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Letter dated 11/17/10 - Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs [PDF File] - Regulations Implementing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Recreational Vessels; 75 Fed. Reg. 50718 (August 17, 2010)  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 11/02/10 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Consultation Agreements: Proposed Changes to Consultation Procedures;  75 Fed. Reg. 54064, September 3, 2010   [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 10/27/10 - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration [PDF File] or [text] - Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; 75 Fed. Reg. 61577 (October 5, 2010)  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 08/19/10 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems); Proposed Rule;  75 Fed. Reg. 28861, May 24, 2010  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 07/08/10 – Consumer Product Safety Commission [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles; 75 Fed. Reg. 22303 (April 28, 2010 )  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 05/10/10 - Department of Labor [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts; Proposed Rule; 75 Fed. Reg. 13381 (March 19, 2010 )  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 03/30/10 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements;  75 Fed. Reg. 4728, January 29, 2010  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 03/12/10 - Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries;  75 Fed. Reg. 1302, January 11, 2010  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 02/19/10 - Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Aircraft Repair Station Security; Proposed Rule;  74 Fed. Reg. 59873, November 18, 2009  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 10/21/09 - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Safety Management System; Advance notice of proposed rulemaking;  74 Fed. Reg. 36414 July 23, 2009  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 04/27/09 – Consumer Product Safety Commission [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Tracking Labels for Children's Products Under Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act; ; 74 Fed. Reg. 8781 February 26, 2009  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 04/24/09 - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Regulations Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; 74 Fed. Reg. 9056 March 2, 2009  [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 04/23/09 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Preliminary Draft Standard for Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl

Letter dated 02/27/09 - Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program; 73 Fed. Reg. 64789, October 30, 2008; [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 02/03/09 - Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Early Warning Reporting Regulations; 73 Fed. Reg. 74101, December 5, 2008; [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 01/16/09 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Cranes and Derricks in Construction; Proposed Rule; 73 Fed. Reg. 59713, October 9, 2008; [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 11/06/08 - Department of Labor , Mine Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance; 73 Fed. Reg. 52135, September 8, 2008; [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 09/15/08 - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants and Their Employers; 73 Fed. Reg. 49109 August 20, 2008   [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 07/23/08 - Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels; 73 Fed. Reg. 16815 March 31, 2008  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 05/19/08 - Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators; Proposed Rule; 72 Fed. Reg. 73225 December 26, 2007  [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 05/13/08 – Consumer Product Safety Commission [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Standard for the Flammability of Residential Upholstered Furniture, Proposed Rule; 73 Fed. Reg. 11701 (March 4, 2008) [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 04/23/08 - Department of Transportation [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities: Passenger Vessels; 73 Fed. Reg. 14427 March 18, 2008   [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 04/07/08 - Department of Labor, Employment Standards Adminstration and Wage and Hour Division [html], [text] or [PDF File] - The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; Proposed Rule; 73 Fed. Reg. 7875 February 11, 2008   [PDF File] or [text];  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 03/14/08 - Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Tire Registration and Recordkeeping; Proposed Rule; 73 Fed. Reg. 4157 January 24, 2008   [PDF File] or [text]; Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 02/28/08 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Confined Spaces in Construction; Proposed Rule; 72 Fed. Reg. 67351 November 28, 2007   [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 01/15/08 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text], or [PDF File] - Transmittal of the Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s draft standard Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

Letter dated 11/02/07 - Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration and Department of Transportation [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Proposed rulemaking on the Secure Flight Program; 72 Fed. Reg. 48356, August 23, 2007; [PDF File] or [text];   Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 09/19/07 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s draft proposal for Occupational Exposure to beryllium.

Letter dated 03/30/07 - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Aircraft Production and airworthiness approvals, parts marking, and miscellaneous proposals; 72 Fed. Reg. 6968 (February 14, 2007).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 02/08/07 - Department of Labor [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Request for Information on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; 71 Fed. Reg. 69504 (December 1, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 02/07/07 - Department of Homeland Security [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Proposed Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Rule; 71 Fed. Reg. 58276 (December 28, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 02/05/07 - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration [html, [text] or [PDF File] - Proposed rule on Production and Airworthiness Approvals, Part Marking, and Miscellaneous Proposals; 71 Fed. Reg. 58914 (October 5, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter

Letter dated 11/02/06 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Comments on their Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hazard Communication (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)); 71 Fed. Reg. 53617 (September 12, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 11/02/06 - Consumer Product Safety Commission [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Standards for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets; 71 Fed. Reg. 13472 (March 15, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter. CPSC's November 17, 2006 response to Advocacy's letter.

Letter dated 10/17/06 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration [PDF File] - Transmittal of the Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel convened on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s draft proposal for Cranes and Derricks.

Testimony dated 10/03/06 - at Roundtable hosted by the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Enterprise, Agriculture and Technology [html], [text], or [PDF File] - concerning the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard's jointly proposed Transportation Worker Identification Credential rule. Based on Letter dated 07/05/06 - Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard [html]  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 08/25/06 - Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s draft proposal for Cranes and Derricks in Construction.

