The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) issued a comment letter on September 7, detailing concerns and its opposition to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s emergency rulemaking on the definition of scrap metal in the state. While the proposed regulations were specific to metal shredding facilities, professional automotive dismantlers play a vital role in […]
Biden Administration Executive Order Sets Goal to Have 50% of New Cars and Light Trucks Sold in 2030 be Electric Vehicles
EPA also proposed 2023-2026 Emission standards for cars and light trucks and begins heavy-duty vehicle emissions rulemaking process. President Biden signed an Executive Order on August 5 setting a goal of having 50% of passenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. in 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, […]
NIOSH and OSHA Partner on Revised Handbook for Small Businesses
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) collaborated with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to revise a handbook on workplace safety and health information for small business employers. The Small Business Safety and Health Handbook highlights the benefits of implementing an effective safety and health program, provides […]
ASA Sends Letter to FTC in Response to Nixing the Fix Report
In advance of Wednesday FTC open meeting, the association supports a policy statement to address automotive repair concerns in May report. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) provided comments to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in advance of an open meeting on July 21 that will include a policy statement covering concerns raised in its […]
Federal Trade Commission Plans Vote on Right to Repair Policy Statement at July 21 Meeting
Commission to consider issuing statement on manufacturer repair restrictions based upon its Nixing the Fix report and Hart-Scott-Rodino prior notice and approval of merger process. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Wednesday, July 21. As part of the meeting, the FTC will […]
CAPA Joins List of Groups Applauding Executive Order Promoting Right to Repair
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair crash parts, applauds President Biden’s executive order designed to promote competition in the U.S. economy. The order encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue new rules promoting a “right to repair”- which allows consumers the ability to […]
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Competition That Supports Right to Repair
Automotive aftermarket groups support measure that would prohibit manufacturers from restricting third-party and self-repair of products. President Biden signed a sweeping executive order designed to promote competition in the U.S. economy that includes 72 directives to more than a dozen government agencies that the Administration said is designed to promote the interests of American workers, […]
Auto Care Association Comments on Biden Right to Repair Announcement
Last week the Biden Administration announced its intention to issue an Executive Order directing the Department of Agriculture to address right to repair concerns for tractors and calling on the Federal Trade Commission to address repair barriers that are erected by manufacturers, specifically citing mobile phones. While the Order has yet to be released, the […]
NHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for ADAS and Automated Driving System Equipped Vehicles
Agency uses authority to gather additional information necessary to increase transparency and improve safety of new and emerging in-vehicle technologies. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it exercised its authority by issuing a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Includes Automatic Emergency Braking Requirement in Spring Regulatory Agenda
Regulation would replace 2015 voluntary agreement. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on June 11 announced the Department’s portions of the Unified Agenda (also known as the Spring Regulatory Agenda) identifying the actions the Department plans to take over the next year and beyond. The portion of the regulatory agenda addressing roadway safety proposes to […]
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