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EPA SMARTWAY OFFERS EQUIPMENT FINANCING PROGRAM Monday, May 12, 2008 For motor carriers interested in obtaining a loan for a SmartWay Certified Tractor, SmartWay Certified Trailer or SmartWay approved fuel savings and emissions reducing technologies, you can submit a loan application at the www.SmartwayFinanceCenter.com This website allows you to submit one, simple and free application which is distributed to participating lenders for consideration (analogous to Lending Tree loan program). ATA LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM Thursday, May 08, 2008 The American Trucking Associations (ATA)+launched a program of sustainability initiatives designed to set the industry on the road toward a more sustainable future under the banner “Trucks Deliver a Cleaner Tomorrow.” DHS Realigns TWIC Compliance Date Monday, May 05, 2008 On May 2, 2008, the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the final compliance date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will be April 15, 2009, which reflects a realignment of the Sept. 25, 2008 compliance date set in the final rule. The seven month extension is a direct result of collaboration with port officials and industry, and realigns the enrollment period with the original intent of the TWIC final rule. ATRI to Host Online Forum on National Truck Driver Injury and Health Survey Thursday, April 24, 2008 On May 16th, ATRI will host an online forum to provide motor carriers the opportunity to provide input to the proposed Survey of Truck Driver Injury and Health being conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The American Moving and Storage Association Unveils Program to Protect Consumers From 'Rogue Movers' Monday, April 07, 2008 The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) today launched the 2008 moving season with the unveiling of ProMover -- an innovative new program designed to protect consumers and help ensure they are hiring a legitimate, professional mover when they need to move their belongings. EPA Celebrates Earth Day Throughout April with New Web and Multimedia Features Friday, April 04, 2008 How can you reduce your carbon footprint, make your home or business water efficient or make sure our nation's beaches stay clean this summer? April 22 is Earth Day and this year, EPA is launching several online initiatives throughout the month of April to help raise environmental awareness. Sleep, Does a Body and the Environment Good Friday, April 04, 2008 On April 3, 2008 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking organizations to join the Energy Star Low Carbon IT Campaign. By enabling the power management, or sleep mode, on their computers and monitors, organizations will help reduce our growing demand for electricity, and save money while fighting climate change. If all office computers and monitors in the United States were set to sleep when not being used, the country could save more than 44 billion kWh or $4 billion worth of electricity and avoid the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of about 5 million cars each year. DHS Ends Oral Declarations at Borders, Reminds Travelers of New Procedures on January 31 Monday, January 21, 2008 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that beginning January 31, 2008, border crossers will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. This change primarily affects United States and Canadian citizens, who have previously been permitted entry by oral declaration alone, and marks the transition toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the country. It is also the start of a more robust and concerted public education campaign, intended to inform travelers of document requirements which will be implemented next year. Port Authority Approves Toll/Fare Increase Friday, January 04, 2008 The Port Authority Board of Commissioners today approved the agency’s toll and fare increase. The additional funds are said to help pay for escalating security costs and nearly $30 billion in capital investments to promote mass transit, maintain its existing facilities in a state of good repair and ease congestion. |
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