The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to tighten the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particle pollution (PM2.5), while retaining the existing standard for coarse particle pollution (PM10). The small particles of soot come from a variety of man-made and natural sources, including vehicles, smokestacks and fires. The agency is under a court order to update the PM standards. The agency has proposed lowering the PM2.5 standard from 15 micrograms per cubic meter averaged over a year to a range of 12.0 to 13.0 micrograms (approximately one-thirtieth the width of a human hair). 

The EPA based its decision on concern that once in the bloodstream or lungs, the particles can cause aggravated asthma and other respiratory and heart ailments. The agency contends 99% of the country will meet the new standard without taking any additional actions as long as other air pollution rules the EPA is pursuing are implemented as scheduled. Those actions would require oil refiners, power plants and some large-scale manufacturers to install pollution-abatement upgrades. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

An effort in Iowa to change labeling requirements on gas pumps across the state to only require labeling for unblended gasoline and E85 officially died when the legislature adjourned for the year. SEMA actively opposed the bill. Current law in Iowa requires labeling when gasoline is blended with any amount of ethanol. If the bill had been enacted into law, it would have removed labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline containing 15% or less ethanol, thereby increasing the risk of misfueling and potential engine damage.

Unblended gas is required to be labeled, but no guarantee was made that unblended gas would be available. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been urged to create national labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline that are placed as close as possible to the pump’s product selection mechanism, but since such requirements are not currently in place, vehicle owners must rely on state labeling requirements for information about the gasoline they use in their vehicles. Many products in the marketplace, including older cars, use materials that are incompatible with ethanol. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

An effort in Iowa to change labeling requirements on gas pumps across the state to only require labeling for unblended gasoline and E85 officially died when the legislature adjourned for the year. SEMA actively opposed the bill. Current law in Iowa requires labeling when gasoline is blended with any amount of ethanol. If the bill had been enacted into law, it would have removed labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline containing 15% or less ethanol, thereby increasing the risk of misfueling and potential engine damage.

Unblended gas is required to be labeled, but no guarantee was made that unblended gas would be available. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been urged to create national labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline that are placed as close as possible to the pump’s product selection mechanism, but since such requirements are not currently in place, vehicle owners must rely on state labeling requirements for information about the gasoline they use in their vehicles. Many products in the marketplace, including older cars, use materials that are incompatible with ethanol. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA-supported legislation to amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their unlimited use as “exhibition” vehicles the entire month of August was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on a 109 to 1 vote. Having already been approved by the full Senate, the bill now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under current Michigan law, use of historic vehicles is limited to participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not for general transportation. The measure will provide Michigan historic vehicle owners the opportunity to enjoy recreational driving in the month of August in addition to the other sanctioned uses.

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

SEMA-supported legislation to amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their unlimited use as “exhibition” vehicles the entire month of August was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on a 109 to 1 vote. Having already been approved by the full Senate, the bill now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under current Michigan law, use of historic vehicles is limited to participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not for general transportation. The measure will provide Michigan historic vehicle owners the opportunity to enjoy recreational driving in the month of August in addition to the other sanctioned uses.

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

SEMA-supported legislation to amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their unlimited use as “exhibition” vehicles the entire month of August was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on a 109 to 1 vote. Having already been approved by the full Senate, the bill now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. Under current Michigan law, use of historic vehicles is limited to participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not for general transportation. The measure will provide Michigan historic vehicle owners the opportunity to enjoy recreational driving in the month of August in addition to the other sanctioned uses.

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

	With booth space secured and the Show-floor location selected, exhibitors are encouraged to start taking advantage of the available opportunities to promote their company and products.

More than 1,900 companies have chosen their booth locations for the 2012 SEMA Show through the SEMA Show Priority Space Selection process, which concludes on June 22. With booth space secured and the Show-floor location selected, exhibitors are encouraged to start taking advantage of the available opportunities to promote their company and products. The Exhibitor Manual available online has a section dedicated to Show programs that boost company and product awareness, such as Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase.   

The New Products Showcase featured annually at the SEMA Show is a main stop for buyers and media. And for exhibitors it's a no-brainer, because the first product category entered in the New Product Showcase is free. In addition to new products, exhibitors can also register to display in an area available for Featured Products—products that have been previously introduced. This provides companies with the opportunity to display their newest innovations alongside their best sellers.

"Regardless of the markets that they serve, buyers attending the Show are looking for the industry's latest innovations and newest products," stated Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. "The New Products Showcase provides exhibitors the additional space at the Show to display products away from their booths, increasing their opportunities to capture the attention of buyers."

Exhibitors may enter the New Product Showcase now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts.

Increased exposure at the Show is just one of the benefits of displaying products in the New Products Showcase. Each product entered is also professionally photographed and loaded onto SEMAdigital.com, where media and buyers alike can access information and high-resolution images throughout the year for display and publication.

For buyers, the New Products Showcase is a one-stop shop where the most innovative products are displayed. The electronic scanning feature makes it quick and easy to collect product and contact information and high-resolution images of the selected products.

While the Priority Space Selection process for the 2012 SEMA Show is complete, companies can still secure booth space through the "Buy A Booth" link located at www.SEMAShow.com. With great space for the Show still available, companies signing up now are able to select space on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability. Details about the 2012 SEMA Show, including information on how to attend and exhibit, are available at www.SEMAShow.com.

