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OMB Requests Public Comment on Regulatory Reform Ideas — Submit Feedback by May 12, 2025

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is inviting the public to submit ideas for reforming federal regulations as part of its Modernizing Regulatory Review initiative. This request for comment is aimed at identifying ways to improve, streamline, or eliminate regulations that may be outdated, duplicative, or unnecessarily burdensome.

Small businesses in Pennsylvania—especially those in manufacturing, energy, or other regulated sectors—are encouraged to share their experiences and suggestions.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy has posted a summary of the opportunity in their regulatory alerts: OMB Asks the Public for Deregulatory Ideas

What You Can Do:

  • Reflect on which federal rules significantly impact your small business’s operations, time, or costs.

  • Consider suggesting reforms to permitting, reporting, or compliance processes.

  • Submit your feedback to OMB by Monday, May 12, 2025.

Why This Matters:

Your input can help shape more effective and efficient federal regulations—supporting both environmental protection and small business growth.

Need Help?
EMAP offers free, confidential assistance to Pennsylvania small businesses navigating environmental regulations. If you need help identifying relevant regulations or drafting your comment, we’re here to help. Simply contact us by emailing questions@askemap.org.

Jeremy Hancher

Jeremy Hancher is the EMAP Program Manager located at the Widener University SBDC.  He holds over 15 years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental policy, and program management.  He is proud to be the team lead of the award-winning EMAP program which provides free and confidential environmental assistance to the Pennsylvania small business community in fulfillment of the requirements of the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act and Section 507 of the federal Clean Air Act.
In 2015, Jeremy was part of the team effort when EMAP was recognized by US EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy for Outstanding Accomplishments by a State Small Business Environmental Assistance Provider in Providing Technical Environmental Assistance to the Small Business Community. Jeremy holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a certificate from the Wharton School.