Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0041

NHTSA Final Rule: Removal of Obsolete School Bus Safety Requirements (FMVSS No. 222)

This notice announces a regulatory update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding school bus safety standards: - NHTSA, under the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule amending FMVSS No. 222 (School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection) - The rule removes obsolete requirements, particularly those affecting school buses manufactured before certain dates - No comments were received on the proposed changes; the rule is adopted as proposed - No products, services, or OEMs are being solicited or procured - The update is intended to streamline and modernize regulatory requirements for school bus safety - No procurement action, contract, or award is associated with this notice

Description

This final rule adopts changes to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, which pertains to school bus passenger seating and crash protection. The rule updates the standard by eliminating outdated provisions that no longer apply, particularly those related to buses manufactured before certain dates. The changes were proposed in a notice of proposed rulemaking published on May 30, 2025, received no comments, and are now adopted without amendment. The rule is effective July 6, 2026, and is categorized as a substantive, nonsignificant regulation.

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