Federal Register #2026-17742

Extension of Comment Period for Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards

This notice from the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces a 30-day extension for public comments on an interim final rule (IFR) concerning temporary exemptions from motor vehicle safety and bumper standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Regulatory Focus: - Extends comment period for IFR amending general exemption regulations - Removes language restricting temporary exemptions to vehicles manufactured after the exemption's effective date - Aligns regulations with Administrator's statutory discretion - Eliminates requirement for submitting exemption applications in three copies; now allows electronic submission - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No procurement activity or purchasing involved - Unique Requirements: - Regulatory changes to exemption application process - Increased flexibility and modernization of submission requirements - Opportunity for public feedback on regulatory amendments

Description

This notice announces a 30-day extension of the public comment period for an interim final rule (IFR) published on July 31, 2026, which amends the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) general exemption regulations. The amendments remove language limiting the application of temporary exemptions from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and bumper standards to vehicles manufactured on or after the exemption's effective date. The extension allows comments to be submitted until September 30, 2026, facilitating more comprehensive feedback on the legal, technical, and policy issues raised by the IFR.

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