Trump signs CRA bill disapproving DOL savings rule On Wednesday, President Trump signed House Joint Resolution 66 to overturn a DOL
rule regarding the relationship between state payroll deduction savings programs for non-governmental employees and employee pension benefit plans. Following passage of this bill, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) has been used to overturn 14 regulations in 2017.
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Rulemaking
SSA removes NICS rule following CRA disapproval The Social Security Administration (SSA) published a final rule removing its December 2016 rule, which provided information regarding individuals with certain disabilities for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). On February 28, the President signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval overturning SSA's 2016 rule.
EPA published a direct final rule and an accompanying
proposed rule to extend the compliance dates for emission standards recordkeeping, labeling, import certifications, and dates applicable to the producers of laminated products.
NHTSA delays effective date of sound requirements for hybrids NHTSA published a final rule further delaying the effective date of its December 2016 rule establishing minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric cars. The rule is now effective on June 5. Read our analysis here.
FCA seeks comment on review of existing regulations The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is seeking public input on whether its existing regulations are ineffective or burdensome consistent with President Trump's Executive Order 13771. FCA is seeking comments submitted by August 16.
FRA delays effective date of commuter rail safety program rule The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published a final rule further delaying the effective date of its 2016 final rule requiring commuter and intercity passenger railroads to develop and implement a system safety program. The rule is now effective on June 5.
MSHA delays rule requiring examination of mines The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a final rule delaying the effective date of its January 2017 final rule, which requires an examination of working places in metal and nonmetal mines before miners begin work. MSHA is delaying the rule until October 2 to give mine owners and operators time to ensure compliance.
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