Masonry Magazine February 2007 Page. 60
YEAR IN REVIEW
which extends the tax cut package and provides tax relief for small businesses.
Also in 2006, MCAA co-hosted the second Masonry Industry Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., with the National Concrete Masonry Association, the Brick Industry Association, and the Building Stone Institute.
Regulatory Issues
DURING 2006, MCAA worked on a number of regulatory issues facing the masonry industry. Issues such as silica, DHS No Match Letters, and the Association's relationship with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were all important during the past year.
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Silica
MCAA continued to work with OSHA and the Department of Labor to increase outreach, research, education and compliance assistance for the existing silica exposure standard. During the spring, MCAA met with officials at OSHA to deliver the "Silica Best Practices" document for review. We received positive feedback from OSHA and will continue to work with OSHA's staff to ensure that the best interests of our contractors are protected through the use of sound science and a transparent process.
DHS No Match Letters
In June 2006, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed two federal regulations to improve work site enforcement, prevent the use of fraudulent Social Security numbers by illegal aliens, and assist employers in verifying workers' employment eligibility. These proposed regulations are part of a larger DHS initiative intended to strengthen the border and enhance interior enforcement, and are only the first steps in what will likely prove to be a series of changes.
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