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U.S. Department of Transportation Clarifies Drug Testing Requirements
U.S. Department of Transportation Clarifies Drug Testing Requirements Arlington, VA – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Drug…
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NWRA Seeks Flexibility from Certain Landfill Regulations in Letter to EPA
NWRA urges EPA to grant relief from requirements that would not affect public health.
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NWRA Seeks Flexibility from State and Local Regulations
This request of the state and local governments follows NWRA engagement with the federal government.
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NWRA Urges Members to Contact Senators Ahead of Economic Stimulus Vote
DHS recently designated the waste collection industry as essential critical infrastructure.
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NWRA Thanks U.S. DOT for Providing Significant Relief from Regulations
We thank the DOT and FMCSA for issuing the Notice of Enforcement Policy.
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NWRA Joins Chamber of Commerce on Letter to Congress Supporting Aid for Nonprofit Organizations
Without financial assistance, nonprofits could close, leaving many members without vital services.
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Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Compliance with Families First Coronavirus Response Act
NWRA thanks labor department for providing important information to employers and employees.
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NWRA Calls on Congress to Pass Economic Stimulus Package Swiftly
The provisions in the legislation will help our members continue to operate during this health crisis.
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NWRA Urges FEMA to Cover Non-Compensated Services Provided by the Waste Industry
Continuing to employ the workforce needed to provide essential services will require assistance.
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EPA Issues Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy During Health Crisis
Announcement comes after NWRA wrote Administrator Wheeler seeking flexibility.
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Federal Court Strikes Down Baltimore City Air Quality Ordinance
Baltimore had tried to override federal and state law on air pollution control for waste combustors.
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Thirty-Six States Recognize Waste Collection as Essential Service
NWRA urges remaining states to do the same.