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- [ILMA Honors Julie Thomas of Master Fluids & Luc Girard of Sanjuaro Consulting with the John A. Bellanti Award](https://ilma.org/ilma-honors-julie-thomas-of-master-fluids-luc-girard-of-sanjuaro-consulting-with-the-john-a-bellanti-award/): The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) honored Julie Thomas and Luc Girard with its prestigious John A. Bellanti Award during the 2026 ILMA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.The Bellanti Award recognizes prolonged service and outstanding achievement by an ILMA member representative or an individual serving ILMA and the industry. Originally known as the Distinguished Service
- [In Memoriam: Carol Lee Poole](https://ilma.org/in-memoriam-carol-lee-poole/): ILMA mourns the passing of Carol Lee Poole, a dedicated health and safety professional whose expertise and commitment made a lasting contribution to the lubricants industry and the Association. As a Health and Safety Specialist at Quaker Chemical Corp. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Poole worked closely with John Howell, Ike Tripp of Etna Products, and others to
- [New Mexico Issues Final PFAS Rule](https://ilma.org/new-mexico-issues-final-pfas-rule/): Update (Sept. 18, 2026): On September 16, a federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking New Mexico’s PFAS product labeling regulation, which was scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. On First Amendment grounds, the court found that describing the required label as a “consumer awareness” label rather than a warning label weakened the logical
- [Federal Court Upholds Oregon Packaging EPR Law](https://ilma.org/federal-court-upholds-oregon-packaging-epr-law/): A federal district court has upheld Oregon’s packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law against constitutional challenges brought by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). The judge rejected NAW’s claims that Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) violates the U.S. Constitution’s dormant commerce clause and the due process clause.The decision is significant for any
- [PFAS Ruling Brings Renewed Attention to Fluorinated Plastic Lubricant Containers](https://ilma.org/pfas-ruling-brings-renewed-attention-to-fluorinated-plastic/): A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) designation of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the federal Superfund law. The decision is bringing renewed attention to an issue familiar to many lubricant manufacturers: fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers.On August 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
- [Canadian Tariffs Take Effect, Certain Lubricant Additives Covered](https://ilma.org/canadian-tariffs-take-effect-certain-lubricant-additives-covered/): What Happened The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods are now in effect, including duties on some lubricant additives imported into the U.S.On August 18, President Trump suspended until August 22 the 50% duties he imposed on July 20. The suspension expired without a further proclamation, allowing the duties to take effect.U.S. Customs and Border
- [Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports](https://ilma.org/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-imports/): President Donald Trump announced last night a three-day pause of the additional 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods that had been scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. today, August 19.The last-minute reprieve comes as welcome news to ILMA members, particularly those facing a 50% tariff on Canadian-origin lubricant additive packages classified
- [ILMA Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Colorado EPR Enforcement](https://ilma.org/ilma-seeks-preliminary-injunction-against-colorado-epr-enforcement/): ILMA has asked a Colorado state court to temporarily block enforcement of key requirements of the state’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program against ILMA members while the Association’s legal challenge proceeds.On August 18, ILMA filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The motion asks the court
- [FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Businesses](https://ilma.org/fincen-ends-beneficial-ownership-reporting-for-u-s-businesses/): U.S. businesses can put the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirement behind them—at least under the regulatory framework put in place by the Trump administration.On August 11, the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) finalized a rule permanently exempting companies formed in the United States, as well as U.S. persons, from the federal
- [Minnesota PFAS Deadline Nears; New Mexico Seeks Input](https://ilma.org/minnesota-pfas-deadline-nears-new-mexico-seeks-inpu/): Manufacturers tracking state requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have two important developments to watch this week. In Minnesota, a key deadline is approaching for companies that need additional time to meet the state’s PFAS reporting requirements. Meanwhile, New Mexico is collecting stakeholder input that could influence how the state’s PFAS law, including its
- [OSHA Heat Rule Faces Challenge in Congress](https://ilma.org/legislative-progress-on-osha-heat-standard-overreach/): ILMA welcomes the advancement of the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 (H.R. 6213) —legislation that represents meaningful progress in the effort to ensure that OSHA’s heat injury and illness rulemaking is precise, targeted and grounded in the operational realities of diverse work environments, including lubricant manufacturing. Background OSHA proposed a heat injury and illness
- [NAW Files Federal Challenge to Colorado EPR Program](https://ilma.org/naw-files-federal-challenge-to-colorado-epr-program/): On July 30, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. The complaint seeks to have the law declared unconstitutional.The federal action is separate from ILMA’s pending state court challenge in Denver. ILMA’s lawsuit challenges Colorado’s implementation of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) program
- [ILMA Supports STLE in Opposing OMB's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Grants](https://ilma.org/ilma-supports-stle-in-opposing-ombs-proposed-revisions-to-the-uniform-guidance-for-federal-grants/): ILMA has submitted a comment letter in support of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) opposing several provisions of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants and cooperative agreements (2 CFR Part 200; 91 FR 32198).In the comment letter, ILMA highlighted
- [New 50% Tariff on Certain Canadian-Origin Goods: Potential Impact on Lubricant Additives](https://ilma.org/new-50-tariff-targets-canadian-lubricant-additives/): President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 50% ad valorem tariff on a specified list of Canadian-origin goods, effective for entries made, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on Aug. 19, 2026.The tariff is imposed under new Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) heading 9903.03.14 and applies
- [ILMA Joins Coalition Calling for EPA and OSHA to Avoid Duplicative Workplace Regulation](https://ilma.org/ilma-joins-coalition-calling-for-epa-and-osha-to-avoid-duplicative-workplace-regulation/): ILMA joined the American Chemistry Council and a broad coalition of more than 75 organizations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish a unified federal framework for worker chemical safety under Section 9 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).Lubricant manufacturers operate at the
- [EPA Proposes Changes to Diesel Exhaust Fluid Requirements](https://ilma.org/epa-proposes-changes-to-diesel-exhaust-fluid-requirements/): The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed significant revisions to the operational requirements for diesel engines equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. Most notably, EPA would largely replace mandatory engine-power and vehicle-speed derates triggered by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) issues with a system relying primarily on audible and visual driver warnings. Agency Looks to Ease
- [Federal Court Blocks California “Chasing Arrows” Labeling Law](https://ilma.org/federal-court-blocks-california-chasing-arrows-labeling-law/): The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued a preliminary injunction yesterday, blocking enforcement of California Senate Bill 343 (SB 343), the State’s recyclability labeling law. The challenge was brought by a coalition of California and national trade associations on First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment grounds.SB 343 would have sharply limited the
- [Minnesota PFAS Update: What ILMA Members Should Know](https://ilma.org/minnesota-pfas-update-what-ilma-members-should-know/): In 2023, Minnesota enacted one of the most expansive state-level PFAS regulatory programs in the country, aimed at eliminating nonessential uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from products sold in the state by 2032. The law also requires manufacturers to report products containing intentionally added PFAS to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) through
- [EPA Finalizes Updates to EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting](https://ilma.org/epa-finalizes-updates-to-epcra-hazardous-chemical-inventory-reporting/): The EPA has amended the hazardous chemical inventory reporting regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to align with OSHA’s 2024 Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2024) updates. The final rule is effective August 21, with a compliance date of Jan. 1, 2028 — meaning the new hazard categories must be reflected in
- [Colorado EPR Invoices: New ILMA Resource Helps Members Weigh Next Steps](https://ilma.org/colorado-epr-invoices-new-ilma-resource-helps-members-weigh-next-steps/): ILMA has developed a new member resource to help companies evaluate their options for responding to invoices from the Lubricant Packaging Management Association (LPMA) and Circular Action Alliance (CAA) under Colorado’s extended producer responsibility program.The resource is available on ILMA’s members-only Reports & Guidance page.ILMA’s legal challenge to Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling
- [Base Oil Supply Crisis Continues, Even as Shipping Conditions Improve](https://ilma.org/base-oil-supply-crisis-continues-even-as-shipping-conditions-improve/): Any easing of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would be welcome news for the lubricant industry. This development alone, however, will not immediately restore normal base oil availability in the United States, particularly for Group III base oils.The current base oil supply crisis is not simply a shipping problem. The market is now facing
- [17 States and NAW Challenge California’s Packaging EPR Law](https://ilma.org/17-states-and-naw-challenge-californias-packaging-epr-law/): Seventeen states filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54). The suit seeks to block implementation of California’s packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) program on constitutional and federalism grounds.The coalition of 17 Republican state attorneys general is led by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilger and includes
- [Richful Added to EU Sanctions List; ILMA Members Urged to Review Exposure](https://ilma.org/richful-added-to-eu-sanctions-list-ilma-members-urged-to-review-exposure/): The European Union has added Xinxiang Richful Lubricant Additive Co., one of the largest lubricant additive manufacturers and distributors based in China, to its sanctions list in connection with Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to a report from Lubes’n’Greases. The EU stated that Richful supplies chemical additives for mechanical lubricants used by the Russian military.F&L reports that
- [SCAQMD Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Quenching Resumes June 18](https://ilma.org/scaqmd-proposed-rulemaking-for-heat-quenching-resumes-june-18/): The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has announced that it will hold a working group meeting for Proposed Rule (PR) 1435, which governs air emissions from forging and heat treat operations. The rule has implications for ILMA members that manufacture and sell heat treating quenching fluids.The meeting is scheduled for June 18 at
- [California SB 54: EPR Compliance Obligations for ILMA Members](https://ilma.org/california-sb-54-epr-compliance-obligations-for-ilma-members/): California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), is now in effect with significant implications for lubricant manufacturers, brand owners, distributors and private-label sellers doing business in California.The law shifts responsibility for managing packaging waste from local governments to producers and establishes ambitious statewide goals for reducing and recycling single-use packaging by
- [OSHA Extends HazCom Compliance Deadlines](https://ilma.org/osha-extends-hazcom-compliance-deadlines/): Update (June 9, 2026):With the May 19, 2026, compliance deadline for substances now past, manufacturers, importers and distributors of substances are expected to be fully compliant.While the compliance deadline for mixtures is not until Nov. 19, 2027, updated safety data sheets and revised labels for substances will begin arriving from suppliers soon, and teams should
- [ILMA Engages EPA on IPBC Risk Assessment](https://ilma.org/ilma-engages-epa-on-ipbc-risk-assessment/): The EPA is advancing risk evaluations of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) for purposes of regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). IPBC is a widely used biocide and preservative in metalworking fluid formulations, and EPA is considering new risk mitigation measures. ILMA intends to engage the agency directly to ensure it considers current
- [STB Seeks More Info on Rail Merger](https://ilma.org/stb-seeks-more-info-on-rail-merger/): The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has taken a significant step forward in the proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), accepting the applicants’ revised merger application for consideration. However, the STB suspended the proceedings and required supplemental information by July 27. The outcome of the proceedings could affect freight rail competition, service
- [ILMA Seeks Volunteers for EU Regulatory Working Group](https://ilma.org/ilma-seeks-volunteers-for-eu-regulatory-working-group/): The European Union’s chemicals regulatory framework is undergoing a period of significant and accelerating change — and its reach extends well beyond European borders. ILMA members that supply EU markets or have any supply chain exposure must navigate the downstream effects of regulatory actions across the Atlantic, including reformulation pressures, supply chain continuity and hazard
- [EPA Takes Deregulatory Action on PFAS](https://ilma.org/epa-takes-deregulatory-action-on-pfas/): The EPA is advancing a series of deregulatory actions affecting PFAS across multiple statutory frameworks, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These developments are worth tracking closely, as they collectively signal a meaningful shift in the federal PFAS regulatory posture. EPA Moves to Rescind Biden-Era PFAS Drinking
- [ILMA Releases New Customer Resource on Global Base Oil Supply Crisis](https://ilma.org/ilma-releases-new-customer-resource-on-global-base-oil-supply-crisis/): ILMA has developed a new customer-facing resource that member companies can share directly with their customers to help explain the ongoing global base oil supply crisis and its impact on lubricant pricing and availability.The two-page document, Why Lubricant Prices Are Rising: The 2026 Global Base Oil Supply Crisis — What It Means for You, was
- [2026 ILMA Engage Photos and Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/2026-ilma-engage-photos-and-presentation-slides/): Meeting Photos Download your favorites and share them with us on social. Don’t forget to tag ILMA and use #ILMAEngage. Contact amonroe@ilma.org for high-res photo files. Check Out the Photo Gallery Speaker Session Presentation Slides, LubeTrends Live! Recording Formula WON: How to shift from Good2Great2Extraordinary (Keynote Speaker Derek Daly)What the Global Energy Crisis Means for
