In addition to our federal legislative and regulatory advocacy, NEMA Government Relations remains engaged with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as numerous state legislatures. Through our efforts, NEMA keeps our members informed on critical issues, while also guiding state carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and outdoor-lighting legislation through the process, to ensure that the legislation will achieve its necessary goal while not negatively impacting our member companies.
News
- NEMA Lauds Maryland CO Alarm Bill - April 13, 2007 (
75k) The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) applauds the Maryland General Assembly for addressing the important life safety issue of carbon monoxide poisonings with passage of H.B. 401, requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detection devices in a wide range of applications. - Consumer Product Safety Commission releases a March update to its performance budget - The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released a March update to its performance budget and plan. This informative document provides the workplan and status for various electrical safety, fire,and other consumer safety projects currently underway. Due to the volume of the report, and the crosscutting nature of the projects underway, we encourage you to review first the electrical hazards section, and then work from there. Overall, funding is generally flat for the forthcoming year, and the majority of any budget savings will come from agency buyouts of long-time Commission employees. If you have further questions, comment or concerns, please contact Kyle Pitsor in the NEMA Government Relations Department.
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