Regulator alleged firm failed to list its scrap metal activities under stormwater permit, failed to implement spill prevention and control plans. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it recently reached an agreement with an automotive recycler and scrap metal seller based in Brockton, Mass. for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. As a result […]
Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Seeking Information on Competition Impact of Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Up Strategies
Agencies request information on how acquisition strategies impact competition across the economy including aftermarket/repair services. The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly launched a public inquiry May 23 to identify serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies throughout the U.S. economy that the agencies say have led to consolidation and harmed competition. In a joint […]
MEMA Opposes Three New Biden Administration Labor Regulations
MEMA announced it has joined with other business groups in opposing three new final rules altering major employer/employee relationships released by the Biden administration has announced. these rules and will keep you updated on any developments. The rules include recently announced rules by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban on virtually all employee noncompete […]
IIHS Welcomes New AEB Rule But Disappointed in Delayed Implementation Timeline
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) welcome the new regulation from the National Highway Traffic Administration that requires automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new passenger vehicles by September 2029. The final rule is a step forward for safety, though the long runway provided for compliance is unnecessary, IIHS-HLDI President David Harkey said. “We […]
Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
Rule raises salary threshold to $43,888 on July 1, then $58,656 on January 1. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that increases the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. The DOL had proposed the new regulation last year. Effective […]
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements
U.S. Chamber says it will sue to overturn the rule. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompete agreements nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. As CollisionWeek reported in January, the FTC in a Notice of Proposed […]
California Bureau of Automotive Repair to Hold Regulatory Workshop on Storage Fees April 25
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will hold a regulatory workshop on April 25to discuss proposed regulations on storage and towing fees charged by automotive repair dealers. The workshop will be held after the conclusion of the April BAR Advisory Group meeting being held earlier in the day. The proposed regulations would […]
New Report Analyzes Impact of Hands-Free Laws on Distracted Driving
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) today released a new report, A Road Map for Safer Roads, addressing the growing concern over smartphone-induced distracted driving. The report proposes states implement a multi-faceted approach to improve road safety that includes the adoption of strong and clear laws, which CMT research confirms […]
ASA Says FTC Proposed Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees Could Penalize Collision Repair Facility Operators for Supplements
Association suggests revisions to proposed rule that clarify supplements after repairs begin would not be a violation of the rule. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) commented on a Federal Trade Commission proposed rule that seeks to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices relating to fees on goods or services. In its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) […]
EPA Slows EV Transition in Final Emission Rule
Following criticism of 2023 proposal, EPA changes emissions requirements to allow manufacturing supply chains to scale while keeping overall emission reduction requirement. Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The final rule modifies […]
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