- [EPA Region 6 Initiates SPCC Enforcement Sweep](https://ilma.org/epa-region-6-initiates-spcc-enforcement-sweep/): ILMA has learned that EPA Region 6 has launched a coordinated enforcement sweep, targeting Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) compliance at oil-handling facilities across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The initiative involves announced and unannounced inspections, document requests under the Clean Water Act, and accelerated civil penalty referrals. ILMA members with facilities
- [ILMA Engage Highlights Regulatory Pressures and Market Shifts](https://ilma.org/ilma-engage-highlights-regulatory-pressures-and-market-shifts/): In the first two days of ILMA Engage, committees and industry leaders addressed a wide range of regulatory, market and leadership challenges during recent sessions, underscoring a rapidly evolving landscape for the lubricants industry.Across multiple committee meetings, regulatory pressures remained a central theme. Members discussed the continued expansion of PFAS regulations at the state level,
- [OSHA Issues Updated Heat National Emphasis Program](https://ilma.org/osha-issues-updated-heat-national-emphasis-program/): On April 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazard, replacing the prior NEP that expired on April 8. The updated NEP establishes an enforcement framework targeting specific industries and explicitly includes Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (NAICS 3241), which covers ILMA
- [ILMA Seeks Burden Reduction for TSCA PFAS Reporting](https://ilma.org/ilma-seeks-burden-reduction-for-tsca-pfas-reporting/): Update (April 15, 2026):On Nov. 13, the EPA proposed revisions to the PFAS Reporting Rule under TSCA to incorporate exemptions and burden reduction measures. The agency proposed several exemptions: a de minimis threshold of 0.1%, imported articles, byproducts, impurities, research and development activities, and non-isolated intermediates.Of particular note to ILMA members, the agency indicated that
- [API Grants ILMA’s Request for Emergency Provisional Licensing](https://ilma.org/api-grants-ilmas-request-for-emergency-provisional-licensing/): Update (April 9): This article has been updated to reflect that licensees will not have to enter anything into the API portal aside from a distinguishing traceability code for the products effected.Original story: The American Petroleum Institute formally announced today that it has activated Emergency Provisional Licensing (EPL) for EOLCS licensees under API 1509 Section
- [ILMA Engages DOE on Base Oil Supply Disruptions Amid Middle East Conflict](https://ilma.org/ilma-engages-doe-on-base-oil-supply-disruptions-amid-middle-east-conflict/): ILMA representatives met Monday with officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to address growing concerns over base oil supply disruptions tied to ongoing military activity in the Middle East. The meeting, which included high-level DOE representatives, was both productive and sobering, with all parties acknowledging the severity of the situation and the lack
- [GM Responds to ILMA’s Dexos Licensing Relief Request](https://ilma.org/gm-responds-to-ilmas-dexos-licensing-relief-request/): ILMA has received a formal response from General Motors about the Association’s request for temporary flexibility under the OEM’s Dexos licensing program because of the ongoing disruptions to global Group III base oil supply.While GM acknowledged the severity and likely duration of current supply constraints, it declined to provide enforcement relief for affected licensees. Here
- [ILMA Advocates for TSCA Reform on Capitol Hill](https://ilma.org/ilma-advocates-for-tsca-reform-on-capitol-hill/): ILMA representatives have been on Capitol Hill this week advocating for better implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Along with the American Chemistry Council (ACC), ILMA and other coalition members have emphasized the need for Congress to reauthorize TSCA user fees while enacting practical reforms that support innovation and strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.“TSCA
- [EU Moves Closer to Sweeping PFAS Restrictions](https://ilma.org/eu-moves-closer-to-sweeping-pfas-restrictions/): The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is moving forward on what would be one of the most consequential chemical regulatory actions in recent memory: a broad, class-based restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s REACH regulation. ILMA members with European operations or supply chain exposure should take note. Two Committees Concur Two key
- [EPA Eliminates DEF Sensor Requirement](https://ilma.org/epa-eliminates-def-sensor-requirement/): The EPA issued guidance on March 27 eliminating the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) requirement for on-road diesel vehicles and non-road equipment. The agency’s action has implications for the diesel after-treatment market and for ILMA members that manufacture, blend or package DEF. What Action Did the EPA Take? Under EPA’s earlier regulations,
- [California’s SB 343 Sparks Multi-State Labeling Conflict for Lubricant Industry](https://ilma.org/californias-sb-343-sparks-multi-state-labeling-conflict-for-lubricant-industry/): ILMA members have been familiar for decades with the “chasing arrows” logo — three rotating arrows forming a triangle — on the labels of HDPE lubricant containers. This seemingly simple packaging requirement has morphed into a compliance nightmare and potential legal minefield for lubricant manufacturers whose products are distributed and sold in California.California’s Senate Bill
- [ILMA Seeks Immediate Relief Amid Group III Base Oil Supply Disruptions](https://ilma.org/ilma-seeks-immediate-relief-amid-group-iii-base-oil-supply-disruptions/): ILMA is taking urgent action to address the imminent global shortage of Group III base oils following recent attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East.Today, ILMA formally requested emergency relief from the American Petroleum Institute (API), asking the organization to invoke the force majeure provisions under API 1509 for lubricant marketers operating under the
- [ILMA Seeks Emergency Relief from GM Dexos Program](https://ilma.org/ilma-seeks-emergency-relief-from-gm-dexos-program/): ILMA has expanded its response to the ongoing global Group III base oil supply crisis, formally requesting emergency relief for lubricant manufacturers participating in the Dexos engine oil licensing program administered by General Motors.The request follows ILMA’s recent appeal to the American Petroleum Institute for force majeure relief under API licensing requirements as lubricant manufacturers
- [ILMA Files Lawsuit to Protect Independent Lubricant Manufacturers](https://ilma.org/ilma-files-lawsuit-to-protect-independent-lubricant-manufacturers/): ILMA filed a lawsuit today in Colorado state court challenging how the state is implementing its packaging recycling law, known as the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act. This action reflects ILMA’s commitment to standing up for independent lubricant manufacturers in the face of regulatory overreach.The Association has heard members loud and clear that
- [Refund Status of Voided Trump Tariffs: What ILMA Members Need to Know](https://ilma.org/refund-status-of-voided-trump-tariffs-what-ilma-members-need-to-know/): Update (2/24): President Trump has walked back the Section 122 duties to 10%, though he will consider raising them to 15% in the future. Read the CBP notice. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), issued on Friday, has been widely reported and analyzed. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said that
- [ILMA Challenges Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Action](https://ilma.org/ilma-challenges-hazardous-chemical-inventory-reporting-action/): On November 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a direct final rule that would align hazardous chemical inventory reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) with amendments to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). ILMA has formally challenged the rule, citing inconsistencies between EPCRA and HCS compliance timelines and urging
- [ILMA Denounces Smitty’s Supply, Steps Up Compliance Testing](https://ilma.org/ilma-denounces-smittys-supply-steps-up-compliance-testing/): In light of findings from the Environmental Protection Agency’s inspection of the Smitty’s Supply facility in Roseland, Louisiana, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) stresses that the operations at the Smitty’s Supply facility are not representative of the lubricant manufacturing industry.The Association is also stepping up its product testing for both ILMA members and other producers in
- [US-India Trade Deal Reduces Tariffs on Castor Oil Products](https://ilma.org/us-india-trade-deal-reduces-tariffs-on-castor-oil-products/): President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. and India have agreed to a bilateral trade deal under which the U.S. will cut tariffs on imports from India from 50% to 18%. The new rate is effective immediately, and it applies broadly across Indian imports, including castor oil products and derivatives widely used in grease and
- [CPSC Backs Away from Regulating Pre-Filled Fuel Additive Containers](https://ilma.org/cpsc-backs-away-from-regulating-pre-filled-fuel-additive-containers/): After more than three years of sustained advocacy by ILMA and its partner organizations, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has effectively conceded that it lacks authority to regulate fuel additives under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act (PFCSA). Because the agency has declined to continue litigating the issue, a federal district court decision holding
- [New Mexico PFAS Products Law: What Lubricant Manufacturers Need to Know](https://ilma.org/new-mexico-pfas-products-law-what-lubricant-manufacturers-need-to-know/): New Mexico has enacted legislation regulating products that contain intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with final implementing regulations expected in July. The proposed regulations are currently open for comment.The law requires a phase-out of PFAS, as well as labeling standards and reporting. ILMA Manufacturing members—especially those that rely on fluorinated agents in product
- [Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Generate $15.2 Billion in Economic Activity Across North America](https://ilma.org/independent-lubricant-manufacturers-generate-15-2-billion-in-economic-activity-across-north-america/): Independent lubricant manufacturers continue to punch well above their weight in the North American economy, according to a new economic impact analysis conducted by S&P Global for ILMA. The report provides updated data and a comparison to ILMA’s 2018 economic impact study.According to the 2025 analysis, ILMA member companies and other independents generated $15.2 billion
- [Cautious Optimism in North America's Lubricant Talent Market](https://ilma.org/cautious-optimism-in-north-americas-lubricant-talent-market/): In the Lubricants Talent Report 2025, published by industry recruitment firm and ILMA member ABN Resource, the United States emerges with one of the most positive workplace outlooks. One major contributor to the high level of satisfaction is top-tier compensation.At the same time, the data flags looming leadership succession gaps and evolving expectations around careers
- [Electrification to Trim Heavy-Duty Volumes but Boost Market Value Through 2040](https://ilma.org/electrification-to-trim-heavy-duty-volumes-but-boost-market-value-through-2040/): A new Kline & Co. report commissioned by ILMA finds that while commercial vehicle electrification will gradually reduce lubricant volumes in the U.S. and Canada, the overall market value will continue to rise through 2040, fueled by the adoption of synthetic and premium heavy-duty motor oils (HDMO).According to the study, total commercial vehicle lubricant (CVL)
- [ILMA Urges Targeted, Use-Based Approach to Risk Evaluation in TSCA Reform](https://ilma.org/ilma-urges-targeted-use-based-approach-to-risk-evaluation-in-tsca-reform/): As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) is advocating for a more focused and practical approach to chemical risk evaluations under TSCA Section 6, which covers existing chemicals.In comments submitted November 7, ILMA urged the agency to assess chemical risks
- [UPS Plane Crash in Louisville Hits ILMA Member Facility](https://ilma.org/ups-plane-crash-in-louisville-hits-ilma-member-facility/): A UPS cargo plane slammed into ILMA member GFL Environmental’s Kentucky Petroleum Recycling facility Tuesday evening after the plane exploded on the runway of the Louisville Airport during takeoff.The crash caused a massive fire stretching about half a mile from the airport, according to local news reports. Twelve deaths had been reported as of Thursday
- [More PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory](https://ilma.org/more-pfas-added-to-toxics-release-inventory/): PFAS issues took a fair share of attention during ILMA’s Annual Meeting, particularly in the Safety, Health, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs (SHERA) and Metalworking Fluids committees, underscoring that the regulatory landscape remains active and consequential for lubricant manufacturers. While some signs point to moderate relief at the federal level — such as potential burden reduction
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Photos, Presentation Slides and Committee Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-photos-presentation-slides-and-committee-meeting-materials/): Meeting Photos #ILMA #ILMAMeets2025 Annual Meeting PhotosDownload and share your favorites on LinkedIn and X. Special thanks to our photo sponsor, IMCD. Session Slides Built to Evolve: Honoring Our Industry, Shaping What’s Next – Brenna Huovie LubeTrends Live! Video RecordingLubeTrends Live! Slides – The Road Ahead: Commercial Vehicle Electrification Through 2040 – Annie Jarquin, Kaustav Sinha,
- [ILMA Honors Catherine Novak of Cadillac Oil with John A. Bellanti Award](https://ilma.org/ilma-honors-catherine-novak-of-cadillac-oil-with-john-a-bellanti-award/): The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) today honored Catherine Novak, technical director at Cadillac Oil Co. in Detroit, Michigan, with its prestigious John A. Bellanti Award. The award was presented during the general session of the 2025 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Boca Raton hotel in Boca Raton, Florida. The Bellanti Award recognizes prolonged service
- [Jim Carroll of Schaeffer Manufacturing Becomes ILMA President](https://ilma.org/jim-carroll-of-schaeffer-manufacturing-becomes-ilma-president/): James P. Carroll, executive vice president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, today assumed the presidency of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). He succeeds Richard Camper, executive vice president of Pacific Precision Formulators and Hasco Oil. The transition took place during the 2025 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Boca Raton. Carroll began
- [HazCom Updates: What ILMA Members Need to Know](https://ilma.org/hazcom-updates-what-ilma-members-need-to-know/): Thank you to everyone who joined this week’s Q&A session on OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) updates. Our panel of experts highlighted major changes that will significantly affect members both as mixture manufacturers and as employers, while also sharing tips for compliance readiness. Watch the Recording Key Takeaways Compliance Deadlines Are Closer Than They Appear
- [ILMA and NLGI Urge Removal of Reciprocal Tariffs on Castor Oil Products](https://ilma.org/ilma-and-nlgi-urge-removal-of-reciprocal-tariffs-on-castor-oil-products/): ILMA and the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) yesterday asked the U.S. Trade Representative and Department of Commerce to add eight castor oil products and derivatives to the list of imported products — known as “Annex II” — that are exempted from the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed by President Trump. President Trump levied a 25% tariff on
- [ILMA Urges Justice Department to Examine EPR Laws](https://ilma.org/ilma-urges-justice-department-to-examine-epr-laws/): ILMA submitted comments earlier today to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to its request for information on state laws with significant adverse effects on the national economy or interstate commerce. ILMA’s comments call for federal action to halt the growing patchwork of state extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for plastic and paper
