The Federal Trade Commission published its proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade rule in the Federal Register today. The move opens the comment period for 60 days, closing Sept. 11.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released a comprehensive list compiling recreation-specific projects the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) American Rescue Plan funding will fuel through the competitive grant category.
Last week, 114 participating advocates and guides took part in 101 meetings with senators from 27 states and representatives from 54 different districts on issues critical to the growth of the RV industry at Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. at RVs Move America Week.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, supported by RVIA, cleared Congress last week and was signed law by President Joe Biden.
Last week, 114 participating advocates and guides took part in 101 meetings with senators from 27 states and representatives from 54 different districts on issues critical to the growth of the industry. The meetings took place during Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, a day organized by the Government Affairs team, which places the RV industry agenda front and center, and capped off RVs Move America Week.
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), along with federal, state, private, and nonprofit partners, is celebrating June as Great Outdoors Month.
RVDA and 12 other industry partners sent a letter this week to U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) in support of a bipartisan bill to combat rising catalytic converter theft in the U.S.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published its notice renewing the exemption from the Class A and B commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements for newly produced RVs transport until April 6, 2027. The renewal is retroactive to April 6, 2022.
On May 3, the same day the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the first recreation package, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and its members released a video highlighting outdoor recreation activities and the outdoor recreation economy.
In late December, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries filed an emergency rule aimed at addressing a severe labor shortage in the Factory Assembled Structure RV and Park Model RV plan approval program. That emergency rule has been extended through Aug. 17.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrates Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure across 40 states and several U.S. territories. The investments will support better access to safe water and/or clean energy for disadvantaged communities.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed into law RVIA-backed legislation enabling larger fifth wheel trailer plans to be approved by the state Public Service Commission and sold by state RV dealers.
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