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January 24th, 10:32 am

You can expect deregulatory advocates to see red over President Biden's executive order to "modernize regulatory review, " which could lead to major changes in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), inside the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

This order asks the OMB to develop recommendations that should "provide concrete suggestions on how the regulatory review process can promote public health and safety, economic growth, social welfare, racial justice, environmental stewardship, human dignity, equity, and the interests of future generations. The recommendations should also include proposals that would ensure that regulatory review serves as a tool to affirmatively promote regulations that advance these values. These recommendations should be informed by public engagement with relevant stakeholders. "

Cost-benefit analyses have been working well for decades and only during the Trump era did the costs side of the equation get out of balance. Look no farther than denying co-benefits, that is indirect benefits that could be proven but would be discounted because they were not the intent (e.g., mercury rule denied consideration of reduction in particulate matter with the equipment required to reduce mercury).
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The Game-Changing Biden Order You Haven’t Heard About

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A directive about the regulatory process could lead to progressive movement on climate change, public health and worker safety.

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January 23rd, 9:31 am

Read TNDP Chair, Hendrell Remus' full statement on Gov. Bill Lee's education special session this week. #TNLeg"Due to a lack of leadership on Governor Lee’s behalf, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense harm to our state, and now Governor Lee is adding insult to injury." - Read TNDP Chair, Hendrell Remus' full statement on Gov. Bill Lee's education special session this week. #tnleg ... See MoreSee Less

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January 23rd, 8:40 am

Let's welcome the newest National Park.
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West Virginia's New River Gorge Will Be Our 63rd National Park

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The underrated West Virginia adventure hub is finally getting the recognition it deserves

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