Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1189
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision
Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 50 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Transportation Department is getting approval to collect information about a rule that protects vehicle companies from criminal penalties if they report safety problems and take action to fix them. Small business owners in automotive sales, repair, or manufacturing should review the details and can comment by October 15 if you think this reporting requirement creates problems for your business.
First seen
Jul 27, 2026
Last seen
Sep 15, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Jul 27, 2026·91 FR 47031
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision; Reopening of Comment Period
comments close Aug 26, 2026#2026-15118
Notice·Sep 15, 2026·91 FR 58524
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision
comments close Oct 15, 2026#2026-18867