SBA: Office of Advocacy Public Comment Tour - Kearney, NE on July 15, 2024

Event description

SBA Regional Advocate Darcella Craven and Advocacy attorneys will be at the Gail & Michael Yanney Pavilion at Yanney Park, 2022 W 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68845, on Monday, July 15th, to collect comments and concerns from small businesses and stakeholders regarding proposed regulations and other potential federal actions that may impact small business. Advocacy attorneys work with federal regulators to ensure small business concerns are heard in the regulatory process. Key areas of discussion will include:

• Broadband and 5G implementation and potential funding
• OSHA Emergency Responder and Volunteer Fire Fighter Proposed Rule
• DOL Independent Contractor and Overtime Rules

The Office of Advocacy is the independent voice for small business and entities within the federal government and serves as the watchdog of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which requires agencies to consider alternative ways to reduce the economic impact of their regulations on small entities. The office advances the views and concerns of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. By conducting small business outreach, commenting in the federal regulatory process, and helping agencies develop less burdensome regulations, they amplify the voice of small business owners in the regulatory space.

This event will be in-person and open to the public. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please RSVP to Darcella.craven@sba.gov or 314-934-9686 with any special accommodation request. Please call with any questions.