Advocacy
NAFEM provides input to EPA re: listing of refrigerants for medium-temperature use
EPA recently closed the comment period for its NOPR to list refrigerants R-448 and R-449A and B for medium-temperature, stand-along […]
DOE extends comment period for test procedures for pre-rinse spray valves
The DOE has extended the comment period for whether it should amend test procedures for commercial pre-rinse spray valves. DOE […]
DOE/EPA priorities outlined in Unified Agenda
Each spring and fall, the U.S. government issues the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions that identifies the near- […]
CBP addresses USMCA Phase I implementation
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced that, in order to provide companies with sufficient time to adjust to the […]
Doubling of tariffs on steel imports from Turkey overruled by court
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that President Trump acted illegally when he increased Section 232 tariffs on […]
Washington HFC regulations in development
The Washington State Department of Ecology continues its work on Chapter 173-443 WAC, Hydrofluorocarbons. Until the new rule is final, […]
Top tips for working from home with children
With stay-at-home orders extended and fall semester school schedules uncertain, people may be working at home indefinitely. Fast Company has […]
Members share feedback on COVID-19 recovery priorities
In a recent survey, NAFEM members provided feedback on what they would like to see in the next COVID-19 relief […]
Working Group formed to consider potential tax credit advocacy initiative
NAFEM is exploring advocating for new tax credits on the sale of commercial foodservice equipment, like those that have proven […]
NAFEM advances PPP perspective to Congress
NAFEM, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) and trade associations representing thousands of businesses […]