Capitol Insights: New Federal Regulations Affecting Contractors: EPA, OSHA, and DOL
Find out what ACCA has been up to in the government relations realm in this edition of Capitol Insights.
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Find out what ACCA has been up to in the government relations realm in this edition of Capitol Insights.
The EPA recently introduced two major rules. The HFC Refrigerant Management Rule, still in the proposal stage, and the finalized Technology Transitions Rule were put forward under the AIM Act to reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 percent over the next 15 years. Read more here.
Lately, there has been a relentless pace of things coming out of the D.C. Swamp that we all need to keep an eye on because the things we follow and work on aren’t typically going to get as much news coverage as things like the next potential government shutdown. Read more in this article from Barton James.
In response to overwhelming stakeholder feedback, including over 230 letters from ACCA advocates and the lobbying efforts of ACCA and its allies, the EPA has given a one-year reprieve for installation of R-410A equipment! Read more here.
When EPA published its Technology Transition Rule banning the installation of R-410A systems effective January 1, 2025, we were told it was a “final rule” that could not be changed. We didn’t take NO for an answer! Read more here.
Check out this blog for updates on the refrigerant transition and ACCA’s opposition of a troubling department of labor nomination.
Recently, ACCA has been fighting for our members on two fronts to ensure you are not penalized as business owners and employers. Read more in this edition of Capitol Insights.
The Inflation Reduction Act will soon be rolling out incentives for commercial contractors. Learn more about the incentives in this blog.
What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for residential contractors? Read this blog to how the Act affects residential contractors.
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