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Updates to the CARES Act
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Assistance for Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward…
Read MoreUS DOL Posts Temporary Rule Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary rule pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Per the DOL: In this temporary rule, the Department: Issues rules relevant to the administration of the FFCRA’s paid leave requirements. Provides direction for administration of the Emergency…
Read MoreEPA, NHTSA Release Final SAFE Vehicles Rule Text
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the final text of the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles rule. To read the full text of the rule, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability…
Read MoreSBA Provides Information on PPP
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, “the Paycheck Protection Program is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll by…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Treasury Provides Additional Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The Automotive Service Association was notified by the White House that additional information for small businesses regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website. The Department of Treasury in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business…
Read MoreUPDATE from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Critical Infrastructure Workers
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards “President Trump released an updated guidance on those critical infrastructure workers providing essential services (attached). This is a federal advisory that ASA encourages states and municipalities to follow.”, stated Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C Representative. To read Version 2.0 of the CISA Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,…
Read MoreNHTSA Announces NPRM for ADAS
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) to “clarify the ambiguities in applying current crashworthiness standards to Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped vehicles without traditional manual controls, while maintaining the regulatory text’s application to more traditional vehicles and vehicles…
Read MoreSBA Provides E-Newsletter on Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now has an e-newsletter for small business owners to receive updates on SBA programs for small businesses impacted by COVID19. President Trump signed the third Coronavirus stimulus package Friday afternoon, which provides increased funding and relief for small businesses and loan…
Read MoreUPDATE: SBA Disaster Relief Loans
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards All small businesses in all 50 states are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. To read the U.S. House Committee on Small Business FAQ sheet, click here. To learn more about the loans, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance…
Read MoreU.S. DOL Provides Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
NHTSA Announces Effort to Modernize Vehicle Lighting Standards “The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect…
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