Debbie wrote:
> The QUESTION: what ultra-low Iq 3V regulators come to mind?

I've been using Microchip's MCP1702 for a battery-powered 3V project. 
Quiescent 2 uA, output up to 250 mA.  And you can get samples in TO-92 
for prototyping.
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