Obama administration plans to address economic issues and job creation, FDA announces possible ban on hydrogenated oils, and more…
The Obama Administration reportedly announced plans for several executive actions to address economic issues and job creation.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reportedly announced that it might take on Tran’s fats by banning the usage of partially hydrogenated oils in foods.
- Delta and JetBlue became the first airlines to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to allow the use of electronics during flights.
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reportedly called for electronic filing of workplace safety reports, citing easier public access.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that the agency is seeking input on new debt collection rules.
- The new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head, Tom Wheeler, outlined his vision for the agency’s future.
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly announced that it would permit Google’s merger with the popular mapping app Waze.
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was reportedly negotiating with American Airlines and US Airways on antitrust claims over the companies’ proposed merger.
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule on crowdfunding for online entrepreneurs and start-ups.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft plan for climate change adaptation.
- Lobbying picked up around the potential regulation of electronic cigarettes.
- California voters approved a sales tax on marijuana.
- The PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency published a report that said carbon dioxide emissions rose in 2012, but the rate of growth declined.
