# Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-2047

Denial of Petition for Rulemaking on National Map Database Standards for Motor Vehicle Safety

**Buyer:** National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** NHTSA-2026-2047
**NAICS:** 541512, 541690

This notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addresses a denied petition for rulemaking regarding national map database standards for motor vehicle safety.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Transportation (DOT)
  - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Petition Details:
  - Requested creation of a centralized National Map Database (NMD) containing static roadway information
  - Sought mandatory standards for global mapping providers and road infrastructure entities
- Products/Services Requested:
  - National Map Database (NMD) development and maintenance
  - Standards for accuracy, update frequency, validation, data integrity, cybersecurity, and reconciliation
- Unique Requirements:
  - Would have required global mapping providers and road infrastructure entities to conform to new federal standards
  - Emphasis on data integrity, cybersecurity, and frequent updates
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the petition or notice
- NHTSA denied the petition due to insufficient information, lack of statutory authority, and resource concerns

### Description

This document denies a petition for rulemaking submitted by Eric Dauster requesting the establishment of standards for a centralized National Map Database (NMD) containing static roadway information. The proposed standards would require global mapping providers and entities responsible for road infrastructure installation and maintenance to conform to these standards. The agency, NHTSA, denies the petition due to insufficient information to proceed under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and concerns about resource allocation. The petition aimed to address safety needs related to Automated Driving Systems (ADS) but lacked sufficient evidence and practicable solutions.

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