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A staff presenter described recent pilot activity and said the program, assigned by Senate Bill 1046, has been a joint effort among the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Bureau of Automotive Repair and the bureau: the program had been operated as a pilot and is planned to go statewide in 2019. “Given Senate Bill 1046, ... DMV, Bureau of Automotive Repair and the bureau have been jointly tasked to handle the regulation of ignition interlock devices,” the presenter said.

Staff described work on joint inspections, modified application forms to identify installers and service dealers who handle IIDs, and training sessions with manufacturers and other states that have operating programs. The group is evaluating technical and enforcement challenges including calibration, logs and potential remote data review.

Council members asked how programs ensure the test is performed by the required driver and not a ringer. The presenter said current proposals being discussed would require in‑vehicle cameras that take a photo at the time of each breath sample and upload the image with the device log so remote reviewers can verify the identity of the person providing the sample: “One of the things...we're looking into...is proposed legislation requiring these devices to have a camera... when you blow into it, it takes a picture and it uploads that data,” the presenter said.

The presenter said DMV will continue to certify device models, while bureau and the Bureau of Automotive Repair are expected to play primary roles in inspections and enforcement once statewide implementation proceeds.

Staff emphasized the program remains in a developmental phase and that the bureau will continue joint inspections, additional training and interagency coordination through the pilot-to-statewide transition.

The presentation included no formal adoption of enforcement rules; staff said that technical details and enforcement roles are still being developed with DMV and BAR.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BEARHFTI Advisory Council Meeting -- March 29, 2018","oneSentenceSummary","Staff said Senate Bill 1046 assigned oversight of ignition interlock devices to DMV, the Bureau of Automotive Repair and the bureau for enforcement and inspections. The program will expand from a pilot to statewide operation; council members asked about anti‑circumvention measures such as in‑vehicle cameras and data‑logging.","taxTitle","Bureau of Household Goods and Services, Other State Agencies, Executive, California","taxId",76750,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252011,"Bureau outlines household‑mover transfer, training and industry outreach ahead of July start",478,5901000,6379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774&start=5901&end=6379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774/thumbnail_5901000.jpg","/articles/6252011/California/Bureau-outlines-householdmover-transfer-training-and-industry-outreach-ahead-of-July-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252011-5834ef06a7278678cd32ac75b42d6948/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950361&Signature=NI38eEFE1oZ~Jdbriq4cpqCUcY23hpmlmg67KrUipoocmd4PqgQz0s2kDORl4ZTS22ZUnZkutGqqj3epJKtH4cO6wtwqyJzCA4YKsMdeweyfV~rOjj1Fsaf0P2BAaS2IyAXwGJA2Mrjmw1jOzpUnM-B9PwLViw7yGFz2C32W3XwnracNT2Bd3OiTaUqZA8ZwaebCaDTxfQxANNxixoY6Q6EmHM0RIcaH3VfZ5ZLo2G7M7XzJ~NmgItzfFzt6QApbEN1RhyeO03LcK2t3qZwymuui57fCHaqTJ2DBSHTxL2cgDYU97TXz2aYqsoEQVzqm~n1E6Q2wDdb6nsov8UNbBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The advisory council heard an update on the bureau’s preparation to assume regulatory jurisdiction over household moving companies on July 1.

Bureau staff said an interagency agreement with the California Public Utilities Commission will bring staff, manuals and licensing procedures to the bureau; the household movers fund is scheduled to be established July 1. The bureau has built an initial staffing plan (manager, analyst, staff services analyst) through the interagency agreement and said tentative offers were made for several positions, with onboarding expected by May 1.

Steve Whiteykamp of the California Moving and Storage Association summarized industry perspective from site visits and urged cooperative training. “We were regulated by the PUC since 1923,” he said, urging the bureau to use industry partnerships and training so bureau field staff understand operations from one‑truck companies to large national carriers.

The bureau said it will use CPUC training, communications materials and targeted outreach (including social media campaigns and in‑person events). The bureau also plans focused enforcement on unlicensed operators and has discussed legislation and fund transfers tied to the budget process; staff said some fund‑transfer amounts are set in legislation and that further details would be available as budget trailer language is finalized.

Council members and staff agreed to continued collaboration as the July transfer date approaches; the bureau asked industry partners to help identify operators for outreach and suggested joint field visits and training sessions.

