Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1189

NHTSA Information Collection Renewal: Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision

This opportunity concerns the renewal of an information collection by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation - Scope: - Seeks public comment on renewing a requirement for motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers, and other relevant parties, to submit signed, dated documents identifying improper or omitted reports about safety-related vehicle or equipment defects - Information is used by NHTSA to evaluate requests for protection from criminal prosecution and to help identify potential safety defects - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEM-specific items are requested - Service required: Submission of information/documents as mandated by federal regulation (49 U.S.C. 30170) - Estimated annual burden: 1 respondent, 2 hours total - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to those seeking safe harbor under the specified federal statute - Strictly an information collection requirement, not a procurement of goods or traditional services - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies broadly to all relevant manufacturers and parties

Description

This notice announces the submission of an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval concerning NHTSA's Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision. The collection is a renewal of a previously approved information collection and involves submitting signed, dated documents identifying improper or omitted reports related to vehicle safety defects. The information collected will be used to evaluate requests for protection from criminal prosecution and to aid in identifying potential safety defects in motor vehicles and equipment. Comments on the collection are invited and must be submitted by June 29, 2026.

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