Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21889
NHTSA seeks input on a tire-safety rulemaking committee
Buyer
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Posted
October 27, 2026
Respond By
November 27, 2026
Identifier
2026-21889
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking input on a proposed committee to develop recommendations for modernizing tire-safety rules. - Government buyer and office: NHTSA, within the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Purpose: Establish a Tire Safety Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee to develop consensus recommendations that may inform future tire-safety regulations. - Topics under consideration: Tire strength, bead-unseating resistance and endurance tests, non-pneumatic tires, tire markings, and Load Range F light-truck tires. - Requested response: Public comments on the committee’s proposed scope and membership, and nominations for committee members. This notice does not solicit products or contractor services. - Proposed representation: Up to 18 members representing tire manufacturers or retailers, motor vehicle manufacturers and associations, safety organizations, educational or research institutions, testing organizations, and engineering or standards associations, alongside an NHTSA representative. - Named industry entities: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is mentioned as a tire manufacturer; the Tire and Rim Association (TRA) is also mentioned as an industry organization. Neither is identified as a requested vendor. - Notable requirements and operation: NHTSA would provide administrative support and procure a neutral facilitator. The committee is expected to meet approximately four times per year, with public meetings held virtually or in a hybrid format.
Description
NHTSA announces its intent to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Tire Safety to develop consensus recommendations for a rulemaking proposal to modernize existing tire requirements and test procedures. Topics include tire strength, bead unseating resistance and tire endurance tests, as well as non-pneumatic tires, tire markings, and Load Range F light truck tires. The notice requests comments on establishing the committee and its proposed membership, and nominations for committee membership. Comments and membership applications are due November 27, 2026.