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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1089

Monday, August 31, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552

AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance; Extension of Comment Period

Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 31 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The government is updating how self-driving cars get approved and tested, and it's asking businesses to share feedback on new interim guidance by August 31. If your business uses fleet vehicles or works in transportation or delivery, review the new guidance by August 31 and consider submitting feedback if it affects your operations.

First seen

Jul 31, 2026

Last seen

Aug 31, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 31, 2026·91 FR 48485

    AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance

    comments close Aug 31, 2026#2026-15483

  2. Notice·Aug 31, 2026·91 FR 55975

    AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance; Extension of Comment Period

    comments close Sep 30, 2026#2026-17741