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U.S. DOL Publishes Final Rule on IRAPs
U.S. DOL Publishes Final Rule on IRAPs The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule “that will help expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). In a press release the DOL states that, “this new rule offers employers, community…
Read MoreU.S. House Committee on Financial Services holds Auto Insurance Hearing
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services holds Auto Insurance Hearing The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing entitled, “Drivers of Discrimination: An Examination of Unfair Premiums, Practices, and Policies in the Auto Insurance Industry.” The purpose of the hearing was to consider two pieces of legislation that would remove non-driving related factors…
Read MoreASA and U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition Comments on AV Draft
ASA and U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition Comments on AV Draft The Automotive Service Association (ASA), as a member of the U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition, submitted comments to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee urging lawmakers to consider adding a vehicle data access portion to the draft autonomous…
Read MoreNHTSA Extends Comment Period for ADAS Research
NHTSA Extends Comment Period for ADAS Research The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is extending the comment period on the Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) Draft Research Test Procedures Request for Comment (RFQ) to March 6, 2020. The RFQ was published on November 21, 2019 and was intended to be closed for comment on January…
Read MoreHouse Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles Committee Staff Releases DRAFT AV Bill The U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing entitled, “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies.” In opening statements, Members of the Committee expressed similar sentiments regarding their support and the need for autonomous vehicle legislation…
Read MoreWhite House 2021 Budget Proposal Includes Increase for Career and Technical Education Programs
White House 2021 Budget Proposal Includes Increase for Career and Technical Education Programs This week the White House unveiled its 2021 fiscal year budget proposal. The $4.8 trillion proposal included a $900 million increase in funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs. U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stated that “we’re asking for…
Read MoreASA Signs On Comments for U.S. House AV Hearing
ASA Signs On Comments for U.S. House AV Hearing The Automotive Service Association (ASA) signed on to the Coalition for Future Mobility and the U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition’s letters that were submitted to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce in response to a hearing convened today entitled, “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Requests Comments on AV Guidelines
U.S. DOT Requests Comments on AV Guidelines The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled ‘Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies: Automated Vehicles 4.0’. The guidelines were announced in January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV. This week the U.S. Department of Transportation and the White House…
Read MoreASA Submits Comments Supporting New Mexico Bill
ASA Submits Comments Supporting New Mexico Bill The Automotive Service Association submitted comments supporting New Mexico House Bill 156, which establishes a new section of the Criminal Code for illegally dismantling vehicles. Click here to read ASA’s Letter to the New Mexico Committee on Consumer and Public Affairs. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch…
Read MoreCenter for Auto Safety Drops Technical Service Bulletins Case Against DOT
Center for Auto Safety Drops Technical Service Bulletins Case Against DOT In 2016, The Center for Auto Safety filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for failing to publish manufacturer communications and accompanying indices as required by law. This month, the Center dropped its lawsuit against the DOT after the DOT made…
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