On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
I find it rather appalling that this agency would issue a rule this widespread, this costly, and not even know what the total costs are.
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congress.govI find it rather appalling that this agency would issue a rule this widespread, this costly, and not even know what the total costs are.
Criticism of the agency for not knowing total costs of a new rule.
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