NSCA is constantly monitoring legislation at both the federal and state levels that could affect your ability to do business fairly. Contact NSCA’s Government Affairs department with questions about pending legislation or issues related to the commercial electronic systems industry.
Stay Informed of Legislation That May Prevent Your Ability to do Business
Grassroots Action Center
The Grassroots Action Center is an online resource that provides information on national, state and local leaders, as well as updates about current legislation for the states you live and work in. This resource also provides you with a convenient way to contact your government officials about issues that directly affect your business.
Government Affairs Update
Located in Washington D.C., NSCA’s director of government/industry outreach tracks legislation on issues important to industry professionals, including state licensing, prevailing wage, e-waste and broadband to keep you informed. Regional updates give you a quick glimpse of what’s going on in your part of the country.
Learn About National Issues Affecting Your Customers, Products and More
More than four years ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that all television signals would be required to be digital as of February 17, 2009. This meant that many broadcasters would have to convert their analog signals to digital signals, which would open up “white spaces” that were previously home to licensed and unlicensed products.
On November 4, 2008, the FCC ruled that unlicensed devices would be allowed to operate in the white space frequency range of less than 697 MHz (channels 2-51). The final rules are the result of several years of intense efforts from both sides of the issue (primarily consumer products manufacturers versus wireless systems manufacturers) to educate the FCC. Safeguards such as certification, geolocation, spectrum sensing and a national database will all be implemented to protect and deter harmful interference in many areas, including house of worship, sports and entertainment venues, hotels, convention centers and more.
Understand NSCA's Position on National Issues That Govern the Industry
NSCA is often asked to take a stance on debated issues that affect our industry. It is crucial that our members are aware of the position NSCA takes on issues including:
- Apprenticeship and EST Training
- Association Antitrust
- Codes and Standards
- Company Licensing
- CSI MasterFormat™
- Electronic Waste
- Individual Licensing
- Lobbying
- Model Legislation
- Organized Labor
- Political Contributions
- Product Safety
- Public Inspection Files
- Standard Industry Classifications
- Standard Occupational Classifications
Save Money and Boost Profits through Apprenticeship
NSCA’s federally approved EST Apprenticeship program is an effective way to save money and boost profits while training EST’s for skills needed in today’s workplace. The EST Apprenticeship Program meets licensure requirements in some states and is a great option for companies having trouble with local licensure requirements. The program results in highly skilled workers and is a win-win situation despite union affiliation. Contact NSCA’s director of government/industry outreach to find out how you will benefit from NSCA’s EST Apprenticeship programs.
Find Resources for Essential Codes and Regulations
- SIC/NAIC Listing - Complete listing of all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.
- SOC Listing - An abbreviated listing of the Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC) codes relevant to the commercial electronic systems industry.
- State Licensing Guide - A complete, state-by-state guide to licensing regulations for systems integrators.