Regulation
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Whistleblowers say Boeing’s lack of safety could cost more lives
Current and former engineers say Boeing cuts corners and threatens those that speak out, endangering passengers.
By Sara Samora • April 18, 2024 -
Chemical giants must soon slash toxic emissions after new EPA rule
The regulation will require companies such as 3M and Honeywell to reduce emission levels at 200 plants across the country.
By Sara Samora • April 17, 2024 -
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The changing state of safety in manufacturing
How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections.
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Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.
By Chris Casey • April 17, 2024 -
SK Battery America cited again for safety violations at Georgia plant
The EV battery maker was cited for alleged violations related to an October lithium battery fire.
By Sara Samora • April 15, 2024 -
Samsung scores $6.4B in CHIPS funds
The money will aid the chipmaker's Texas manufacturing construction plans and help create at least 21,500 jobs.
By Kate Magill • April 15, 2024 -
More than 80 years later, ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored by Congress
'Rosie the Riveters' blazed a trail for women in manufacturing during World War II. On Wednesday, they received the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts.
By Sara Samora • April 12, 2024 -
Final overtime rule clears White House review
If adopted, the proposed rule would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility from $35,568 to $55,068.
By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2024 -
EPA sets PFAS drinking water standards
The final rule includes a mandate for public water systems to complete initial monitoring for the chemicals within three years.
By Cole Rosengren • April 10, 2024 -
FDA proposes budget hike to boost food safety oversight
Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones said additional funding will support new initiatives including supply chain resiliency and modernizing its infrastructure and facilities.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 10, 2024 -
DOL orders Tuff Torq to pay $1.8M over child labor violations
The power equipment components manufacturer was cited for letting 10 underage employees operate dangerous machinery.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 9, 2024 -
Battery manufacturing apprenticeships get a boost with new White House guidance
The guidelines are helping to standardize training in the sector as it leans into career paths that do not require four-year degrees.
By Kate Magill • April 9, 2024 -
TSMC awarded $6.6B in CHIPS funding
The chipmaker also announced plans for a third semiconductor factory in Phoenix as part of an advanced manufacturing hub.
By Kate Magill • April 8, 2024 -
US Steel’s $24.5M consent decree nabs federal approval
The EPA and DOJ backed the deal that's centered around the company's Clairton coke plant, following several environmental and public health incidents.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 5, 2024 -
3M PFAS settlement gets final approval
The chemical giant will start making payments on the $10.5 billion settlement in Q3 of this year.
By Kate Magill • April 4, 2024 -
How solar manufacturers can leverage IRA clean energy tax credits
More than 500 companies and 45,500 projects registered for clean energy tax credits under the law as of March 8.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 3, 2024 -
Biden administration awards $4B in clean energy manufacturing tax credits
The money from the 48C credit spans 35 states and is part of a slate of tax incentives funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Kate Magill • April 3, 2024 -
Chemours execs manipulated over $500M in vendor payments, new details show
The chemical giant is launching an overhaul of its financial reporting systems in the wake of the scandal.
By Sara Samora • March 29, 2024 -
In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Nations such as France and Ireland have passed laws giving workers the right not to respond to work-related emails after hours.
By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2024 -
Texas attorney general opens investigation into Spirit AeroSystems
The state official is examining the Boeing supplier following "reoccurring issues" with parts sent to the aircraft giant.
By Sara Samora • March 29, 2024 -
Cement maker nabs Energy Department funds
Sublime Systems will build the low-carbon plant in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
By Julie Strupp • March 28, 2024 -
Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, manufacturing woes: CFO
The aerospace company is slowing 737 Max production and limiting traveled work into the factory as it strains to address longstanding issues.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 21, 2024 -
Intel awarded $8.5B in CHIPS funding
The award is the largest yet from the Biden administration and will help advance the chipmaker's plants in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
By Sara Samora • March 20, 2024 -
Energy Department offers $425M to decarbonize manufacturing
The funding will go to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in current and former coal communities that produce and recycle clean energy products.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 18, 2024 -
USDA doles out $9.5M to expand independent meat processing
The funding will help regional producers buy equipment for expanding their factories to better compete with large meatpackers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2024 -
Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will go towards constructing processing facilities at Lithium Americas' upcoming project, expected to produce 40,000 tons of the material a year beginning in 2027.
By Kate Magill • March 14, 2024