2008 Government Affairs Academy
The last GAA of the series! The HPBA Government Affairs team is hard at work preparing another blockbuster training event for local leaders in our industry. As with the last two years, the training will focus on both the tools, and the skills, for grass roots advocacy in local states and communities. This year's academy will be held July 13-16 in Kansas City, MO. If you are interested in participating the 2008 GAA, please call (314) 256-9926 for details.
 
U.S. EPA Proposes to Tighten Fine Particulate Standards
Plans to Protect Residential Woodburning
   
HPBA Government Affairs Site
 
 
 
Pellets Get a “Yes” Vote in House Energy Bill
 
EPA Revises Some PM 2.5 Designations – More Areas Move to Attainment Status
 
EPA Revises Some PM 2.5 Designations – Counties Affected
 
News Alert: PM 2.5 Information and News
 
EPA, States Working to Protect Public Health Through Fine Particle Standard

Committee Chair: Clay Whitney
Clayton Sales Company
Email: cwhitney@mcleodusa.net
 
Kansas: Jerry Malcolm
Fireplaces Plus, Inc.
Email: fireplacesplusinc@earthlink.net
 
Kansas: Marge Padgitt
Padgitt Chimney Fireplace
Email: ympadgitt@yahoo.com
 
Illinois: Dan Devlin
Southwest Fireplace Supply
Email: ddevlin@swfireplace.com
 
Indiana: John Bassemier
Leisure Distributors
Email: john@drgrill.com
 
Missouri: Norman Moss
Arnold Stove & Fireplace Center
Email: norm@arnoldstove.com
 
Missouri: Rick Forshaw
Forshaw of St. Louis, Inc.
Email: rforshaw@forshaws.com
 
Do you want to be more involved with the codes and legislation in your area? For more information contact Erica Geil, pmr_llc@yahoo.com.

  
       
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