Expansion of the U.S. Business Advisor to include a robust environment, safety, and health component would provide a great benefit to large and small businesses across the country, resulting in better compliance and a cleaner, safer environment. The technology necessary to construct the site already exists, the regulatory information that would reside there is available, and the need and benefits are clear. Experience shows that the vast majority of business owners would prefer to know and play by the rules. The President has called for partnerships to help those who wish to comply. The environment, safety, and health regulatory frameworks within which U.S. businesses must operate are complex and constantly changing.
Many federal statutes protect workers, the public, and the environment.
Compliance with this large body of specific requirements presents a substantial challenge to business. Furthermore, regulations are in a state of flux, with new laws and regulations being added and existing requirements undergoing expansion, revision, or revocation. The federal government currently provides businesses and the public with an avenue to comment on the development of new or revised regulations in the Federal Register. Any interested party may submit concerns or offer suggestions regarding specific regulations. All comments are considered in developing the final regulations.