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U.S. Senate Bill would Weaken Federal Insurance Office’s Authority
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A bill titled the “Insurance Data Protection Act” (S. 3349) introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) would restrict the Federal Insurance Office’s (FIO) ability to collect information directly from insurance companies. It would also rescind the director of FIO’s subpoena authority.…
Read MoreProgress Towards Building EV Charging Network using Federal Dollars Varies by State
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021 allocated $7.5 billion towards building a national EV charging network. Each state assumes responsibility for spending those funds and implementation oversight. As expected, the current status this endeavor varies by state. No EV charger installed using…
Read MoreNJ Approves Zero Emission Vehicles Regulation
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) announced last week that the state will move forward with adopting California’s Advanced Clean Cars Rule II. Beginning in 2027, the regulation will require vehicle manufacturers to produce fleets comprised of a certain percentage of electric vehicles, with that…
Read MoreEPA Excludes MVAC Fluid Recovery from Final Ruling on Hydrofluorocarbons
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Yesterday, 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…
Read MoreU.S. House Passes Bill to Prevent Combustion Engine Bans
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would block states from limiting sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 1435) passed 222-190, with eight Democrats voting in favor. The bill is not expected to…
Read MoreEPA Lowers Enforcement Priority of Aftermarket Defeat Devices
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The EPA has downgraded aftermarket defeat devices on its list of top priorities. Last week, the agency released its National Enforcement Compliance Initiative list for 2024-2027. Aftermarket defeat devices had been on the list from 2020-2023. They are now classified as a standard “core” priority.…
Read MoreEPA Clarifies Agricultural Equipment Repair Rights
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responded to a request from the National Farmers Union (NFU) for clarity on their right to repair agricultural equipment. In its reply letter to the NFU, the EPA confirmed that the Clean Air Act of 1990 prohibits…
Read MoreEPA Official Testifies before House subcommittee on Proposed Emissions Regulations
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs heard testimony earlier today from Joseph Goffman, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator in the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). Members of the Republican majority expressed concerns with…
Read MoreUS House Republicans Send Letter to EPA Opposing Proposed Emissions Regulation
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Today, the EPA received a letter signed by 151 Republican members of the U.S. House. The letter urged the EPA to rescind its proposed rule that would create more stringent tail pipe emissions regulations for light and medium-heavy vehicles. If enacted, the rule would increasingly…
Read MoreCalifornia Approves Rule Phasing Out Gas-Powered Trucks and Buses
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Friday approved new regulations that will eventually remove all gas-powered trucks and buses from the state’s roads. In keeping with California’s zero-emission goals, the Advanced Clean Fleets rule will end sales of medium and heavy-duty combustion trucks in…
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