	With booth space secured and the Show-floor location selected, exhibitors are encouraged to start taking advantage of the available opportunities to promote their company and products.

More than 1,900 companies have chosen their booth locations for the 2012 SEMA Show through the SEMA Show Priority Space Selection process, which concludes on June 22. With booth space secured and the Show-floor location selected, exhibitors are encouraged to start taking advantage of the available opportunities to promote their company and products. The Exhibitor Manual available online has a section dedicated to Show programs that boost company and product awareness, such as Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase.   

The New Products Showcase featured annually at the SEMA Show is a main stop for buyers and media. And for exhibitors it's a no-brainer, because the first product category entered in the New Product Showcase is free. In addition to new products, exhibitors can also register to display in an area available for Featured Products—products that have been previously introduced. This provides companies with the opportunity to display their newest innovations alongside their best sellers.

"Regardless of the markets that they serve, buyers attending the Show are looking for the industry's latest innovations and newest products," stated Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. "The New Products Showcase provides exhibitors the additional space at the Show to display products away from their booths, increasing their opportunities to capture the attention of buyers."

Exhibitors may enter the New Product Showcase now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/newproducts.

Increased exposure at the Show is just one of the benefits of displaying products in the New Products Showcase. Each product entered is also professionally photographed and loaded onto SEMAdigital.com, where media and buyers alike can access information and high-resolution images throughout the year for display and publication.

For buyers, the New Products Showcase is a one-stop shop where the most innovative products are displayed. The electronic scanning feature makes it quick and easy to collect product and contact information and high-resolution images of the selected products.

While the Priority Space Selection process for the 2012 SEMA Show is complete, companies can still secure booth space through the "Buy A Booth" link located at www.SEMAShow.com. With great space for the Show still available, companies signing up now are able to select space on a first-come, first-served basis subject to availability. Details about the 2012 SEMA Show, including information on how to attend and exhibit, are available at www.SEMAShow.com.

	2012 SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from throughout China.

There are just three slots left for those interested in attending the 2012 China Business Development Tour, September 2–7, 2012, in Shanghai and Beijing, so register now!

The 2012 program includes:

• Premium hotel accommodations for five nights.
• Flight from Shanghai to Beijing.
• Meals.
• Networking events.
• Professional interpreters.
• Access to buyers from throughout China.
• Airfare to and from China is NOT included. (Participants: please note when arranging trans-Pacific flights, the program begins in Shanghai and ends in Beijing.)

Program fees:

• $3,000 per company (one person).
• Each additional person from the same company needing an additional hotel room is $1,500.
• Each additional person from the same company sharing a hotel room is $750.

Grants are available to help defray costs. The U.S. Department of Commerce has partnered with SEMA to promote and subsidize the participation of U.S. specialty-equipment companies at the SEMA China Business Development Tour.

Firms that self-certify that the products promoted at the SEMA China Business Development Tour contain a minimum of 51% U.S. content may be eligible for a $1,000 grant for qualifying companies with one participant or a $1,500 grant for those with two or more additional rooms/attendees (self-certification is done at the time of registration). California-based companies are eligible for an additional $1,000 in state-based grants by registering at
www.californiastep.org/home.

Schedule

Sunday, September 2:

• Arrive in Shanghai
• Briefing

Monday, September 3:

• Delegation breakfast
• Visit tuning shops
• Networking reception

Tuesday, September 4:

• One-on-one meetings
• Travel to Beijing

Wednesday, September 5:

• Visit tuning shops
• Networking reception

Thursday, September 6:

• Networking breakfast
• One-on-one meetings
• Delegation dinner

Friday, September 7:

• Departures from Beijing

Questions? contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

	2012 SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from throughout China.

There are just three slots left for those interested in attending the 2012 China Business Development Tour, September 2–7, 2012, in Shanghai and Beijing, so register now!

The 2012 program includes:

• Premium hotel accommodations for five nights.
• Flight from Shanghai to Beijing.
• Meals.
• Networking events.
• Professional interpreters.
• Access to buyers from throughout China.
• Airfare to and from China is NOT included. (Participants: please note when arranging trans-Pacific flights, the program begins in Shanghai and ends in Beijing.)

Program fees:

• $3,000 per company (one person).
• Each additional person from the same company needing an additional hotel room is $1,500.
• Each additional person from the same company sharing a hotel room is $750.

Grants are available to help defray costs. The U.S. Department of Commerce has partnered with SEMA to promote and subsidize the participation of U.S. specialty-equipment companies at the SEMA China Business Development Tour.

Firms that self-certify that the products promoted at the SEMA China Business Development Tour contain a minimum of 51% U.S. content may be eligible for a $1,000 grant for qualifying companies with one participant or a $1,500 grant for those with two or more additional rooms/attendees (self-certification is done at the time of registration). California-based companies are eligible for an additional $1,000 in state-based grants by registering at
www.californiastep.org/home.

Schedule

Sunday, September 2:

• Arrive in Shanghai
• Briefing

Monday, September 3:

• Delegation breakfast
• Visit tuning shops
• Networking reception

Tuesday, September 4:

• One-on-one meetings
• Travel to Beijing

Wednesday, September 5:

• Visit tuning shops
• Networking reception

Thursday, September 6:

• Networking breakfast
• One-on-one meetings
• Delegation dinner

Friday, September 7:

• Departures from Beijing

Questions? contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.