Friday, January 23, 2026

Short Takes – 1-23-26 – Federal Register Edition

Notice and Request for Comment; Proposal for a New United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Federal Register NHTSA request for comments. Summary: “The United Nations Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA), under the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), has proposed a draft Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). NHTSA is seeking public comment on the draft GTR to help inform the U.S. government's position, including how that position could relate to any future domestic actions regarding the safety and performance of Automated Driving Systems.” Comments due: February 23rd, 2026.

Request for Comment on Vestigial Vehicle Safety Regulations. Federal Register NHTSA request for comments. Summary: “In alignment with the Department's ongoing commitment to regulatory reform and the promotion of automotive innovation, NHTSA is seeking public comment to identify requirements and test procedures within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and regulations that no longer serve a functional safety purpose but continue to impose costs, stifle design creativity, or act as barriers to the deployment of new technologies. This request for comment specifically targets technical requirements that hinder the transition to technology-neutral, performance-based standards.”

Pipeline Safety: Distribution Integrity Management Program Considerations for Plastic Piping and Components. Federal Register PHMSA safety advisory bulletin. Summary: “PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to remind owners and operators of natural gas distribution systems of requirements under the distribution integrity management program (DIMP) regulations regarding certain plastic piping and components.”

EO 14376 - Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers. Federal Register.

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