- [Explosion and Fire at Smitty's Louisiana Facility](https://ilma.org/explosion-and-fire-at-smittys-louisiana-facility/): An explosion occurred at the Smitty’s Supply site in Roseland, Louisiana, on Friday afternoon. The resulting fire was 90% contained by Saturday evening. No injuries have been reported. A mandatory evacuation is in place within a 1-mile radius of the plant, affecting about 800 residents, according to the Tangipahoa Parish sheriff. The cause of the
- [ILMA Meets with EPA to Collaborate on Empty Drum Best Practices](https://ilma.org/ilma-meets-with-epa-to-collaborate-on-empty-drum-best-practices/): On July 28, ILMA staff and counsel met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery to address the agency’s concerns over the management of used industrial containers and its empty container rule. The “1-inch rule,” put in place 40 years ago under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), allows
- [ILMA Calls for Regulatory Clarity and Relief for HCS 2024](https://ilma.org/ilma-calls-for-regulatory-clarity-and-relief-for-hcs-2024/): ILMA has joined a broad coalition of trade associations and industry groups in submitting a letter to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer of the U.S. Department of Labor, urging targeted relief and implementation support for OSHA’s 2024 revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). While the changes aim to align the standard with the Globally Harmonized System
- [ILMA Joins Coalition to Protect Fuel Additives from CPSC Fuel Container Regulation](https://ilma.org/ilma-joins-coalition-to-protect-fuel-additives-from-cpsc-fuel-container-regulation/): Update (July 11, 2025): The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has granted an additional six-month extension of enforcement discretion for pre-filled fuel additive containers to meet the flame mitigation device standards under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act Regulation, moving the deadline to January 12, 2026. The CPSC granted a similar extension for pre-filled 2.5 and
- [OSHA Expands Small Business Eligibility for Penalty Reductions](https://ilma.org/osha-expands-small-business-eligibility-for-penalty-reductions/): OSHA has issued updated enforcement guidance aimed at easing compliance burdens for small and mid-sized businesses, and the changes may benefit ILMA members.OSHA’s Field Operations Manual (FOM) now includes new procedures for how penalties are assessed and collected. The revisions expand eligibility for penalty reductions and reward prompt hazard abatement, aligning with OSHA’s stated goal
- [ILMA Joins Push for Update to CARB’s Chromium 6 Risk Factor](https://ilma.org/ilma-joins-push-for-update-to-carbs-chromium-6-risk-factor/): California’s current CrVI inhalation unit risk factor (IUR)—based on a 1985 study of workers in a pre-1940s Ohio chromate plant—drives health risk calculations and regulatory thresholds under the state’s air toxics laws, including the Toxic Air Contaminant Identification and Control Act (TAC Act) and the Hot Spots Act.Given that new epidemiological and toxicological data has
- [ILMA Welcomes Mary Schmitt to the Team](https://ilma.org/ilma-welcomes-mary-schmitt-to-the-team/): We are excited to announce Mary Schmitt has joined the ILMA team as our new Membership and Education Coordinator! Many of you may already know Mary from her years of dedicated app support and onsite work at ILMA Meetings. A passionate association consultant with more than five years of experience at Clowder, Mary partnered with
- [ILMA Testifies on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Rule](https://ilma.org/ilma-testifies-before-osha-on-heat-stress-rule/): On Monday, ILMA CEO Holly Alfano and Regulatory Counsel Jorge Roman raised concerns before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about its overly broad proposed heat injury and illness standard.The proposed rule, published in August 2024, would impose significant regulatory burdens on lubricant manufacturers—from the installation of on-site temperature monitoring devices to highly prescriptive
- [ILMA Secures Extended Solvents Phase-Out in California](https://ilma.org/ilma-secures-extended-solvents-phase-out-in-california/): The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)—which has jurisdiction over Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernadino counties in California—is making amendments to Rule 1171, which regulates volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from solvent cleaning operations. The amendments will prohibit the use of tert-butyl acetate (t-BAc) and parachlorobenzotrifluoride (pCBtF) in order to reduce VOC
- [EPA Relaxes PFAS Drinking Water Standards, Cost Implications Remain](https://ilma.org/epa-relaxes-pfas-drinking-water-standards-cost-implications-remain/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed it will maintain the maximum contaminant levels for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) at 4 parts per trillion under the Safe Drinking Water Act. These legally enforceable standards, finalized in 2024, remain in effect as litigation continues.At the same time, the agency announced plans
- [EPA Signals Policy Shift on PFAS Regulation](https://ilma.org/epa-signals-policy-shift-on-pfas-regulation/): On April 28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive slate of new and forthcoming actions aimed at curbing PFAS contamination across all environmental media. While the announcement may suggest continuity with the “whole-of-government” approach from the previous administration, there are indicators of a policy pivot under EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. For ILMA members,
- [Compliance Reminder: CPSC’s Flame Mitigation Standards](https://ilma.org/bill-introduced-to-repeal-portable-fuel-container-standard/): The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will begin enforcing its safety standard for pre-filled portable fuel additive containers on July 12. The new standard requires all classes of portable fuel containers sold in the U.S. to be equipped with flame mitigation devices. ILMA members that sell automotive-related products with flash points below 140 degrees
- [Compliance Reminder: TRI PFAS Reporting](https://ilma.org/compliance-reminder-tri-pfas-reporting/): Facilities covered under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, also known as the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program, must report 196 Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for the reporting year 2024 by July 1, 2025. Notably, reporting for 2024 threshold activities involving PFAS is no longer subject to the de minimis concentration
- [Call for PFAS Task Force Volunteers](https://ilma.org/call-for-pfas-task-force-volunteers/): To join ILMA’s PFAS Task Force, please contact ILMA Regulatory Counsel Jorge Roman. Read below for details on the reason this task force is being formed, and what the group will accomplish.As federal and state regulatory frameworks evolve to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, the lubricants industry may increasingly face scrutiny related to
- [Deadline for Oregon EPR Compliance](https://ilma.org/deadline-for-oregon-epr-compliance/): The Lubricant Packaging Management Association (LPMA), a nonprofit organization created to help lubricant brand owners comply with packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, has been working to establish a program to recycle petroleum and automotive products in Oregon. The state’s Department of Environmental Quality has just requested LPMA’s collection plan for petroleum packaging by April
- [In Memoriam: Mike Delaney](https://ilma.org/in-memoriam-mike-delaney/): ILMA was saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Arthur Delaney on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was 88. Delaney was one of ILMA’s original members and a long-time industry icon, serving on the ILMA Board of Directors.Mike was born in Long Beach, CA, where he lived for 62 years before settling in Newport
- [Trump Pauses Most Tariffs for 90 Days](https://ilma.org/trump-pauses-most-tariffs-for-90-days/): President Trump yesterday dropped the new tariff rates on imports from most U.S. trading partners to 10% for 90 days to allow for trade negotiations to proceed with nearly 90 countries. At the same time, the president raised tariffs on imports from China to 125%, effective immediately. (Read the Executive Order.)Here is the latest status
- [2025 ILMA Engage Photos and Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/2025-ilma-engage-photos-and-presentation-slides/): Meeting Photos Meeting photos are now available – download your favorites and share them with us on LinkedIn and X. Don’t forget to tag ILMA and use #ILMAEngage and #COACHILMA.Special thanks to our photo sponsor, IMCD! Speaker Session Presentation Slides, LubeTrends Live! Recording Harness Generative AI for Enhanced Performance – Crystal WashingtonSeeing Beyond the Data:
- [Latest Tariffs Exclude Lubricant Products](https://ilma.org/latest-tariffs-exclude-lubricant-products/): President Trump announced on Wednesday a universal 10% tariff as a baseline for all imports into the U.S. and higher duties on products from nearly 60 countries. Importantly, yesterday’s Executive Order excludes energy products, including finished lubricants and most greases, from the new tariff, while imports from Canada and Mexico, if not USMCA compliant, remain
- [Guidance Issued on Canadian Energy Imports](https://ilma.org/guidance-issued-on-canadian-energy-imports/): Following a request from ILMA, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a list of imported Canadian energy and energy resources subject to a 10% tariff if the import is not compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA).ILMA wrote to CBP, requesting its Office of Trade specify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
- [In Memoriam: Paul Converso](https://ilma.org/in-memoriam-paul-converso/): ILMA was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Converso on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Converso served as ILMA Board President from 2003 to 2004.He enjoyed a long career at Battenfeld Grease & Oil Co. of N.Y., and previously worked as a sales representative for Texaco.Converso served as ILMA Board President from 2003 to 2004. He enjoyed
- [Tariff Rates on Imports from Canada: What You Need to Know](https://ilma.org/tariff-rates-on-imports-from-canada-what-you-need-to-know/): On March 4, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on nearly all imports to the U.S. from Canada, with a reduced rate of 10% applied to Canadian energy products. Imports from Canada that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are not subject to these new tariffs.ILMA has been working to determine whether finished lubricants
- [Tariffs Begin for Canadian, Mexican Imports](https://ilma.org/tariffs-begin-for-canadian-mexican-imports/): Effective today at 12:01 a.m., the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, except for Canadian energy products, which are taxed at 10%. The U.S. government also slapped an extra 10% tariff on Chinese imports, adding to the 10% duties imposed a month ago, as well as other existing levies. The tariffs
- [FinCEN Again Pauses Enforcement of BOI Reporting Requirements](https://ilma.org/fincen-again-pauses-enforcement-of-boi-reporting-requirements/): The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a temporary halt on penalties and enforcement actions related to Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Until further notice, businesses will not face fines or compliance actions for failing to file or update BOI reports by the current deadlines, including the March
- [Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Resumes](https://ilma.org/corporate-transparency-act-enforcement-resumes/): The nationwide injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been stayed, meaning reporting companies, including many ILMA members, are now required to file beneficial ownership information reports with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).On February 18, FinCEN issued a notice resetting the filing deadline for most companies to March
- [EPA Looks to Ensure Downstream Notification of TRI-listed PFAS](https://ilma.org/epa-looks-to-ensure-downstream-notification-of-tri-listed-pfas/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed rule to clarify that suppliers must notify downstream customers when selling or distributing mixtures or trade-name products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) listed in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).ILMA supplier members distributing mixtures or trade-name products containing TRI-listed PFAS must comply with notification requirements
- [President Picks OSHA Administrator and Deputy](https://ilma.org/president-picks-osha-administrator-and-deputy/): President Trump last week nominated David Keeling to be the next administrator of OSHA. According to his LinkedIn profile, Keeling was director of road and transportation safety at Amazon.com from 2021 to 2023, and he served in numerous safety positions at UPS since 1985.The president also nominated Amanda Wood Laihow to serve as OSHA deputy
- [Canada Considers Ban on Medium- and Long-Chain Chlorinated Alkanes](https://ilma.org/canada-considers-potential-ban-on-medium-and-long-chain-chlorinated-alkanes/): Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada have released a consultation document on the risk management of short-chain, medium-chain, and long-chain chlorinated alkanes. The Canadian agencies seek stakeholder input on a regulatory approach that would prohibit the manufacture, import, use and sale of medium-chain and long-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs and LCCPs) with up to
- [ILMA Launches Industry’s First-Ever Career Pipeline Campaign to Energize the Next Generation of Friction Fighters](https://ilma.org/ilma-launches-industrys-first-ever-career-pipeline-campaign-to-energize-the-next-generation-of-friction-fighters/): Today, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) announced “Move the World Forward,” a digital initiative to educate the future workforce on career opportunities in lubricant manufacturing. ILMA is a member organization of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors with a mission to provide the safest, highest-quality products to customers for industrial, transportation and household use.Lubricant products keep
- [Canadian and Mexican Tariffs on Hold, Levies on Chinese Goods Start](https://ilma.org/canadian-and-mexican-tariffs-on-hold-levies-on-chinese-goods-start/): The past 72 hours have been chaotic, with President Trump agreeing yesterday to pause for at least 30 days the imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. However, the president’s 10% tariff on Chinese goods – which is an addition to existing tariffs – went into effect at 12:01 a.m. today, and the Chinese
- [Trump Imposes Promised Tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China](https://ilma.org/trump-imposes-promised-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china/): Update (Feb. 4): Tariffs on both Mexico and Canada are now on hold for 30 days. The pause includes Canada’s retaliatory tariffs.Original story: Making good on his threats, on Saturday President Trump imposed the anticipated 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. He did, however, include
- [The EPA Under Trump 2.0](https://ilma.org/changes-at-u-s-epa-under-trump-2-0/): The Trump administration has signaled that federal environmental policy should align with federal energy policy of boosting domestic oil and gas production and development. To achieve this alignment, the administration is changing the composition of the EPA at all levels – in a somewhat unprecedented manner. Let’s look at how these changes could affect lubricant
- [Annual OSHA Injury Recordkeeping and Reporting Compliance](https://ilma.org/annual-osha-injury-recordkeeping-and-reporting-compliance/): The annual posting cycle under OSHA’s occupational injury and illness recordkeeping rule (29 C.F.R. Part 1904) begins on February 1 and runs through April 30. Most employers with more than ten employees are required, over these three months, to record and post work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during the previous calendar year in a
- [ILMA Counsel Summary of Trump’s First Actions](https://ilma.org/ilma-counsel-summary-of-trumps-first-actions/): It has been a dizzying week in Washington, D.C. since the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 47th President. ILMA has been analyzing the numerous actions the president and his new administration have taken and what those actions might mean for independent lubricant manufacturers. Let’s explore some of them. Executive Order Summary President Trump has
