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Exclusion process for Section 301 List 4A tariffs announced; extensions considered
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a process for requesting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs for products on List 4A subject to 15 percent […]
2019 USMCA vote uncertain
Despite continuing conversations between the nine-member U.S. House of Representatives’ working group and the White House regarding the U.S. – Mexico […]
ENERGY STAR® releases dishwasher draft
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Draft 2, Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR® Commercial Dishwasher Product Specification. Comments should be […]
DOE to review, possibly revise test procedures and energy-efficiency standards
Every five years, the DOE revisits test procedures and energy-efficiency standards for a variety of commercial foodservice equipment. In 2020, DOE is […]
Washington mirrors Colorado’s mandate that products meet ENERGY STAR® standards
Washington has passed House Bill 1444 requiring that commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers manufactured after Jan. 1, 2021 not be sold […]
Revised DOE Process Rule anticipated in Q1 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Process Rule addresses energy-efficiency standards and test procedures for commercial equipment covered by ASHRAE Standard 90.1. […]
NAFEM engages with EPA to discuss concerns about Colorado requiring ENERGY STAR® certification
Following a recent conversation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, NAFEM learned that the agency also is […]
Revised DOE Interim Waiver Rule expected in spring 2020
Twenty-two organizations, including NAFEM, submitted comments to the DOE on its proposed rule to address current delays in requests for interim waivers. Due to […]
NAFEM helps secure more exclusions from Section 301 China import tariffs
NAFEM members gained more relief from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published two, separate Federal […]
USMCA discussions continue; signs positive for approval
A nine-person team of Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives continues to work with the United States Trade Representative on concerns […]