By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation that requires the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reopen the 75,000-acre Clear Creek National Recreation Area (NRA) in California’s San Benito and Fresno Counties for recreational use, including OHV access. The Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act (H.R. 289) provides OHV access to more than 240 miles of public trails. Clear Creek NRA was closed in 2008 due to potential asbestos exposure concerns. However, an independent risk-assessment study requested by the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission concluded that management and operational strategies could be effectively employed to allow OHV use without exposing the public to unacceptable risks. The bill would reopen the Clear Creek NRA and implement the recommended management strategies. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation that requires the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reopen the 75,000-acre Clear Creek National Recreation Area (NRA) in California’s San Benito and Fresno Counties for recreational use, including OHV access. The Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act (H.R. 289) provides OHV access to more than 240 miles of public trails. Clear Creek NRA was closed in 2008 due to potential asbestos exposure concerns. However, an independent risk-assessment study requested by the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission concluded that management and operational strategies could be effectively employed to allow OHV use without exposing the public to unacceptable risks. The bill would reopen the Clear Creek NRA and implement the recommended management strategies. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, the Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade has issued a proclamation designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The Minister also designated the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month. In addition, the Minister of Service has issued a proclamation designating July 2017 as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. These provinces join several other provinces, states and cities in the United States that have officially recognized the celebration. 

The date marks the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, the Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade has issued a proclamation designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The Minister also designated the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month. In addition, the Minister of Service has issued a proclamation designating July 2017 as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. These provinces join several other provinces, states and cities in the United States that have officially recognized the celebration. 

The date marks the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, the Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade has issued a proclamation designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The Minister also designated the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month. In addition, the Minister of Service has issued a proclamation designating July 2017 as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. These provinces join several other provinces, states and cities in the United States that have officially recognized the celebration. 

The date marks the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, the Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade has issued a proclamation designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The Minister also designated the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month. In addition, the Minister of Service has issued a proclamation designating July 2017 as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. These provinces join several other provinces, states and cities in the United States that have officially recognized the celebration. 

The date marks the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.