Letter dated 07/05/06 - Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Comments on their joint Proposed Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector Rule; 71 Fed. Reg. 29396 (May 22, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 05/30/06 - Department of State [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Proposed Exchange Visitor Program – Training and Internship Programs Rule; 71 Fed. Reg. 17768 (April 7, 2006).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 02/06/06 - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration [PDF File] - Proposed Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area Rule; 70 Fed. Reg. 45250 (August 4, 2005).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 01/09/06 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Proposed Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment Rule 70 Fed. Reg. 34822, (June 15, 2005)  [PDF File] or [text]  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 10/28/05 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Notice of a Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of Lead in Construction standard; 70 Fed. Reg. 32739 (June 6, 2005).  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 06/28/05 - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration or [html] - Revisions to Cockpit Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Recorder Regulations; 70 Fed. Reg. 9751 (February 28, 2005)  [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 12/17/04 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [PDf File] or [html] - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium; 69 Fed. Reg. 59306, (October 4, 2004).  [PDf File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 08/16/04 - Federal Aviation Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Supplemental notice of proposed rule - RE: Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities (FAA-2002-11301); 69 Fed. Reg. 27980 (May 17, 2004) [PDF File] or [text]. Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 04/20/04 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration  -  Transmittal of the Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's draft proposal for Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium.

Letter dated 04/02/04 - Federal Aviation Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on the National Air Tour Safety Standards ; 68 Fed. Reg. 60572 (October 22, 2003) [PDF File] or [text] . Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter [PDF File].

Letter dated 01/30/04 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, [text], or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's draft proposal for Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium.
Letter dated 12/19/03 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, [text], or [PDF File] - Transmittal of the Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's draft proposal for Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica.

Letter dated 12/05/03 -  Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service [html], [text], or [PDF File] - Proposed rule, Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Perishable Agricultural commodities, and Peanuts; 68 Fed. Reg. 61944, (October 30, 2003) [PDF File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter.

Letter dated 11/24/03 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, [text], or [PDF File] - Transmittal of the Report of the Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's draft proposal for Confined Spaces in Construction.
Letter dated 10/31/03 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, [text], or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's draft proposal for Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica.

Letter dated 10/06/03 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on Hazardous Enclosed Spaces and Confined Spaces in Construction.

Letter dated 09/26/03 - Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  [html], [text], or [PDF File] -  In Support of Petition for Reconsideration - Denman Tire Corporation; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fires 68 Fed. Reg. 38116, (June 26, 2002)  [PDf File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter [PDF File].

Letter dated 06/27/03 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Reply to the notification letter regarding a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel on Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

Letter dated 06/24/03 - U.S. Department of Labor  [html], [text], or [PDF File] -  Regarding the proposed  rulemaking,  Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees; 68 Fed. Reg. 15559 (March 31, 2003)  [PDf File] or [text].  Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter [PDF File].

Letter dated 03/14/03 - Department of Transportation [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking, Computer Reservations System ("CRS") Regulations; Statements of General Policy; 67 Fed. Reg. 69366 (November 15, 2002) [PDF File] or [text] . Fact Sheet Summarizing Advocacy's Letter [PDF File].

Letter dated 01/24/03 - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration [html], [text], or [PDF File] -  Regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking; Unemployment Compensation--Trust Fund Integrity Rule: Birth and Adoption Unemployment Compensation; Removal of Regulations; 67 Fed. Reg. 72122 (December 4, 2002)  [PDf File] or [text].

Letter dated 10/30/02 - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Ergonomics for the prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Nursing Homes; 67 Fed. Reg. 55884 (August 30, 2002) [PDF File] or [text].

Letter dated 03/11/02 - Department of Transportation [PDF File] - Federal Requirements for Propeller Injury Avoidance Measures; 66 Fed. Reg. 63645 (December 10, 2001) [PDF File} or [text].

Letter dated 07/20/01 - Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File]- Supplemental comments regarding the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to domestic service; 66 Fed. Reg. 5481 (January 19, 2001) [PDF File] or [text].

Letter dated 06/07/01 - Department of Transportation [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs; 66 Fed. Reg. 23208 (May 8, 2001) [PDF File] or [text].

Letter dated 05/25/01 - Department of Transportation,  Research and Special Programs Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] -Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Hazardous Liquid Operators with Less Than 500 Miles of Pipelines); 66 Fed. Reg. 15821 (March 21, 2001) [PDF File] or [text].

Letter dated 05/21/01 - Department of Transportation,  Research and Special Programs Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] -Pipeline Safety: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Accident Reporting Revisions; 66 Fed. Reg. 15681 (March 20, 2001) [PDF File] or [text]..

Letter dated 03/22/01 - Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration [html], [text] or [PDF File] - Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service; 66 Fed. Reg. 5481 (January 19, 2001) [PDF File] or [text]..

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