Tag: Regulation
Tag: Regulation (page 3)
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Resolution Opposing State and Local Mandates Requiring Warning Labels on Wireless Devices and Packaging
WHEREAS the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set limits on public exposure of radiofrequency (RF) energy absorbed by users of wireless devices; WHEREAS these limits are given in terms of…
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Report: EPA’s Carbon Emissions Rule Will Not Mandate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technology
A report from Inside EPA ($) suggests that the agency appears to have dropped the carbon capture and storage (CCS) requirement in the draft for the final Carbon Pollution…
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Swedish Snus: A Less Risky Alternative
Swedish Match, the world’s leading manufacturer of Swedish snus, applied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a reduced harm warning label for their product; however an FDA advisory…
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EPA Climate Regulations Expected to Hit Manufacturing Sector Especially Hard
A short paper recently released by the Heritage Foundation takes a look at the expected manufacturing job losses as a result of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan.
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States are Engaging EPA on Clean Power Plan
On June 2, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made headlines by proposing a rule the agency calls the “Clean Power Plan.” This incredibly far-reaching regulation seeks to reduce…
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Like Your Cell Phone? That’ll Be An Extra 17 Percent
Since Americans have become more mobile the demand for wireless access has increased. However, high tax burdens on wireless services have made it increasingly difficult for consumers to pay their…
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Resolution Opposing the Expansion of the Federal Trade Commission’s Rulemaking Authority
Resolution Opposing the Expansion of the Federal Trade Commission’s Rulemaking Authority Whereas, it is the mission of ALEC to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism,…
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Telecommunications Deregulation Policy Statement
Telecommunications Deregulation Policy Statement WHEREAS, it is the mission of ALEC to advance Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, in recent years,…
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Balancing Ride-on-Demand Innovations with Common Sense Consumer Protections
We all can agree that overregulation of an industry tends to chill innovative business strategies and ultimately harm the consumers the regulations were intended to protect. However, in pursuit of…
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States Can Promote Next-Generation Wireless by Removing Regulatory Barriers
By: Seth L. Cooper State lawmakers should enact policies they believe to be sound, expedient and consistent with current federal law. Good state policymaking should not get sidetracked by speculations…
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Seattle Restricts Uber and Transportation Innovation
In a major setback for innovation in the urban transportation market, the Seattle City Council voted Monday to cap the number of cars that ride-on-demand services like Uber…
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Resolution Concerning EPA Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New and Existing Fossil-Fueled Power Plants
Resolution Concerning EPA Proposed Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New and Existing Fossil-Fueled Power Plants Summary: This resolution establishes a state’s responsibility for establishing emission standards and recognizes…
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Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act
Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act WHEREAS, the President has directed EPA to issue regulations setting greenhouse gas emission…
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Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements
Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements Summary This resolution recognizes that government should not interfere with private business agreements freely and openly negotiated between the parties.
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The Artificial Barriers of Occupational Licensing
By Theresa Boyd A West Virginia nail artist must rethink her dream of starting her own business because of onerous licensing requirements and regulations imposed by her state. After…
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Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act
Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas and Use…
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Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care
It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless…
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Performance Based Permitting Act
Performance Based Permitting Act SUMMARY: An act to establish performance based environmental permitting system, to include an environmental incentives program. Be It Enacted by the State of ___________:…
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Regulatory Flexibility Act
Regulatory Flexibility Act Summary A policy* to improve state rulemaking by creating procedures to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for small businesses. Findings: (1) A…
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State Pesticide Preemption Act
Summary ALEC’s model State Pesticide Preemption Act is designed to ensure the safety of America’s food supply through the preemption of city, town, county, etc. pesticide ordinances. Model Legislation Section…