Federal Spotlight: Administration seeks input from manufacturers

The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking feedback from manufacturers on unnecessary burdens caused by federal permitting and regulatory requirements. The request comes as President Donald Trump’s administration looks for ways to streamline the construction permitting process and reduce the regulatory burdens for domestic manufacturing.

The Commerce Department is looking for several specific pieces of information, including the type of permits required to build, expand or operate a manufacturing facility and feedback on the most onerous parts of the permitting process. Input from manufacturers is critical. Click here to read more about the request and submit feedback.