Federal Register #2026-11071

NHTSA Final Rule Removing Obsolete Directives From Phase-In Reporting Requirements

This notice announces a final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updating regulatory requirements: - The rule removes obsolete directives from phase-in reporting requirements for motor vehicle safety standards. - Updates affect 49 CFR part 585, deleting expired reporting requirements for standards such as advanced air bag, rear inboard lap/shoulder belt, fuel system integrity, tire, head restraints, ejection mitigation, roof crush resistance, and rear visibility improvements. - The agency's address is updated in relevant sections. - No comments were received on the proposed changes, and the rule is adopted without amendment. - No procurement of products or services is involved; no OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory update only.

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing a final rule to remove obsolete directives from the phase-in reporting requirements related to motor vehicle safety. This rule updates 49 CFR part 585 by deleting expired reporting requirements for various vehicle safety standards and updates some sections with the agency's current address. The changes are adopted without amendment as no comments were received on the proposed rule. The effective date of this final rule is July 6, 2026.

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