National Association of Manufacturers Archives

Northeastern States Sue EPA To Protect Them From Ozone Pollution

January 3, 2018February 13, 2018 by Ken Silverstein

Eight states in the Northeast are suing the Environmental Protection Agency, alleging that it is failing to fulfill its legal obligations to protect them from ozone pollution emanating elsewhere in the country.

As US Exports More Natural Gas, Manufacturers Worry About Increased Prices

August 23, 2017September 26, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Now that the United States has become a net exporter of natural gas, manufacturers are concerned that the cost of their feedstock will rise and hurt their international competitiveness.

Businesses Mixed on Trump Climate Change Executive Order

March 28, 2017March 29, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In a move that EPA administrator Scott Pruitt described as a “pro-growth and pro-environment approach for how we do regulations in this country,” President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to undo a slew of Obama administration climate rules.

Chemical Storage, Safety Rule Delayed

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Facilities that store chemicals will have more time to comply with on-site safety and storage regulations now that the EPA has agreed to delay and review a chemical safety rule enacted by the Obama administration.

Is Your Manufacturing Supply Chain Strategy Up to Snuff?

March 10, 2017April 4, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Only 10 percent of small and midsized manufacturers have a fully implemented strategy to optimize their supply chain performance.

Manufacturers Want Tougher Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

March 10, 2017April 4, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

The National Association of Manufacturers is working with the US government to promote intellectual property protections around the globe, including the rights granted under the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988.

Manufacturers Gleeful About Trump’s Address to the Nation

March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Manufacturers reacted to President Trump's address to the nation with glee, saying that "he hit the reset button and offered a message of unity and economic opportunity."

Ozone Bill Would Delay Costly Air Pollution Standard

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Corporations would get a break on meeting strict air pollution limits under bipartisan legislation that would push back the implementation date of the EPA’s 2015 ozone standard until 2025.

Manufacturers Want Methane Rule Tossed

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

The National Association of Manufacturers is asking US lawmakers to "disapprove" of a rule enacted in November 2016 -- one that regulates methane emissions from oil and gas operations on federal and tribal lands.

Manufacturers Want Risk Management Program Tossed, Calling it Duplicative and Burdensome

February 3, 2017February 6, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Manufacturers want an Obama era rule on risk assessment tossed under the Congressional Review Act that allows lawmakers to take such action for those laws enacted during the waning days of the administration.

Manufacturers Tell Congress to Invest in Infrastructure

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

America's manufacturers testified before Congress on Wednesday and asked lawmakers to spend money to beef up infrastructure, which they said would reduce cost to consumers and improve the efficiencies of organizations and their supply chains.

Manufacturers Want Reporting Rules Lifted. Resources Could Then Be Re-channeled

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Manufacturers are supporting a congressional vote that would ease their financial reporting requirements, calling the rules under the Congressional Review Act "overly burdensome" and especially in a global economy.

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