Member DashboardDOE incorporates NAFEM feedback re: comparative analysis
In a recently released final rule that outlines the process for determining whether a new or proposed energy-efficiency standard is […]
Washington State HFC regulations expected this fall
Following the completion of its public comment period July 28, the Washington State Department of Ecology is finalizing Chapter 173-443 […]
U.S. considers tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports
The Trump administration is considering reimposing tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada, despite agreeing to drop the tariffs during negotiations […]
A look at the U.S. EPA
The EPA was established in 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon to “protect human health and the environment.” To do […]
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- […]
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 […]