The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a new rule for workplace heat standards due to record-breaking temperatures, especially during the summer. It applies to outdoor and indoor work, imposing four additional requirements on employers when the heat index exceeds 90 degrees.
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July 10, 2024
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OSHA Proposes New Workplace Heat Standards
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U.S. Supreme Court Deals Blow To Regulatory State
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the federal regulatory machine with the decision to overturn "Chevron deference." This landmark ruling, by a 6–3 vote, ends the practice of courts deferring to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous laws and shifts the responsibility to the courts.
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China Opposes EUDR
China has joined numerous countries, including the U.S., in raising concerns about the European Union Deforestation Regulation that is set to go into effect on December 31. China stated that it refuses to share geolocation data, as required by the EUDR, because of security concerns. China is one of the EU's largest suppliers of forest products.
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July 10, 2024
DHA-Supported American Hardwoods Ads Reach 93 Million Consumers
The Real American Hardwood Coalition has extended its consumer advertising campaign with the Magnolia Network after a four-month hiatus. In just two weeks since the ads began running, the campaign has experienced an increase of more than 1,200% in consumer engagement, including television, streaming, paid social media, and Google ads. The Magnolia ads reach a targeted audience of nearly 93 million consumers who are highly motivated homebuyers and renovators.
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DHA Pushes For Regulatory Reform
Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XII: DHA Pushes For Regulatory Reform | DHA Speaks At CHPVA | U.S. Urges Delay Of EUDR | Read AHEC's New Trade Update On EUDR | Republicans Release Farm Bill Framework
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