The former “Generator Fee” has been replaced by the Generation and Handling Fee (GH fee). The new fee includes items that were previously exempt: used oil (including oily water), coolant, used oil filters. So that now includes every dealership on the hook. First, contact your hazardous waste hauler(s) to determine total tonnage. Once determined, register for the fee with California Department of Tax […]
The federal vaccine mandate is still on hold, and it will likely be another few months before we get greater clarity on the federal response. California UpdateOn orders from California Department of Public Health, from December 15 through January 15, 2022, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks indoors. Cal […]
As you are undoubtedly aware, there are new Federal mandates set to go into effect regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine for those with 100 or more employees. As with many pieces of legislation and regulation, an exact understanding of how implementation of such mandates work can be a moving target. I am closely monitoring the situation […]
In response to the recent emergency Cal OSHA standards published on November 30, 2020, I have prepared a draft Covid Prevention Plan which can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAOzdU9Cpw_hw17Jspr_LVheOFAjEURD/view?usp=sharing I have written the program to reflect the operating procedures that I’ve observed during client visits. These are the standard things that most Counties have already dictated. Please […]
California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board unanimously approved emergency temporary standards for workplace coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposures. The board now will submit the rule text to the state Office of Administrative Law. If approved by the Office of Administrative Law in the next 10 calendar days, the emergency standards will be in effect […]
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e-Manifest was launched nationwide on June 30, 2018. As no hauler currently has an end-to-end electronic manifesting system that interfaces with the EPA, the current paper-based system will persist for the short-term. However, TSDFs (treatment, storage and disposal facilities) must now submit manifests electronically to the EPA at a cost of $4 – $20 per […]
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has adopted a change of the required verbiage for The Proposition 65 warning signs that will go into effect August 30, 2018. The California New Car Dealer Association has the new signs and stickers available to its members through Reynolds and Reynolds at 800-559-3676. The new verbiage can […]
Facilities can now register online for a California Lead Acid Battery Fee account with the California State Board of Equalization here: http://boe.ca.gov/industry/lead-acid_battery_fees.html#Started Be sure to read the other sections of their website (Overview, Dealers/Retailers, Industry Topics, Resources) for additional information or contact your ManPower Compliance Services representative at 877-626-7697.
Beginning on April 1, 2017 a mandatory $1 California Battery Fee must be collected for lead acid battery purchases, similar to the current fee for tires. The text of the law can be read here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB2153 The fee must be listed as a separate line item on the invoice as “California Battery Fee”. If a […]
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