Congress Approves Emergency Small-Business Relief Package

Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 388-5 to give final approval to an additional $370 billion for federal small business loan and grant programs. The Senate cleared the bill (H.R.266) by voice vote on Tuesday. President Trump has promised to...

Discharges from Outdoor Handwashing Sinks Not an Issue per Maine DEP

COVID-19 Best Practices: Discharges from Outdoor Handwashing Sinks Not an Issue per Maine DEP Some companies in Maine have begun using portable handwashing sinks outside their facilities so employees can wash their hands prior to entering and when leaving.  Such sinks...

TSA Extends TWIC Expiration Date for Six Months

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has granted a temporary exemption from requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 regarding the expiration of certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs). For the...

Face Masks & Corona PPE List of Distributors

In light of current conditions, we have decided to create an ongoing page to highlight distributors of face masks and other PPE for our members. If you know of something that should be on the list, please feel free to give us a call.   Allen Manufacturing ...

NORTHEAST GOVERNORS TO COORDINATE REOPENING OF REGION’S ECONOMY

Report by Jim Collura, NEFI Vice President & Director of Government Affairs At a press conference held yesterday, governors from the Northeast announced a new working group that will study how best to reopen the region’s economy as COVID-19 infections begin...