Metalworking Industry News: 2023
December 2023
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December 10: The potential of Lithium Valley in Imperial Valley, California is significant. (Article) (Lithium Valley)
December 1: Stanford University study outlines path to carbon neutrality in state. (Study)
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December 10: The potential of Lithium Valley in Imperial Valley, California is significant. (Article) (Lithium Valley)
December 1: Stanford University study outlines path to carbon neutrality in state. (Study)
November 2023
November 23: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
November 18: NADCA President Steve Udvary retires. Congratulations from CMC.
November 17: CMC co-hosts site tour and meeting with Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D) at Aircraft XRay.
November 16: SCAQMD holds Working Group Meeting #4 for PR 1435. (Presentation)
November 8-9: CMC Board of Directors meets at State Capitol in Sacramento for Board Meeting.
November 2: CMC holds San Diego Area roundtable meeting for metals industry. (Flier)
November 1: SCAQMD holds Working Group Meeting #3 for Proposed Rule 1445. (Presentation)
November 23: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
November 18: NADCA President Steve Udvary retires. Congratulations from CMC.
November 17: CMC co-hosts site tour and meeting with Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D) at Aircraft XRay.
November 16: SCAQMD holds Working Group Meeting #4 for PR 1435. (Presentation)
November 8-9: CMC Board of Directors meets at State Capitol in Sacramento for Board Meeting.
November 2: CMC holds San Diego Area roundtable meeting for metals industry. (Flier)
November 1: SCAQMD holds Working Group Meeting #3 for Proposed Rule 1445. (Presentation)
October 2023
October 31: CMC congratulates NADCA President Steve Udvardy on his retirement. (Link)
October 16: The European Union launches carbon border tariff of imported goods, including iron, steel and aluminum. (Article)
October 14: 2023 legislative session officially ends, and will resume on January 3, 2024.
October 12: CMC holds roundtable in San Leandro. Discussion included complying with AB 2188 and the option for cannabis breathalyzers from Hound Labs. (Presentation)
October 11: Governor signs SB 848 to provide up to 5 days of unpaid leave for "reproductive loss", with a maximum of 20 days per 12 months. Starts Jan 1, 2024. (Article)
October 10: Governor vetoes AB 1000 which would have mandated a setback for warehouses of 1000 feet from sensitive receptors for all new and expanded warehouses. (Language)
October 9: Governor signs SB 261 for businesses >$500M to biennially report their financial risks associated with climate change (ex: wildfires, drought); Governor signs SB 263 for businesses >$1B doing business in California to annually report their global emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Starts Jan 1, 2026.
October 5: Governor signs bill increasing paid sick leave from 3 to 5 days starting 2024. (Article)
October 4: Governor vetoes bill that would give striking union workers unemployment pay. (Article)
October 3: EU imposes carbon tariff on imports, including aluminum, iron and steel. (Article)
October 31: CMC congratulates NADCA President Steve Udvardy on his retirement. (Link)
October 16: The European Union launches carbon border tariff of imported goods, including iron, steel and aluminum. (Article)
October 14: 2023 legislative session officially ends, and will resume on January 3, 2024.
October 12: CMC holds roundtable in San Leandro. Discussion included complying with AB 2188 and the option for cannabis breathalyzers from Hound Labs. (Presentation)
October 11: Governor signs SB 848 to provide up to 5 days of unpaid leave for "reproductive loss", with a maximum of 20 days per 12 months. Starts Jan 1, 2024. (Article)
October 10: Governor vetoes AB 1000 which would have mandated a setback for warehouses of 1000 feet from sensitive receptors for all new and expanded warehouses. (Language)
October 9: Governor signs SB 261 for businesses >$500M to biennially report their financial risks associated with climate change (ex: wildfires, drought); Governor signs SB 263 for businesses >$1B doing business in California to annually report their global emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Starts Jan 1, 2026.
