Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, June 15, 2026
There are several new actions of interest this week:
New Rules and Actions
Hydrofluoric Acid - California proposes to ban cleaning products that contain Hydrofluoric Acid, excluding inventory existing at the effective date of the rule. Comments are due July 20, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule Information Page
Workforce Resource Modernization - The Department of Labor is seeking input on modernizing two workforce development resources: CareerOneStop.org and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Program. Comments are welcome on any aspect of the resources, with a specific focus on modernizing the programs. Comments are due Aug. 10, 2026.
More Information: Request for Comments
American Automobile Labeling Act - NHTSA is renewing an information collection request that asks for auto manufacturer information regarding compliance with the American Automobile Labeling Act, which requires labels with information on foreign parts content. Comments are due Aug. 10, 2026.
More Information: Request for Comments
Anti-Theft Devices - NHTSA is renewing an information collection request that asks for manufacturer information regarding installation of anti-theft devices on new vehicles. Comments are due Aug. 10, 2026.
More Information: Request for Comments
Denial of Petition under FMVSS 108 - NHTSA denied a petition to deem inconsequential violations of FMVSS 108 (Lamps) by two products manufactured by Jinhua Eagle King Tools, Co., Ltd.. Harbor Freight must now provide notification of and free remedy for those noncompliant devices.
More Information: Final Determination
Disparate Impact in DOT Title VI Regulations - DOT removed disparate impact from its Title VI regulations. The regulations now focus on only intentional discrimination.
More Information: Final Rule
Ongoing Tracked Rules
SEC Reporting - The SEC proposes to change reporting from quarterly to semi-annual. Comments are due July 6, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
Light-duty and Medium-duty Vehicle Emission Standards - EPA proposes to extend start date for Tier 4 emission standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles to MY29 and plans to propose changes to Tier 4 standards in a forthcoming rulemaking. There were public hearings on June 3 and June 4. Comments are due July 6, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
Ethylene Oxide reporting - OSHA is asking for comments on renewing the information collection requirements in the Ethylene Oxide standard. Comments are due July 7, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
Container Transport Refrigeration - EPA proposes to exempt Road and Intermodal container transport refrigeration units from HFC leak repair requirements. Comments are due July 10, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
Rear Automatic Braking Systems - NTHSA proposes to add rear automatic braking assessments to the new car assessment program. Comments are due July 27, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
SEC Climate Disclosure - The SEC proposes to rescind Biden Administration rules that required climate-related disclosures from public companies. Comments are due Aug. 3, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
If you have questions about any of these items, please contact Grant MacIntyre, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Senior Attorney.
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