OMB Watch Testimony on the Repeal of the Contractor Responsibility Rule

The Bush administration has proposed to repeal common-sense standards that promote greater accountability for federal contractors -- to make sure they comply with important public protections. On June 18, 2001, the administration held a public meeting on the proposed repeal, and OMB Watch provided this testimony. Testimony of Reece Rushing OMB Watch on FAR Case 2001-014 June 18, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Safeguards Weakened or Revoked

The Bush administration has killed or weakened a host of health, safety, and environmental protections -- including restrictions on hard rock mining, energy efficiency standards, and ergonomics rules to protect workers, just to name a few. OMB Watch provides a list of priority safeguards that have been weakened or revoked. Emissions Standards for Power Plants. The Bush administration announced on November 22 that it is rolling back protections to limit air pollution from factories, refineries and power plants as part of a long-expected overhaul of EPA’s New Source Review program.

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