Regulations | phcppros

ACCA President and CEO Barton James Elected to BIPAC Board of Directors .jpg

Stories from the Mechanical Room: Championing the Health of the HVACR Industry with ACCA President and CEO Barton James

March 12, 2024

Tune in as we discuss what ACCA is doing to help contractors on Capitol Hill and improve workforce development efforts.

California Adopts Regulations for Implementing Direct Potable Reuse

December 28, 2023

The State Water Resources Control Board has approved regulations that will allow water systems to develop treatment protocols to convert wastewater into high-quality drinking water.

EPA Announces Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

December 4, 2023

On Nov. 30, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).

Healthy H2O Act Introduced in House on World Water Day

March 23, 2023

The WQA-backed legislation is identical to the recently introduced Senate bill.

PMI Perspective

Navigating the Rapidly Changing Regulatory Landscape

PMI closely tracks lower flow rates, California Prop 65 warning labels and proposed rules on reporting greenhouse gas emissions.

July 6, 2022

In response to severe drought conditions, some states are looking to reduce plumbing fixture flow rates lower than WaterSense’s rate, which is lower than federal requirements. In addition, a proposed SEC rule would require public companies, including plumbing manufacturers, to invest heavily in creating and maintaining systems for tracking carbon emissions. Finally, California is proposing to change California Prop 65 short-form labeling requirements.

Johnson Controls Launches Community College Partnership Program

July 13, 2021

The company is investing $15 million over five years to help expand community college associate degree and certificate programs across the United States in HVAC, fire and security, and digital building automation systems.

Feature

U.S. and Canada’s Power, Refining Industries Adjust After 2020 Headwinds

The power industry continues the decarbonization of the electricity fuel mix, while petroleum refiners are buoyed by increased gas consumption.

July 2, 2021

With the increase in COVID-19 vaccinations and the lifting of mask mandates, many industries are striving to make up lost ground following the market challenges posed by the global pandemic.

PVF Market Overview

Biden Administration Suspends ANWR Oil Work

Interior Secretary Deb Harland is calling for a comprehensive new environmental analysis.

July 2, 2021

Stephen Letko

Given the amount of time needed for an environmental impact statement, the Interior Dept. order could easily delay lease processing by two years.

ICC Celebrates Updates to Texas Statute for Building and Residential Codes

July 1, 2021

Effective Jan.1, 2022, the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code will be the statewide municipal statutory codes in Texas.