Status of EPA’s Proposed Sell-Through for Step 1 Products
It has been two months since the comment period for EPA’s COVID-19 sell-through proposal closed. EPA has indicated they likely will not ...
State Enforcement of EPA’s NSPS Underway
As expected, states are beginning to enforce the EPA’s NSPS. HPBA has received notices from the California and New York Attorneys General...
HPBA Submits Comments to EPA on Proposed COVID-19 Sell-Through Relief from NSPS Deadlines
On July 6, 2020, HPBA submitted comments to EPA in support of its proposed sell-through package which, if enacted, would provide ...
Donation of Remaining Step 1 Wood Heaters and Parts for Tax Deduction
With the Step 2 effective date quickly approaching, it can be expected that businesses will have some Step 1 stoves left in their...
Sell Through for Step 1 Products: NOT a Done Deal
We initially believed EPA was considering a Direct Final Rule to extend the sell-through for 60 days immediately after May 15, 2020....
Urge Congress to Provide Step 1 Sell Through Period in COVID-19 Relief Package
The U.S. Congress has been working on multiple pieces of legislation that would provide relief to Americans in the wake of impacts by the...
Have You Seen HPBA's Retailer NSPS Toolkit?
Over the past few months, HPBA has received many questions from retailers and distributors about requirements under Step 2 of the EPA’s...
Industry Welcomes Proposed EPA Revisions to NSPS
Sell-Through Would Provide Critical Relief for Retailers, Consumers and Manufacturers The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)...
HPBA Launches "Save Wood Heat" Campaign
HPBA launched a new campaign in September to promote industry’s efforts to extend the effective date of the New Source Performance...
NSPS Extension Legislation Moves Through Senate Committee
The HPBA-supported legislation, S. 1857, to extend the effective date for three years (from May 15, 2020 to May 15, 2023), was finally...
