--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG (69) description: Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (69) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [EPA Deadline Extended](https://blog.aiag.org/epa-deadline-extended?hsLang=en-us) Nov 10, 2021 [![chemicals](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/chemical%20labels%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/epa-deadline-extended?hsLang=en-us) On September 23, 2021, the U.S. EPA extended the reporting deadline for health and safety data on 20 high-priority chemicals and 30 organohalogens. EPA issued a prepublication version of a rule that would extend the reporting and submission deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting rule under TSCA. The deadline is extended to **December 1, 2021,** for High Priority Substances (twenty), and to **January 25, 2022,** for the thirty (30) organohalogen flame retardants. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/epa-deadline-extended?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Just Added! CQI-11 Plating System Assessment Videos Now Available](https://blog.aiag.org/just-added-cqi-11-plating-system-assessment-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Nov 04, 2021 [![what's new](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/whats%20new%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/just-added-cqi-11-plating-system-assessment-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) The CQI-11 Plating System Assessment, 3rd edition was created to help automotive suppliers develop a plating management system based on the electroplating industry’s best practices. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/just-added-cqi-11-plating-system-assessment-videos-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Spots Are Still Available…Sign Up for November Quality Trainings Today](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-sign-up-for-november-quality-trainings-today?hsLang=en-us) Nov 04, 2021 [![training](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/online%20training%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-sign-up-for-november-quality-trainings-today?hsLang=en-us) Don’t miss out on these end-of-year training opportunities! Focusing on everything from the Quality Core Tools and special process system assessments, to IMDS and auditing, we've scheduled a wide range of courses this month to meet your needs. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/spots-are-still-available-sign-up-for-november-quality-trainings-today?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New Supply Chain Publication Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-supply-chain-publication-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2021 [![smart warehouse](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/smart%20warehouse%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-supply-chain-publication-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Want to better understand the latest technologies in the returnable asset tracking space and how you can apply them to reduce error rate and better track your valuable returnable assets? We’ve got you covered! Our latest publication – [Using RFID, BLE and LPWA Sensor Technology for Automated Asset Counting or Tracking](https://www.aiag.org/store/publications/details?ProductCode=RC-18) – provides recommendations and guidelines for OEMs, tier-level suppliers, and service providers alike to gain and increase the continuity and quality of data across the automotive industry and throughout the supply chain. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-supply-chain-publication-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [San Francisco Participates in Global Research Collaboration to Fight Human Trafficking](https://blog.aiag.org/san-francisco-participates-in-global-research-collaboration-to-fight-human-trafficking?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2021 [![](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/airport%20terminal%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/san-francisco-participates-in-global-research-collaboration-to-fight-human-trafficking?hsLang=en-us) The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced its participation in a global research collaboration spearheaded by United Against Slavery to fight human trafficking via the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST) project.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/san-francisco-participates-in-global-research-collaboration-to-fight-human-trafficking?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Volunteer Spotlight: Barry Williams, Hansen & Adkins](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-barry-williams-hansen-adkins?hsLang=en-us) Oct 28, 2021 [![car hauler](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/car_transporter-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-barry-williams-hansen-adkins?hsLang=en-us) Hansen & Adkins Vice President of Operations Barry Williams began work in the automotive haul-away industry in 1984. He started as a quality claims supervisor and filled various positions in the company as he advanced, including director of safety and risk management, ISO 9000 manager, and driver trainer. In his current role, he grew the company from 33 trucks to its current 1,340 trucks. Williams also co-founded and leads the Auto Haulers Association of America in 2011 with Bill Fralic, which works to achieve higher pay for auto haul truck drivers to better attract the workforce to the industry.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/volunteer-spotlight-barry-williams-hansen-adkins?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Container ships now piling up at anchorages off China’s ports](https://blog.aiag.org/container-ships-now-piling-up-at-anchorages-off-chinas-ports?hsLang=en-us) Oct 27, 2021 [![Shanghai Port](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/shanghai%20port%20terminal%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/container-ships-now-piling-up-at-anchorages-off-chinas-ports?hsLang=en-us) There are over 60 container ships full of import cargo stuck offshore of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but there are more than double that — 154 as of Friday — waiting to load export cargo off Shanghai and Ningbo in China, according to eeSea, a company that analyzes carrier schedules. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/container-ships-now-piling-up-at-anchorages-off-chinas-ports?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [We’ve Updated our Most Popular Assessment Resource – the Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)!](https://blog.aiag.org/were-updating-one-of-our-most-popular-assessment-resources-the-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2021 [![update](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/update%20bubble%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/were-updating-one-of-our-most-popular-assessment-resources-the-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa?hsLang=en-us) Initially launched in 2012, the [Core Tools Self-Assessment (CTSA)](https://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA) allows professionals to test their knowledge in the Quality Core Tools (i.e., APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC) and identify areas for improvement or additional training. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/were-updating-one-of-our-most-popular-assessment-resources-the-core-tools-self-assessment-ctsa?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Free USMCA FAQ Document Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/free-usmca-faq-document-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 20, 2021 [![USMCA](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/USMCA%20keyboard%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/free-usmca-faq-document-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Developed by AIAG’s USMCA Work Group, this new [FAQ document](https://www.aiag.org/supply-chain-management/customs-and-trade/usmca?utm_campaign=USMCA%20FAQ%20document&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ivY9esIh02ghZr9MXTIqsTNKGqQg-RMl1sbqn2FvguMkbBXrD82mVnPlJ8uuolmAq2iQo) provides industry-based answers to your most common USMCA questions. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/free-usmca-faq-document-now-available?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [October FAE Event Recording Now Available!](https://blog.aiag.org/october-fae-event-recording-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Oct 15, 2021 [![webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/webinar%20tablet%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/october-fae-event-recording-now-available?hsLang=en-us) Head to the AIAG Store now for a [complimentary recording](https://www.aiag.org/store/webinars/details?WebinarCode=FAECC) of our October 14th Future Automotive Expert (FAE) event! Featuring Jeffrey Peterson, Director of Global Trade and Logistics Cl for Tenneco, Inc., this one-hour recording explores "Careers in Supply Chain Regulatory Compliance." 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