NationStates Jolt Archive

Poll forthcoming.

As you know, every citizen is allowed their say on government agencies' proposed regulations. If, say, the EPA classifies an animal endangered which clearly isn't (this has happened) or if Homeland Security wants to charge another 50 dollars for a passport, there is a 45-day period for Public Comment, allowing for objections to be made, which are often successful when a co-ordinated effort is made.

My question is this: have you ever read it?

It's available online and in hard copy at your local library, updated daily. Just like with law, you're required to be aware of all regulations on all activities of every government agency, and to comply. Naturally, this is difficult. Some firms have teams of lawyers whose only job is to read the Register daily to keep abreast of any proposals affecting their industry. I'm interested to see how many here have read it, at any time in the past.

sounds kinda boring to me

sounds kinda boring to me

You get used to it. Usually, you read those affecting your state. We've had some recently about pistachios and horse racing and such.

You get used to it. Usually, you read those affecting your state. We've had some recently about pistachios and horse racing and such.
:eek: pistachios?! wow, that does sound interesting!

I wish we had one of those here. The best we can do is read about it after the fact mostly. In one famous case a man was charged with breaking a law that had not even been published anywhere. Thankgoodness for common sense in the Justice System here!

If you're interested the case was about the size of advert signs on the side of the road. His was too small.

:eek: pistachios?! wow, that does sound interesting!

Yes, the Administrative Committee for Pistachios now has broader authority to monitor minimum aflatoxin levels in pistachos. That's a potentially harmful chemical.

If you're interested the case was about the size of advert signs on the side of the road. His was too small.

That is unusual. It's usually the opposite that is the problem.

Yes, the Administrative Committee for Pistachios now has broader authority to monitor minimum aflatoxin levels in pistachos. That's a potentially harmful chemical.
I'm gonna sleep so much better tonight for knowing that

I'm gonna sleep so much better tonight for knowing that

I do. Fewer highly-carcinogenic chemicals in food is a good thing, I think.

I'm gonna sleep so much better tonight for knowing that
Kids. They never check out any of the good stuff.
:D

In Iceland any citicen may make an appointment with a goverment official of their choice, even the president and prime minister, to voice their protest in person.....






... this of cource never happens

I "get" to read it for work--Information Security....whee. Have to be compliant with the latest-greatest. Or what was latest, greatest eight years ago.

I "get" to read it for work--Information Security....whee. Have to be compliant with the latest-greatest. Or what was latest, greatest eight years ago.

That's excellent. You perform a much under-appreciated service for those depending on you and the system as a whole. It's surprising how few of us actually take the time to read and evaluate proposed regulations even though we probably should. This is one area where industry performs our civic duties for us in many cases, when no one else is watching what Washington is sending our way.

That's excellent. You perform a much under-appreciated service for those depending on you and the system as a whole. It's surprising how few of us actually take the time to read and evaluate proposed regulations even though we probably should. This is one area where industry performs our civic duties for us in many cases, when no one else is watching what Washington is sending our way.

I understand the need for it, especially when you find the real gems of governmental repression/oppression. I rarely go away from it happy, though.
:headbang:

Once or twice for specific things. Don't read it very often, as I'm not willing to play the part of lone-government-watchdog. Perhaps I'd do so if I had a political movement to work for...Eh, I'm lazy.