NWRA Urges Vice President Pence to Provide Regulatory Flexibility for Waste Handling During COVID-19 National Emergency
This letter follows similar outreach NWRA has made to Congress, federal agencies and state governments.
NWRA Seeks Relief on Expiring Commercial Drivers Licenses, Drug Testing, and Physicals During COVID-19
An exemption from these regulations would allow our member companies to safely respond to waste generated during the pandemic.
NWRA Seeks Regulatory Flexibility During COVID-19 Pandemic from States
Members are preparing for what may be “an upheaval in the way material is managed.”
NWRA Requests FHWA to Issue Guidance to States to Lift Weight Requirements During COVID-19 Pandemic
NWRA has made this request of FHWA to enable haulers to adequately respond to waste that will be generated from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harvey and Call Reelected to Roles on NWRA Board
Ben Harvey and Dave Call will continue to serve as chairman and treasurer, respectively.
NWRA Announces 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Hall of Fame award recognizes leadership and a commitment to the industry.
NWRA Applauds Virginia Governor’s Decision to Grant Relief to Waste Haulers from Certain Trucking Regulations During State of Emergency
We urge the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to look favorably on our petition and do the same.
NWRA Urges Congress and Administration to Include Waste Collection in National Emergency Declaration
The inclusion would exempt waste haulers from Hours-of-Service regulations.
NWRA Urges Congress to Fully Fund SBA Loan Program
President Trump Announces $50 Billion Loan Program to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic.
NWRA Publishes COVID-19 FAQ Document to Provide Guidance on Safe Handling of Waste During Outbreak
The document aims to provide answers and guidance to commonly asked questions from NWRA member companies that do not routinely collect or process regulated medical waste.