Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1981

NHTSA seeks input and nominations for a vehicle-lighting standards advisory committee

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking input on a proposed advisory committee for vehicle-lighting standards. - Government buyer: NHTSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: This is a notice seeking public comments and membership nominations, not a solicitation for products or services. - Proposed committee work: Develop consensus recommendations to inform modernization of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, including headlight glare, replaceable light sources, dusk sensors, lamp size and performance, auxiliary lamps, testing, and alignment with international standards. - Proposed membership: Up to 18 members representing vehicle-lighting manufacturers or retailers, vehicle manufacturers, manufacturing associations, safety organizations, educational or research institutions, testing organizations, engineering or standards associations, and NHTSA. - OEM mentioned: Osram Sylvania is identified as the petitioner whose request concerning LED replacement light sources contributed to the modernization effort; it is not identified as a supplier for this notice. - Products, quantities, and part numbers: None requested. - Notable requirement: NHTSA is seeking comments on the proposed committee scope and membership balance, as well as nominations for membership. The committee would operate for up to two years or until it submits recommendations, whichever occurs first, unless its charter is renewed.

Description

NHTSA announces its intent to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Vehicle Lighting to develop consensus recommendations informing a proposal to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108. The committee would consider topics including headlighting glare, replaceable light sources, lamp performance, and harmonization with international standards, and is proposed to include up to 18 members representing affected stakeholder groups. NHTSA seeks comments on the proposed committee and its membership, as well as nominations for membership. Comments and membership applications are due November 9, 2026.

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