- [EPA Bans Lubricant Solvent Trichloroethylene (TCE)](https://ilma.org/epa-bans-lubricant-solvent-trichloroethylene-tce/): Update: In keeping with President Trump’s Regulatory Freeze Executive Order, the EPA has delayed the effective date of trichloroethylene (TCE) regulations until March 21. During this period, the agency will review any questions of fact, law and policy that the new rule may raise.“Given the breadth of the restrictions, which affect a wide range of industrial
- [Postal Service Issues New Packaging Requirements for Hazardous Materials](https://ilma.org/postal-service-issues-new-packaging-requirements-for-hazardous-materials/): The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has issued a final rule amending its Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail, to require specific rigid outer packaging when mailing most hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or dangerous goods (DG). Effective Jan. 27, 2025, and with a few exceptions, USPS will require mailers shipping HAZMAT or DG to utilize rigid
- [Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Still On Pause](https://ilma.org/corporate-transparency-act-enforcement-still-on-pause/): There was a flurry of activity at the end of last week around whether reporting companies, including many ILMA member companies, are required to file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). On January 24, FinCEN issued updated guidance announcing that enforcement of
- [ILMA Submits Comments on OSHA's Heat Injury and Illness Rule](https://ilma.org/ilma-submits-comments-on-oshas-heat-injury-and-illness-rule/): In July, OSHA announced its new national heat stress standard aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. If they are put into effect following public comment, the proposed regulations would require employers – including ILMA members – to implement robust measures to safeguard employees from extreme heat both indoors and outdoors and
- [ILMA Urges Relief for PFAS Reporting in Fire Suppression Systems](https://ilma.org/ilma-urges-relief-for-pfas-reporting-in-fire-suppression-systems/): Yesterday, ILMA submitted comments on the EPA’s proposal to add certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which may be included in firefighting systems, to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program. These aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems are critical for fire safety, especially in industries such as lubricant manufacturing that handle flammable materials. ILMA argues that
- [EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde](https://ilma.org/epa-finalizes-risk-evaluation-for-formaldehyde/): Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The agency has determined that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health under its conditions of use because of acute inhalation and dermal exposures. This development is a prerequisite of regulation
- [CTA Beneficial Ownership Reporting Suspended Again](https://ilma.org/cta-beneficial-ownership-reporting-suspended-again/): Many ILMA members likely have received multiple and conflicting alerts in recent weeks from their outside accountants and attorneys on the status of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Companies currently have no obligation to file a BOI report with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).On December 26,
- [U.S. EPA and Health Canada Move to Restrict PIP (3:1) and IPBC](https://ilma.org/u-s-epa-and-health-canada-move-to-restrict-pip-31-and-ipbc/): Regulators in the United States and Canada have been revisiting exposure data for certain lubricant additives for purposes of health risk regulation. Recent actions by the U.S. EPA and Health Canada have implications for lubricant manufacturers and additive suppliers. EPA’s Final Revisions to PIP (3:1) Regulations On November 19, the EPA finalized revisions to its
- [ILMA Requests Low Priority for MCCPs and LCCPs](https://ilma.org/ilma-requests-low-priority-for-mccps-and-lccps/): Read an update to this story here: EPA Hears ILMA, Declines to Prioritize Chlorinated ParaffinsIn a letter sent October 31 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ILMA submitted comments recommending that medium-chain and long-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs and LCCPs) be designated as low-priority substances. A low-priority designation means that a substance does not pose
- [EPA Hears ILMA, Declines to Prioritize Chlorinated Paraffins](https://ilma.org/epa-hears-ilma-declines-to-prioritize-chlorinated-paraffins/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not selected long-chain chlorinated paraffins (C18-20) or medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (C14-17) for the current round of prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). ILMA had urged the EPA to classify these extreme-pressure additives, critical to many metalworking fluid formulations, as low priority. Read more background on the issue
- [Judge Strikes Down Overtime Expansion](https://ilma.org/judge-strikes-down-overtime-expansion/): A Texas judge issued a ruling today invalidating the entirety of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime final rule, which would have extended overtime pay to an estimated 4 million workers. Judge Sean D. Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas says in the opinion that, while the DOL has the authority
- [EPA Requests Information on Industrial Use of HDPE Containers](https://ilma.org/epa-requests-information-on-industrial-use-of-hdpe-containers/): Update (Nov. 18): The EPA has granted ILMA’s request for extension of the comment period to Dec. 30, 2024. ILMA’s HDPE Task Force will continue to gather data from the membership and submit comments by the deadline. Key representatives are requested to look for a survey link by email and provide input to help strengthen
- [ILMA Demands Delay in Overtime Increases](https://ilma.org/ilma-demands-delay-in-overtime-increases/): Nov. 8, 2024 Update: The PPWO has again requested that the Department of Labor delay the second increase to the minimum salary threshold to at least May 1, 2025, in light of pending litigation.“This additional time will ensure that employers will not be forced to implement the new salary threshold when it might not survive judicial review, which
- [ILMA, NLGI Step Up to Support Rockton, Illinois, Community](https://ilma.org/ilma-nlgi-step-up-to-support-rockton-illinois-community/): The ILMA Foundation and the National Lubricating Grease Institute have each donated to the Northwest Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross in appreciation for its support of residents and first responders affected by the fire at the Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois, on June 14. Chemtool’s parent company, Lubrizol, is a member of both
- [ILMA Honors Greg Julian of Advanced Lubrication Specialties with John A. Bellanti Award](https://ilma.org/ilma-honors-greg-julian-of-advanced-lubrication-specialties-with-john-a-bellanti-award/): The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) today honored Greg T. Julian, president and CEO of Advanced Lubrication Specialties in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, with its prestigious John A. Bellanti Award. The award was presented during the general session of the 2024 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel & Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julian has served
- [Richard Camper of Hasco Oil Becomes ILMA President](https://ilma.org/richard-camper-of-hasco-oil-becomes-ilma-president/): Richard Camper, executive vice president of Hasco Oil and Pacific Precision Formulators in Vernon, California, today assumed the presidency of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA). He succeeds Catharine T. Golden, CEO of Etna Products Inc. The transition took place during the 2024 ILMA Annual Meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Camper began working
- [In Memoriam: Ed Hudgins](https://ilma.org/in-memoriam-ed-hudgins/): Ed “Tex” Hudgins, retired from Ergon, died on July 14 at the age of 78. Ed was born in Sweetwater, Texas. In high school, he excelled in football and was named Prep All-American in 1963. He went on to play linebacker for Mississippi State University, graduating in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He also pursued further education at
- [In Memoriam: Robert A. Jackson](https://ilma.org/in-memoriam-robert-a-jackson/): Robert A. “Bob” Jackson died on September 21 at the age of 78. Jackson left a consequential legacy through his involvement with ILMA. He served as ILMA president from 1997 to 1998 and inaugurated the ILMA Foundation scholarship program in 1998. Since then, the Foundation has awarded more than $700,000 to 221 students. One of
- [Mexico Reinstates 20-Year Export Permits](https://ilma.org/mexico-reinstates-20-year-import-permits/): On September 18, the Mexican government published a decree amending the import and export permit requirements for hydrocarbons and fuel products, among others. The new decree returns the possibility of requesting 20-year export permits, which had been eliminated by the current administration in 2020. In October 2023, The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and Ministry
- [EPR Compliance Readiness: Steps for Brand Owners](https://ilma.org/epr-compliance-readiness-steps-for-brand-owners/): In previous posts in this series, we’ve introduced packaging EPR and discussed the evolving legislative landscape in the U.S. While we cannot predict the next state to enact EPR legislation, it is never too early to prepare for compliance.Here’s a recap of the U.S. states that have packaging EPR laws in place. Maine, Oregon, Colorado,
- [EPR: Current Status and Future Implications](https://ilma.org/epr-current-status-and-future-implications/): As addressed in the first news article in this series, the EPR (extended producer responsibility) legislative landscape in the U.S. is rapidly evolving. In May, Minnesota became the most recent state to put packaging EPR laws in place, joining Oregon (2021), Maine (2021), Colorado (2023) and California (2023). This article discusses each state’s laws in
- [Are You Ready for EPR? Key Steps to Ensure Compliance](https://ilma.org/are-you-ready-for-epr-key-steps-to-ensure-compliance/): With packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance deadlines getting closer — including a Colorado deadline on Oct. 1 — understanding and preparing for compliance is crucial for producers and other value chain members.For background on what EPR legislation is and the latest legislation, see previous posts in this series.Complying with EPR begins with collecting data
- [What Is EPR, and How Does It Impact the Lubricants Industry?](https://ilma.org/what-is-epr-and-how-does-it-impact-the-lubricants-industry/): Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach aimed at shifting the responsibility for managing the collection, logistics and recycling of post-consumer packaging onto producers.Any lubricant producer that sells consumer products in a state with EPR laws needs to comply. To date, California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon and Minnesota have passed such laws. As the regulatory
- [Collaborating for Impact: NLCRC’s Working Groups in Action](https://ilma.org/collaborating-for-impact-nlcrcs-working-groups-in-action/): By sharing collective insights and best practices among its members, the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) seeks to expedite the shift from disposal to recycling of industry packaging, ensuring readiness for existing and future extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations. NLCRC Organization The coalition started 2024 with a refreshed focus on its strategic priorities. Those
- [Banding Together for Regulatory Success](https://ilma.org/banding-together-for-regulatory-success/): If you ever wonder whether your ILMA membership matters, here’s one reason why: Our voice is much louder when we speak together as an industry.The following story, which recounts how ILMA joined with other trade associations to nip potentially harmful used oil regulations in the bud, first appeared in the September 2024 issue of Compoundings
- [Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Ban](https://ilma.org/federal-court-strikes-down-ftc-non-compete-ban/): A federal judge in Texas yesterday set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements and blocked its enforcement. The Non-Compete Clause Rule, which was to take effect on September 4, prohibited employers from entering new non-compete agreements with workers and required the recission of existing non-compete clauses.U.S. District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the
- [OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Standard: ILMA Analysis](https://ilma.org/oshas-proposed-heat-safety-standard-ilma-analysis/): Last week, OSHA announced its new national heat stress standard aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. If they are put into effect following public comment, the proposed regulations would require employers – including ILMA members – to implement robust measures to safeguard employees from extreme heat both indoors and outdoors and
- [LubeTrends: HCS 2024 – A First Glance](https://ilma.org/lubetrends-hcs-2024-a-first-glance/): On May 20, OSHA published updates to the Hazard Communication Standard that go into effect July 19. ILMA was one of the first groups to provide an overview of the changes so members can start planning for compliance. In a LubeTrends Virtual ILMA Town Hall held Tuesday, May 28, panelists Jeff Leiter, ILMA general counsel;
- [ILMA Guidance: Employee Representation During OSHA Walkaround Inspections](https://ilma.org/ilma-guidance-employee-representation-during-osha-walkaround-inspections/): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process” Rule (29 CFR 1903.8 (c)) (the “Walkaround Rule”) on April 1, 2024. The new rule, which becomes effective on May 31, 2024, applies to all worksites that OSHA inspects and generally allows non-employee representatives to accompany OSHA inspectors during on-site inspections
- [Build a Smart Factory Through MES Best Practices (Webinar Recap)](https://ilma.org/build-a-smart-factory-through-mes-best-practices-webinar-recap/): It’s clear that digital tools can improve manufacturers’ and distributors’ productivity, but what is a “Smart Factory”? Can your facility become smart, or are you too far behind to get ahead? Where do you even start?In an ILMA member-exclusive webinar on June 11, Steve Pombert of Datacor offered an in-depth exploration of Smart Factory essentials. In
- [OSHA to Publish HCS 2024 on Monday](https://ilma.org/osha-to-publish-hcs-2024-on-monday/): OSHA will publish its final amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024) in Monday’s (May 20) Federal Register. ILMA obtained the pre-publication copy of HCS 2024 this morning and has begun reviewing the 703-page document.Register now for ILMA’s LubeTrends virtual town hall discussing HCS 2024 on Tuesday, May 28 at 2pm ET. HCS 2024
- [ILMA Supports Action Against OSHA Walkaround Rule](https://ilma.org/ilma-supports-action-against-osha-walkaround-rule/): Yesterday, Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution against OSHA’s worker walkaround final rule. The rule allows union organizers, community activists, or other third parties to accompany OSHA safety and health officers on an inspection of a workplace if as few as two employees request they do so. If passed, the resolution would nullify the
- [Continuing Manufacturing Operations Under 'Shelter-in-Place' Declarations](https://ilma.org/continuing-manufacturing-operations-under-shelter-in-place-declarations/): As part of efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of states, counties and cities across the U.S. are imposing “shelter-in-place” orders that require “non-essential businesses” to close, in many cases for at least 14 days. The definition of “essential businesses” allowed to remain open is not uniform in these orders. ILMA
- [Due Diligence Critical to Avoid Freight Fraud](https://ilma.org/due-diligence-critical-to-avoid-freight-fraud/): Cargo theft is on the rise with criminals becoming more sophisticated, posing as legitimate carriers and brokers to secure loads. “Holding freight hostage, stealing freight and diverting freight are all part of the criminal enterprise scene that we’ve seen,” said Jared Palmer, founder of JSP Risk Advisors. “The criminals are keen to how transportation works,
