One such aspect of this new policy is significant demerge charges for rail cars after only 24 hours. This new scheduling policy is being adopted by the railroads as a way to increase the speed of their trains by charging its customers for any delays. These charges are being challenged by many industries as unfair…
ISRI maintains a very important and close working relationship with the IACP, which includes a seat on the IACP’s Crime Prevention Committee. This resolution was made possible by this relationship. The following is a statement from the President of the IACP, Chief Paul M. Cell: “Metals theft is a very serious crime that often goes…
By the end of February, Virginia and Wyoming will have already adjourned, with legislators in five more states following close behind in March. Bills and regulations targeting metals theft, packaging, product stewardship, and other commodities and issues can directly change how your business operates. You can keep track of these and other state legislation and…
As the Democrats take control of the House of Representatives and the Republicans maintain control of the U.S. Senate, some of the top issues for this Congress will of course be funding the government for the next fiscal year, developing a large scale infrastructure spending package, health care fixes, trade agreements, possible immigration reform, and…
ISRI Scrap Tire Processors Chapter President Art Dodge eCore testified against the bill and ReMA member Liberty Tire Recycling submitted testimony. Members and allied stakeholders all testified that there is no scientific study that conclusively finds crumb rubber is a risk to human health. In addition to member companies testifying against the bill, testimony from…
Any American who throws even one aluminum can or daily newspaper into a separate bin with the intent to segregate from household trash considers him/herself a recycler, and the process begins. Materials can go through one or two stages or they can go through eight or nine to make a new product. All told, that…
But, but, but, it did not seem to excite voters enough to convince them to raise taxes on themselves so the state could fix its crumbling infrastructure. Three high-profile ballot measures to increase transportation funding failed during the midterm elections in Colorado and Missouri, but California voters upheld a $5.2 billion transportation tax increase,…
However, those tax reforms will expire in four more years if they are not extended. House Republicans had proposed a “Tax reform 2.0” package to make these provisions permanent. But, but, but given the 2018 election results and a very short window of opportunity before adjournment for the 115th Congress, the likelihood of passage is very…
ISRI Director of Law Enforcement Outreach Brady Mills had a 28-year career within the U.S. Secret Service prior to joining ReMA and offers the following guidance. If you have any questions, please contact Brady Mills at (202) 662-8526. Law enforcement does an excellent job responding to active shooter incidents, but…first responders are just that, first…
U.S. House of RepresentativesThe balance of power in Washington changed, effective January 3, 2019, with Democrats picking up 40 House seats, giving them the majority. With the majority, Democrats will, effective January 3, 2019, have control of the U.S. House of Representatives. On that date, they will elect the Speaker of the House, which is a…
The conference theme was “New Era, New Development,” with speakers who were laser-focused on preparing the metals recycling industry for China’s “new era” in self-sufficient recycling. Although an anticipated ban on “Category 7” metals (such as wires and electric motors, which require additional processing) is expected on December 31, 2018, and buying power has been…
bills in Virginia and New Jersey will carry over all other states will be starting fresh 21 states will have begun pre-filing legislation by the end of November 45 states will be starting their 2019 sessions in January. Why this matters:Legislators and regulators can change the requirements for your business with the stroke of…