Posts by Trisha Baker
US DOL Posts Temporary Rule Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
US DOL Posts Temporary Rule Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act 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…
Read MoreEPA, NHTSA Release Final SAFE Vehicles Rule Text
EPA, NHTSA Release Final SAFE Vehicles Rule Text 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
SBA Provides Information on PPP 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 providing each small…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Treasury Provides Additional Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
U.S. Department of Treasury Provides Additional Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19 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…
Read MoreUPDATE from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Critical Infrastructure Workers
UPDATE from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Critical Infrastructure Workers “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…
Read MoreNHTSA Announces NPRM for ADAS
NHTSA Announces NPRM for ADAS 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 equipped with ADS…
Read MoreSBA Provides E-Newsletter on Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
SBA Provides E-Newsletter on Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19 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…
Read MoreUPDATE: SBA Disaster Relief Loans
UPDATE: SBA Disaster Relief Loans 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 Issues New Vehicle…
Read MoreU.S. DOL Provides Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
U.S. DOL Provides Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act “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…
Read MoreUPDATE: D.C. Includes Auto Repair as Essential Service
UPDATE: D.C. Includes Auto Repair as Essential Service District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a closure of all non-essential businesses to slow the spread of COVID19. Mayor Bowser included automotive repair, mechanic shops and related facilities. To read the full announcement from Mayor Bowser, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA…
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