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Houston Considers New Shop Licensing Regulation

Submitted by asabrenda on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 9:21pm

The city of Houston's proposed Automotive Repair and Collision Shop Licensing regulation in its current form would place a great deal of paperwork burden and liability on the shop owner, yet falls short in other requirements such as technician training and equipment. ASA opposes this proposed regulation in its current form.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/sept2011/PR57.htm

Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate

Submitted by asabrenda on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 1:01pm

U.S. Sen. John D. Rockefeller, D-W.V., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., recently introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/aug2011/pr56.htm

U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Insurance Oversight

Submitted by asabrenda on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 12:16pm

The House Committee on Financial Services' Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity recently held a hearing on Insurance Oversight: Policy Implications for U.S. Consumers, Businesses and Jobs.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/aug2011/pr55.htm

U.S. Senators Introduce EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011

Submitted by asabrenda on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 11:56am

Bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works have introduced S. 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/july2011/pr54.htm

GAO Releases Study on Auto Safety Defect Recall Process

Submitted by asabrenda on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 9:46pm

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently produced a report on the auto safety defect recall process, by reviewing laws, documents and conducting interviews, in response to questions raised by the U.S. Congress.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/july2011/pr53.htm

Study Shows Toxin Exposure Possible In Cleaned Towels

Submitted by asabrenda on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 9:46pm

In a report released by Kimberly-Clarke, information was revealed regarding the use of towels and the exposure to chemicals in automotive repair shops.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/july2011/pr52.htm

Auto Coalition Testifies Against Right to Repair Proposal at Pennsylvania State Legislative Hearing

Submitted by asabrenda on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 6:11pm

A joint committee hearing was held by the Consumer Affairs and Transportation committees of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on "Right to Repair."

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/june2011/pr50.htm

U.S. House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on Access to Credit

Submitted by asabrenda on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 6:06am

The House Small Business Committee held a full committee hearing titled, "Access to Capital: Can Small Businesses Access the Credit Necessary to Grow and Create Jobs?"

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/june2011/pr49.htm

Vehicle Disclosure, Replacement Crash Parts Consent Made a Priority by ASA Collision Leaders on Capitol Hill

Submitted by asabrenda on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 3:46pm

Automotive Service Association (ASA) collision leaders included vehicle disclosure legislation and replacement crash parts notice and consent among top issues discussed recently on Capitol Hill.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/may2011/pr48.htm

ASA Leaders Discuss New Auto Refinishing Regulation with EPA Compliance Officials

Submitted by asabrenda on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 3:31pm

Automotive Service Association (ASA) collision leaders met recently with top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Compliance officials to discuss the EPA automotive refinishing regulation.

http://www.asashop.org/news/2011/may2011/pr47.htm