Advocacy
NAFEM comments on proposed DOE Process Rule
In early May, NAFEM submitted comments largely supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed Process Rule that would streamline and modernize […]
India requests extension of GSP status until after national elections
Citing an inability to make major policy decisions during its national election period, India has requested a 90-day extension of […]
Buyer beware, USTR publishes list of most notorious markets
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) prepares an annual report on trading partners’ protection of intellectual property rights. The report includes a Notorious […]
Colorado bill to prohibit sale of non-ENERGY STAR® certified products proceeds
Colorado House Bill 19-1231 has passed the state’s House and Senate and awaits Governor Polis’ signature. If signed by the Governor, the […]
Additional Chinese import tariffs proposed; respond by May 30
On May 13, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released List 4 of approximately $300 billion in Chinese imports on which it proposes […]
NAFEM submits DOE Process Rule comments; encourages more refinement
NAFEM submits DOE Process Rule comments; encourages more refinement On behalf of its members, NAFEM submitted comments May 6 that support work […]
Additional duty on products from China take effect May 10
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced it will increase the duty on List 3 of China imports from 10 percent to 25 percent […]
NAFEM provides feedback on proposed Colo. bill to require ENERGY STAR ® certification
If approved, Colorado House Bill 19-1231 would require that all commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers, along with a variety of other […]
Court rules against required replacement of HFCs in existing equipment
In early April, the Washington D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated parts of a 2016 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
Reminder of required CARB disclosure statement for equipment with refrigerants
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has confirmed mandatory disclosure statement language for motor bearing, new refrigeration equipment with acceptable refrigerants for […]