October 5: Governor signs bill increasing paid sick leave from 3 to 5 days starting 2024. (Article)
October 4: Governor vetoes bill that would give striking union workers unemployment pay. (Article)
October 3: EU imposes carbon tariff on imports, including aluminum, iron and steel. (Article)
September 2023
September 18: CORE grant funding for zero emission forklifts now available. (LINK)
September 11: CMC opposes ACA 11 which would lower the vote threshold to 55% for new local taxes. (ACA 11)
September 1: Historical Knight Foundry and Machine Shop celebrates 150 years. (Article)
September 18: CORE grant funding for zero emission forklifts now available. (LINK)
September 11: CMC opposes ACA 11 which would lower the vote threshold to 55% for new local taxes. (ACA 11)
September 1: Historical Knight Foundry and Machine Shop celebrates 150 years. (Article)
August 2023
August 29: CMC hosts labor law webinar for metals industry.
August 23: DTSC vs. NL Industries Ruling (Decision)
August 18: CARB starts 45-day review period on proposed zero emission forklift requirement. (Link)
August 15: CMC in Los Angeles Business Journal article on trade associations. (Link)
August 14: Funding available to build charging infrastructure for fleets, off road vehicles and more. (Flier)
August 11: CMC supports AFS/NADCA golf event for student scholarships. (Link)
August 2: Metal Recyclers Cleaning Up After Nature's Car Wash. (Article)
August 1: CMC joins allies to comment on CARB AB 617 Blueprint 2.0. (Letter)
August 29: CMC hosts labor law webinar for metals industry.
August 23: DTSC vs. NL Industries Ruling (Decision)
August 18: CARB starts 45-day review period on proposed zero emission forklift requirement. (Link)
August 15: CMC in Los Angeles Business Journal article on trade associations. (Link)
August 14: Funding available to build charging infrastructure for fleets, off road vehicles and more. (Flier)
August 11: CMC supports AFS/NADCA golf event for student scholarships. (Link)
August 2: Metal Recyclers Cleaning Up After Nature's Car Wash. (Article)
August 1: CMC joins allies to comment on CARB AB 617 Blueprint 2.0. (Letter)
July 2023
July 24: CMC joins allies to comment of Cal-OSHA lead standard proposal. (Letter)
July 20: California court rules against DTSC regarding metal shredding position. (Article)
July 17: PAGA litigation strengthened by California Supreme Court decision. (Article)
July 2: US Supreme Court delivers a major win for arbitration. (Article)
July 24: CMC joins allies to comment of Cal-OSHA lead standard proposal. (Letter)
July 20: California court rules against DTSC regarding metal shredding position. (Article)
July 17: PAGA litigation strengthened by California Supreme Court decision. (Article)
July 2: US Supreme Court delivers a major win for arbitration. (Article)
June 2023
June 26: Edison has information available on its Economic Development Rate Program. (Download)
June 20: CMC holds Regional Roundtable (Downey), Southern California
June 16: CMC holds Regional Roundtable (Union City), Northern California
June 5: CMC member TST (Fontana) enhances sustainability by processing dross and producing hydrogen. (Article)
June 26: Edison has information available on its Economic Development Rate Program. (Download)
June 20: CMC holds Regional Roundtable (Downey), Southern California
June 16: CMC holds Regional Roundtable (Union City), Northern California
June 5: CMC member TST (Fontana) enhances sustainability by processing dross and producing hydrogen. (Article)
May 2023
May 25: CARB bans hexavalent chromium in chrome plating. (Link)
May 12: Cal-OSHA formally pursues new indoor heat regulations. (Link)
May 11: SCAQMD releases study and presentation for PR 1435 WG #2. (Presentation) (Research)
May 3: CMC hosts Watts community leaders from Aqua Equity and ThinkWatts. (Photos)
May 1: CMC opposed AB 1000 fails in committee.
May 25: CARB bans hexavalent chromium in chrome plating. (Link)
May 12: Cal-OSHA formally pursues new indoor heat regulations. (Link)
May 11: SCAQMD releases study and presentation for PR 1435 WG #2. (Presentation) (Research)
May 3: CMC hosts Watts community leaders from Aqua Equity and ThinkWatts. (Photos)
May 1: CMC opposed AB 1000 fails in committee.
