Opportunity
Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1354
Request for Comment on Information Collection for Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard
Buyer
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
NHTSA-2026-1354
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on its request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reinstatement with modification of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) requirements under 49 CFR 575.104. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - Information Collection Requirements: - Passenger car tire manufacturers and brand name owners must grade tires for treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance - Grades must be molded into tire sidewalls - Paper tread labels must be affixed to tires - Grading information must be provided at points of sale and included in vehicle owner manuals - Manufacturers must submit grading data to NHTSA - Purpose and Use: - Data supports public databases, consumer awareness, and NHTSA compliance/enforcement - Scope and Impact: - Approximately 45 tire manufacturers expected to respond annually, covering about 160 tire brand names - Estimated annual non-labor compliance cost: $35.1 million (testing, labeling, brochure production) - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are named - This is an information collection request, not a procurement opportunity
Description
This notice announces that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to seek Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for reinstatement with modification of the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) requirements under 49 CFR 575.104. The collection requires tire manufacturers and brand name owners to grade passenger car tires for treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance, provide this information to consumers and NHTSA, and ensure proper labeling and reporting. The information supports consumer awareness and NHTSA's enforcement activities. Comments on the information collection are requested by October 13, 2026.