Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0556

DOT Regulatory Actions: Vessel Construction Fund, Vehicle Parts Labeling, and Trailer Light Noncompliance

This summary covers several regulatory and compliance actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. (manufacturer of Kenway trailer lights) - Harbor Freight Tools (distributor/retailer of Kenway trailer lights) - Products/Services Requested or Addressed: - Kenway 12V Magnetic Trailer Light Kits (3,832 units) - Manufactured by Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. - Found noncompliant with FMVSS No. 108 photometric intensity standards - Kenway 12V Submersible LED Trailer Lights (3,832 units) - Manufactured by Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. - Found noncompliant with FMVSS No. 108 photometric intensity standards - Capital Construction Fund Information Collection - Annual application and reporting for U.S.-flag vessel owners/operators (160 respondents) - Supports vessel acquisition, construction, or reconstruction - Automobile Parts Content Labeling Reporting - Annual reporting by approximately 22 vehicle manufacturers - Requires disclosure of vehicle parts origin, engine and transmission country of origin, and final assembly location (per 49 CFR part 583) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - NHTSA denied Harbor Freight Tools' petition for relief regarding noncompliant trailer lights, requiring corrective action for affected units - The Automobile Parts Content Labeling program is being modified to increase the number of manufacturers subject to annual reporting - The Capital Construction Fund program continues to support modernization of the U.S. merchant fleet through annual information collection

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a reinstatement with modification of a previously approved information collection. This collection pertains to labeling and reporting requirements under 49 CFR part 583, Automobile Parts Content Labeling, as mandated by the American Automobile Labeling Act. The modification includes an increase in the number of manufacturers subject to the requirements, which increases the total annual burden hours. Manufacturers of new passenger motor vehicles must disclose the origin of parts, engine, transmission, and final assembly location, and submit annual reports to demonstrate compliance.

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