Metalworking Industry News: 2022
December 2022
December 30: "California could tear its circular economy if metal recycling is deemed hazardous waste." Op-Ed (Link)
December 23: CARB announces 1/24/23 workshop for proposed zero emissions forklift regulation. (Link)
December 20: Comments issued to Fed-EPA on opening of hexavalent chromium rulemaking. (Link)
December 15: Cal-OSHA approves new COVID-19 requirements for 2023. (Link) (FAQs)
December 14: Fed-EPA's $5,000 prize for students working with industrial facilities on Pollution Prevention Works challenge. (Link)
December 13: Docuseries "Repurposed" focuses on business recycling, which accounts for over 95% of total recycled materials. (Link)
December 12: Uni-Fab holds ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in Mountain House. (Photos)
December 9: CMC member TST Inc hosts regional roundtable in Fontana for industry with guest Mayor Warren.
December 30: "California could tear its circular economy if metal recycling is deemed hazardous waste." Op-Ed (Link)
December 23: CARB announces 1/24/23 workshop for proposed zero emissions forklift regulation. (Link)
December 20: Comments issued to Fed-EPA on opening of hexavalent chromium rulemaking. (Link)
December 15: Cal-OSHA approves new COVID-19 requirements for 2023. (Link) (FAQs)
December 14: Fed-EPA's $5,000 prize for students working with industrial facilities on Pollution Prevention Works challenge. (Link)
December 13: Docuseries "Repurposed" focuses on business recycling, which accounts for over 95% of total recycled materials. (Link)
December 12: Uni-Fab holds ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in Mountain House. (Photos)
December 9: CMC member TST Inc hosts regional roundtable in Fontana for industry with guest Mayor Warren.
November 2022
November 23: CMC-member Custom Alloy Sales (City of Industry) hosts community Thanksgiving dinner. (Pics)
November 18: Kennedy Mine hosts CMC for tour of historic site. (Link)
November 8: VOTE!
November 4: SCAQMD unanimously passes PR 1460 for recyclers and shredders. CMC supported the rule. (1460)
November 23: CMC-member Custom Alloy Sales (City of Industry) hosts community Thanksgiving dinner. (Pics)
November 18: Kennedy Mine hosts CMC for tour of historic site. (Link)
November 8: VOTE!
November 4: SCAQMD unanimously passes PR 1460 for recyclers and shredders. CMC supported the rule. (1460)
October 2022
October 31: SCAQMD Board to vote on PR 1460 for recyclers and shredders this Friday, November 4. (Agenda) (Board Packet)
October 27: CARB unveils plan for Zero Emission plan medium and heavy duty trucks. (Download)
October 17: Metal research institution UC Irvine ACRC establishes formal partnership with Ohio State. (Announcement)
October 13: CMC joins allies on letter for CARB proposed advanced clean fleets regulation. (Letter)
October 8: CMC joins the Metal Finishing Association of California at their 2022 Fall Outing in Huntington Beach.
October 31: SCAQMD Board to vote on PR 1460 for recyclers and shredders this Friday, November 4. (Agenda) (Board Packet)
October 27: CARB unveils plan for Zero Emission plan medium and heavy duty trucks. (Download)
October 17: Metal research institution UC Irvine ACRC establishes formal partnership with Ohio State. (Announcement)
October 13: CMC joins allies on letter for CARB proposed advanced clean fleets regulation. (Letter)
October 8: CMC joins the Metal Finishing Association of California at their 2022 Fall Outing in Huntington Beach.
September 2022
September 30: Governor signs AB 152, a bill to extend COVID-19 paid sick leave benefits to Dec 31, 2022. (News)
September 29: Governor vetoes AB 1951, a bill to exempt local sales tax from equipment purchases.
September 25: CMC-supported AB 661 signed into law, creating stronger recycling requirements for state procurement. (Bill)
September 23: CMC hosts charity golf tournament in Oceanside to raise scholarships for local manufacturing students. (Link)
September 19: SB 1126 signed into law, requiring businesses with 1+ employees to provide retirement options by Dec 31, 2025. (Link)
September 16: CMC provides testimony on PR 1460 at SCAQMD Stationary Source Committee. (Updated Presentation)
September 15: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Downey (So Cal).
September 14: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Escondido (San Diego Area).
September 6: SCAQMD holds public workshop on PR 1460 for metal recyclers and shredders. (Information)
September 2: Updated form for partial exemption from manufacturing sales and use tax. (Form)
September 30: Governor signs AB 152, a bill to extend COVID-19 paid sick leave benefits to Dec 31, 2022. (News)
September 29: Governor vetoes AB 1951, a bill to exempt local sales tax from equipment purchases.
