Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-0760

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Replaceable Headlamp Light Source Dimensional Data Collection

NHTSA is seeking public comment on reinstating an information collection related to replaceable headlamp light source dimensional data. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Scope: - Request for public comment on the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection - Focuses on dimensional, electrical, and marking/designation information for newly designed or modified replaceable headlamp light sources - Manufacturers of motor vehicles, headlamps, and headlamp light sources must submit specifications to NHTSA before manufacturing - Purpose: - Ensures replacement light sources are interchangeable with original equipment and comply with safety standards (49 CFR Part 564) - Affected Parties: - All manufacturers in the motor vehicle and headlamp sector - Notable Requirements: - Estimated annual burden is 4 hours per submission - No specific OEMs or vendors named; applies broadly to the industry - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information and comment

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection regarding replaceable light source dimensional information. Manufacturers of newly designed or modified replaceable headlamp light sources must submit interchangeability and performance specifications to NHTSA before manufacturing. This information ensures replacement light sources are interchangeable with original equipment and meet safety standards. The collection affects manufacturers of motor vehicles and headlamp light sources, with an estimated annual burden of 4 hours and associated labor costs.

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