Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House

HeidiTFM — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:06 +0000

On November 6, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2868, the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 reauthorizing the DHS program to implement and enforce the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), which are currently set to expire in October 2010.

by HeidiTFM

NEMA Motor Tax Credit Included in Senate Tax Bill (S. 1639)

HeidiTFM — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:19:04 +0000

The tax credit is estimated to provide between $400 and $600 million in direct tax incentives to original equipment manufacturers for making–and end users for purchasing–more efficient products.

by HeidiTFM

American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes

HeidiTFM — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:05:54 +0000

The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which just passed the House in a close vote, is being seen by many energy and environmental advocates as an important step forward towards the comprehensive approach needed to reduce climate emissions and increase clean energy usage in the United States.

by HeidiTFM

Many Retailers In New York State Now Required To Recycle Plastic Bags

AnneTFM — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:02 +0000

New York Governor David Paterson has signed legislation to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags.

by AnneTFM

Guest Commentary: What to Do About Pending “Green” Legislation

HeidiTFM — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:36:12 +0000

The bottom line is that green building legislation is coming—and companies, their CEOs, their SVPs of Real Estate, and their facilities managers need to get ready.

by HeidiTFM