Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1289

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Tire and Rim Compliance and Labeling

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on its plan to reinstate and revise information collection requirements for compliance and labeling of motor vehicle tires and rims. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Information Collection: - Applies to new tire manufacturers, retreaders, and rim manufacturers (domestic and international) - Covers labeling and recordkeeping requirements under 49 CFR Parts 569, 571.110, 571.120, and 574 - Estimated 1,418 respondents affected - Involves labeling for approximately 20 million vehicles and 100 million rims annually - Products/Services Requested: - Labeling of motor vehicle tires and rims (no specific part numbers or OEMs listed) - Foreign Air Carrier Application for Statement of Authorization (Form OST 4540) for about 100 foreign air carriers - Notable Requirements: - Significant increase in estimated annual burden hours and costs due to higher vehicle and rim volumes - Requirements apply broadly to all relevant manufacturers, not limited to specific brands or vendors - Public input requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden reduction for the information collection

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting public comments on its intention to seek Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for reinstatement with change of a previously approved information collection. This collection involves requirements on tire identification and recordkeeping related to compliance and labeling of motor vehicle tires and rims. The estimated annual burden for information collection has increased due to a rise in the number of vehicles and rims, resulting in higher costs and hours for manufacturers and retreaders. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection.

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