Prohibits for 10 years applicability of new State and local rules and regulations to certain manufacturing facilities.

S 1851 prohibits state and local agencies from applying new or amended regulations to manufacturing facilities for 10 years, unless required by federal law. This applies to facilities already operating when the bill takes effect and to new facilities starting operations after the bill becomes law. Manufacturing facilities may choose to waive the exemption for specific rules on a case-by-case basis if they prefer to comply with new regulations earlier. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development will establish the process for facilities to apply for an exemption certificate, including eligibility criteria.