GNYADA September 2017 Newsletter

FTC Raising Fees to Access Do-Not-Call List in 2018

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the fee requirement, but must still register with the FTC. Dealerships accessing six or more area codes must pay the per-area-code access fee when renewing their accounts. For more information about the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, visit: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules /rulemaking-regulatory-reform-pro- ceedings/telemarketing-sales-rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced an increase in fees for companies to access its “Do- Not-Call” (DNC) Registry in order to avoid dialing registered numbers. New charges will be in place as of 2018. The cost for yearly access to a single area code of data will increase to $62, up from $61, and the fee for accessing an additional area code for a half year will increase to $31, up from $30. The maximum amount that can be charged

to an entity accessing all area codes nationwide will increase to $17,021, up from $16,714. Businesses, including dealerships, are prohibited from calling phone num- bers on the DNC Registry for tele- marketing purposes. Those who seek access to the DNC list must pay the above fees. Dealers who want access to only five area codes or fewer from the DNC registry are exempt from

Above Ground Storage Tank Inspection Alert

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GNYADA has been made aware that regulators are con- ducting random compliance inspections of dealerships’ above ground storage tanks (AST). Notices of Violations were issued and dealers have been assessed fines as high as $10,000 per tank. All dealers are required to: Register each tank with the County Dept. of Health (in NYC, tanks must be registered with the State Department of Environmental Conservation.); Label each tank; Color code each fill port; Ensure there is no spilled material around the tank; Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual inspection logs; and, Conspicuously post the dealer’s operating permit On a monthly basis dealers should check and record the following: Tank label is intact and in good condition; Hoses, piping, and tank for leaks; Functionality of tank leak detection system; Functionality of overfill alarm; n n n n n n n n n n

Quarterly inspection requirements: Vents/emergency vents; and, Spill fill containment, labeling n n

Annual inspection requirements: Site drainage (check for changes that would affect spill pathway); Emergency vents, o-rings, and gaskets; and, Tank supports and foundation For additional information about above ground storage tank rules, call the Association at 718.746.5900. n n n

Water in interstitial space (there should be no liquid in the space in between primary and secondary tanks); Water in tank; Area free of spills; Possible leaks in the dispenser; and, Exterior condition

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