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AIA Chief Fanning Warns Of Complex Mandates In Greenhouse Gas Proposal

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

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AIA Chief Fanning Warns Of Complex Mandates In Greenhouse Gas Proposal

Eric Fanning, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association. Photo: AIA

A proposed set of new requirements for aerospace and defense and other federal contractors adds a host of complex new burdens that would be challenging for any company, including small and medium-sized businesses, to implement, according to the head of the Aerospace Industries Association. Eric Fanning said in a statement this week that the aerospace and defense industry is already working toward mitigating impacts on the climate but new potential requirements “would create a serious operational challenge for many businesses…

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