (June 10, 1998) .
08/18/98 - EPA - Preliminary comments on EPA's proposed effluent guidelines for the transportation equipment cleaning industry.
08/21/98 - OIRA - Comments on the EPA’s request for Office of management and Budget paperwork approval for Form A ("Short Form") for toxic chemical release inventory reporting.
08/21/98 - EPA - Rulemaking responding to petitions under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act. SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panels.
08/21/98 - EPA - The federal implementation plans for regional reductions of nitrogen oxides. SBREFA Small Business Advocacy Review Panels.
08/27/98 - FSIS - Notice of procedural change in the meat, poultry and egg products labeling review process – elimination of appointments with label courier/expediter firms. 63 Fed. Reg. 40,010 (July 27, 1998).
09/10/98 - FCC - Ex Parte presentation in a non-restricted proceeding; In re amendment of part 1 of the commission's rules - competitive bidding procedures, WT Docket No. 97-82.
09/10/98 - HCFA - Regulatory flexibility analysis of the proposed rule revising the payment policies for portable x-ray providers under the physician fee schedule for calendar year 1999. 63 Fed. Reg. 30,818 (June 5, 1998).
09/16/98 - OSHA - Responding to OSHA’s September 1 notification that they are planning to propose a rule on safety and health program that may have a significant impact on a substantial number of small businesses.
09/17/98 - FCC - Ex Parte filing; subscriber list information, CC Docket No. 96-115.
09/21/98 - DOD - Response to Military Traffic Management command letter dated September 8, 1998, addressing the proposed implementation of the defense table of official distances and compliance with the regulatory flexibility act. 63 Fed. Reg. 31,761 (June 10, 1998).
09/21/98 - IRS - Comments on proposed rulemaking to clarify the application of the unrelated business income tax to tax exempt organizations. CC:DOM:CORP:R (Reg. 121268-97).
09/23/98 - OSHA - Clarifying data needs in preparing for a forthcoming Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on OSHA’s safety and health program rule.
09/23/98 - EPA - Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel convened on effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the transportation equipment cleaning industry.
09/25/98 - FCC - Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Services, CC Docket No. 98-147.
10/07/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte presentation in non-restricted proceedings; In re access charge reform, CC Docket 96-262; and truth-in-billing and billing format, CC Docket No. 98-170.
10/14/98 - FDA - Structure or function claims/statements made for dietary supplements. 63 Fed. Reg. 23,624 (April 29, 1998).
10/16/98 - FCC - Reply comments on deployment of wireline services offering advanced telecommunications services, CC Docket No. 98-147.
10/26/98 - FCC - Access charge reform, CC Docket No. 96-262; price cap performance review for local exchange carriers, CC Docket No. 94-1; Consumer Federation of America et al., petition for rulemaking, RM-9210; MCI Telecommunications Corp., emergency petition for prescription, CC Docket No. 97-250.
11/02/98 - HCFA - Implementation of Balanced Budget Act of 1997 requirements relating to home medical equipment suppliers: inherent reasonableness and competitive bidding demonstration projects.
11/06/98 - FCC - GTE Telephone Operating Companies (GTOC) Tariff No. 1, GTOC Transmittal No. 1148, CC Docket No. 98-79.
11/18/98 - HCFA - Failure to comply with the RFA in promulgating the final rule on revisions to payment policies and adjustments to the relative unites under the physician fee schedule for calendar year 1999. 63 Fed. Reg. 58,814 (November 2,1998).
11/20/98 - FCC - Notice of Ex Parte in non-restricted proceedings. In re federal-state joint board on universal service, CC Docket No. 96-45.
12/02/98 - APHIS - Proposed rule for importation of orchids in growing media. CC Docket No. 98-035-163; Fed. Reg. 46,403 (September 1, 1998).
12/08/98 - EPA - Comments on draft rule on persistent bioaccumalative toxics under the toxics release inventory reporting program.
12/14/98 - FCC - Application for assignment of broadband PCS C and F block licenses to Cricket Holdings, Inc., a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc., FCC public notice DA 98-2319; AirGate Wireless, L.L.C., (FCC File No. 0000002035); Jacksonville Wireless, L.P. (FCC File No. 0000002167).
12/18/98 - OMB - Discussing the paperwork impact on small businesses resulting from the bidding forms associated with HCFA's competitive bidding demonstration project.
12/23/98 - OMB - Comments regarding the paperwork impact of the HCFA’s OASIS regulations. 62 Fed. Reg. 11,035 (March 10, 1997).
* Last Modified: 6/18/01