Plan to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions submitted to California Air Resources Board (CARB)
The Orange County, Calif.-based South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has completed its 2016 Air Quality Management Plan – a regional […]
NAFEM sustainability calculator
The Sustainability Calculator is a free environmental impact tool NAFEM developed in partnership with ASTM. The tool defines a standard […]
National Motor Freight Transportation Association
Commodity classification standards board (CCSB) The transportation industry is responding to reduced capacity in two ways, both of which are […]
Environment Canada proposes regulatory measures on hydrofluorocarbons
NAFEM members who manufacture or sell commercial refrigeration equipment in Canada would be required to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons […]
National Motor Freight Transportation Association (NMFTA) initiates major damage claim
On April 18, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) guidelines introduced a major change to the concealed damage claim rule. […]
Campaign against union “card check” bill making headway – NAFEM members again urged to call, write congress
This bill, better called “card check” legislation, would replace current law that requires a secret ballot before a union is […]
Congressional small business committee supports action on “business activity” taxes
This bipartisan action, somewhat uncommon in an election year, is a welcome development. Legislation to make clear that states cannot […]
NAFEM campaigns to rein in state “business activity” taxes
Bills to clarify that states can impose these “business activity” taxes – essentially a form of income tac – only […]
New congress moving on several trade issues
The House Ways & Means Committee has asked the Department of Commerce (DOC) to delay an action that would change […]
WEEE/RoHS reminder
Manufacturers seeking more information can contact the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) contact in Brussels, Rosemary Gallant (rosemary.gallant@mail.doc.gov). In addition, […]