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Drafts and Proposals (Historical)

49 CFR Part 578

Civil and Criminal Penalties.

Advance Notice of May 4, 2022

Speed Limiting Devices.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of December 5, 2025

The Safer Affordable Fuel-efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of January 15, 2025

ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213a; Child Restraint Systems – Side Impact Protection; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213; Child Restraint Systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213b; Child Restraint Systems.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; No. 216; Roof Crush Resistance, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 216a; Roof Crush Resistance; Upgraded Standard.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 205, Glazing Materials; No. 205(a), Glazing Equipment Manufactured Before September 1, 2006, and Glazing Materials Used in Vehicles Manufactured Before November 1, 2006.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204; Steering Control Rearward Displacement.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 222; School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 214, Side Impact Protection.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Spare Fuses.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Liquid-burning Flares.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; License Plate Lamps.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206; Door Locks and Door Retention Components.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217; Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 207; Seating Systems.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303, Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Brakes on Portable Conveyors.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Certification and Labeling Requirements for Rear Impact Protection Guards.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 301, Fuel System Integrity.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 304, Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Tire Load Markings.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Removing Obsolete Directives from Phase-in Reporting Requirements.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of May 30, 2025

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

Proposal of April 2, 2013

Revisions to Greenhouse Gas Reporting.

Proposal of April 4, 2019

Glazing Materials - Proposal Withdrawal.

Proposal of April 15, 2024

FMVSS No. 305a Electric-powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20, Incorporated by Reference.

Proposal of April 24, 2006

Occupant Protection - Interior Impact.

Proposal of April 27, 2023

GHG Emissions Standards for Heavy-duty Vehicles - Phase 3.

Proposal of August 1, 2025

Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.

Proposal of August 5, 2021

Standard Reference Test Tire.

Proposal of August 6, 2014

Bus Rollover Structural Integrity, Motorcoach Safety Plan.

Proposal of August 10, 2021

Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

Proposal of August 11, 2010

Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases.

Proposal of August 18, 2010

Motorcoach Definition; Occupant Crash Protection.

Proposal of August 20, 2014

Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) Communications.

Proposal of August 20, 2021

49 CFR Part 578 - Civil Penalties Proposal

Proposal of August 21, 2019

Technical Corrections and Clarifications Related to Tires and Rims.

Proposal of August 23, 2005

Roof Crush Resistance.

Proposal of December 10, 2020

FMVSS Test Procedures.

Proposal of December 19, 2019

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Tires.

Proposal of December 30, 2022

Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) - 2023-2025.

Proposal of February 27, 2006

Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities.

Proposal of February 28, 2019

Electric-powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electric Shock Protection.

Proposal of January 7, 2020

Replica Motor Vehicles; VIN Requirements; Manufacturer I.D.; Certification.

Proposal of January 10, 2013

New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536kg (10,000lb) and Motorcycles.

Proposal of January 12, 2017

V2V Communications.

Proposal of January 14, 2013

Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

Proposal of January 17, 2014

Theft Prevention - Exemptions.

Proposal of January 28, 2014

Child Restraint Systems, Child Restraint Systems-side Impact Protection, Incorporation by Reference.

Proposal of January 30, 2008

Roof Crush Resistance.

Proposal of July 13, 2015

Multi-part Proposal.

Proposal of July 27, 2023

Standard for All-terrain Vehicles.

Proposal of June 8, 2012

Heavy-Duty Highway Program: Revisions for Emergency Vehicles and SCR Maintenance.

Proposal of June 13, 2023

Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles

Proposal of June 14, 2004

Record-Keeping Requirements for Child Restraint Systems.

Proposal of June 21, 2012

Glazing Materials.

Proposal of June 21, 2019

Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity.

Proposal of June 29, 2021

Heavy-duty Engine and Vehicle Test Procedures.

Proposal of March 2, 2015

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages - Supplemental Notice.

Proposal of March 10, 2016

Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.

Proposal of March 11, 2016

Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities, Roof Crush Resistance.

Proposal of March 25, 2016

Odometer Disclosure Requirements.

Proposal of March 28, 2022

Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.

Proposal of March 30, 2012

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages; Incorporation by Reference.

Proposal of March 30, 2020

Occupant Protection for Automated Driving Systems.

Proposal of May 12, 2020

Improvements for H-D Engine and Vehicle Test Procedures and Technical Amendments.

Proposal of May 12, 2021

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Preemption.

Proposal of May 14, 2020

Fuels Regulatory Streamlining.

Proposal of May 23, 2016

Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release, Anti-ejection Glazing for Bus Portals.

Proposal of November 21, 2013

Anthropomorphic Test Devices.

Proposal of October 1, 2018

Light-duty Vehicle GHG Program - Technical Amendments.

Proposal of October 7, 2015

Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance.

Proposal of October 12, 2018

Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment - 49 CFR Part 571 - FMVSS 108.

Proposal of October 30, 2002

Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.

Proposal of October 31, 2006

Confidential Business Information.

Proposal of September 3, 2021

CAFE Standards for Model Years 2024-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Proposal of September 7, 2016

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Speed Limiting Devices.

Proposal of September 10, 2012

Early Warning, Foreign Defect Reporting, Equipment Recall Regulations.

Proposal of September 17, 2019

Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

Proposal of September 21, 2015

Civil Penalty Procedures and Factors.

Proposal of September 29, 2010

New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536kg (10,000lb) and Motorcycles.

Request for Comments of August 6, 2015

Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard.

Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - December 28, 2020

Make Inoperative Exemptions; Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People with Disabilities.

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