- [U.S. Government Warns of Increased Cybersecurity Risks](https://ilma.org/u-s-government-warns-of-increased-cybersecurity-risks/): The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a warning to all U.S. businesses of increased cybersecurity risks following this week’s escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. Yesterday’s imposition of sanctions on Russia by the U.S. and other western nations likely will draw an asymmetrical response from Russia, using its considerable cyber capabilities to wage an
- [IHS Markit Study Shows ILMA Member Economic Impact](https://ilma.org/ihs-markit-study-shows-ilma-member-economic-impact/): Earlier this year, ILMA and the ILMA Foundation released results of an important study by IHS Markit, The Economic Contribution of Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association Members in North America. It contains some very positive information about ILMA members and the lubricants industry. Did you know? It is estimated that the lubricants industry accounts for about 1%
- [Are you taking advantage of ILMA FedEx shipping discounts?](https://ilma.org/are-you-taking-advantage-of-ilma-fedex-shipping-discounts/): FedEx is raising their shipping rates by 7% next year, the largest increase in the company’s history. If you’re not enrolled in ILMA’s shipping benefit through PartnerShip, now is the time to do it. As a member of ILMA, you’ll save up to 45% withFedEx. Sign up for the FedEx Advantage discounts program to start
- [ILMA Joins NLCRC](https://ilma.org/ilma-joins-nlcrc/): ILMA is now a member of the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC), which is an industry-led coalition working to recover and recycle packaging for petroleum-based products used in transportation and industrial applications. “ILMA looks forward to working with the NLCRC to help our members meet extended producer responsibility requirements and sustainability goals,” said ILMA
- [Why Lubricant Prices Don’t Mirror Crude Oil Prices](https://ilma.org/why-lubricant-prices-dont-mirror-crude-oil-prices/): With the recent, unprecedented crash of crude oil prices, questions have been raised as to how this is reflected in lubricant prices. In fact, changes in the prices of lubricants, and the base oils that are their foundation, do not mirror either those of crude oil or gasoline. Supply and demand over time is the
- [Apply Today for an ILMA Foundation Scholarship Award](https://ilma.org/apply-today-for-an-ilma-foundation-scholarship-award/): Are you or someone you know looking for financial support for education? Spread the word! The ILMA Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year.The Foundation offers scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students ranging from $3,500 to $5,000. Whether you’re studying STEM or have a passion for the lubricants industry, our
- [Freight Rail Strike Looms](https://ilma.org/freight-rail-strike-looms/): The first national freight rail strike in 30 years could start this Friday if the bargaining teams for two rail unions and railroad management cannot successfully conclude labor talks.While it was announced last night that two additional rail unions have reached tentative agreements with Class I freight railroads on new contracts, the two unions—representing more
- [Congress Ends Threat of Nationwide Rail Strike](https://ilma.org/congress-ends-threat-of-nationwide-rail-strike/): Congress has intervened to force rail unions to adopt the tentative labor agreement mediated by the Biden administration this past summer, effectively averting a shutdown of the nation’s freight rail system on December 9. President Biden, who urgently asked lawmakers earlier in the week to act to avert the dire economic damage a rail strike
- [President Asks Congress to Avert Rail Strike](https://ilma.org/president-asks-congress-to-avert-rail-strike/): President Biden yesterday asked Congress to intervene to avert a national freight rail strike on December 9. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said a short time later in response to the president’s request, “This week, the House will take up a bill adopting the Tentative Agreement — with no poison pills or changes to the
- [Tentative Deal Reached to Avoid Rail Strike](https://ilma.org/tentative-deal-reached-to-avoid-rail-strike/): President Biden announced in a statement this morning that a tentative deal has been reached between the railroads and rail labor, averting a possible nationwide strike tomorrow and a shutdown of the nation’s freight rail system. The tentative deal, which affects more than 100,000 rail workers, must be ratified by the union memberships, who said
- [ILMA Members Considered Essential as Governors Issue Closing Orders](https://ilma.org/ilma-members-considered-essential-as-governors-issue-closing-orders/): Pennsylvania and California’s Governors issued orders yesterday, immediately closing all non-essential or non-life-sustaining businesses in their States. As we interpret these orders, ILMA Manufacturing Members in these two States are considered essential or life-sustaining and can continue physical operations. For ILMA Distributor Members, we believe they can continue to operate in Pennsylvania as “Petroleum and
- [ILMA to Lawmakers: Manufacturers are "Essential Businesses"](https://ilma.org/ilma-to-lawmakers-manufacturers-are-essential-businesses/): This week, ILMA sent letters to the National Governors Association, the United States Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Counties in an effort to educate policymakers on the need to specifically include manufacturers in the definition of “essential businesses” under shelter-in-place declarations.“ILMA members’ products are critical to help keep our communities safe and
- [What to Expect from the Lame Duck Session of Congress](https://ilma.org/what-to-expect-from-the-lame-duck-session-of-congress/): Congress has returned to Washington, DC following Thanksgiving to commence the “lame duck” session of Congress. Once the Electoral College confirms the election of Joe Biden as the next president, President Trump will be a lame duck president until the Inauguration on January 20. Both Congress and the president retain all their powers during this
- [Help ILMA Protect Your Business](https://ilma.org/help-ilma-protect-your-business/): On May 3, ILMA joined the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in a letter to Congress asking them to work on another COVID-19 stimulus bill to include coronavirus liability protections for essential businesses, including ILMA-member operations, that have remained open to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The letter delivered to Capitol Hill requested targeted and
- [U.S. Government Engages Associations on Castor Oil Derivatives](https://ilma.org/u-s-government-engages-associations-on-castor-oil-derivatives/): ILMA, NLGI and STLE have written to U.S. and Indian government officials, seeking assistance in addressing a supply disruption of Castor oil derivatives needed for manufacturing greases, resulting from India’s nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 there.Letters signed by the three associations’ executives were sent to the Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Taranjit
- [EPA Scraps Oily Wastewater Changes](https://ilma.org/epa-scraps-oily-wastewater-changes/): The EPA has said that it will not seek comments to potentially change its approach to used oil and wastewater mixtures. “ILMA is pleased to share the good news that the EPA is dropping its plans to possibly change its RCRA rules for oily wastewaters,” said ILMA CEO Holly Alfano. “As late as yesterday afternoon, the
- [NCWM Advances ILMA Proposals](https://ilma.org/ncwm-advances-ilma-proposals/): The National Conference on Weights and Measures (“NCWM”) concluded its Interim Meeting last week, agreeing to advance ILMA’s proposals on “obsolete oil” and tractor hydraulic fluid labeling to a full NCWM votes this July. If adopted, the proposed amendments would be added to NIST Handbook 130, effective January 1, 2020. Obsolete Oil Changes ILMA proposed
- [Chlorinated Paraffins in the Hot Seat Again, ILMA Requests Member Input](https://ilma.org/chlorinated-paraffins-in-the-hot-seat-again-ilma-requests-member-input/): ILMA members should be aware of two developments related to the regulation of mid-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and chloroalkanes. ILMA requests that members submit comments to the appropriate agencies and contribute to the Association’s own comments. European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) First, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) earlier this week published its request for information to
- [OSHA Launches Heat Hazard NEP](https://ilma.org/osha-launches-heat-hazard-nep/): Ahead of summer’s heat, OSHA is making heat illness and hazards a top priority with its Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program (NEP). The agency will conduct proactive inspections for heat-related hazards (in both indoor and outdoor work environments) in 70 “high-risk” industries—including NAICS 3241, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, which covers most ILMA members’ facilities.Additionally,
- [Reminder: Superfund Taxes on Petroleum Take Effect on Jan. 1](https://ilma.org/reminder-superfund-taxes-on-petroleum-take-effect-on-jan-1/): The “Inflation Reduction Act,” signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, reinstates the Superfund excise taxes on crude oil and imported petroleum products (including base oils and finished lubricants) for the first time since 1995. The reinstated taxes, which take effect on January 1, 2023, and expire on December 31, 2032, are
- [European Proposal Would Restrict More Than 10,000 PFAS](https://ilma.org/european-proposal-would-restrict-more-than-10000-pfas/): Last week, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a dossier proposing new restrictions intended to significantly reduce releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the environment.ILMA members that export to the EU may be affected by the proposed PFAS restriction, even if their products do not intentionally contain PFAS. The issue will be discussed
- [FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements](https://ilma.org/ftc-proposes-rule-to-ban-non-compete-agreements/): The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week proposed a new rule that would impose a near-complete ban on non compete agreements or clauses. The FTC intends for this prohibition to extend to all workers and would require employers to rescind existing noncompete agreements or clauses within 180 days of the publication of the final rule.The
- [CPSC to Delay Flame Mitigation Device Enforcement](https://ilma.org/cpsc-to-delay-flame-mitigation-device-enforcement/): The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that it will delay enforcement of its new mandatory safety standard for “pre-filled portable fuel containers” until July 12, 2024.The requirement, which was originally set to begin on July 12, 2023, mandates flame mitigation devices on new gas cans and other containers that are sold empty, as
- [Congress Takes Aim at Noncompete Agreements](https://ilma.org/congress-takes-aim-at-noncompete-agreements/): A little over a month after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed to end the use of noncompete agreements for most employment relationships, bipartisan bills have been introduced in the Senate and House, which, if enacted, would effectively ban employers’ use of noncompete agreements.ILMA is conducting an anonymous survey to gather information on members’ use
- [NLRB General Counsel: Non-Competes Violate Federal Law](https://ilma.org/nlrb-general-counsel-non-competes-violate-federal-law/): National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo said in a memorandum last week to agency lawyers and regional leaders that most non-compete provisions are unfair labor practices that violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) because, among other things, they erode employees’ bargaining power in labor disputes and their right to change, or
- [Supreme Court Narrows ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Definition](https://ilma.org/supreme-court-narrows-waters-of-the-u-s-definition/): The U.S. Supreme Court has issued its long-awaited ruling in Sackett v. EPA, addressing the “nagging question” of what bodies of water are included in the Clean Water Act’s definition of “waters of the United States.” The scope of the definition is important because waters of the United States are subject to regulation by the
- [EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride](https://ilma.org/epa-proposes-to-ban-most-uses-of-methylene-chloride/): The EPA recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to ban most uses of methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).The proposed ban may affect ILMA members that formulate, manufacture and sell spray lubricant or grease formulations that contain methylene chloride as a solvent. ILMA is requesting that affected members
- [Biden's Latest Regulatory Agenda: What it Means for ILMA Members](https://ilma.org/bidens-latest-regulatory-agenda-what-it-means-for-ilma-members/): Biden Administration Publishes Spring Regulatory Agenda The Biden administration has issued its spring Unified Agenda, which provides information on the federal government’srulemaking actions in development or recently completed. With a total of 3,666 agency actions, it is comparable toprevious Biden administration Unified Agendas. Among the 2,617 active actions—those on which agency action isexpected within 12
- [ILMA Wins Longer Phase-Out for MCCPs in Europe](https://ilma.org/ilma-wins-longer-phase-out-for-mccps-in-europe/): Based on comments submitted by ILMA and other stakeholders, Europe’s chemicals agency is now calling for a 10-year phaseout for medium-chain chlorinated paraffins used in all metalworking fluids (MWFs) in the EU, instead of its original recommendation of two years for water-based MWFs and seven years for straight oils.The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) proposed ban
- [HazCom Updates Sent to OMB](https://ilma.org/hazcom-updates-sent-to-omb/): Last week, OSHA sent the draft of its final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review. OMB’s review of the HCS amendments is the last step in the rulemaking process to ensure that OSHA’s updates are consistent with applicable law, the president’s
- [Mexico Appears to Ban Motor Oil Imports](https://ilma.org/mexico-appears-to-ban-motor-oil-imports/): Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a decree earlier this week, temporarily banning the import into Mexico of more than 60 fuels and chemicals, including waxes and mineral oils, effective immediately. ILMA is in the process of translating the presidential decree to determine whether the import ban covers all finished motor oils or just
- [Mexico's Adjusted Lubricant Import Regulations: Key Changes and Impacts on ILMA Members](https://ilma.org/mexicos-adjusted-lubricant-import-regulations-key-changes-and-impacts-on-ilma-members/): The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and Ministry of Economy published an agreement last week that modifies the October 23 decree (translated copy here) prohibiting importation into Mexico of 68 tariff categories of petroleum products, including lubricant base oils, finished lubricants and greases. The decree is intended to combat the illicit fuel market in Mexico. The agreement adjusts the
- [Update: Mexican Motor Oil Import Ban](https://ilma.org/update-mexican-motor-oil-import-ban/): As previously reported, Mexican president Lopez Obrador issued a decree earlier this week temporarily banning imports of over 60 fuels, chemicals and certain petroleum products into the country. The decree says that fuels are being imported without proper documentation, that some fuels are being imported under different tariff categories to avoid paying taxes, and that
- [Obtaining Permits for Mexican Imports](https://ilma.org/obtaining-permits-for-mexican-imports/): The Secretary of Energy in Mexico (SENER) has published online instructions (translated copy) for those interested in importing goods into Mexico corresponding with the 68 tariff items — including lubricant base oils, finished lubricants and greases — that have been temporarily restricted from entering the country. The restrictions are based on a decree issued on
- [Mexico Adjusts Lubricants Ban and Permit Process](https://ilma.org/mexico-adjusts-lubricants-ban-and-permit-process/): The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and Ministry of Economy published an agreement last week that modifies the October 23 decree (translated copy here) prohibiting importation into Mexico of 68 tariff categories of petroleum products, including lubricant base oils, finished lubricants and greases. The decree is intended to combat the illicit fuel market in Mexico.
