Small Business Administration, Seattle, WA — Share Your Issues with Federal Regulatory Compliance at the Seattle Small Business Hearing

Thursday, June 6, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Rainier Club
820 – 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA  98104-1653

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold a Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Businesses on Thursday, June 6 at the Rainier Club in Seattle. SBA Acting National Ombudsman Yolanda Swift will be on site to hear issues and comments about Federal regulatory enforcement and compliance actions. Small business owners, representatives of trade associations, and community and business leaders are invited to participate and learn more about Federal policies and regulations on small businesses.

Regulatory Fairness Hearings, mandated by Congress to foster a more cooperative regulatory environment, allow concerns expressed by the small business community to be directed to the appropriate federal agency for a higher level of review. In many instances, this process has led to reduced or waived penalties or compliance actions in cases of unfair or excessive regulatory enforcement.

Small business owners may testify during the hearing by registering in advance. RSVPs should be made to José Méndez in the office of the National Ombudsman at (202) 205-2417 or by email to jose.mendez@sba.gov before the hearing.  Testimony may be submitted in writing in advance.  Anyone desiring confidentiality may request that his or her name not be released and may submit written testimony in lieu of a public appearance at the hearing.  There is no parking at The Rainier Club.  However, garage parking is available at nearby locations from the club.

For additional information about the Office of the National Ombudsman, visit our website at www.sba.gov/ombudsman.