Articles Tagged “legislation”

  • BOMA Applauds Passage Of Critical Tax Legislation

    BOMA Applauds Passage Of Critical Tax Legislation

    BOMA International applauds Congress’ recent passage of the $859 billion tax bill, which includes provisions that will strengthen commercial real estate and economic recovery.

  • NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: CO Legislation Guidance

    NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: CO Legislation Guidance

    System Sensor has developed an online tool to help building professionals stay current on codes and legislation related to carbon monoxide detectors.

  • H.R. 5396 Would Add Jobs, Strengthen National Energy Policy

    H.R. 5396 Would Add Jobs, Strengthen National Energy Policy

    The recently introduced Green Energy Efficient Roofs and Job Creation Act will stimulate job creation and accelerate the acknowledged role high performance roof systems play in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency.

  • Hearing Protection Labeling

    Hearing Protection Labeling

    The National Hearing Conservation Association recently submitted input to the EPA on pending legislation addressing the labeling of hearing protection devices.

  • Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House

    Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House

    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.

  • FM Issue: The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act

    Following a protracted campaign to achieve Congressional passage of legislation on this critical initiative, the “Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002″ was signed into law at the White House on November 26, 2002. From the February 2003 issue.