- [ILMA LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up](https://ilma.org/ilma-lubetrends-virtual-town-hall-2023-year-end-wrap-up/): Sponsored by: Last week, a group of industry experts met with ILMA members in a town hall webinar to discuss the most important issues of the past year and preview the challenges ahead in 2024.Moderated by ILMACEO, ILMA’s LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up featured insights from Jim Carroll, executive vice president of operations
- [Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Limits Injunction](https://ilma.org/court-finds-corporate-transparency-act-unconstitutional-limits-injunction/): Earlier this month, a federal court judge in Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional and prohibited the Treasury Department and its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the CTA against the plaintiffs in the case (National Small Business Association, et al. v. Janet Yellen, et al). While most companies, including ILMA members,
- [Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Inhance Technologies](https://ilma.org/appeals-court-rules-in-favor-of-inhance-technologies/): A federal appeals court has sided with Inhance Technologies, allowing it to continue production of the small, plastic lubricant containers many ILMA members rely on. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated orders issued by the EPA to Inhance in December 2023, which effectively would have shuttered Inhance’s operations across the U.S.In
- [OSHA Issues Final Worker Walkaround Rule](https://ilma.org/osha-issues-final-worker-walkaround-rule/): OSHA issued last Friday its final rule on the worker walkaround representative designation process. The rule allows third parties, including union officials and those with a potential agenda against an employer, to accompany OSHA inspectors on facility inspections, even in non-unionized workplaces. The rule is slated to take effect on May 31.The controversial rule largely
- [DOL Raises Minimum Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay](https://ilma.org/dol-releases-overtime-rule/): The Department of Labor (DOL) issued earlier today its final rule altering the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations. The rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCE). The rule also includes automatic updates to both thresholds. The minimum salary threshold will be increased to $43,888
- [FTC Finalizes Non-Competes Ban](https://ilma.org/ftc-finalizes-non-competes-ban/): A divided Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved on April 23 final regulations that will largely prohibit employers from entering into new non-compete agreements with employees and will require existing non-compete clauses to be rescinded.According to the rule’s preamble, non-compete agreements are an unfair method of competition under section 5 of the FTC Act. The Non-Compete
- [ILMA Urges EPA to Block California Locomotive Emissions Regulation](https://ilma.org/ilma-urges-epa-to-block-california-locomotive-emissions-regulation/): On behalf of its members, ILMA has signed on to a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block a California Air Resources Board (CARB) rule that would ban most locomotives more than 23 years old starting in 2030. The rule “would require new passenger, switch and industrial locomotives to be zero emissions beginning
- [OSHA Expansion of Injury Reporting Does Not Include ILMA Members](https://ilma.org/osha-expansion-of-injury-reporting-does-not-include-ilma-members/): OSHA has promulgated a final rule, expanding the number of employers that must electronically submit detailed information on worker injuries and illnesses once a year to the agency. The final rule, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, requires employers in certain, high-hazard industries listed in Appendix B to the rule to submit annually OSHA
- [ILMA Regulatory Digest: December 2022](https://ilma.org/ilma-regulatory-digest-december-2022/): EPA Proposes Substantial TSCA Fee Increase EPA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) on November 16, proposing to significantly increase the fees collected for a variety of agency actions under TSCA (87 Fed. Reg. 68,647 (Nov. 16, 2022). The 2016 TSCA Amendments directed EPA to collect fees to offset as much as 25% of
- [Congratulations 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients!](https://ilma.org/congratulations-2022-2023-scholarship-recipients/): ILMA Proudly Presents the 2022-2023ILMA Foundation Scholarship Recipients! Steven Botos, of Dublin, Ohio, is a freshman at Ohio State University, studying economics. He was referred to the scholarship program by Erica Snedegar of Vertex Energy. Robel Clifton, of Salmon, Idaho, is a senior at Boise State University, studying chemistry. Clark DiMaio, of Central, South Carolina,
- [GF-6 "Update" Proposed at API Advisory Panel](https://ilma.org/gf-6-update-proposed-at-api-advisory-panel/): Updates to ILSAC GF-6 were proposed at the American Petroleum Institute’s Detroit Advisory Panel Forum last week. These requirements are likely to serve as a first draft of ILSAC GF-7.Ford Motor Co.’s Michael Deegan, chair of the International Lubricants Standardization and Advisory Committee (ILSAC), described a series of requirements for what he called an “update
- [Climate Change Amendment Issued for ISO 9001](https://ilma.org/climate-change-amendment-issued-for-iso-9001/): The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published an amendment to the ISO 9001 quality management standard that adds climate change considerations. The amendment was adopted unilaterally by a resolution of ISO’s Technical Management Board (TMB). TMB’s action bypassed the ISO committees that typically develop and adopt ISO standards and amendments.While the organization still intends
- [Congratulations 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients!](https://ilma.org/congratulations-2021-2022-scholarship-recipients/): ILMA is proud to present the 2021-2022ILMA Foundation Scholarship Recipients! Jackson Cornett of Nicholasville, Kentucky, is a freshman at Vanderbilt University, studying engineering mathematics. His father, Sean Cornett, works for Valvoline. James Downs of Huntington Beach, California, is a freshman at the CaliforniaInstitute of Technology, studying applied mathematics. His father, Thomas Downs, works for W.S.
- [Congratulations 2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients!](https://ilma.org/congratulations-2020-2021-scholarship-winners/): ILMA is proud to present the 2020-2021 ILMA Foundation Scholarship Recipients! Aashi Agarwala, of Glenn Allen, VA is a freshman at Virginia Tech University, studying Chemical Engineering. Her father, Rajib Agarwala works for New Market Corporation, the parent company of Afton Chemical. Chelsea Brennan, of Chesterfield, VA is a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying
- [Provisional Licensing Ends for API Heavy-Duty Engine Oils](https://ilma.org/provisional-licensing-ends-for-api-heavy-duty-engine-oils/): The Mack T-12 engine wear test has returned to service after a 6-month hiatus, the ASTM Mack/Volvo Surveillance Panel announced on September 10. All API CH-4, CI-4, CI-4 Plus, CJ-4, CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils with a provisional license must pass the Mack T-12 test by March 10.Once a formulation has passed the Mack
- [New Engine Oil Standards-Setting Consortium Announced](https://ilma.org/new-engine-oil-standards-setting-consortium-announced/): Yesterday, Toyota announced the formation of the International Fluids Consortium (IFC) during SAE International’s virtual World Congress. Led by a group of automakers, the consortium intends to develop international automotive fluid performance specifications that will supplant those developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), EuropeanAutomobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO).
- [API Invokes Provisional Licensing for API SP/ILSAC GF-6](https://ilma.org/api-invokes-provisional-licensing-for-api-sp-ilsac-gf-6/): API, in a letter issued today, has invoked Provisional Licensing, in accordance with API 1509, for the new API SP/ILSAC GF-6/ILSAC GF-6B passenger car engine oil service standards. API acknowledges that there has been high demand for the Romaszewski Oil Bench Oxidation (ROBO) test (ASTM D7528) to qualify engine oil formulations against the API SP/ILSAC GF-6/ILSAC GF-6B

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- [Compoundings - February 2026](https://ilma.org/compoundings-magazine/compoundings-february-2026/): Top Stories Fraught Freight Infrastructure, costs and other challenges across all modes of transportation keep industry on its toes Growth Engine Experts share how manufacturers can leverage OB3 for R&D, equipment and tax planning Charging Ahead Commercial vehicle electrification is growing around the globe, presenting new challenges as well as opportunities for lubricant manufacturers Columns
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- [Compoundings - October 2025](https://ilma.org/compoundings-magazine/compoundings-october-2025/): Top Stories Friction and the Future New oil standard GF-7 rolls out smoothly — but industry braces for faster turnarounds EPR Under Review Extended producer responsibility laws gain traction — and raise concerns — across the country Making Their Marks These three ILMA Foundation Scholarship recipients have parlayed academic pursuits into career successes Columns &
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- [Internship Academy Toolkit](https://ilma.org/ilma-foundation/internship-academy/): Your Guide to Intern Program Success Developing an internship program at your lubricant manufacturing company is an excellent strategy for investing in your future successes, often leading to discovering future colleagues and leaders. It is also an investment for the industry at large. The ILMA Foundation hopes that multiple and ongoing internship programs within our member
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- [Legacy Giving at ILMA](https://ilma.org/legacy-giving/): Legacy Giving at the ILMA Foundation You may have heard that legacy gifts are important for nonprofits. But what separates a legacy gift from writing a check or donating online? One-time donations aren’t the only funds that sustain foundations like ours – legacy gifts are a core component of our foundation’s long-term success.The most common
- [Compoundings - March 2024](https://ilma.org/compoundings-magazine/compoundings-march-2024/): Top Stories Looking for Lithium Mining, lubricant industries respond to rising demand for metal Fitful Steps Forward Industry navigates uneven global standards while developing sustainability assessment and reporting processes... See How They Run EVs shaping the future as the two- and four-stroke engine oil market holds steady... Columns & Departments Letter from the CEO The
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## Discussion Board Topics

- [October 2026 Board Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/october-2026-board-meeting-materials/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting IBC Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-ibc-meeting-agenda/)
- [ATIEL & UEIL Avoided Emissions Position Paper](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/atiel-ueil-avoided-emissions-position-paper/): From The ATIEL & UEIL Downstream Working Group: Avoided emissions and handprint methodologies are becoming increasingly important tools for demonstrating and communicating the climate contribution of products and technologies. Following the publication of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Avoided Emissions Guidance V2 in July 2025, the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting Global Affairs and Trade Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-global-affairs-and-trade-committee-meeting-agenda/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting Engine and Transmission Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-engine-and-transmission-committee-meeting-agenda/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting SHERA Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-shera-committee-meeting-agenda/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-committee-meeting-agenda-3/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-annual-meeting-committee-meeting-agenda/)
- [General Sustainability Question](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/general-sustainability-question/): Hey, Everyone! I'm following up on this year's Engage Agenda for Sustainability to ask whether there are any updates on the following to share now: "Organize a fact sheet of all current legislation and regulatory requirements as it relates to Sustainability and track progress for our members..." "Recommend simple tools to allow ILMA member to
- [August 2026 Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/august-2026-meeting-materials/): I have updated our committees page with materials for our upcoming meeting. See you soon.
