On Thursday, President Trump signed into law three Congressional resolutions that revoke waivers granted in the waning days of the Biden Administration the enabled California’s ability to set more stringent vehicle emissions rules than the Federal Government. Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and automotive aftermarket groups had complained that the waivers created a forced transition to electric […]
EPA Deregulation Announcement Promises Major Impacts on the Auto Industry
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 12 announced what it described as the most significant deregulatory action in U.S. history. Spearheaded by Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency is set to roll back a series of emissions regulations that, according to the administration, have imposed economic burdens on industries, including the auto sector. The announcement […]
Federal Agency Says Congress Can’t Overturn California Vehicle Emissions Rules Through Review
The Automotive Service Association reported that the Government Accountability Office (GAO), independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress, released a report revealing its opinion that Congress does not have the authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s more stringent automotive emissions regulations. In December, when Joe […]
Trump Rescinds Biden Administration EV Mandate in Executive Order
SEMA applauds effort, calls on EPA to send California Clean Air Act waivers granted in December for Congressional Review. Auto Alliance calls for single national emission standard. In an Executive Order signed on his first day in office, President Trump stated it is the policy of his Administration to remove regulatory barriers put in place […]
ASA Applauds U.S. House Passage of House Resolution Ending EPA Auto Emissions Regulation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for passing House Joint Resolution 136, which would eliminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently finalized auto emissions regulation. This action aligns with ASA’s policy position on vehicle choice in the automotive market. Passed by the House last Friday, H.J. Res. 136 […]
ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice
Association calls for financial support for independent repairers to invest in electric vehicle repairs if regulations requiring vehicle transition aren’t changed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) published a position statement on consumer vehicle choice related to the electric vehicle (EV) transition. ASA raises concerns in the statement that EPA emission standards will limit the ability […]
U.S. EPA Fines Massachusetts Auto Recycler Nearly $75,000 for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
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 […]
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 […]
EPA Excludes Motor Vehicle AC Fluid Recovery from Final Ruling on Hydrofluorocarbons
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that the EPA released its final rulemaking on the Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes under Section (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. Notably for automotive repairers, the regulation excludes any mention of the recovery/recycling/reclamation of MVAC (motor vehicle air conditioner) […]
EPA Fines Safety-Kleen for Hazardous Waste Violations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska
Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. will pay a $95,781 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which is the federal law that requires safe handling of hazardous wastes. “Mismanagement of hazardous waste threatens human health and the environment,” said David Cozad, director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance […]
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