Advocacy

Oregon has become the second state to pass an Extended Producer Responsibility law for companies that sell printed paper and packaged goods into the state. Oregon has now joined Maine and several other states are considering similar legislation.

PRINTING United Alliance has joined the legal fight over EPA's new stormwater permit that includes requirements for printing operations.

Maine has become the first state to enact an Extended Producer Responsibility law for printed paper and packaging. The EPR program will impose a fee on most businesses that sell printed paper or packaged products in the state.

Due to the unusually hot weather that the Pacific Northwest has faced this year, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) issued an emergency rule to revise its existing regulation that will provide increased protection for employees exposed to extreme heat.

On July 27, 2021, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new recommendations for vaccinated people in the continuing effort to control the spread of COVID-19.

New York Department of Labor has deadline of August 5th for compliance with the NY HEROS Act!

Oregon OSHA adopts ETS for Heat Stress and makes plans for rigorous enforcement and outreach to all employers.

Washington State Department of L& I issues further revisions to its COVID-19 workplace safety standards.

Oregon OSHA has revised its COVID-19 rules eliminating masking and social distancing requirements for vaccinated employees.

Due to the release of Federal OSHA’s COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and COVID-19 guidance for businesses, Nevada OSHA has adopted the ETS and revised their guidance for business to match Federal OSHA’s guidance.