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ASPA holds several events each year to allow members an opportunity to voice opinions and discuss the regulatory climate for the industry. The following is a list of upcoming meetings. Contact Sean Moore via email or by phone at (202) 833-7327 for more information.

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Upcoming Meetings of Interest

ASPA Members:

We would like to make you aware of four upcoming meetings that may be of interest to you and your companies.

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will convene two teleconference/webinar meetings of the Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) to advise DTSC on the framework for the Green Chemistry Regulations for Safer Products, as illustrated by a draft Regulations for Safer Products Conceptual Flow Chart.

The meetings will be held:

1. March 11, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST
2. March 15, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST

See the link below on how to participate in person or via Webinar/teleconference.

3. DTSC will also be convening another public workshop to solicit public input on the framework for the Green Chemistry Regulations for Safer Products, as illustrated by a draft Regulations for Safer Products Conceptual Flow Chart (attached). The workshop will take place on March 16, 2010 in Sacramento and via Web cast.

See how to participate in the meetings and provide input at:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/GreenChe
mistryInitiative/upload/GRSP _GCWorkshop_MeetingNotice_March2010.pdf

See and comment on the draft framework for the Regulations for Safer Products as outlined in the Flow Chart at:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/GreenChemistryInitiative
/upload/gc_flowchart-final.pdf

 

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will convene a Hazard Communication Standard Proposal Public Hearing on March 31, 2010.

The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held at:

Marriott Pittsburgh City Center
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Those interested in attending the hearings must provide a notice of intention to appear by January 18, 2010. Notices may be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Notices can also be submitted by regular mail to the OSHA Docket Office:

Docket No. OSHA-H022K-2006-0062
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625
200 Constitution Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20210

Submissions not exceeding 10 pages can be faxed to the OSHA Docket Office at 202-693-1648.

Contact Person: Maureen Ruskin, Director of Directorate of Standard and Guidance, OSHA National Office at 202-693-1950

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CSPA Air Quality Seminar
November 11-12, 2009
Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, California

Click here for the schedule

ASPA Winter Meeting
December 8-9, 2009
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(In coordination with CSPA’s Annual Meeting)

Click for more information

2010 ASPA Spring Meeting
June 8-9, 2010
Location: TBA

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Register today!
The Automotive Specialty Products Alliance 2009 Winter Meeting
December 8-9, 2009
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Click for registration flyer
Click for agenda

ASPA Members:

The deadline to receive the special group rate at the hotel is this Friday, November 13th. As previously announced, the Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA) will hold its 2009 Winter Meeting, December 8-9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The meeting will once again be held in conjunction with CSPA’s annual meeting at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. We already have a strong agenda coming together and ASPA hopes this meeting will have a bottom line impact for all of its members. 

A registration form and preliminary meeting agenda are attached to this email. Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing all of our members in Ft. Lauderdale! 

Hotel Arrangements:
Headquarters hotel for the Winter Meeting is the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  A block of rooms has been set aside for CSPA/ASPA meeting registrants with rates of $219.00 - $239.00 - $249.00, plus taxes.  To receive the meeting rate, registrants should make their own reservations with the resort prior to November 13, 2009. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Attendees who wish their companies to be billed for hotel expenses must make prior arrangements with the credit manager of the resort.

Reserve a room directly with the hotel:

  • Telephone: Call tollfree (800) 2226543 or directly to Resort Reservations at (954) 5254000. Be sure to mention CSPA to receive the group rate. 

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Presentations

Spring 2009

ASPA Commercial Service Overview
Torpedoes That Can Sink Your Supply Chain Battleship
A Snapshot of the US and Global Economy
Regulatory Affairs Update
Engine Oil Update
The 111th Congress
Sustainable Cleaning Products
ASPA_Issue_Briefing
Leveraging Trade Show Opportunities
SBA Export Finance Programs

Winter 2008

Telematics: New Opportunitiesfor the Aftermarket
ASPA Legislative and Regulatory Update & Outlook
MEMA Government Affairs Update forAutomotive Specialty Products Alliance
2009 Aftermarket Outlook
REACH Update

Spring 2008

A North American Vision Automotive Sales Council
Just in Time Inventory
Lessons Learned
REACH Current Implementation Issues
MEMA Regulatory Update
Strategic Visions on Category Managment
State Legislative and Regulatory Update
State of the Industry

Winter 2007

The Future of the Fuel Additive Market
California Ingredient Communication Model
ASPA Evaluating Green Products Briefing
Green Product Compliance Analytical System


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