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Biden Administration Proposes Significant Changes to Regulations Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act

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The energy transition and increased public focus on environmental issues have strained the existing regulatory regime including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA directs agencies to conduct environmental...more

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Federal Agencies Announce Investments and Resources to Advance National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

As reported in our September 13, 2022, blog item, on September 12, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) creating a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative “that will ensure we can make in...more

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Biden's Executive Order Focusing on Biotechnology Offers Opportunities for AgTech Industry

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President Biden has revealed the next areas of focus in his effort to protect the United States’ technological leadership and economic competitiveness: biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and the bioeconomy....more

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EPA Renews Biotechnology Innovation Efforts under New Executive Order

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On September 12, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) calling on his Administration to renew efforts to improve the clarity and efficiency of regulatory processes for biotechnology products. Launching a new...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 22

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are back in session this week. The House plans to vote on numerous Education and Labor, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 20

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House is in a committee work period, and the Senate is in session this week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is planning a procedural vote this week...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 18

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Both chambers are in session this week. Senate Democrats plan to vote on abortion rights legislation later this week, though the bill is fully expected to fail given...more

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With the U.S. PFAS “Phase-out” clock ticking, what every food company should know

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As regulatory bodies increase their scrutiny of per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS), food companies should work closely with their suppliers and prepare for the compliance transition....more

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Executive Order Throws Down the Gauntlet for a New Era of Antitrust Enforcement

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On July 9, President Biden signed an executive order on promoting competition in the American economy, listing broad priorities for antitrust enforcement. In conjunction with this order, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and...more

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USDA Issues Final Rule to Establish Domestic Hemp Production Program and Approve State and Tribal Oversight Plans

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Effective March 22, 2021, USDA’s Final Rule Sets Forth Regime for Producing Hemp Products in the United States, Superseding Interim Rule - On January 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule...more

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Trump USDA and FDA Spar Over Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals – Does This Sideshow Have Any Actual Implications for...

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At the outset of the Biden Administration it is clear that there will be a sharp pivot in the Federal Government’s approach to many environmental regulatory policies. One area that will be interesting to keep track of...more

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