November 15th, 2018 by CCARfrom https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-rule-will-aid-recall-defective-takata-airbag-inflators-protecting-public-and Rule Provides Clarity to Auto Dealers and Scrap Recyclers on Proper Disposal 11/14/2018 Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an interim final rule to facilitate the urgent removal of defective Takata airbag inflators from vehicles and prevent defective Takata airbag inflators in scrap vehicles from being
October 5th, 2018 by CCARfrom https://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/legislative-news-service-repair/us-epa-highlights-today%E2%80%99s-refrigerant-regulations?page=0,0&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89oS5ZD9TCWTTPVnjt6TxRVNHm4oUuXCwbwF01AWPpcatzprQeWTee-E4qN3vz6ptJrk2s7-liz7gqiHUH29cwgvRhUQ&_hsmi=66439687 Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contacted [us] regarding the importance of vehicle repairers staying informed about federal regulations governing mobile air-conditioning refrigerants. Section 609 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) governs the most important requirements affecting service technicians, shop owners, and refrigerant retailers. EPA notes three general guidelines relative to refrigerant
September 5th, 2018 by CCAROn 7/19/18 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memo addressing management of undeployed airbag modules and inflators. The memo is available here; airbags_memo_signed_7-19-18
August 1st, 2018 by CCAR from https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article215837655.html July 31, 2018 — A statewide auto body shop has agreed to pay $1,525,000 in penalties following an investigation started in Sacramento over improper disposal of hazardous materials. The settlement with Cooks Collision and 15 district attorney’s offices was announced on Monday. The automotive repair company was found to have improperly stored and
April 2nd, 2018 by CCARThe following is a reprint of a communication sent out by our esteemed colleagues at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS). March 30, 2018 (Lansdale, PA) Technicians who service mobile A/C systems and distributors who sell refrigerant need to be aware of new regulations that took effect on January 1, 2018 concerning the requirement
November 28th, 2017 by CCARfrom; http://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/26966/study-finds-lead-batteries-to-be-most-recycled-consumer-product-in-the-us A new study has found that lead batteries have a recycling rate of 99.3 percent, making them the number one recycled consumer product in the U.S. The near-perfect rate of recycling is attributed to industry investment in a state-of-the-art closed-loop collection and recycling system that keeps 1.7 million tons of batteries out of landfills annually. The National
September 28th, 2017 by CCARThe following was provided by our colleagues at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Changes-Ahead-for-Section-609-Requirements.html?soid=1101286834695&aid=Gx6-Y3ExkFA Section 609 Certifcation is required to buy cylinders of refrigerant after Jan 1, 2018 Please be aware after January 1, 2018 a Section 609 certification card will be required to purchase R-12, R-134a, or R-1234yf cylinders of 10 pounds
September 7th, 2017 by CCARSeptember 7, 2017 – CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) has published a Hurricane Harvey white paper regarding the handling, disposal, and repair of flooded vehicles from Texas and Louisiana. The document is available for download by clicking the link below. HURRICANE HARVEY AFFECTED ONE OF THE HEAVIEST POPULATED REGIONS IN THE HISTORY OF
August 3rd, 2015 by CCAREffective October 13, 2015, a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule sets updated requirements for underground storage tanks (USTs) aimed at improving leak prevention and detection. EPA’s actions should also serve to promote tank regulation uniformity across the U.S., close regulatory gaps, update technologies and incorporate the secondary containment and operator training requirements required
March 31st, 2015 by CCAR from http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/bd4379a92ceceeac8525735900400c27/87d434efbaf9ab2985257e1100706ea8!OpenDocument Release Date: 03/23/2015 Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn (News Media Only) Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. EPA released the final risk assessment for N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical commonly used to remove paint and other coatings. The assessment identified risks to pregnant women and women of childbearing age, who have high exposure to
