New Rules Impact California Climate Mandates
1 sourceUpdated Jul 14, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that manufacturers may sell certain automotive parts in 49 states without first meeting California’s separate emissions certification requirements. Under a new EPA advisory opinion, manufacturers can show that aftermarket parts comply with the federal Clean Air Act through the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s emissions certification program. That means companies […]
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