NRCA comments in support of EPA’s tentative denial to classify PVC as a hazardous material
On Jan. 12, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its tentative denial of the Center for Biological Diversity’s petition requesting that discarded PVC be classified as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
The EPA stated: “The petition does not present evidence that discarded PVC presents a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when solid waste is improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed of, or otherwise managed.”
NRCA was a critical coalition member in providing data that led to this ruling; however, the EPA has requested additional feedback up until Feb. 13 before making a final ruling. NRCA submitted additional comments to provide robust documentation and argumentation regarding the Center for Biological Diversity’s weak reasoning and to show additional support for a successful final determination.
NRCA’s free webinar offers information about Roofing Day in D.C. 2023
Join us Feb. 22 at noon CST to learn more about this year’s top advocacy event—Roofing Day in D.C. 2023, which will be held April 18-19. Get an overview of the agenda and details about featured expert speakers and panelists. Learn about the advocacy issues the roofing industry will address and how your participation helps the interests of your industry and company. No need to wait for the webinar—sign up now to attend Roofing Day in D.C. at www.nrca.net/roofingday.
President Biden gives State of the Union address
On Feb. 7, President Biden gave his annual State of the Union address to Congress. His message: the Union is strong. Biden asked Americans for an opportunity to “finish the job” on what he called a “blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America.” President Biden’s speech discussed Ukraine, inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and a four-point “Unity Agenda.” He urged global unity in standing up to Russia, listed ways he is trying to address rising prices for families and offered an optimistic outlook about the end of the pandemic. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) gave the official Republican rebuttal, and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) provided a response in Spanish.
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh will depart the Biden administration soon
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration imminently for a job with the National Hockey League Players’ Association, marking the first cabinet member to depart since Biden took office. Biden also is losing two close allies—Chief of Staff Ron Klain and Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese are set to depart soon.
Support ROOFPAC at NRCA’s annual convention and the 2023 International Roofing Expo®
NRCA and National Women in Roofing will host “A Lone Star Evening” March 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during NRCA’s annual convention and the 2023 International Roofing Expo. This cocktail reception and live auction will be held at the Loft at Gilley’s Dallas where guests can bid on vacations, artwork and more. Register for this fun-filled event by visiting https://nrca.net/roofpac-ire-event.
NRCA also will open its popular silent auction March 1 featuring luxury items such as trips, jewelry and electronics to benefit ROOFPAC. Stop by NRCA’s booth, No. 3319, during IRE to view select items, and don’t miss our complimentary bar to close out the auction March 8 from 2-4 p.m. Bids will be placed electronically; attendance at the convention and trade show is not required.
NRCA is grateful for many generous sponsors who help underwrite the costs of these events so all proceeds may directly benefit ROOFPAC.