Letters & Comments

Read ACA’s letters and comments submitted to regulatory bodies and elected officials.
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ACA, Coalition Comment on Northeast Waste Management Officials Association Draft Legislation

ACA and several other organizations commented on NEWMOA model legislation related to preventing PFAS releases into the environment. While supporting this goal, the comments note that as drafted, the model legislation would create an overly burdensome reporting requirement and a ban on all PFAS-containing products— a misguided approach that could ultimately harm consumers and businesses while straining agency resources in states that might enact such a policy.

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Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations Coalition Letter

ACA and other members of the Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations coalition, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the nation that collectively employ millions of Americans, sent a letter to the White House Chief of Staff to express concern over regulatory burdens. The letter cited onerous regulations as hindering the creation of well-paying jobs, growing the economy, and creating products that will improve the quality of life for everyone. 

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ACA Opposition to Minnesota HF 2310/SF 2438

In its opposition to the Minnesota legislation, ACA encouraged the state to focus any legislative restrictions on those fluorinated chemistries that are associated with contamination in Minnesota, rather than enacting a broad reporting requirement.

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ACA Supports Passage of Maine Bill, LD 1214

ACA testified in support of Maine legislation, LD 1214, An Act to Clarify the Laws to Combat Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination, before the Joint Standing Committee of Environment and Natural Resources.

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