Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023

This bill modifies requirements governing the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency or states from requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of pesticides into navigable waters if the pesticides are (1) registered, (2) used for their intended purposes, and (3) used in compliance with their pesticide label requirements. The bill establishes exemptions from this prohibition.

Bill 118 HR 5089, also known as the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, aims to reduce the regulatory burdens placed on businesses by the federal government. The bill specifically targets regulations that are deemed unnecessary, overly burdensome, or duplicative.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations to identify those that can be streamlined or eliminated. The bill also calls for increased transparency in the regulatory process, with agencies required to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to solicit public input before implementing them.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination between federal agencies to prevent conflicting or overlapping regulations. This is intended to reduce confusion and compliance costs for businesses that operate in multiple sectors regulated by different agencies. Overall, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023 seeks to promote economic growth and job creation by removing unnecessary obstacles to business success. Supporters of the bill argue that reducing regulatory burdens will allow businesses to operate more efficiently and invest in innovation, ultimately benefiting the economy as a whole. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential negative impacts on public health and safety if important regulations are weakened or eliminated. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who believe in the importance of balancing regulatory oversight with the need for a thriving business environment.