Climate Regulations to Receive Renewed Attention in 112th Congress
New U.S. EPA regulations for glass container manufacturing and other industrial facilities (effective January 2) will receive new attention from incoming Republican leadership. In the House, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Fred Upton (R-MI) has indicated he would like to see a delay in their implementation. An outline of Chairman Upton's comprehensive energy legislative strategy for the Committee is expected at the end of the month.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Darrell Issa (R-CA) has co-sponsored Congressional efforts in the past to delay EPA regulations. Chairman Issa has indicated his intent this Congress to host investigative hearings, including regulatory efforts, at the EPA. The House must also pass funding measures for all federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year by March 4th. House Republicans have indicated they would like to return agency spending to 2008 levels, which may provide an opportunity to eliminate funding for targeted initiatives.
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
