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!important;;"> <li><a class="toggle"> Maximum Rate Tariff Archive</a> <div class="description"> <ul class="list-understated indent-left"> <li><a href="../forms_pubs/max_4_2023.pdf">Maximum Rate Tariff, effective January 1, 2023</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/max_4_2022.pdf">Maximum Rate Tariff, effective January 1, 2022</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/max_4_2021.pdf">Maximum Rate Tariff, effective January 1, 2021</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/max_4_2020.pdf">Maximum Rate Tariff, effective January 1, 2020</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/max_4_2019.pdf">Maximum Rate Tariff, effective January 1, 2019</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-overstated" style="margin-bottom: 0 !important;margin-top: 0 !important;"> <li><a href="/laws/hhm_law_book-effective_1-1-24.pdf">HHM Laws and Regulations, revision January 2024</a></li> <li><a href="/laws/hfti_law_book-effective_1-1-24.pdf">HFTI Laws and Regulations, revision January 2024</a></li> <li><a href="/laws/ear_law_book-effective_1-1-24.pdf">EAR Laws and Regulations, revision January 2024</a></li> </ul>  <a name="pending"></a> <h3>Pending Actions and Opportunities for Public Participation</h3> <h5>How to Participate</h5> <p class="indent-Left">The Bureau is always interested in receiving suggestions, feedback and input from the public. We welcome commentary via mail, E-mail, fax, phone, or in person at any one of our public meetings. For further information on how to participate or to attend our public meetings, please visit our <a href="/about_us/advisory_council.shtml">Advisory Council</a> web page.</p> <h5>Submit Your Comments on Draft Regulations Here</h5> <p class="indent-Left"> Please visit our <a href="regulatory_changes.shtml">Proposed Regulations</a> page to view regulations currently up for review. Please send your comments regarding proposed regulations <a href="/about_us/contact_us.shtml">by email</a> or by fax at (916) 921-7279.</p> <ul class="list-overstated accordion-list"> <li> <a class="toggle"> <h5>Thermal Insulation Standards</h5> </a> <div class="description"> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li><a href="/industry/thermal_workshop.pdf">Thermal Insulation Public Workshop- December 10, 2015</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/thermal_insulation_workshop_2015_12_10.pdf">Thermal Insulation Public Workshop, Presentation Handout (Dec 10, 2015)</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/workshop_minutes_2015_12_10.pdf">Thermal Insulation Public Workshop Minutes- December 10, 2015)</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/standards_for_insulating_material.pdf">Proposed Language, Clean Copy (Oct 2015)</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/standards_for_insulating_material_strikeout.pdf">Proposed Language, Underline/Strikeout Version (Oct 2015)</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/standards_for_insulating_material_summary.pdf">Summary of Proposed Changes (Oct 2015)</a></li> <li><a href="/laws/bldg_stds_proposed.pdf">Draft copy of the proposed Building Standards</a></li> <li><a href="/laws/insulation_regs.pdf">Standards for Insulating materials</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> <h3>Completed Actions and Opportunities for Public Participation</h3> <ul class="list-overstated accordion-list"> <li> <a class="toggle"> <h5>Barrier Study</h5> </a> <div class="description"> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li><a href="../about_us/meetings/audio_20180828_barrier.wav">Barrier Study Meeting Audio, August 2018</a></li> <li><a href="../forms_pubs/barrier_meeting_2018_08_28.pdf">Barrier Study Meeting Agenda, August 2018</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/barrierstudysummary.pdf">Summary Report of Barrier Research, August 2018</a></li> <li><a href="barrier_cba.pdf">Barrier Study Cost-Benefit Analysis (Full Version), April 2018</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/fire_barrier_cba.pdf">Barrier Study Cost-Benefit Analysis (Symposium Version), June 2018</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/barrierstudy_cba.xlsx">Barrier Study Cost-Benefit Analysis Simulation Spreadsheet, June 2018</a></li> <li><a href="barrier.pptx">Cost-Benefit Analysis Presentation, Advisory Council Meeting August 2, 2018</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/proposed_flame_test.pdf">Proposed Standard: Open Flame Test for Barrier Materials</a></li> <li><a href="/industry/work_plan_research.pdf">Work Plan for the Research Study</a></li> <li><a href="/bureau_activities/regulatory_changes.shtml">BHGS Regulations</a></li> </ul> </div> </li> <li><a class="toggle"> <h5>Sunset Review Reports</h5> </a> <div class="description"> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/sunset_2022.pdf">Sunset Review Report 2022</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/sunset_2017.pdf">Sunset Review Report 2017</a></li> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/sunset_2013.pdf">Sunset Review Report 2013</a> <ul> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/outreach_plan_2016.pdf">BHGS Response to Issues: 2014 Sunset Review</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li> <a class="toggle"> <h5>Service Contract Working Group</h5> </a> <div class="description"> <p class="indent-Left">The Bureau will be forming a working group focused on the service contract industry to discuss and evaluate current marketplace trends, regulations and consumer protection issues. This working group will be meeting several times throughout the year to discuss the current practices and future of the industry. A final Report of Findings is tentatively scheduled for October 2016.