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NHTSA Extends Comment Period for Proposed FMVSS No. 135 Rulemaking on ADS-Equipped Vehicles

This opportunity concerns a regulatory update rather than a procurement action: - Government buyer: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: Extension of the public comment period for a proposed rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135 - FMVSS No. 135 covers light vehicle brake systems - The proposed rule aims to address vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) - Regulatory distinction will be made between vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are being procured or named in this notice - The extension allows stakeholders more time to review and comment on the technical and novel aspects of the proposed changes

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending the public comment period by 30 days for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on June 26, 2026. The NPRM proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, which covers light vehicle brake systems, to distinguish how regulations apply to vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls. The extension allows stakeholders additional time to review the technical and novel aspects of the proposed changes and submit comprehensive comments. The comment period now ends on August 26, 2026.

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