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E&E News
10 hours ago
- Business
- E&E News
House approves TVA transparency, gas cylinder bills
House lawmakers passed two bills with wide bipartisan support Monday, with one designed to increase transparency at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the other strengthening safety standards for imported gas cylinders. H.R. 1373, the 'Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act,' would require the federally owned utility to hold public hearings at least four times a year. The bill passed by voice vote. '[TVA] holds most of its meetings behind closed doors, I believe Americans are sick and tired of these backroom dealings,' said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), a lead sponsor of the legislation. 'This bill requires all board meetings be held in public and for TVA to provide at least seven days notice so people know when and where the meetings occur.' Advertisement The legislation continues House lawmakers' push to make the public utility more transparent in its dealings and finances. Earlier this year, the House passed a bill to increase financial reporting requirements for the authority.
E&E News
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- E&E News
Dems question withdrawal of battery safety rulemaking
Two House Democrats are grilling the nation's consumer watchdog over its recent decision to withdraw a proposal to create safety standards for certain lithium-ion batteries. Consumer Product Safety Commission acting Chair Peter Feldman and Commissioner Douglas Dziak, both Republicans, voted 2-0 on May 13 to repeal a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish standards for batteries used in scooters, e-bikes and other micromobility devices. The CPSC had voted 3-2 to advance the proposal just two weeks prior, with Democrats on the commission calling the batteries 'ticking time bombs.' Then, after President Donald Trump fired all three Democratic commissioners, Feldman and Dziak changed course. Advertisement Battery fires have killed dozens of people in recent years and posed problems for first responders, who have struggled to get the blazes under control. The batteries' ability to combust has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
E&E News
a day ago
- Politics
- E&E News
House to vote on TVA transparency, gas cylinder bills
The House is slated to vote this week on one bill to require the Tennessee Valley Authority to open its meetings to the public and another to strengthen safety standards for certain imported gas cylinders. Both bills advanced out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with bipartisan votes in recent months. This week's votes are set to happen under suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority. H.R. 1373, the 'Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act,' would require the board of the federally owned Appalachian electric utility to meet at least four times a year, in gatherings that are open to the public and preceded by formal public notices. Advertisement The legislation, spearheaded by Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), is part of an increase in legislative scrutiny of TVA. Earlier this year, the House passed legislation to increase financial reporting requirements for the authority.
Arab News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Municipalities Ministry launches home delivery permit service, effective July 1
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing launched the Home Delivery Permit service for food and non-food delivery establishments via the Balady platform, Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday. This initiative supports ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life and elevate safety and compliance standards within the delivery sector across the Kingdom. The delivery service aims to regulate delivery operations within cities by ensuring establishments comply with health and technical requirements, thereby contributing to a safe and efficient environment that enhances consumer confidence. The requirements for the permit include obtaining a health certificate for all home delivery service workers, securing approval from the authority supervising the commercial activity, clearly displaying the establishment's name or trademark on delivery vehicles, and ensuring these vehicles comply with the technical and health standards necessary for safe product transportation. The ministry explained that mandatory enforcement of license issuance will begin on July 1, 2025. Municipalities will carry out field inspections to ensure compliance and will take regulatory action against violators. Business owners can apply for the home delivery permit through the Balady platform by visiting: This initiative is part of the ministry's broader efforts to develop the regulatory framework for the services sector and to ensure the provision of safe delivery services, in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. Last month, the ministry announced the launch of the Balady Plus app — an intelligent platform aimed at enhancing quality of life in Saudi cities and facilitating daily mobility for residents and visitors. According to the ministry, Balady Plus was developed by national talents to be more than just a navigation tool. It offers an interactive 3D map experience with precise local content that reflects the real landscape of Saudi cities and adapts to their changes in real time. The application features smart mobility services, including live updates on roads, locations, and services. It also supports indoor navigation in commercial centers, alerts users about speed bumps, obstacles, and road closures, and integrates data from government entities and the local community.
Bloomberg
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
The Global Struggle to Build Safer Cars
Every year, motor vehicle crashes claim more than a million lives around the world, including more than 40,000 in the US, where per capita death rates are more than double peer countries like Canada, Japan and France. That toll is partly a reflection of the way automobiles are designed, since their weight, shape and safety technologies help determine whether a collision becomes a fender bender or a fatality. The sheer number of annual road fatalities worldwide — which has been relatively consistent for 25 years — has partially obscured a safety success story: In emerging markets like India, Latin America and Africa, vehicles sold today are notably less deadly than their predecessors. A growing number of countries now require features like airbags and impact-absorbing crumple zones on all new cars, and impartial crash tests allow global consumers to compare the safety of various models.
