Burdensome Regulations Should be Reconsidered, ACCA Says Following Supreme Court Decision
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On July 30, ACCA President and CEO Barton James sent a letter to the White House regarding the Supreme Court decision on Loper Bright.
The court’s ruling overturned the previous Chevron Doctrine, which reduced the ability of federal agencies to unilaterally interpret and enforce regulations. This new ruling now means that courts, rather than agencies, will have the final say in interpreting ambiguous laws. ACCA’s letter says that the new legal framework for authorizing regulations presents a unique opportunity to shift the regulatory power federal agencies exercise on the HVACR industry.
Considering the recent decision, ACCA asked that the Biden administration conduct a thorough legal review of all current and proposed regulations to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.
How does this affect contractors? HVACR contractors often experience firsthand the effects of intense regulations on the industry from federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Treasury, among others.
ACCA’s letter cites several specific regulations that should be reviewed and reconsidered. These include:
- The ban on non-condensing furnaces
- Proposed cylinder tracking and return mandates
- OSHA’s walkaround rule
- The new overtime rule
ACCA is committed to reducing the increased costs and operational challenges imposed by these burdensome regulations.
To conduct a full legal analysis of pending and existing regulations, ACCA urged the administration to pause the rulemaking process and collaborate with industry stakeholders on a path forward. This will ensure that existing regulations significantly impacting the industry are thoroughly assessed while conversations with industry representatives promote a regulatory landscape that is legally, economically, and practically sound.
ACCA is committed to promoting a fair and effective regulatory framework. Our goal is to achieve a healthy and sustainable operational environment for contractors, their businesses, and consumers.
Posted In: Government, OSHA, Regulation Reform
