available to vehicle owners today. ROE®
parts in the same
vehicle model series should always be allowed. For many used parts, the mileage of the vehicle from which the part was disassembled has no bearing on the functionality or condition of the part, such as body or cosmetic com- ponents. Using examples from her own vehicle history, Blalock asked why good, quality parts from the same model series should be excluded in vehicle repair. Robertson focused on the positive environmental impact of the industry and fielded multiple questions from inter- ested members of the House and Senate Committee mem- bers. Robertson referenced the 2017 study by Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts that measured the environmental impact the automobile recycling industry had in Massachusetts. WPI’s study verified that auto recy- cling is carbon negative and reduced the carbon footprint.
TOTALED TREASURE INTERNET SENSATION In late 2020, ARA launched and is now producing episodes of Totaled Treasure, a consumer-facing YouTube video series designed to show automotive recycling facil- ities in a positive way and educate on the industry, while also being entertaining. Auto recyclers host the film crew to conduct a “treasure hunt” looking for items left in cars. The clever show has yielded some real treasures for the host facility, as well as attention on social media.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS In 2021, ARA submitted comments to the U.S. EPA in response to their request regarding their 1986 policy on the sale and use of aftermarket catalytic converters (1986 Policy). The goal behind the creation of the 1986 Policy was to allow consumers to have access to less expensive yet still effective used OEM and aftermarket catalytic converters, giving vehicle owners incentive to replace their worn-out catalytic converters, thus keeping our air cleaner. While the EPA permits used OEM catalytic converters to be sold and installed on vehicles so long as the require- ments of the 1986 Policy are complied with (and absent any state restrictions), ARA explained to the EPA that the current testing standards for used OEM catalysts in the 1986 Policy are too stringent to achieve the air quality goals of the EPA. Therefore, the EPA should update the testing standards for used OEM catalytic converters because it would be better for overall air quality if vehicle owners could replace worn-out or missing catalytic con- verters with higher-functioning, used OEM ones. ARA believes that laws and regulations should not unreasonably restrict the resale of motor vehicle parts by automotive recyclers and has explained to the EPA that by updating the restrictions on the resale of used OEM catalytic converters that the EPA would be able to better improve U.S. air quality.
ARA INVESTS IN TRAINING RESOURCES Several new and exciting training resources were launched through ARA University, accessible for free, 24/7 to all ARA members and their employees. These NEW courses and resources were added in 2020 and 2021. Electric and Hybrid Training: The auto- motive industry is going electric. Learn all about hybrid and electric automotive technology in this new 8-module certification course. Prepare your company and employees to safely handle high-voltage vehicles. Depollution Training:To provide YOU with the training necessary so that you can safely dismantle and recycle the vehicles in your inventory, this module will cover the best practices, industry standards, and regulations for fluid removal, fuel, oil and other petro- leum-based fluids as well as antifreeze.
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