The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently announced its intent to add trichloroethylene (TCE) to the list of compounds causing male reproductive toxicity and developmental toxicity under Proposition 65, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations on imports of the refrigerant 134a from China, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Ohio state Sens. Edna Brown, D-11, Tom Patton, R-24, and Peggy Lehner, R-6, recently introduced Ohio Senate Bill 232, legislation establishing a mechanical shop registration program in their state. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor, the Ohio Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear an E15-related case, it announced yesterday morning.
The lawsuit relates to EPA’s 2011 finalized waivers to allow for 2001 and newer vehicles to run on higher blends of ethanol up to 15 percent (based on two decisions, one made in 2010 and one in 2011).
