As noted in this week’s “News and Insights,” the twice-weekly newsletter published by the RV Industry Association, this is a busy time of year for RVIA’s Government Affairs group, as it monitors legislation at the state and federal level – and in rare cases, the local level – that may have an impact on the RV industry, should it be passed into law.
This week’s newsletter highlighted three issues in particular that the group is keeping a close eye on:
The EPA’s Proposed Emissions Standards: On July 5, the RV Industry Association submitted comments opposing the EPA’s proposed rule, which would implement more stringent emission standards that would increase the cost of engines in both motorhomes and tow vehicles. RVIA is requesting that motorhomes be excluded from the EPA’s proposed medium-duty vehicle standards. For more information on this topic click here.
The Bureau Of Land Management’s Proposed Rule:The RV Industry Association also submitted comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule that states the Bureau will protect intact landscapes, restore degraded habitat, and make wise management decisions based on science and data. The Association’s comments highlight the need for outdoor recreation to be on an even playing field with other land uses to protect RV camping access and safeguard the current and future health of the $862 billion outdoor recreation industry and the local economies dependent on outdoor recreation access. More details here.
One more thing: The Government Affairs team is also informing RV Industry Association members of the California Air Resource Board’s “Clean Truck Partnership” with various truck manufacturers and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association.
Under the terms of the agreement, CARB will align with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2027 NOx regulation and modify elements of the 2024 NOx emission regulations for which manufacturers will provide offsets as necessary to maintain California’s emission targets. Details are here.
