Government Affairs Update
January 7, 2020
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SAVE THE DATE: 2020 CTA Call on Washington
Join CTA at Capitol Hill during Call on Washington March 10-11, 2020.
- Get updated on federal transportation issues through briefings from ATA.
- Let your voice be heard with a unique opportunity to discuss key issues with members of the California Congressional delegation.
- Attend receptions and interact with your congressional delegation, staff, agency officials, and national transportation leaders.
More information coming soon, including hotel arrangements and the 2020 Call on Washington schedule and agenda. Travel days are Monday, March 9th and Thursday, March 12th.
If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Taylor Collison at tcollison@caltrux.org.
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TSA Security Awareness
In light of the heightened tensions with Iran following the death of the Iranian Major General Qassim Solemani, Scott C. Gorton (Executive Director, Surface Policy, Transportation Security Administration) shared
a Security Awareness Message
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While there is no specific or credible threat information regarding plots to attack the surface transportation sector at this time, TSA is recommending that operators and their employees remain abreast of current events and stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings for suspicious activity.
Persons whose behavior does not fit their circumstances or surroundings should be brought to the attention of law enforcement— “If You See Something, Say Something.®” Contact information for company supervisors, local law enforcement, and the
local FBI field office
should be readily available to employees to assist in reporting suspicious activity.
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FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
FMCSA’s CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now operational; however, due to capacity issues, many Clearinghouse users trying to register, query, upload, or find information experienced error messages. FMCSA is working to resolve the capacity issues as quickly as possible. Employers currently experiencing technical difficulties should document those difficulties. Below is the notice from FMCSA.
Notice:
The clearinghouse is currently experiencing some intermittent technical issues. If you are an employer currently experiencing technical difficulties accessing the Clearinghouse and are unable to conduct required pre-employment queries, you may hire a driver using solely the procedures set forth in 49 CFR 391.23(e). Once FMCSA has determined and announced that users are able to access the Clearinghouse, pre-employment queries must also be conducted as required by section 382.701(a).
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Beginning January 1, 2020 the sales and use tax exemption in
Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) 6388.5
, which previously only applied to certain trailers and semitrailers, was expanded to apply to certain new, used, and remanufactured trucks. The expanded sales and use tax exemption will be operative through December 31, 2023. To meet the documentation requirements,
complete this form
and submit it to the manufacturer, remanufacturer or dealer of the truck or trailer no later than 30 days from the date the truck or trailer is taken outside California.
More information
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Free CARB Truck & Bus Regulatory Training - Upcoming Dates
MS521.9: CARB Diesel Truck Rules - Compliance Options and Reporting Requirements for 2020 and Beyond
This course gives you information about how to comply with CARB diesel regulations and how to report to continue operating legally in 2020 and beyond.
DATE: January 16, 2020
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
DATE: January 21, 2020
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
MS525: Compliance Overview: Truck & Bus Rule, Off-Road Regulation, and Portable Equipment
DATE: January 15, 2020
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Small Business Dev. Center Located at the
El Camino College Business Training Center
DATE: January 27, 2020
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
DATE: January 28, 2020
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Quinn Company - Sierra/Sequoia room
DATE: January 29, 2020
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Quinn Company - Kern River room
Login to your existing account or create an account within CARB's
New Registration System
and browse for the course #'s MS521.9 and/or MS525.
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