PUBLIC POLICY
Serving as the leading industry voice before federal, state and local governments, the Local Search Association addresses a broad range of issues critical to our members. Our public policy arm represents Local Search Industry stakeholders’ interests before key federal agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as before state legislatures and municipal councils. Together we can accomplish what we cannot do individually to protect the health of the Local Search industry.
News
Public Policy News assembles the latest news throughout the Local Search Industry related specifically to the public policy issues.
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State & Municipal Legislation
Discover the most current and potential legislation that could impact the Local Search Industry.
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Bogus Billing
There are many ongoing schemes under which misleading and fraudulent "bills" get paid by thousands of advertisers each month.
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Digital Issues
As new innovations give customers more ways to search for local businesses on their computers and mobile devices, how do changes in technology affect possible changes to federal law?
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Extended Producer Responsibility
The concept of decreasing total environmental impact of a product by making the manufacturer of the product responsible for anywhere up to the whole life-cycle of the product and especially for the take-back, recycling and final disposal of it.
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National Cover Language Guidelines
In order to inform consumers of their ability to opt-out of future directory delivery, the Local Search Association believes it is important for publishers to adopt consistent messaging and placement on the front covers of all directories.
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Opt Out Embedded Coding
The Opt Out Embedded Coding allows you to easily place a hyperlink to the National Yellow Pages Consumer Choice & Opt-Out Site on your website.
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Sustainability
Sustainable practices are a priority for the Local Search Industry. This page includes the Environmental Fact Sheet, 2012 Sustainability Report, and National Yellow Pages Consumer Choice & Opt-Out Site.
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