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California proposes to modify workers’ compensation classifications

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is proposing changes to classifications contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform […]


02.25.2020

California tightening independent contractor rules

California AB5, the gig economy bill signed September 2019, became law Jan. 1. It requires companies to treat more of […]


02.25.2020

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02.25.2020

DOE publishes final Process Rule; additional comments requested by March 16

On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the final version of its Process Rule that establishes the requirements DOE […]


02.25.2020

Maine revised proposed energy-efficiency standards with NAFEM input

The Maine legislature has amended draft LD 1750 to align with NAFEM’s recommendation to introduce commercial foodservice equipment energy-efficiency standards aligned with California […]


02.25.2020

Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 intensify

Across the U.S., numerous efforts are underway to help achieve carbon neutrality by the 2050 goal set by many countries […]


02.25.2020

Expect increased regulations nationwide

“The effort to remove human-created carbon emissions is focused on transitioning to zero-carbon electricity, or ‘clean energy,’” said Young. “Nine […]


02.25.2020

CRA declines Sierra Club request to drop lawsuit over Berkeley gas ban

Berkeley, Calif. is the first U.S. city to ban new natural gas hookups to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a […]


02.25.2020

New water protection rule announced

The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule clarifies federal versus state jurisdiction over water protections. The rule federally protects the nation’s navigable waters […]


02.25.2020

CARB reviews its draft regulation

At a Jan. 30 public workshop in Sacramento, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) presented draft regulation and proposed guidelines for reducing high-global-warming-potential (GWP) […]


02.25.2020