Clarifying details: interagency agreement with CPUC to transfer training and licensing materials; four positions to be hired for movers unit under the agreement; communications campaign planned to begin in May; transfer effective date July 1.","Bureau staff described interagency steps to take responsibility for household movers on July 1, including an interagency agreement with the CPUC, staffing transfers, targeted outreach to moving companies and plans to train new field staff using CPUC materials.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252015,"Bureau proposes TB117 alignment for seating; barrier study finds fire-barrier standard costs outweigh benefits",2420,2973000,5393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774&start=2973&end=5393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774/thumbnail_2973000.jpg","/articles/6252015/California/Bureau-proposes-TB117-alignment-for-seating-barrier-study-finds-fire-barrier-standard-costs-outweigh-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252015-f0eeacd506651855115b5d904e37aba8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950361&Signature=SU4lYVduPm49DieFsnV8uowyhiwya7P1RbfS-vpFg62OVbk2bBNUBOB2UTEe5HoJeMbLFC3QTMPfsUlvmCgN4THgHTk4Lo0JiIP-IPHyH~FN639HMFtjUcsWITlTQl1JR3hBfG-nSI2WjGWkgKoW1ahmS3kM3DZLdDKfQ47B8TbOSGzviuspJLs8hYiI7jEKie6vjsosHFibW8cuChb7pGmxFI9PcFmTBxVRsubRFD5qV2PkeRhPd6mSBBXCXSUVlsSCbkn6X~OUYfRWKmpuOwUmkuu09rOXA8sd-q~Z3JtpLXSbueX-QaQraOKZRdMNh4p3dhM685Fv4xNCPLt3Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The bureau presented a rulemaking package to align state seating regulations with TB117‑2013 and shared preliminary barrier‑material testing and an economic analysis.

Donald Watts, who presented the regulatory-change proposal, said the rules would amend sections 1374 and 1374.3 of the California Code of Regulations to “align the regulatory language with the new general standard for the upholstered furniture set forth in TB117‑2013 and creates a single flammability standard for seating furniture in California.” Watts said the bureau planned to publish the initial rulemaking package for public comment no later than April 20 with an intended effective date of Oct. 1 if the process proceeds on schedule.

Sue from the laboratory summarized preliminary barrier‑material testing and full‑scale validation. “We have tested 25 barrier materials according to the proposed open flame test standard… Based on our small scale test results and also the results of our full scale validation test, we conclude that qualified barriers can improve open flame resistance of poster furniture,” Sue said.

But Sue also reported the bureau’s contracted benefit‑cost analysis led by an academic team at Sacramento State concluded the expected benefits (reduced deaths, injuries and property damage) did not exceed the added costs of enforcement, testing and compliance. “The benefits of proposed fire barrier performance standard failed to exceed the cost,” Sue said, summarizing the draft economic conclusion.

Council members requested the draft barrier study and economic analysis for review prior to the technical advisory committee meeting. The bureau said it will circulate the draft documents to advisory council members for comment and make staff and the Sacramento State researcher available to answer questions before finalizing materials.

No final regulatory decision was made at the meeting; staff described the rulemaking timetable, public comment process and an initial 45‑day comment period once the package posts.

Clarifying details: proposed regulatory changes target CCR sections 1374 and 1374.3 and TB117‑2013 alignment; barrier testing covered 25 materials with five represented in full‑scale mock‑ups; benefit‑cost draft reported benefits did not exceed costs and the academic team is from Sacramento State.","The bureau circulated proposed regulatory changes to align California seating standards with TB117‑2013 and presented a preliminary barrier‑material study. Lab staff said qualified barriers can improve open‑flame resistance, but an academic benefit‑cost analysis found benefits did not exceed projected costs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252019,"Bureau lab reports testing volumes; DTSC confirmation shows high pass rate for 'no flame retardant' claims",360,905000,1265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774&start=905&end=1265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774/thumbnail_905000.jpg","/articles/6252019/California/Bureau-lab-reports-testing-volumes-DTSC-confirmation-shows-high-pass-rate-for-no-flame-retardant-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252019-53373d67a33a10c12b9dd302488fffe6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950361&Signature=UoFIba0cwHwcpGlm04Mclxxrpx7ezqOJlB-VeFuL9tBOdXuArff2d5TxdO8vNv85zrgTZHMRGEHchl6li0Fbonb4~peWd9bexUsW6uX-rNa9fd2SfJqMx8We8kSXqxSRv0LN9UoqD8~Rt6ljfOdLXgBxuXQSA8aU232fJ~xYOB6FPNfZPqc2LcydhY5H1xal6RgBlSDCpHX1SdBqB2YhqtcspbQdlS0BmJeUmmzA8nnYC6DBz5ylzy3zNbJrlimAuWTP7e2SUHbaJYcGPYU0-t~8kDU3i-gpSkZnW9uldu0B8jtF4qDdP~rjJEVkT7YtEpa2Ulm1DMO0-3RrdqjTSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bureau laboratory staff summarized testing work and label-evaluation results during the advisory council meeting.

Rosemarie Picota, who presented the laboratory statistics, said the lab received 228 samples during the calendar-year reporting period and conducts both flammability and label-evaluation testing. “During this period, the lab received 228 samples,” Picota said.

Picota reviewed multiple test types (TB117‑2013 small-scale tests, the federal mattress standard 16 CFR 1633, TB133 for public occupancies, R‑value and E84 for insulation) and reported pass/fail counts across those categories. She explained that, under the state law implemented in 2015, manufacturers must include a statement on the flammability label declaring whether a product contains flame retardant chemicals, and the bureau requests supporting documentation for approximately 20 percent of articles claiming ‘‘no flame retardant chemicals.’’

Of components the bureau sent to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for confirmation, the presenter reported a DTSC pass rate of 94% on the samples analyzed: Picota said 16 passed, one failed and three remained in progress at the time of the presentation. She added that 19 manufacturers supplied sufficient documentation for their claims and one remained outstanding.

