🚌NHTSA Proposes Removal of Obsolete Bus Safety Standards
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, Bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Learn More🚗NHTSA Proposes Removal of Obsolete Vehicle Safety Requirements
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206, "Door locks and door retention components."
Learn More🚗Proposed Changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301, Fuel system integrity.
Learn More🚗Proposed Rule to Remove Obsolete Transportation Regulations
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete regulations related to the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009.
Learn More🏍️NHTSA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Motorcycle Helmet Safety Standards
This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2015 proposing amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." The NPRM proposed three main changes to FMVSS No. 218: adding a definition of motorcycle helmet, adding preliminary screening requirements, and adding an alternate compliance process. Based on NHTSA's analysis of the comments received and other considerations, the Agency has decided to withdraw the rulemaking proposal.
Learn More🚗NHTSA Proposes Phase-In Reporting Requirements for Vehicle Manufacturers
NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a reinstatement with modification of a previously-approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on phase-in reporting requirements as part of a final rule in which NHTSA amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."
Learn More🚗NHTSA's Notice on Vehicle Safety Information Collection
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval on the reinstatement with change of a previously approved information collection. A Federal Register Notice with a 60- day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on December 31, 2024. Two comments were received.
Learn More🏍️NHTSA Seeks Comments on Motorcycle Crash Avoidance Technologies
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This document describes a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval titled "Motorcycle Crash Avoidance Technology Review." The new information collection would be a one-time, voluntary, and anonymous survey of motorcycle riders to obtain consumer-reported feedback and perspectives on the use and availability of advanced crash avoidance motorcycle technologies. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on June 12, 2024. Three comments were received during the comment period. This 30-day notice includes a summary of those comments and responses. NHTSA has addressed these comments, but there are no resulting changes to the estimated burden.
Learn More🚗New NHTSA Research on Limousine Crashworthiness Safety
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This ICR is a new information collection by NHTSA for the purpose of researching limousine crash safety. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the information collection was published on October 7, 2024. One comment was received expressing support; thus, there are no changes to the planned collection from that proposed in the previous notice.
Learn More🚗NHTSA Seeks Comments on Crash Data Collection Activities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension with modification of a currently approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on NHTSA's Investigation-Based Crash Data Studies: Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS), Special Crash Investigation (SCI) and Special Study Data Collection.
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