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Engadget
5 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
DOGE is reportedly pushing an AI tool that would put half of all federal regulations on a 'delete list'
According to a report from The Washington Post , DOGE is using an AI tool to analyze federal regulations and determine which to get rid of. A DOGE PowerPoint presentation obtained by the publication notes that its "AI Solution" — reportedly called the DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool — found that 100,000 out of over 200,000 regulations "can be deleted." The document sets a September 1 goal deadline for agencies to complete their own deregulation lists using the tool, which it says can be done in under four weeks, and then "DOGE will roll-up a delete list of 50% of all Federal Regulations (100k Regulatory Rules)." The tool is targeting regulations that are no longer required by law, The Washington Post reports . After it makes its suggestions, staffers would review the proposed deletions before finalizing a plan. According to the PowerPoint, the tool has already been tried out by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where it's been used to write "100% of deregulations," and by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for decisions on 1,083 regulatory sections. The Washington Post spoke to three HUD employees who confirmed it was recently used. One also said that the tool got things wrong on several occasions, misreading the language of the law at times. DOGE will reportedly start training other agencies on the tool this month. Head over to The Washington Post to read the full report.
Malaysian Reserve
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Court Sides with Advocates for Derry Rail Trail Tunnel in Lawsuit Over Historic Rail Corridor
Complaint Cited New Hampshire Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration in Violation of Federal Regulations in Plans for Construction of Exit 4A I-93 Expansion CONCORD, N.H., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and Rails to Trails Conservancy celebrated a victory today in response to their lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration challenging construction of Phase 2 of the Exit 4A I-93 expansion in Derry in order to protect the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad Historic District and the Derry Rail Trail. The complaint, filed in August 2024, centered on a design change, proposed by NHDOT and approved by FHWA earlier that year, that removes a previously approved tunnel that would have protected the historic right-of-way from a six-lane exit road, replacing it with steep approaches, an at-grade crosswalk across six lanes of traffic, and a circuitous route that abandons the historic railroad corridor. Ruling in the advocates' favor, United States District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro 'enjoin[ed] the defendants from performing construction in the immediate proximity of the Historic District that would in any way foreclose or substantially hinder the completion of the' original design, which included a tunnel to preserve the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad Historic District and allow further development of the Derry Rail Trail. 'This is an important turning point. The court's decision validates the Committee's concerns that NHDOT and FHWA violated federal law when they abandoned the original design plans for the expansion of Exit 4-A on I-93 that included the underpass. This has caused unnecessary delays and expenditures that could have been avoided if the agency had taken the time to engage with tunnel supporters. We're looking forward to more intentional engagement as the updated designs for the corridor are pursued,' said Dave Topham, president of the New Hampshire Rail Trails Coalition and a member of the committee that brought the lawsuit. 'We are pleased that the court agrees the actions NHDOT and FHWA took were in direct violation of federal law. Their proposed design obliterated the historic rail corridor, while introducing unnecessary safety hazards to people who will use the trail and those on the road. As we work with NHDOT to pursue the common-sense approach that the underpass offers, the necessary engagement with concerned citizens can be ensured if a staff person at NHDOT competent in rail trail design is made responsible for the many rail trails the Department is involved with,' said Alex Vogt, a retired NHDOT engineer. In response to the court's decision, the Committee will seek to coordinate with NHDOT to implement the originally proposed design that includes an underpass in the project to allow for the planned expansion of the Derry Rail Trail through the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad Historic District. This decision prioritizes minimizing harm to the historic railroad corridor by providing a tunnel for the Derry Rail Trail along the corridor's original alignment. This design also provides significant safety benefits to the many thousands of people who are expected to use the Derry Rail Trail. 'As NHDOT and FHWA take the next steps outlined by the court, the Committee looks forward to engaging directly with agency staff to ensure that the historic corridor is protected and safety is prioritized for everyone who uses the trail and the roadway. NHDOT has a policy requiring this outreach, which has never been followed, and the state's Rail Trail Plan calls for a person at NHDOT to be responsible for the state's rail-trails. Assigning this responsibility now will help to ensure that this project is implemented effectively and efficiently,' said Topham. The Court held that FHWA's 'spaghetti loop' design violated historic preservation protections provided by federal law—specifically, Section 4(f), which forbids using federal funds for transportation projects that will damage parks or historic sites, unless there are no prudent and feasible alternatives that would avoid the historic site and the project includes all reasonable measures to minimize harm to the site. The court held that FHWA and NHDOT did not properly consider whether its new design minimized harm to the same extent as its original design plan, which advocates say will also improve the safety of the future rail-trail connection and create better trail system linkages. 