Council members asked for additional detail about whether samples originated from importers or California manufacturers and about breakdowns of specific test failures. Picota said the bureau keeps that information and would provide it later: “I know we have that information, but I don't have it available at this time. I would have to look into it and get back to you,” she said.

The laboratory discussion also covered mattress testing (including follow-up samples) and insulation testing; Picota said some reported failure rates include follow-up samples and that a finer breakdown was available on request.

Clarifying details from the presentation: laboratory received 228 samples (calendar year); for mattress testing the transcript noted 67 mattress samples with 58 passing and 21 failing (the transcript numbers overlap and include follow-ups); DTSC confirmation pass rate for components sampled was reported at 94% (16 pass, 1 fail, 3 in progress); 19 manufacturers supplied sufficient documentation and 1 remained outstanding.

Council members requested the draft lab and economic analyses and the bureau said it would publish draft results for committee review before final rulemaking materials are filed.","Bureau laboratory staff reviewed calendar-year test work and a label-verification program tied to state law requiring a flame-retardant chemical statement. Of manufacturers tested by DTSC for components claimed to contain no flame retardants, staff reported a roughly 94% pass rate for samples sent for confirmation.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252022,"Bureau reports steady license growth, plans enforcement sweep and hiring push",71,506000,577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774&start=506&end=577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191724-6339220d1f0e7764702d7c7248c42774/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6252022/California/Bureau-reports-steady-license-growth-plans-enforcement-sweep-and-hiring-push","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252022-564156c4778a0ab7dcee68ee7b4fa284/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950361&Signature=SyXH1iPS6IeWUrPoRjWTkQQmrPwaIv7GpZ2iRY-TXK9StgSCk--lgrsErQBk3ZLa~Y2RtmkPvAnNSv21Qpz7Ch1NNQEc7rHQNUW4mM14d2lsZcgSJNTFqWP10vKmmliu0Bw5AOrQpWFk5-vd8FJcuyiPz2tMcO535ib8kQP8884oQwpuhFg33jQ6Wrvhq1yt5cQSzxuH47wW4eVMWJtmIe4SzHjo7cCaKhnEGq0Di6mXx-ZlUjS1ecZfNrnK68scpiJfMZlLa0Lo2RPXM-4NSMslSg-bwtsck06FS0SgVDjmk6~iTBtQ~5nejf9ovjI52Gep4m-CZpL89t9goZ~Q7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bureau of Household Goods and Services reported steady license growth in some categories and outlined steps to bolster enforcement and outreach.

At the advisory council meeting, Licensing Manager Karen Skelton said the bureau’s licensing rolls show strong gains in certain areas. “Service contract sellers, continue to grow. We’ve netted for over 4,000 new licensees in the service contract seller category,” Skelton said, noting increases among bedding retailers and importers.

The numbers, Skelton said, inform enforcement work. The bureau is launching a project focused on delinquent renewals and cleanup of its records: “For the licensing statistics, we have about a 5.5 percent population that is delinquent on bear and about a 14.7% delinquency rate on BUFFTY,” she said. The bureau intends cooperation between licensing, enforcement field operations and compliance staff to investigate unlicensed activity and resolve delinquent files.

On staffing, Policy and HR analyst Diana Godinez said a reclassification of field positions to the special investigator series expanded the applicant pool. “We are now looking at over a hundred applicants with the special investigator classification,” Godinez said; the bureau has made tentative offers for multiple field and inspector vacancies and expects several hires by May 1.

Nicole Dragoo from DCA’s budget office reviewed fund conditions and months-in-reserve figures as part of the discussion on where outreach or enforcement resources could come from. Dragoo described the fund-condition tables and said the household movers fund will be established July 1 and is reflected in the governor’s budget documents.

Council members pressed for more transparent outreach spending details and easier-to-understand consumer materials. Steve Whiteykamp of the California Moving and Storage Association urged clearer public messaging and cooperation in training field staff, saying industry wants to “be your partner” and help bureau staff understand operations.

The bureau said it will increase targeted consumer outreach using social media and events (including the California senior rally and regional town-hall style visits) and will work with DCA communications to simplify brochures and web resources. The bureau also reported plans for combined licensing/enforcement field work to address unlicensed movers and other noncompliant operators.

The bureau framed these steps as operational and programmatic direction rather than formal policy changes; no rulemaking was voted on during the meeting.

Clarifying details: the delinquency rates cited (5.5% for “bear,” 14.7% for “BUFFTY”); the bureau reported about 4,000 net new service-contract-seller licensees over a four‑year window and expected hires (multiple tentative offers) to begin around May 1.

The council will review implementation and outcomes at future meetings; the bureau’s next quarterly meeting was scheduled for Aug. 2.","The Bureau of Household Goods and Services told its advisory council it has added thousands of licensees in some categories, is launching a delinquent-renewals project and has reclassified investigator positions to address field staffing shortages. The bureau also outlined outreach plans to raise public awareness of its programs.","actionData","errors"]

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