Oregon proposes energy efficiency standards for appliances
Oregon’s Department of Energy (ODOE) held a public hearing July 23 on proposed energy efficiency standards for 10 appliance categories, […]
CAMMU responds to inquiry regarding Section 232 exclusion process
The Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU), of which NAFEM is a member, provided feedback to the Department […]
NAFEM responds to EPA on how to consider the costs/benefits of Clean Air Act regulations
NAFEM has submitted comments supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed process to ensure that the costs and benefits […]
CARB discusses proposed refrigerant limits
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a webinar July 22 to discuss its proposal to limit the use of […]
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- […]
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, […]
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 […]
NAFEM advocates for historic infrastructure investment
NAFEM, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and nearly 120 other associations submitted a letter to Congress requesting a “bipartisan, […]
NAFEM shares concern over beneficial ownership reporting requirements
More than 70 small business organizations, including NAFEM, have written U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck […]
Fix to USMCA drafting error requested by NAFEM and others
In drafting the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), an error was made in the language allowing companies […]