Jennifer Tharp

Jan 12, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Jennifer Tharp

On December 2, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the pre-publication version of its Final Rule for standards of performance in the Oil and Natural Gas sector. The original proposed rule, published on November 15, 2021, sought to strengthen methane standards for new sources (New Source Performance Standards or NSPS), establish nationwide emission guidelines (EG) for regulation of existing sources, and develop new standards for unregulated sources.

Oct 19, 2023 | mondaq.com | John E. Wyand |Jennifer Tharp

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023." The Act includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 ("MOCRA"), which increased the authority of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate cosmetics products and provide enhanced cosmetics protections for consumers. For insight, please see our prior blog post, Revamping of Cosmetics Regulation and Safety (January 23, 2023).

Aug 25, 2023 | lexblog.com | Patricia Doersch |Jennifer Tharp |Michael Hawthorne

The White House has announced long-awaited final guidance to federal agencies to implement domestic content and manufacturing requirements in federally funded infrastructure projects. The Biden Administration guidance applies broadly to the use of iron, steel, and other common construction materials and products and, as a result, is expected to have broad implications for awardees of federal funding, prospective applicants, contractors, and suppliers.

Aug 25, 2023 | mondaq.com | Jennifer Tharp

This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day's press releases. POTUS' Schedule* The President and The First Lady are in Reno, Nevada, and have no public events scheduled.

Aug 25, 2023 | mondaq.com | Patricia Doersch |Jennifer Tharp |Michael Hawthorne

The White House has announced long-awaited final guidance to federal agencies to implement domestic content and manufacturing requirements in federally funded infrastructure projects. The Biden administration guidance applies broadly to the use of iron, steel, and other common construction materials and products and, as a result, is expected to have broad implications for awardees of federal funding, prospective applicants, contractors, and suppliers.