Manufacturers Want Trump to Rollback Cumbersome Regulations
The National Association of Manufacturers says if the cost of federal rules were cut, then they could allocate capital to everything from research to modern technologies to jobs.
National Association of Manufacturers
Manufacturers Call for More Infrastructure Spending
The National Manufacturers Association is lining up behind President-elect Trump's initiative to expand the nation's infrastructure, saying that it will benefit businesses across the country by facilitating everything from transportation to waterways to airports.
Manufacturers to Trump: Reverse EPA ‘Midnight Regulations’
New chemical storage regulations will “add burdensome and often duplicative requirements on manufacturers,” according to the National Manufacturers Association.
Trump Presidential Victory: What Industry Leaders Are Saying
Industry leaders say they are committed to working with the president-elect Donald Trump come Jan. 1. And they’re also committed advancing the low-carbon economy.
Exxon Exec: Plastics Demand Will Intensity Carbon Emissions
A rising demand for plastics and energy in developing countries will increase global carbon emissions until about 2030, an ExxonMobil executive said yesterday at National Association of Manufacturing luncheon. As reported by FuelFix, ExxonMobil Chemical president Neil Chapman projects the demand for plastics and other chemicals will increase more than ... Read more »
Clean Power Plan: Manufacturing Boon or Bust?
Two new studies suggest the Clean Power Plan will make manufacturers more competitive, not less as manufacturing and other industry groups have argued.
Congress Looks to Slash EPA Funding, Block Environmental Regulations
US Senate Republicans are looking to slash EPA funding and block some of the agency’s climate rules and environmental regulations that would manufacturers and other industries.
Chemical Safety Rules Pass Congress. What’s Next for Manufacturers?
Now that the new chemical safety rules have passed both the US House and Senate, what can companies expect?
House Passes Chemical Safety Law Reform
The US House of Representatives today approved new chemical safety rules that will overhaul the outdated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). It passed 403 to 12. The Senate is expected to approved the bill this week. President Barack Obama has said he will sign the chemical safety bill — called ... Read more »
Business Groups Attack Oil & Gas Flaring Rule
A new rule to reduce methane emissions by limiting venting and flaring from oil and gas operations on federal lands would “deprive manufacturers and other energy consumers of critical energy supplies, increase operating costs and threaten international competitiveness,” according to several business associations including the National Association of Manufacturers and ... Read more »
Supreme Court Blocks Clean Power Plan
The US Supreme Court yesterday delivered a major blow to President Obama’s climate change policy by temporarily halting the implementation of the Clean Power Plan while an appeals court considers a legal challenge to the rule that aims to regulate coal-burning power plant emissions. The Clean Power Plan requires existing ... Read more »
States, Industry Ask Supreme Court to Block Clean Power Plan
In another attempt to block the Clean Power Plan, 29 states and state agencies are urging the US Supreme Court to stop the carbon emissions rule for power plants from taking effect. The have been joined by 16 trade associations including the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Association ... Read more »