OMB Seeks Ideas on 'Onerous, Unnecessary' Regs

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking ideas for deregulation from the general public, asking for comments on rescinding “any and all regulations currently in effect,” according to a Friday posting in the Federal Register.
“Americans are the most inventive, hardworking, and industrious people in the world. For too long, American dynamism and creativity have been stunted by onerous and unnecessary regulations,” OMB Director Russell Vought said in a supplementary note in the posting.
Proposals are being sought to “rescind or replace regulations that stifle American businesses and American ingenuity,” he said.
Comments are requested by May 12, and should address the background of the rule and the reasons for the writer’s proposed rescission, with particular attention to regulations that are inconsistent with statutory text or the Constitution, where costs exceed benefits, where the regulation is outdated or unnecessary, or where regulation is burdening American businesses in unforeseen ways.
Because of delays in the receipt of regular mail related to security screening, respondents are encouraged to use the portal or electronic communications.
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A woman who previously taught construction site workers how to avoid falls on the job was awarded $6.45 million by a New York City jury for injuries suffered in a 2014 slip-and-fall accident that initially left her with a dislocated knee, affecting her running, salsa dancing, and amateur bodybuilding hobbies.
The New York Post reported that the woman, who asked to be identified only by her last name, Castillo, was a retired trainer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
A 2019 court filing identified the woman as Nancy Castillo-Sayre.
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Two West Virginia University workplace safety programs, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) and the Safety and Health Extension are merging for what their leaders say extend the reach, outcomes and sustainability of training programs.
NAFTC provides alternative fuels education and workforce training to educate new and existing automotive technicians to support the growing industry of alternative fuel and electric vehicles.
The Safety and Health Extension, a nationally recognized leader in safety and health, oversees the National Resource Center, OSHA Training Institute Education Center along with center partner CPWR (The Center for Construction Research and Training).
“This unification is a unique opportunity to expand our educational efforts to train our citizens to be ‘workforce ready,’ while also enhancing their ability to be competitive in today’s business environment,” said Mark Fullen, Extension director.
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