- [2026 ILMA Engage Meeting Minutes](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-meeting-minutes/)
- [Introduction to International Trade Course, Available Now!](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/introduction-to-international-trade-course-available-now/): Thank you to everyone in the Global Affairs Committee who joined us onsite at Engage 2026 and shared valuable feedback during our discussions about the new International Trade course. As a reminder, the course is now live and available for members to access. You can find it under "Education Courses" on the website, or quickly
- [March and April 2026 Financial Reports](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/march-and-april-2026-financial-reports/): Good afternoon, Please see the March and April financial reports for 2026. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Holly
- [2025 Audit Report](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-audit-report-3/): Dear ILMA Board of Directors, Our 2025 Audit is now complete, which has been uploaded here. I am pleased to report that the process was smooth, and no deficiencies were found. Please review it in advance of our board meeting in October, and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Thank
- [Volunteers Wanted: EU Regulatory Working Group](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/volunteers-wanted-eu-regulatory-working-group-2/): The European Union’s chemicals regulatory framework is undergoing a period of significant and accelerating change — and its reach extends well beyond European borders. ILMA’s Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory Affairs (SHERA) Committee is establishing a dedicated EU Chemicals Regulation Working Group that will serve as the Association’s primary internal mechanism for tracking EU regulatory
- [Volunteers Wanted: EU Regulatory Working Group](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/volunteers-wanted-eu-regulatory-working-group/): The European Union’s chemicals regulatory framework is undergoing a period of significant and accelerating change — and its reach extends well beyond European borders. ILMA’s Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory Affairs (SHERA) Committee is establishing a dedicated EU Chemicals Regulation Working Group that will serve as the Association’s primary internal mechanism for tracking EU regulatory
- [2026 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-5/)
- [2026 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-4/)
- [2026 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-3/)
- [2026 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-2/)
- [Test post 4/29/26](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/test-post-4-29-26/): Test
- [2026 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-presentation-slides/)
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-7/): Sustainability Committee Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:45 – 3:00 pm, Estero A-B Engage with ILMA’s sustainability priorities, including a review of the committee’s two-year goals. Learn about manufacturing efficiency, sustainability benchmarking through EcoVadis and participate in committee leadership elections.
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-6/): SHERA Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:00 – 3:45 pm, Estero A-B Stay informed on critical regulatory and compliance issues impacting the lubricants industry. Discussions will cover ILMA’s new PFAS risk management program, extended producer responsibility litigation, and evolving EU classifications for SDPA antioxidants. Additional updates will address Hazard Communication standards and used drum
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-5/): SHERA Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:00 – 3:45 pm, Estero A-B Stay informed on critical regulatory and compliance issues impacting the lubricants industry. Discussions will cover ILMA’s new PFAS risk management program, extended producer responsibility litigation, and evolving EU classifications for SDPA antioxidants. Additional updates will address Hazard Communication standards and used drum
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-4/): MWF Committee Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:45 am – 12:30 pm, Estero A-B Dive into the latest regulatory and legislative developments affecting metalworking fluids, including TSCA reform efforts, evolving EU regulatory actions, and the future of chlorinated paraffins. Brief updates will cover AMP classification, formaldehyde regulation, South Coast AQMD Rule 1144 and PFAS risk
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda/): Engine and Transmission Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Estero A-B Stay current on key industry developments, including specification updates, emergency licensing relief from API and GM Dexos, and the proposed synthetics initiative to the National Conference on Weights and Measures. Hear the latest regulatory insights on CAFE standards, tailpipe emissions
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-3/): Innovative Business Council Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2026 4:40 – 5:30 pm, Estero A-B The Innovative Business Council focuses on developing emerging leaders across the industry – both emerging and current leaders are welcome! Learn from a panel discussion on how organizations identify and cultivate future leaders, participate in committee leadership elections, and get an
- [2026 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2026-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-2/): Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting Thursday, April 23 3:10 – 4:30 pm, Esetero A-B Explore the latest global trade and supply chain dynamics, including transportation logistics, geopolitical impacts from the Middle East conflict and ILMA’s actions to address ongoing supply challenges. Attendees will also get a demonstration of ILMA’s new online Import/Export Course.
- [Substituted Diphenylamine Antioxidants (SDPA)](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/substituted-diphenylamine-antioxidants-sdpa/): Hi! New here and wanted to ask if the topic of Substituted Diphenylamine Antioxidants (SDPAs) and their potential, future EU reclassifications (+ReproTox and +Aq. Chronic) and downstream impact has been discussed by this group? Does ILMA have a position? What are folks seeing or hearing so far? Thanks, and happy Friday! Kelly https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/fli-article/future-eu-re-classification-of-sdpa-could-reshape-lubricant-industry/
- [January 2026 Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/january-2026-meeting-materials-9/): I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow-- even though it's over Zoom. For your convenience, I've posted all of the meeting materials here. Thanks, Holly
- [October & November Financial Reports](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/october-november-financial-reports/): Dear ILMA Board, I hope you are having a great weekend. I have uploaded the most recent financial reports for your review. Please let me know if you have any questions. Our new treasurer, Mike Skuratovich, had AI generate a summary of November. I have included it here as well. Thanks, Holly
- [Nominating Committee Procedures](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/nominating-committee-procedures/): Additional documents are attached.
- [Nominating Committee Documents](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/nominating-committee-documents/): Dear Nominating Committee, Thank you for serving ILMA in the important role of recruiting leadership for the Association. I have attached several documents to guide you through the process of nominations for the Board and the Executive Committee. Please review these documents and let me know if you have any questions. Holly Thank you for
- [HCS 2024 Compliance Support Course](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/hcs-2024-compliance-support-course/): This six-module course provides an in-depth examination of OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standards, which took effect in July 2024. The updated standards are designed to enhance workplace safety by ensuring employees understand chemical hazards and by strengthening protections through improved labeling requirements and higher-quality Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Ideal for regulatory, EHS, product stewardship, compliance,
- [Lubricant product category rules registered under EPD system](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/lubricant-product-category-rules-registered-under-epd-system/): A new set of international rules for evaluating the environmental footprint of lubricants has been officially registered under the International Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System, marking an important milestone for global sustainability reporting in the lubricants industry. https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/lubricant-product-category-rules-registered-under-epd-system/
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Presentations](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-presentations-3/): Metalworking Fluids Committee Meeting October 6, 2025 Boca Raton Resort, Boca Raton, FL
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Presentation](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-presentation-2/): Sustainability Committee Meeting Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Presentation](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-presentation/): Safety, Health, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting October 5, 2025 Boca Raton Resort, Boca Raton, FL
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Presentations](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-presentations-2/): Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Presentations](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-presentations/): Engine & Transmission Committee Meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [OSHA Response Letter - HazCom Implementation](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/osha-response-letter-hazcom-implementation/)
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials-6/): Sustainability Committee Meeting Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Addison Ballroom The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials-5/): Safety, Health, Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Committee MeetingSunday, October 5, 20253:00 pm – 4:45 PMAddison BallroomBoca Raton Resort, Boca Raton, FL
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials-4/): Monday, October 6, 2025 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Grand Ballroom F–J
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials-3/): Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Addison Ballroom Boca Raton Resort, Boca Raton, FL
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials/): Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Addison Ballroom The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [2025 Annual Meeting Board Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-annual-meeting-board-materials-2/): Board of Directors Meetings Schedule: Saturday, October 4, 2025 8 am - 12:00 pm Venetian Room, Yacht Club Tuesday, October 7, 2025 12:15 pm- 2:30 pm Venetian Room, Yacht Club The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida Please see the attached materials for agendas and additional resources.
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting Materials](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-annual-meeting-materials-2/): Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Addison Ballroom The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida
- [Key Takeaways from Sept 16 HazCom Webinar](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/key-takeaways-from-sept-16-hazcom-webinar/): Our panel of experts highlighted major changes that will significantly affect members both as mixture manufacturers and as employers, while also sharing tips for compliance readiness. Watch the Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCvD1ldci28 Key Takeaways Compliance Deadlines Are Closer Than They Appear Updates to SDSs, labels, etc.: Jan. 19, 2026 (substances) & July 19, 2027 (mixtures) Updates to
- [TSCA PFAS Data Rule - ILMA Comments](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/tsca-pfas-data-rule-ilma-comments/)
- [2024 Audit Report](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2024-audit-report/): Dear ILMA Board of Directors, The 2024 Audit is complete and has been uploaded here for your review. I will request your formal acceptance of the document at our upcoming Board meeting in Boca Raton. I have also added our most recent monthly financial statements to the document library. Please let me know if you
- [Survey for CA Regulatory Effort](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/survey-for-ca-regulatory-effort/): South Coast Air Quality Management District is gathering information for lubricant manufacturers subject to Rule 1144 to understand the extent to which para-chlorobenzotrifluoride (pCBtF or Oxsol 100) and tert-Butyl Acetate (tBAc) are used to formulate products compliant with Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations. The survey results will be used to assist staff in evaluating VOC
- [Fuel Additive Containers - ILMA Comments](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/fuel-additive-containers-ilma-comments/)
- [Empty Drum Management - Advocacy Update](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/empty-drum-management-advocacy-update/)
- [Activity Updates and April Financial](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/activity-updates-and-april-financial/): Dear ILMA Board, It won't be long before we are together in Boca Raton, but in the meantime, here are a few highlights of activity here at ILMA: Kline will soon begin a study on the outlook for commercial vehicles and electrification, both on- and off-highway. The study, which the Board approved as a Program Fund initiative
- [2025 ILMA Engage Notes](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-notes/)
- [ATIEL & UEIL release “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices”](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/atiel-ueil-release-lubricants-greases-end-of-life-sustainable-best-practices/): The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) has announced the release of a new document “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices.” A key objective of this initiative is to empower members of both associations, as well as the wider lubricants industry, to enhance their lubricant end-of-life programs as part of broader
- [EU may target lubricant additives in trade dispute with US](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/eu-may-target-lubricant-additives-in-trade-dispute-with-us/): On 8 May, the European Commission launched a public consultation (open until 10 June) to gather feedback on the impact of US tariffs on European goods and on the proposed list of US products that could be subject to EU counter-tariffs. Base oils are not included, but certain lubricant products, and particularly additives, may be subject to tariffs
- [February and March financial reports](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/february-and-march-financial-reports/): Dear ILMA Board, Please find the February and March financial reports attached. Please review them and feel free to call or email me with any questions. As usual, there's a lot going on here. The audit is wrapping up, and I am hoping to have the report to share in the next couple of weeks.
