EPA plans to unveil climate change strategy, NTSB says battery approval should be reconsidered, and more.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called on the pharmaceutical industry to use more uniform labeling standards.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) readied a climate adaptation plan for release.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said lithium batteries may not be unsafe.
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on a plan to maintain contraceptive access while respecting the beliefs of religious organizations. See related The Regulatory Review essay.
- The FDA issued new draft guidance on Alzheimer’s drug testing.
- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee pushed for greater agency transparency.
- President Obama nominated Sally Jewell to head the Department of the Interior (DOI).
- Acting Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) administrator Boris Bershteyn announced success in streamlining US and Canadian regulations.
- A government watchdog group launched a tool allowing users to search and track comments on proposed rules.
- The House Committee on Small Business launched a website to help small businesses comment on proposed federal regulations which might affect them.