</p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="../forms_pubs/service_contract_working_group_r1.pdf">SC Working Group Report Oct 2016</a></p> <blockquote> <h5>Working Group Meetings</h5> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li>Working Group <a href="../about_us/meetings/wga_20160908.pdf" aria-label="September 8, 2016 Agenda">Agenda</a> (September 8, 2016)</li> <li>Working Group <a href="../about_us/meetings/wga_20160608.pdf" aria-label="June 8, 2016 Agenda">Agenda</a> (June 8, 2016)</li> <li>Working Group <a href="../about_us/meetings/wga_20160302.pdf" aria-label="March 2, 2016 Agenda">Agenda</a> and <a href="/about_us/meetings/service_contract_working_group_2mar2016.pdf" aria-label="March 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes">Meeting Minutes</a> (March 2, 2016)</li> <li>Working Group <a href="/laws/sc_workgroup.pdf" aria-label="October 22, 2015 Agenda">Agenda</a> and <a href="/about_us/meetings/wgm_20151022.pdf" aria-label="October 22, 2015 Meeting Minutes">Meeting Minutes</a> (October 22, 2015)</li> </ul> <h5>EAR Reference Materials and Important Links</h5> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li><a href="http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB2740">AB 2740 (Bonilla, Chapter 428, Statutes of 2014)</a> – recommendation that the Bureau conduct a market assessment to determine if current statues and regulations reflect the needs of the markets.</li> <li><a href="/about_us/ab_2740_report.pdf">Report - "Responses to Issues and Recommendations Pursuant to the Bureau of Household Goods and Services' 2014 Sunset Review" (July 2015)</a> </li> <li><a href="/laws/ear_regs.pdf">Current Bureau Statute and Regulations</a> </li> <li><a href="/about_us/reg_history.pdf">California Service Contract Legislative and Regulatory History</a></li> <li><a href="/consumers/service_contracts.shtml">A Consumer Guide to Service Contracts</a></li> <li><a href="/about_us/market_trends.pdf">Report - The Service Contract Industry In California – Market Trends and Policy Issues (August 1999)</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/businesspersons-guide-federal-warranty-law">FTC.gov- Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law</a></li> </ul> </blockquote> </div> </li> <li> <a class="toggle"> <h5>Outreach Plan</h5> </a> <div class="description"> <ul class="list-understated indent-Left"> <li><a href="/forms_pubs/outreach_plan_2016.pdf">Outreach Plan 2016</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul>  </main> <div class="main-secondary"> <div style="margin-top:15px;"> <div class="panel panel-standout highlight"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h2><span class="ca-gov-icon-favorite"></span> Quick Links</h2> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <ul class="list-understated"> <li><a href="/enforcement/lookup.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">License Search</a></li> <li><a href="/about_us/contact_us.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Contact Us</a></li> <li><a href="/about_us/meetings/index.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Council Meetings and Workshops</a></li> <li><a href="/consumers/index.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">File a Complaint</a></li> <li><a href="/enforcement/" style="color: #2F2FB9">Citations and Disciplinary Actions</a></li> <li><a href="/licensee/index.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">License Application</a></li> <li><a href="/webapplications/apps/renewal/index.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Renew a License</a></li> <li><a href="/licensee/bear_faqs.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Frequently Asked Questions, EAR</a></li> <li><a href="/licensee/bhfti_faqs.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Frequently Asked Questions, HFTI</a></li> <li><a href="/licensee/hhm_faqs.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Frequently Asked Questions, HHM</a></li> <li><a href="/webapplications/apps/subscribe/index.shtml" style="color: #2F2FB9">Join Our Interested Parties List</a></li> </ul> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CalBHGS"><img src="/images/facebook.png" alt="FaceBook" /></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CalBHGS"><img src="/images/twitter.png" alt="Twitter" /></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-bureau-of-household-goods-and-services/"><img src="/images/linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn" /></a> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-standout"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4><span class="ca-gov-icon-read-book"></span> Translate</h4> </div> <div class="panel-body" style="text-align: center;"> <div id="google_translate_element"></div> <script type="text/javascript"> function googleTranslateElementInit() { new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en'}, 'google_translate_element'); 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