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05.23.13: AFS Signs Letter Critical of EPA’s “Sue & Settle” Policy
In April, AFS joined more than 150 industry groups signing a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns about a frequently utilized rulemaking process known as “sue and settle.”
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05.23.13: AFS Submits Comments to Ways & Means Committee Tax Reform Working Group
In April, AFS provided comments outlining the metalcasting industry’s tax policy priorities to the House Ways and Means Committee Tax Reform Working Group on manufacturing. Earlier this year, 11 bipartisan working groups were formed to help the Committee advance tax reform through a fact-finding role crucial to future legislation.
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05.20.13: Casting Industry Speaks Out in D.C.
Metalcasters spread their message to the U.S. Congress at the 2013 AFS Government Affairs Conference, held May 1-3, in Washington, D.C. This year, Congress and the White House have announced plans to focus on deficit reduction, a revised ozone rule, a crystalline silica regulation, combustible dust, an overhaul of the tax code and a wide variety of EPA and workplace rules.
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05.02.13: Warning Letters Sent to Workplaces With Above-Average Illness and Injury Rates
One hundred fifty letters were sent to U.S. metalcasting facilities.
April 2013
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04.19.13: Destination: Capitol Hill for the 2013 Government Affairs Conference
It’s not too late to make plans to attend the 2013 Government Affairs Conference, Washington D.C., May 1-3.
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04.03.13: AFS: Debates Lowering Silica PEL
The American Foundry Society recently met with officials from the U.S. OSHA and the Office of Management and Budget to discuss updates to the silica rule.
March 2013
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03.21.13: House Republicans Introduce Resolution Opposing Carbon Tax
U.S. House members unveiled a resolution on March 13 declaring a proposed carbon tax a threat to the economy.
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03.19.13: U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Donning/Doffing Safety Gear Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on whether workers should be paid for their time donning and doffing protective safety gear.
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03.18.13: House Expected to Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Prior to Memorial Day
Bipartisan legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline and the various environmental reviews using Congress' power under the Commerce Clause was introduced on March 15.
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03.13.13: Vote for Keystone XL Approval
The U.S. State Department recently issued a report Friday that TransCanada’s plans to build a 1,700-mile pipeline, known as Keystone XL, from Canada through the U.S., would not have a huge impact on the climate.
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03.01.13: Combustible Dust Legislation Reintroduced in House
A bill that would force OSHA to issue interim rules addressing combustible dust hazards was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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03.01.13: Occupational Safety and Health Act Reintroduced in Congress
A measure amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act by expanding its coverage, increasing whistleblower protections and significantly enhancing employer civil and criminal penalties for violations is expected to be reintroduced in the U.S. Congress soon.
February 2013
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02.26.13: Enforcement Alert: EPA Region V for Air Regulations, Including NSPS Subpart UUU
EPA Region V, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, has undertaken an enforcement initiative that is focused on air compliance in metalcasting facilities.
January 2013
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01.22.13: EPA Tightens PM2.5 Air Standards Rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized its rule tightening the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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01.22.13: OSHA Publishes 2013 Regulatory Agenda
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released its long-awaited semiannual regulatory agenda for 2013 just before the holidays.
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01.21.13: OSHA Releases Details on Inspection for High Injury/Illness Rate Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently released its Site-Specific Targeting 2012 (SST-12) program
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01.07.13: How Will the Fiscal Cliff Deal Impact Metalcasters?
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bipartisan compromise to extend the majority of the Bush-era tax cuts, fix a number of expiring tax and spending provisions, and prevent the country from going over the fiscal cliff.
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01.03.13: Manufacturers Ask For Keystone Approval
The National Association of Manufacturers recently sent a letter to President Obama calling for the President to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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01.02.13: REGULATORY REMINDER: EPA TRI Reporting Threshold
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lowered the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting thresholds twelve years ago for lead and lead compounds to 100 lbs. per year.
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01.02.13: Clean Air Standards Finalized
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized its changes to the Clean Air Act standards for boilers and incinerators.
