CFCA would like to welcome new members: PDS Solutions; CMI Solutions, Inc; and Iwatani Corporation of America!
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CFCA Member Spotlight: Iwatani Corporation of America
"Since 1941, we have regarded hydrogen as the ultimate clean energy source and have consistently engaged in initiatives to encourage its widespread use. Under the corporate slogan “A world where all enjoy true comfort – this is Iwatani’s desire,” we strive to solve environmental concerns with the aim of achieving a carbon free society through the use of hydrogen."
Iwatani joins CFCA as an industry leader in hydrogen fueling and retail station integration. They have partnered with the state and California Fuel Cell Partnership to help reach the state's goal of 100 new stations by 2030. Specializing in integrating new hydrogen fueling infrastructure in existing gas stations, Iwatani is an ideal solution for any gas station looking to entire the hydrogen fueling space.
Click here to learn about Iwatani's latest partnership with Toyota to bring seven new hydrogen fueling sites to Southern California.
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OAL Approves the Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation - Large Entity One-Time Reporting Due April 1, 2021
The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation. Large entities operating or dispatching vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 lbs. (such as trucks, buses, and vans) must report by April 1, 2021, if they meet any of the criteria below.
Who must report
Large entities (fleet owners, businesses, government agencies, municipalities, brokers, etc.) will report information about their vehicles over 8,500 lbs. GVWR (hereafter referred to as “vehicle”) if in 2019 they operated a facility in California and meet any of the following criteria:
- Had gross annual revenues greater than $50 million in the U.S. for the 2019 tax year, including revenues from all subsidiaries, subdivisions, or branches, and had one or more vehicles under common ownership or control that were operated in California in 2019; or
- Any fleet owner in the 2019 calendar year that had 50 or more vehicles under common ownership or control; or
- Any broker or entity that dispatched 50 or more vehicles into or throughout California, in the 2019 calendar year; or
- Any California government agency including all state and local municipalities that had one or more vehicles that were operated in California in 2019; or
- Any federal government agency that had one or more vehicles that were operated in California in 2019.
Reporting is not required for K-12 school bus fleets, transit vehicles, military tactical vehicles, vehicles awaiting sale, nor emergency vehicles as defined in section 2012(c) of the regulation.
What information needs to be reported
Affected entities will need to report general entity information, home-base locations, and information about their vehicles (including off-road yard trucks) and how the vehicles are operated. Vehicle operation includes information about vehicle body types, daily miles traveled, where they are fueled, and other usage characteristics.
You can access training videos, reporting instructions, a reporting guidance document, and the reporting form at the Large Entity One-Time Reporting website.
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CFCA Memorial Scholarship Fund Applications Open Next Month
Originally established with contributions made by industry friends in memory of Ron Ahlport, Fred Bertetta Sr., and Jim Divine, the CIOMA Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to help children and employees of CFCA members further their education and professional development.
Applications for the Memorial Scholarship Fund open next month, so please be sure to spread the word to employees, coworkers, and colleagues!
Last year, CFCA was treated to something special, when CMSF winner, Theresa Thompson shared with us the work she is doing with the Duke University Engineering COVID Response Team. Theresa and her team developed a special system for hospitals to use on COVID patients to reduce the spread of the virus and protect medical staff. CFCA is incredibly proud to help support Theresa and students like her in pursuing their dreams.
You can check out the work being done by Theresa and the team at Duke Engineering by clicking, here.
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CFCA's Webinar Series brings experts from various fields to provide our members the latest knowledge they need to keep their businesses up to date on California's ever-changing business climate. Whether discussing new COVID regulations and vaccine discussions, the EMV deadline, or general HR topics, CFCA has you covered.
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Just because the last year has set a number of new precedents doesn't mean the issues that plagued employers before COVID have gone away.
One of the biggest forms of employer liability comes from your wage and hour policies. Make sure your business's best practices are up to spec to keep you safe.
Join us on April 6th, while CFCA's labor experts will make sure you're up to date on everything you need to know.
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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Webinar - Emergency Temporary Standard
To register, please visit our COVID-19 Webinar website to view all available dates and to self-register or view the dates below.
Attendance is limited to 1000 registered participants per Webinar session.
A question and answer session will follow after the presentation.
The intended audience for this webinar is geared towards:
· Business Owners
· Managers
· Supervisors
· Human Resources Staff
· Environmental, Health and Safety Staff
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Day at the Capitol is just around the corner, and this year, we are going virtual! Just because it may look a little different this year, it is more important than ever to help represent our industry and speak out on behalf of your business. Every day, lawmakers discuss new laws that will continue to make it more difficult for you to run your business, and Day at the Capitol is your chance to fight back against them.
Day at the Capitol is also a great way to show the industry that your business is just as committed as you are. By sponsoring, you help in making sure CFCA has the tools it needs to fight for our industry.
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NACS Day on the Hill Coming Up Next Week!
Next week, CFCA and members will be participating in NACS' Day on the Hill. This year, like many other events, this will be held virtually to accommodate for COVID-19.
However, just because this event will be held virtually, does not mean it will be any less successful. NACS' government relations team has been hard at work setting up meetings with crucial members of Congress, to discuss everything from credit card swipe fees to EV charging.
CFCA will report back on the event as soon as it has concluded.
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Here's the Political Team Newsom Has Assembled to Fight the Recall
March 17, 2021
Facing a historic recall effort backed by the national GOP heavyweights, Gov. Gavin Newsom has drafted a muscular squad of seasoned Democratic operatives to defend his job.
Newsom's team is dominated by veterans who have guided his career and have directed the campaigns of other Democratic stars, including Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and former Gov. Jerry Brown.
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As Newsom Recall Hits Milestone, Democrats Scramble for United Front to Keep Governor in Office
March 17, 2021
With backers of the recall against Gavin Newsom formally submitting the last of their petitions Wednesday, Democrats from California to Washington were readying what they hope will be a united front to keep the embattled governor in office.
Newsom's campaign is trying to keep the party focused on fighting the recall and preventing prominent Democrats from getting into the race to replace him if it qualifies for the ballot as expected. He has racked up high-profile endorsements from Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), among others, and hopes to tie the recall campaign to former President Trump and extremist groups.
The governor went on a national media tour this week, speaking out against the recall and generating both cheers from supporters and some controversy.
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As State Reopens, Californians Remain Cautious
March 16, 2021
A new poll released by Nexstar Media Group’s six California Television Stations along with Emerson College found that while the state begins to relax restrictions and reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, Californians remain cautious of resuming most activities.
The exclusive new statewide poll of more than 1,000 registered voters, which has a margin of error of +/- 3%, shows right now COVID-19 remains the top issue and Californians are hesitant to resume a pre-pandemic lifestyle with nearly half the respondents not ready to eat indoors at a restaurant.
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California Considers Relaxing Rules About Ballot Signatures
March 15, 2021
California’s Democratic-controlled Legislature is considering whether to make it more difficult for local election officials to reject ballots because a voter’s signature doesn’t exactly match what’s on file.
Voters who cast ballots by mail must now sign their ballot. Election officials then compare that signature to the one in the voter’s registration file. Election officials can disqualify ballots if the signatures don’t match.
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