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NHTSA Allows Domestic Vehicles to Apply for Research Exemptions– AV Rule Does Not Contain Vehicle Data Access Pathway
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall NHTSA has recently released an interim final rule that would allow manufacturers in the United States, particularly those manufacturing autonomous vehicles, to obtain permission from NHTSA to manufacture and test vehicles that do not currently comply with the Federal motor safety standards. To date, NHTSA has only allowed…
Read MoreSBA Announces Extended Deadline for EIDL Loans
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to December 31, 2021. Loans distributed through the EIDL program differ from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. EIDL loans are not eligible for forgiveness and must be paid…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Announces New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Department of Commerce announced last week the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations for the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. These investigations are intended to determine whether or not passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from…
Read MoreU.S. Congress Passes Economic Relief Legislation- 2nd PPP Included in the Bill
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act today. This legislation, which passed along with the $1.4 trillion FY21 budget package, is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which was passed in March of this year. The bill now goes…
Read MoreEconomic Stimulus Bill Text Released– Vote Expected Today
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Congress has released the full text of the new economic stimulus bill. They are expected to vote to pass the legislation later today. To read the full bill text, click here. To read a summary of the legislation, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air…
Read MorePaycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Congress is set to approve a new economic stimulus bill today, including a new round of PPP lending. The new round of PPP will be available to businesses with 300 or less employees who can demonstrate a 25% loss in any quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.…
Read MoreCongressional Democrats Release COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Summary
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall Congress Set to Approve on Monday After a weekend of negotiations, the U.S Congress has come to an agreement on economic stimulus legislation for COVID-19 relief. The bill is expected to be voted on and passed Monday. Congressional Democrats released a summary of the legislation this evening. The proposed…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Releases Bill Text for Economic Stimulus Legislation
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The U.S. Congress took another step towards reaching a deal on economic stimulus for COVID-19 relief by releasing the legislative text for a $798 billion bill yesterday. This legislation was drafted by the bipartisan group of senators and is part-one of a two-part plan for relief. This plan includes:…
Read MoreWATCH NOW: Shop Owners Andy Fiffick and Bryan Gossel Discuss PPP
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall ASA spoke with Ohio shop owner Andy Fiffick and Colorado shop owner Bryan Gossel about their experiences with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and navigating their businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Congress is still negotiating new economic stimulus legislation including another round of Paycheck Protection Program…
Read MoreBipartisan Group of Lawmakers Release More Details on $908B Stimulus Plan
NHTSA Issues Takata Air Bag Recall The bipartisan group of Senators negotiating for a COVID-19 economic stimulus bill released more details of their $908 billion plan today. The U.S. Congress is attempting to come to an agreement on economic stimulus legislation before the end of the year. The current plan includes $300 billion for the…
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