DOE announces changes to 2020 Process Rule; rolls back standardized rulemaking process
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a new 2021 Final Process Rule. The new rule, effective Jan. 12, revises […]
December at-a-glance … energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Federal Register notice revising the test procedure interim waiver process adopted in […]
Despite supply chain challenges, Santa set to depart Dec. 24
Continuing the holiday tradition, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will again track Santa’s progress online, by phone at […]
Follett & Campion receive NAFEM’s highest honors
Thomas R. Campion, CFSP Steven R. Follett, CFSP Thomas R. Campion, CFSP, executive chairman, Franke Foodservice Systems Americas, Smyrna, Tenn., […]
November at-a-glance … supply chain
In response to President Biden’s call to encourage every link in the goods movement supply chain to move to a […]
November at-a-glance…environment
Work is in process to respond to the six-month “tolerance” granted by Quebec’s Ministry of Environment and Fight Against Climate Change (MOE) […]
How manufacturers can encourage employees to get vaccinated
Given the pending requirement that companies with more than 100 employees mandate vaccinations by Jan. 4, 2022, the National Association […]
November at-a-glance … regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is doubling down on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), expanding regulations through a “whole-agency approach” […]
November at-a-glance … energy
Manufacturers of five categories of commercial foodservice equipment will need to meet minimum energy-efficiency standards to ship their products to […]
November at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
During a roundtable summit at the G-20 meeting in Rome, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged that tariffs “tend to […]
Section 232 tariffs removed on EU steel and aluminum imports
Under a new agreement reached by the U.S. and EU, Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs will end and be […]
Retaining, attracting, and developing talent as the pandemic continues
A record number of employees have left their jobs since the pandemic and women report increased burnout. Two new McKinsey […]