Meanwhile, this weekly newsletter is a snapshot of the top government policy issues we’re monitoring and working on for you across the globe, designed to be skimmed in less than five minutes. Please let us know if you have questions and suggestions.
All the best,
Chris Mitchell
Vice President, Global Government Relations
The Headlines at a Glance:
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
- EU Commission Releases Green Deal Industrial Plan
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IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
- How Can Government Help or Hurt You in 2023?
ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
- EPA Proposes to Block Over 300 PFAS on TSCA Inventory
- EU Commission to Consider Renewal of RoHS Exemptions
EUROPEAN UNION
- Parliament Committee Processing Approval of EU Chips Act Texts
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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US
TOP NEWS OF THE WEEK
EU Commission Releases Green Deal Industrial Plan: On February 1, the European Commission released its Green Deal Industrial Plan to boost investments in Europe’s net-zero industry and support the bloc’s transition to climate neutrality. The plan is based on four pillars:
- A simplified regulatory environment;
- Facilitated access to funding;
- Enhancing skills; and
- Ensuring open trade for resilient supply chains.
The plan also proposes to accelerate access to public investment and financing for clean tech production in Europe by amending the Temporary State Aid Crisis and Transition Framework. The plan is “partly in response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which will provide $369 billion of subsidies for electric vehicles and other green products,” Reuters reports. Discussions with EU Member States are in progress. IPC Contact: Alison James.
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"Let’s bring sustainability from a buzzword to a more defined and refined set of aims, targets, and tools."
– IPC Lead Sustainability Strategist Kelly Scanlon talked to I-Connect007 about IPC’s new sustainability initiative. |
IPC ADVOCACY AND YOU
How Can Government Help or Hurt You in 2023? IPC is conducting a survey to gather information on the top concerns of electronics manufacturing industry members and how government policies can either help or hurt their companies in the next few years. The survey, which will help shape IPC's advocacy efforts in 2023, will only take a few minutes to complete and is a great opportunity for industry members to voice their concerns and shape future policies. Read a new IPC blog for more on our 2022 advocacy efforts and how you can get involved in 2023. IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
EPA Proposes to Block Over 300 PFAS on TSCA Inventory: On January 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) that would block the manufacturing or processing of approximately 330 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed as “inactive” under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule, the latest of several measures the EPA is taking to regulate PFAS chemicals, will require companies to file an application before any additional manufacture, import, or processing of listed chemical substances. Please let us know if you have any questions; comments close on March 27. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
Commission to Consider Renewal of EU RoHS Exemptions: The European Bio Innovation Service recently published its final report on the renewal of 12 exemptions to the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The report notably recommended not to renew exemptions covering “lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection between the semiconductor die and carrier with integrated circuit flip chip packages.” The report will now be considered by the EU Commission before it moves to formally revise the 12 exemptions, which is expected to occur later this year. We welcome your feedback regarding the report’s recommendations. And by the way, thank you to Keysight Technologies Product Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Director Robert Tait for sharing his expert insights on this topic. IPC Contact: Suhani Chitalia.
EUROPEAN UNION
EU Parliament Committee Processing Approval of EU Chips Act Texts: European legislators are continuing to negotiate on legislation to bolster the bloc’s competitiveness and resilience in semiconductor technologies and applications. As we reported last week, the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) adopted the draft legislation, called the EU Chips Act, which sets the stage for wider parliament negotiations at the February plenary session. The parliament is also expected to vote on the Chips Joint Undertaking proposal in February. As the draft legal texts begin to emerge, IPC will continue to advocate for language that supports advanced packaging and innovation throughout the electronics industry. IPC Contact: Alison James.
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IPC recently announced a new initiative, called Sustainability for Electronics, which will provide direction and ensure realistic and appropriate tools for the electronics manufacturing industry on emerging sustainability policies. Check it out our new web page to learn more and give it a follow on LinkedIn! |
“It really comes down to demand – is the demand going to be there?” IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac addressed how artificial intelligence, the economy, the labor market outlook, and the CHIPS Act will affect the global electronics manufacturing industry in a recent interview with EMSNOW.
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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US
Meet the IPC GR Team: Whether it’s engaging with policymakers in Washington, D.C., in the European Union or in China, the IPC Government Relations (GR) Team proactively seeks opportunities to educate, inform and influence policymakers on policies that spur innovation, growth and competition, while protecting human health and the environment. But our success depends on your support and engagement. Learn more and get involved in IPC advocacy today! IPC Contact: Chris Mitchell.
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