- [Interchange360 Presentation Slides from Engage](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/interchange360-presentation-slides-from-engage/)
- [Question about slides from Engage 2025 EPR topic](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/question-about-slides-from-engage-2025-epr-topic/): Will the EPR presentation used by David Lawes, Interchange360 be added to the 2025 SHERA slides? This was the first item on the agenda for discussion. Thank you
- [Webinar on Navigating Geopolitical Risk (April 16)](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/webinar-on-navigating-geopolitical-risk-april-16/): Given that the tariff situation is front and center for ILMA members, Andras Koppanyi of McGriff wanted to share this webinar from Marsh McLennan with committee members. Navigating geopolitical risk and uncertainty: The impact of changing trade policies The uncertainty surrounding the evolving trade and tariff environment is creating significant challenges, and raising many questions, for
- [2025 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides and Resources](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-and-resources/)
- [2025 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-3/)
- [2025 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-presentation-slides-2/)
- [2025 ILMA Engage Presentation Slides](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-presentation-slides/)
- [Testing the 4/9 fixes](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/testing-the-4-9-fixes/): Validating the following fixes: Docs uploaded with no title provided use the file name as the title We can now upload .XLSM files
- [2025 ILMA Engage Board of Directors Meeting, April 1, 2:30 pm](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-board-of-directors-meeting-april-1-230-pm/): ILMA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2:30pm in Malta A&B Renaissance Esmeralda, Indian Wells, CA
- [2025 ILMA Engage Board of Directors Meeting, April 4, 12:15 pm](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-board-of-directors-meeting-april-4-1215-pm/): ILMA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 12:15pm in Malta A&B Renaissance Esmeralda, Indian Wells, CA
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-6/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Innovative Business Council Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 4:30-5:30 pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-5/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage SHERA Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 2, 2:00-3:30 pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at communications@ilma.org. We
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-4/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Metalworking Fluids (MWF) Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-3/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 3:20-4:20pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda-2/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Engine & Transmission Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 2, 3:40-4:40pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at communications@ilma.org.
- [2025 ILMA Engage Committee Meeting Agenda](https://ilma.org/scf_topic/2025-ilma-engage-committee-meeting-agenda/): The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Sustainability Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 1:45 – 3:15 pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at

## Venues

- [Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas](https://ilma.org/venue/hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-and-villas/)
- [The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/the-westin-la-paloma-resort-spa/)
- [Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek](https://ilma.org/venue/signia-by-hilton-orlando-bonnet-creek/)
- [The Boca Raton](https://ilma.org/venue/the-boca-raton/)
- [JW Marriott Tampa Water Street](https://ilma.org/venue/jw-marriott-tampa-water-street/)
- [Omni La Costa Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/omni-la-costa-resort-spa/)
- [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/jw-marriott-desert-springs-resort-spa/)
- [JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/jw-marriott-san-antonio-hill-country-resort-spa/)
- [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point](https://ilma.org/venue/hyatt-regency-coconut-point/)
- [JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/jw-marriott-phoenix-desert-ridge-resort-spa/)
- [The Boca Raton Boca Beach Club](https://ilma.org/venue/the-boca-raton-boca-beach-club/)
- [Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa](https://ilma.org/venue/renaissance-esmeralda-resort-spa/)
- [The Broadmoor](https://ilma.org/venue/the-broadmoor/)
- [Loews Coronado Bay Resort](https://ilma.org/venue/loews-coronado-bay-resort/)
- [Atlanta Airport Marriott](https://ilma.org/venue/atlanta-airport-marriott/)

## Organizers

- [STLE](https://ilma.org/organizer/stle/)

## Events

- [2030 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2030-ilma-engage/)
- [(Webinar) The Lubricant Supply Crisis: What the Industry Needs To Do Now](https://ilma.org/event/the-lubricant-supply-crisis-what-the-industry-needs-to-do-now/)
- [2026 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2026-ilma-annual-meeting/)
- [2029 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2029-ilma-annual-meeting/)
- [2028 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2028-ilma-annual-meeting/)
- [2027 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2027-ilma-annual-meeting/)
- [PFAS Foam Compliance: Be Ready Before There’s a Fire](https://ilma.org/event/pfas-foam-compliance-be-ready-before-theres-a-fire/): If PFAS-containing firefighting foam is deployed at your facility, the fire may be only the first problem. State PFAS rules are evolving quickly, and facilities need to understand their obligations before an emergency creates regulatory, cleanup and cost headaches. Join ILMA for a virtual LubeTrends town hall on Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. ET for
- [From 1995 to Today: Lessons from a 30-Year Family Business Benchmark](https://ilma.org/event/from-1995-to-today-lessons-from-a-30-year-family-business-benchmark/): This ILMA LubeTrends Town Hall will share findings from a benchmark study conducted by The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG) and Plante Moran that revisits the original American Family Business Survey first conducted in 1995. By comparing then-and-now data, business-owning families can gain a clear view of how succession planning, ownership structures, governance practices and
- [2029 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2029-ilma-engage/)
- [ILMA LubeTrends Town Hall: The AI Opportunity for Lubricants](https://ilma.org/event/ilma-lubetrends-town-hall-the-ai-opportunity-for-lubricants/): The AI Opportunity for Lubricants: Fixing the Gap Between Interest and Action Today’s lubricant buyers are informed, independent, and increasingly digital in how they engage with suppliers. They search, compare, and often initiate contact well before speaking to a salesperson. Despite this, many lubricant businesses still operate with disconnected systems that struggle to respond quickly,
- [Bringing the Heat: OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat Related Hazards](https://ilma.org/event/bringing-the-heat-oshas-national-emphasis-program-on-outdoor-and-indoor-heat-related-hazards/): OSHA is making heat illness and hazards a top priority with its Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program (NEP). The agency will conduct proactive inspections for heat-related hazards in “high-risk” industries, a category that covers many facilities and construction sites. This webinar will discuss the following topics related to the Heat Hazard National Emphasis Program: assessing
- [SPCC Compliance for the Lubricants Industry](https://ilma.org/event/spcc-compliance-for-the-lubricants-industry/): The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule (40 CFR 112) presents a significant compliance obligation for the lubricants industry. This webinar will discuss the applicability to the SPCC rule, required components and implementation of an SPCC plan, integrity testing, and secondary containment requirements. The webinar will also discuss recent EPA inspection/enforcement trends and impact
- [PFAS Risk Assessment: How Do You Set a Cleanup Level, and How Do You Know What to Regulate (or Deregulate)?](https://ilma.org/event/pfas-risk-assessment-how-do-you-set-a-cleanup-level-and-how-do-you-know-what-to-regulate-or-deregulate/): Over the past decade, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have exploded onto the radar screen of nearly every environmental lawyer as well as the general public. Frequently referred to as “forever chemicals” in the media, PFAS have become the subject of countless news articles, much litigation and even a major motion picture. Federal and state
- [Changing Regulations: RCRA, Rule 3 and Impacts on DOT](https://ilma.org/event/changing-regulations-rcra-rule-3-and-impacts-on-dot/): Get up to speed on the latest changes to RCRA and Rule 3 and how they directly affect DOT compliance. This webinar will break down key regulatory updates, operational impacts, and what organizations need to do to stay compliant. Hosted by Glenn Miller of August Mack for ILMA.
- [2026 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2026-ilma-engage/)
- [LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: 2025 Wrap-up](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-virtual-town-hall-2025-wrap-up/): Back by popular demand, this year-end review will cover the most impactful topics from 2025 and peek at what's ahead for 2026. We'll take stock of the state of our industry using data from ILMA's updated economic impact study, then tackle EPR, tariffs, and other influences that have shaped lubricant manufacturing this year. Panelists: Jim
- [Preparing for HazCom Updates](https://ilma.org/event/preparing-for-hazcom-updates/): Join ILMA’s panel of experts on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a Q&A session on the Hazard Communication Standard updates finalized in 2024. Open to all ILMA members, this discussion will provide practical recommendations for updating HazCom programs and addressing challenges posed by the revised standard. The panel will outline specific steps
- [LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: What Buyers Expect From Salespeople Today](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-virtual-town-hall-what-buyers-expect-from-salespeople-today/): How to Help Your Sales Reps Stand Out from Your Competitors • More than 80% of buyers say salespeople come unprepared • Nearly 70% walk away because they sense apathy • What does a well-prepared, buyer-focused sales experience really look like? Drawing on the final set of data from the Buyer Revolution research project, learn
- [2025 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2025-ilma-annual-meeting/)
- [LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: Surviving Cyber Risk](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-virtual-town-hall-surviving-cyber-risk/): Cyber crime is a sophisticated and growing industry that wreaks havoc on companies of all shapes and sizes, all over the world. No one is immune from attacks that aim to cause downtime and reputational damage, and exact a heavy ransom. Join panelists Steve Stasiukonis, president of Secure Network Technologies, and Alexandra Bretschneider, cyber practice
- [PFAS: The Latest Updates and Deadlines in 2025 (August Mack for ILMA)](https://ilma.org/event/pfas-the-latest-updates-and-deadlines-in-2025-august-mack-for-ilma/): This webinar will function as a follow-up and update to the presentation given in 2024 regarding PFAS considerations for the lubricant industry, but will include a general recap if you were unable to attend. Glenn Miller will give an overview of PFAS, its applications, and what legislation and regulations are here and what are still
- [Understanding the Differences Between Regulated and Unregulated Tanks (August Mack for ILMA)](https://ilma.org/event/understanding-the-differences-between-regulated-and-unregulated-tanks-august-mack-for-ilma/): Understanding the differences between regulated and unregulated tanks is crucial for ensuring proper management and risk mitigation associated with tank operations. Jon Buzan will cover the distinctions between tanks subject to regulatory oversight and those that operate outside regulatory frameworks and the difference in the level of oversight and regulatory adherence necessary between the two.
- [Oily Waste and RCRA Considerations (August Mack for ILMA)](https://ilma.org/event/oily-waste-and-rcra-considerations-august-mack-for-ilma/): Join Jeff Miller for an informative webinar on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations concerning oily waste management. This session is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the standards and requirements set forth by the RCRA to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible handling, storage, and disposal of oily waste.
- [SPCC Plans and Stormwater Compliance (August Mack for ILMA)](https://ilma.org/event/spcc-plans-and-stormwater-compliance-august-mack-for-ilma/): Ed Callahan will provide an overview of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and other compliance considerations relating to stormwater.
- [LubeTrends Town Hall: Top 5 OSHA Violations and How to Avoid Them](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-town-hall-top-5-osha-violations-and-how-to-avoid-them/): ILMA members face significant scrutiny from a bevy of state and federal authorities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increasingly turned its eyes toward the chemicals and lubricants industries as a focal point of enforcement. Join Michael McGuire and Cullen Wise of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson (JKJ) to hear about the most common
- [2025 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2025-ilma-engage/)
- [LubeTrends Town Hall: The Impact of Formaldehyde Restrictions](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-town-hall-the-impact-of-formaldehyde-restrictions/): A must-attend for anyone concerned about how current regulatory activity on formaldehyde may affect the metalworking fluids and lubricants industry. ILMA legal counsel will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape and discuss its potential impacts downstream. Panelists and regulatory affairs experts Ann Ball of Qualichem, Robin Dilts of Quaker Houghton and John Howell of
- [LubeTrends Town Hall: 2024 Year in Review](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-town-hall-2024-year-in-review/)
- [Webinar: PFAS for the Lubricant Industry - What's New?](https://ilma.org/event/webinar-pfas-for-the-lubricant-industry-whats-new/)
- [2028 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2028-ilma-engage/)
- [LubeTrends: Navigating EPR (Virtual Town Hall)](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-navigating-epr-virtual-town-hall/): Learn how you can start planning your EPR compliance strategy in a highly fragmented regulatory landscape.
- [2027 ILMA Engage](https://ilma.org/event/2027-ilma-engage/)
- [Environmental Compliance for Multiple Facilities (Webinar)](https://ilma.org/event/environmental-compliance-for-multiple-facilities/): Learn how to minimize your costs and risks associated with operating multiple facilities.
- [LubeTrends: How Lubricant Buyers Like to Buy (Virtual Town Hall)](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-virtual-ilma-town-hall-how-lubricant-buyers-like-to-buy/): Find out how and why your customers and colleagues are changing the way they buy.
- [Optimizing Treatment While Minimizing Costs at Industrial Wastewater Systems (Webinar)](https://ilma.org/event/optimizing-treatment-while-minimizing-costs-at-industrial-wastewater-systems-webinar/): Learn more about options for treating industrial wastewater systems as efficiently as possible, with a particular focus on the lubricant industry.
- [LubeTrends Virtual Town Hall: HCS 2024](https://ilma.org/event/lubetrends-virtual-town-hall-hcs-2024/): OSHA published its long-anticipated final amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024) on Monday, May 20. Join ILMA's experts to discuss the ins and outs of the changes and what your business needs to do to remain in compliance.
- [Build a Smart Factory Through MES Best Practices](https://ilma.org/event/build-a-smart-factory-through-mes-best-practices/): In today's competitive business environment, process manufacturers and distributors are seeking digital manufacturing solutions to enhance efficiency and drive growth. These solutions are pivotal in shaping the future of productivity and are at the core of every forward-thinking manufacturer's Industry 4.0 strategy. Join this ILMA member-exclusive webinar with Steve Pombert of Datacor for an in-depth exploration of
- [2024 ILMA Annual Meeting](https://ilma.org/event/2024-ilma-annual-meeting/)

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