Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Business
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Austin, Texas
The U.S. Small Business Administration will be hosting a Regulatory Fairness Hearing to provide small business owners the opportunity to express concerns regarding federal regulatory enforcement compliance practices.
WHO: SBA National Ombudsman Nicholas Owen, members of the Region VI Regulatory Fairness Board and representatives of Federal regulatory agencies will hear issues and comments about Federal regulatory enforcement and compliance. Small business owners, representatives of trade associations and community business leaders are invited to comment about compliance and enforcement regulations by Federal agencies and to learn more about the impact of federal regulations on small businesses.
WHAT: To create a more cooperative regulatory environment among Federal agencies and small businesses, Congress has directed the SBA and the Office of the National Ombudsman to hold Regulatory Fairness forums. Issues addressed at this forum will be directed to the appropriate Federal regulatory agency for a higher-level review of the fairness in the enforcement action. In many instances, the National Ombudsman's action has resulted in Federal agencies reducing or waiving penalties and/or compliance actions in cases of unfair or excessive regulatory enforcement.
WHERE: Austin City hall
City Hall Chamber - Room 1001
301 W. 2nd St.
Austin, TX 78701
WHEN: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Registration: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Hearing: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Small business owners may testify during the hearing by registering in advance. To register call Lucille Salinas at (210) 403-5921 or e-mail at Lucille.salinas@sba.gov.
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