September 25: CMC-supported AB 661 signed into law, creating stronger recycling requirements for state procurement. (Bill)
September 23: CMC hosts charity golf tournament in Oceanside to raise scholarships for local manufacturing students. (Link)
September 19: SB 1126 signed into law, requiring businesses with 1+ employees to provide retirement options by Dec 31, 2025. (Link)
September 16: CMC provides testimony on PR 1460 at SCAQMD Stationary Source Committee. (Updated Presentation)
September 15: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Downey (So Cal).
September 14: CMC holds quarterly industry roundtable in Escondido (San Diego Area).
September 6: SCAQMD holds public workshop on PR 1460 for metal recyclers and shredders. (Information)
September 2: Updated form for partial exemption from manufacturing sales and use tax. (Form)
August 2022
August 30: CMC-supported AB 1951, a bill to provide full sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment, head to Governor.
August 29: CMC-supported AB 661, a bill to prioritize recycled products in government procurement, passes California Senate.
August 22: New Jersey EPA pushes stringent permitting proposal. (Article)
August 21: Expansion of clean energy loans is sleeping giant of climate bill. (Article: NY Times)
August 19: CMC submits comments on CARB's proposed Zero Emission Forklift Regulation. (Letter) (Draft Regulation)
August 14: Grants for up to $2,000/employee available to assist with costs of paid sick leave. (Link)
August 8: SCAQMD offers incentives to platers pursuing Cr6 alternatives. (Link)
August 30: CMC-supported AB 1951, a bill to provide full sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment, head to Governor.
August 29: CMC-supported AB 661, a bill to prioritize recycled products in government procurement, passes California Senate.
August 22: New Jersey EPA pushes stringent permitting proposal. (Article)
August 21: Expansion of clean energy loans is sleeping giant of climate bill. (Article: NY Times)
August 19: CMC submits comments on CARB's proposed Zero Emission Forklift Regulation. (Letter) (Draft Regulation)
August 14: Grants for up to $2,000/employee available to assist with costs of paid sick leave. (Link)
August 8: SCAQMD offers incentives to platers pursuing Cr6 alternatives. (Link)
July 2022
July 25: Ballot measure to reform PAGA qualifies for 2024 election. (Article)
July 18: California invests more than $231 million to advance and expand apprenticeship. (Article)
July 13: SCAQMD holds 3rd working group meeting for PR 1460. (Presentation) (Draft Language)
July 11: CMC supports the trucking industry in its challenge to AB 5. (Letter)
July 8: CARB updates draft regulation to phase-out nearly all forklifts. (Draft Regulation) (Summary of Changes)
July 2: Reverend Mac Shorty of Watts publishes article on Environmental Justice (EJ) and scrap metal. (Download)
July 25: Ballot measure to reform PAGA qualifies for 2024 election. (Article)
July 18: California invests more than $231 million to advance and expand apprenticeship. (Article)
July 13: SCAQMD holds 3rd working group meeting for PR 1460. (Presentation) (Draft Language)
July 11: CMC supports the trucking industry in its challenge to AB 5. (Letter)
July 8: CARB updates draft regulation to phase-out nearly all forklifts. (Draft Regulation) (Summary of Changes)
July 2: Reverend Mac Shorty of Watts publishes article on Environmental Justice (EJ) and scrap metal. (Download)
June 2022
June 28: OSHA releases anticipated rulemaking for lead blood levels. (Link)
June 15: Major US Supreme Court ruling changes labor lawsuits and arbitration through PAGA. (Article)
June 9: CMC supports AB 661, a bill that would prioritize recycled materials for products used by California government. (Letter)
June 7: Voting Day! Be sure to turn in your ballots for the June 7th election.
June 6: Employers with 5+ have until June 30 to comply with SB 1234--mandatory retirement benefits.
June 3: SCAQMD releases community CERP for South Los Angeles. (Document)
June 28: OSHA releases anticipated rulemaking for lead blood levels. (Link)
June 15: Major US Supreme Court ruling changes labor lawsuits and arbitration through PAGA. (Article)
June 9: CMC supports AB 661, a bill that would prioritize recycled materials for products used by California government. (Letter)
June 7: Voting Day! Be sure to turn in your ballots for the June 7th election.
June 6: Employers with 5+ have until June 30 to comply with SB 1234--mandatory retirement benefits.
June 3: SCAQMD releases community CERP for South Los Angeles. (Document)
May 2022
May 26: Ron Stein, TST Inc. receives the metal industry's highest honor. (Award List)
May 25: CMC elects new President Don Van Hiel of Techni-Cast Corp.
May 24: Over 170 attend CMC's 49th Annual Conference in Anaheim.
May 10: Local air districts offer funding incentives for cleaner on-road, heavy duty trucks. (SCAQMD) (BAAQMD)
May 26: Ron Stein, TST Inc. receives the metal industry's highest honor. (Award List)
May 25: CMC elects new President Don Van Hiel of Techni-Cast Corp.