April 2023
April 20: CMC joins allies to comment on Cal-OSHA proposed lead rules. (Letter)
April 11: CMC submits comments on CARB's Proposed ATCM for Plating and Anodizing operations. (Letter)
April 3: CMC supports AB 52 (Grayson-D), which would provide a full sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment.
April 20: CMC joins allies to comment on Cal-OSHA proposed lead rules. (Letter)
April 11: CMC submits comments on CARB's Proposed ATCM for Plating and Anodizing operations. (Letter)
April 3: CMC supports AB 52 (Grayson-D), which would provide a full sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment.
March 2023
March 28: CMC's 50th Annual Conference in Anaheim draws over 200 attendees.
March 26: CMC supports FIRST Robotics Competition at UC Davis. 3,000 students ages 4-17 participated.
March 23: SCAQMD releases registration information for PR 1460 (scrap recyclers and shredder). (Link)
March 22: CARB prepares for a 2023 passage of zero emission forklifts. (Presentation) (Draft Language)
March 9: CMC joins AFS Southern California and NADCA Chapter 30 vendors night in Downey. (Link)
March 8: CMC supports Cal Poly Pomona's student casting contest and scholarship night. (Link)
March 28: CMC's 50th Annual Conference in Anaheim draws over 200 attendees.
March 26: CMC supports FIRST Robotics Competition at UC Davis. 3,000 students ages 4-17 participated.
March 23: SCAQMD releases registration information for PR 1460 (scrap recyclers and shredder). (Link)
March 22: CARB prepares for a 2023 passage of zero emission forklifts. (Presentation) (Draft Language)
March 9: CMC joins AFS Southern California and NADCA Chapter 30 vendors night in Downey. (Link)
March 8: CMC supports Cal Poly Pomona's student casting contest and scholarship night. (Link)
February 2023
February 24: CMC joins allies on letter to CARB on AB 617 Blueprint 2.0. (Letter)
February 20: Major explosion at Ohio metal facility. (Article)
February 16: 9th Circuit rules California employers can require employees to sign arbitration agreements. (Article)
February 2: CalChamber outlines needed reforms for California PAGA. (Article)
February 24: CMC joins allies on letter to CARB on AB 617 Blueprint 2.0. (Letter)
February 20: Major explosion at Ohio metal facility. (Article)
February 16: 9th Circuit rules California employers can require employees to sign arbitration agreements. (Article)
February 2: CalChamber outlines needed reforms for California PAGA. (Article)
January 2023
January 25: CalMatters chronicles California's sending of toxic waste to states with less stringent rules. (Article)
January 24: CARB holds workshop on proposed zero emission forklift rule. (Presentation)
January 19: CMC speaks at SFBA NTMA Chapter meeting in Union City.
January 17: CMC submits comments to CARB on Cr6 ATCM rulemaking. (Letter)
January 12: SCAQMD's 2023 rulemaking calendar. (Download)
January 9: CARB prepares1/24/23 workshop for proposed zero emissions forklift regulation. (Link)
January 3: The Evolving Economics of Clean Energy Under California's NEM 3.0 (Catalyze Article)
January 2: Cal-OSHA extends COVID-19 regulation until December 2024. (Article)
January 1: Happy and Healthy 2023!
January 25: CalMatters chronicles California's sending of toxic waste to states with less stringent rules. (Article)
January 24: CARB holds workshop on proposed zero emission forklift rule. (Presentation)
January 19: CMC speaks at SFBA NTMA Chapter meeting in Union City.
January 17: CMC submits comments to CARB on Cr6 ATCM rulemaking. (Letter)
January 12: SCAQMD's 2023 rulemaking calendar. (Download)
January 9: CARB prepares1/24/23 workshop for proposed zero emissions forklift regulation. (Link)
January 3: The Evolving Economics of Clean Energy Under California's NEM 3.0 (Catalyze Article)
January 2: Cal-OSHA extends COVID-19 regulation until December 2024. (Article)
January 1: Happy and Healthy 2023!