'The court's decision is an important victory for rail-trails across the country, underscoring the importance of ensuring that transportation projects are designed in ways that minimize harm to historic places and trails. Federal laws like Section 4(f) are important tools in the protection of many rail-trail corridors, which create access to safe spaces to walk, bike and be active for millions of Americans—preserving these historic assets as spaces that make it safer for people to get outside and get around their communities,' said Ryan Chao, president of RTC, the nation's largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization, and the foremost legal advocate for rail-trails in the U.S. The Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel is a New Hampshire not-for-profit corporation comprised of experienced cycling advocates and cyclists from throughout New Hampshire who are concerned about the safety of rail-trail users and the preservation of historic railroad corridors. Rails to Trails Conservancy is the nation's largest trails advocacy organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public and historic spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. The Committee and RTC are represented in the lawsuit by WilmerHale, an international law firm. Contact: Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel Contact: Bob Spiegelman, 603.490.0012, robertspiegelman@ Rails to Trails Conservancy Contact: Brandi Horton, 703.307.8891, brandi@
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at Minka Lighting Recalls Vortic Flow Series Lights Due to Impact Injury Hazard WeHwupe Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulations for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on and by WeHwupe Store Playworld Systems Recalls Unity Teeter Tunnels with Lexan Tops Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Crush Hazard iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by U2O Global BASDEHEN Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on by Chenfeng Store KICIMPRO Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on by Kicimpro VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on by Whisper08 The Step2 Company Recalls My First Snowman Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit to search for statements related to this or other topics. About the U.S. CPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products. Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. For lifesaving information: - Visit - Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn and Truth Social.- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).- Contact a media specialist. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Product Safety Recalls
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at Nezmdi Infant Swings Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation Hazard; Multiple Federal Safety Violations; Sold Exclusively on by NezmdiNezmdi Infant Swings Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation Hazard; Multiple Federal Safety Violations; Sold Exclusively on by Nezmdi | Macy's Recalls Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Macy'sMacy's Recalls Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Macy's | Areson Recalls Rolanstar 6 Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Multiple Violations of Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units; Sold Exclusively on Recalls Rolanstar 6-Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Multiple Violations of Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units; Sold Exclusively on | Sivan Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Multiple Violations of Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on by Anji Guyou Furniture Sivan Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Multiple Violations of Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on by Anji Guyou Furniture | Primark Recalls DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel Due to Choking and Ingestion HazardsPrimark Recalls DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards | About the U.S. CPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products. Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. For lifesaving information:- Visit Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. - Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn and Truth Social.- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).- Contact a media specialist. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Medical device manufacturer to pay $550K to settle lawsuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A medical device manufacturer and its owner have agreed to pay $550,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that they told health care providers to reuse products that were only approved for single users, officials announced Wednesday. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan, the complaint accused The Prometheus Group, a New Hampshire-based manufacturer of rectal therapeutic systems, of telling health care providers to reuse its products on multiple patients — even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had only approved the products for single users. 'For example, the instructions for use identify the rectal pressure sensor as 'a potential bio-hazard' and state: 'This sensor is restricted for single person use only. Use by another person is strictly prohibited by Federal Regulations,'' the release says. 'Similarly, the anorectal manometry catheter was cleared by the FDA as a disposable single-use device, with packaging that states: 'Do not re-use.'' The complaint alleged that The Prometheus Group knew about the rules but told health care providers to reuse the products anyway, using a glove or condom to cover them, to reduce costs. According to the attorney's office, the health care providers then billed Medicare for the services — but they were actually not eligible for Medicare coverage because they had misused the devices and risked infecting their patients. That's why the manufacturer and its owner were accused of violating the False Claims Act. 'Medicare beneficiaries deserve treatment that is reasonable and safe,' said Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Andrew B. Birge in a statement. 'Device manufacturers and medical practitioners cannot flaunt the rules and jeopardize the wellbeing of patients in our community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
