Member DashboardMarch ’22 at-a-glance … environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed more stringent standards to reduce emissions from commercial-delivery trucks and short-haul tractors beginning […]
March ’22 at-a-glance … regulations
In the U.S., the current focus on extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws is primarily directed at plastic and packaging. However, […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … regulations
On Feb. 4, the House passed the nearly $300 billion America COMPETES Act of 2022, its response to the Senate’s […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
In anticipation of the Senate beginning to consider the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), passed by the House passed late […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a request for public comment on the Section 232 exclusions request process for […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … energy
In response to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s 2021 Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … environment
NAFEM continues to work with a broad, industry coalition to address Quebec’s Ministry of Environment and Fight Against Climate Change (MOE) […]
DOE and EPA agenda outlined, expect activity to increase significantly
The administration regularly reports on the upcoming activities of the various governmental agencies through the Unified Agenda, the latest of […]
EPA also identifies priorities in Agenda
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) activities also listed in the Unified Agenda include: Continued discussion of restrictions on certain hydrofluorocarbons […]
January ’22 at-a-glance … environment
An industry coalition, which includes guidance from NAFEM, is forming a working group to assess how to best comply with […]
January ‘22 at-a-glance … regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s proposed vaccine or testing mandate for companies with 100+ employees Jan. 13. […]
January ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), the first major update to U.S. maritime law in 20 years, passed the House […]