May 24: Over 170 attend CMC's 49th Annual Conference in Anaheim.
May 10: Local air districts offer funding incentives for cleaner on-road, heavy duty trucks. (SCAQMD) (BAAQMD)
April 2022
April 28: CMC holds SoCal regional roundtable meeting in Irvine.
April 27: CARB holds working group meeting on new forklift standards. (Presentation)
April 26: CMC holds NorCal regional roundtable meeting in Newark.
April 20: SCAQMD holds first working group meeting for Proposed Rule 1426.1. (Handout)
April 6: SCAQMD announces April 20th working group meeting for Proposed Rule 1426.1. (Announcement)
April 4: AB&I announces closure after 115 years in Oakland. 70+ metal workers available to hire. (Flier)
April 2: Agenda announced for CMC's 49th Annual Conference on May 24th. (Link)
April 1: SCAQMD Board of Directors passes Rule 1147.2. (Recording at 1 hour and 40 minute mark)
April 28: CMC holds SoCal regional roundtable meeting in Irvine.
April 27: CARB holds working group meeting on new forklift standards. (Presentation)
April 26: CMC holds NorCal regional roundtable meeting in Newark.
April 20: SCAQMD holds first working group meeting for Proposed Rule 1426.1. (Handout)
April 6: SCAQMD announces April 20th working group meeting for Proposed Rule 1426.1. (Announcement)
April 4: AB&I announces closure after 115 years in Oakland. 70+ metal workers available to hire. (Flier)
April 2: Agenda announced for CMC's 49th Annual Conference on May 24th. (Link)
April 1: SCAQMD Board of Directors passes Rule 1147.2. (Recording at 1 hour and 40 minute mark)
March 2022
March 30: US Supreme Court hearing case related to California PAGA. (NY Times)
March 28: CMC presents to CASQA on the implementation of SB 205 and storm water. (Link)
March 16: SCAQMD releases presentation for Working Group Meeting #1 for PR 1460. (Presentation)
March 9: CMC publishes updated economic impact of the California metals industry for 2022. (Link)
March 2: EPA approves antimicrobial high copper alloys to destroy viruses on surfaces. (EPA) (Modern Casting Article)
March 30: US Supreme Court hearing case related to California PAGA. (NY Times)
March 28: CMC presents to CASQA on the implementation of SB 205 and storm water. (Link)
March 16: SCAQMD releases presentation for Working Group Meeting #1 for PR 1460. (Presentation)
March 9: CMC publishes updated economic impact of the California metals industry for 2022. (Link)
March 2: EPA approves antimicrobial high copper alloys to destroy viruses on surfaces. (EPA) (Modern Casting Article)
February 2022
February 22: CARB holds 2nd workshop on phase out of commonly used forklifts for metal facilities. (Presentation)
February 19: New 2022 Paid Sick Leave law is effective.
February 17: Required postings for new paid sick leave law, in English and Spanish.
February 12: Governor signs new package of bills with tax relief, tax credits and grants to balance new COVID-19 paid sick leave. (Link)
February 11: Governor signs new 2022 COVID-19 paid sick leave requirement. (Link)
February 22: CARB holds 2nd workshop on phase out of commonly used forklifts for metal facilities. (Presentation)
February 19: New 2022 Paid Sick Leave law is effective.
February 17: Required postings for new paid sick leave law, in English and Spanish.
February 12: Governor signs new package of bills with tax relief, tax credits and grants to balance new COVID-19 paid sick leave. (Link)
February 11: Governor signs new 2022 COVID-19 paid sick leave requirement. (Link)
January 2022
January 28: CMC opposes SB 342, which would give Sacramento 5 total appointees to local 15-person SCAQMD board. (Letter)
January 20: CMC supports federal infrastructure plan to replace lead pipes. (Plan)
January 14: Updated Cal-OSHA requirements for COVID-19 take effect. (Document)
January 13: Supreme Court rejects Fed-OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for businesses with 100+ employees. (Story)
January 10: CMC opposes CPUC's proposed largest tax on solar energy in the nation. (Submit Opposition)
January 5: Will 2022 Be The Year California Voters Repeal PAGA? (National Law Review)
January 1: Happy and Healthy 2022!
January 28: CMC opposes SB 342, which would give Sacramento 5 total appointees to local 15-person SCAQMD board. (Letter)
January 20: CMC supports federal infrastructure plan to replace lead pipes. (Plan)
January 14: Updated Cal-OSHA requirements for COVID-19 take effect. (Document)
January 13: Supreme Court rejects Fed-OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for businesses with 100+ employees. (Story)
January 10: CMC opposes CPUC's proposed largest tax on solar energy in the nation. (Submit Opposition)
January 5: Will 2022 Be The Year California Voters Repeal PAGA? (National Law Review)
January 1: Happy and Healthy 2022!
