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Dear IPC Members:
I hope you and yours are safe and healthy.
Here in Washington D.C., we are in the “dog days” of summer, and the U.S. Congress adjourned for its August recess, but not before both chambers passed a major bipartisan research and development (R&D) package, which would positively affect our industry. Hopefully, this signals that the USG is getting serious about rebuilding the U.S. electronics manufacturing industry. |
Although the global environment and health front is a bit quieter this week, this gives you an opportunity to get involved with ongoing industry advocacy on timely issues like UK RoHS exemption fees and new OSHA regulations. We need your help!
Also, the Global Advocacy Report will be taking a two-week hiatus following this week’s edition. Enjoy the break!
All the best,
Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations
The Headlines at a Glance:
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- IPC Lauds Signing of CHIPS+ Bill
- Register Now for IPC’s October Advanced Packaging Symposium
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
- IPC’s Chris Mitchell Discusses U.S. Electronics Supply Chain Security
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
- Interested in Chemical and Product Regulations in the Asia-Pacific Region?
- Share Your Input on RoHS Exemption Fees with UK Regulators
- New OSHA Regulation on Workplace Lead Exposure
TAX, TRADE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- More than 100 Executives Join IPC Letter Supporting PCB Legislation
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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
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IPC Lauds Signing of CHIPS+ Bill: This week, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a slimmed down federal research and development (R&D) bill, including $52 billion in CHIPS Act funding for semiconductors, at least $2.5 billion for advanced packaging R&D, and additional measures to boost U.S. R&D. IPC strongly supported this bill given the planned federal investments in advanced packaging and related needs and is a major step toward rebuilding the U.S. electronics manufacturing industry. However, the USG must continue to support the larger ecosystem that sustains innovative, resilient, and secure electronics manufacturing. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
Register Now for IPC’s October Advanced Packaging Symposium: IPC is hosting a conference October 11-12 in Washington, D.C., addressing opportunities and challenges for advanced packaging production in North America and Europe. The Advanced Packaging Symposium will include speakers from leading electronics companies, and we also anticipate the participation of senior government officials from the United States and Europe. Please reach out if you have questions about the event. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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“Manufacturing is critical to innovation, so bolstering the electronics manufacturing ecosystem is imperative if the United States intends to remain a global tech leader.”
- IPC Vice President of Global Government Relations Chris Mitchell spoke with Nextgov this week on mitigating supply chain risk, going beyond semiconductor production, and IPC-1791 - IPC’s quality control and supply chain standard. |
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
Interested in Chemical and Product Regulations in the Asia-Pacific Region? China and the Philippines are the latest countries to undergo an updated deep dive by our Environmental and Health experts. Notably, China released a new plan to establish a comprehensive chemical substances environmental risk management system, while the Philippines shared final versions of Chemical Control Orders (CCOs) on a host of chemicals relevant to electronics. These are two of nine IPC white papers on the history of chemical regulations, current regulatory systems, and upcoming trends in the Asia-Pacific region. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
Share Your Input on RoHS Exemption Fees with UK Regulators: The UK Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is considering a new regulation that would impose an application fee for filing exemptions to the UK RoHS Directive. As a reminder, UK RoHS restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances found in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). If you have thoughts on this issue, a DEFRA survey closes on August 26. Let us know if you have any questions. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
New OSHA Regulation on Workplace Lead Exposure: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to revise its standards for workplace exposure to lead (Pb). Lead can be found in solders used in electronics manufacturing, and some facilities may be affected by this revised standard. Comments on modifying OSHA’s lead standards are due by August 29. Let us know if you have any questions. IPC Contact: Kelly Scanlon.
TAX, TRADE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN
More than 100 Executives Join IPC Letter Supporting PCB Legislation: More than 100 top executives representing companies in the U.S. electronics manufacturing industry recently urged the U.S. Congress to address critical shortcomings in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry and the entire U.S. electronics supply chain. IPC is in process of scheduling meetings with congressional offices to highlight industry support for the bill — the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022 — with the goal of bringing on at least two dozen cosponsors by year’s end. If you have not already, you can still make your voice heard at IPC’s Action Alert Center. IPC Contact: Ken Schramko.
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The first IPC Advanced Packaging Symposium will offer in-depth discussions on strengthening the IC-substrate and packaging assembly ecosystem across North America and Europe. The two-day event includes three keynotes, 28 speakers, and eight sessions to address high-priority needs for IC-substrates and packaging and will provide attendees with actionable next steps for continued development efforts. Join us Oct. 11-12 in Washington, D.C.! |
“Everything follows silicon.” IPC Chief Technologist Matt Kelly recently addressed restoring North American manufacturing competitiveness, new opportunities following passage of the CHIPS+ Act, and more on the latest episode of the Reliability Matters podcast. |
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US
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