Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, July 13, 2026
There is one new action of interest this week:
New Rule
Workforce Pell - The Department of Education released final metrics for evaluating workforce pell programs, focused on realized earnings.
More Information: Final Rule
Ongoing Tracked Rules
Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste EPR - The County of Los Angeles issued a draft ordinance that would establish an EPR program for household hazardous waste products, not packaging. Comments are due July 17, 2026.
More Information: Ordinance Information and Feedback Form
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
Draft Risk Assessments for 1,2- DCP, 1,1,2-TCA, tDCE, TBBPA, and EDB - EPA announced a science advisory board meeting on draft risk assessments for 1,2- DCP, 1,1,2-TCA, tDCE, TBBPA, and EDB. Those wishing to speak at the public meeting on July 23 must register prior to July 15 and those wishing to speak at the peer review meeting in early August must register prior to July 27. Written comments are due July 23, 2026.
More Information: Federal Register Notice
Minnesota EPR - Minnesota requests early comments as they develop their EPR regulations. Comments are due July 24, 2026.
More Information: Rulemaking Information Page
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
FMVSS 135 for ADS - NHTSA proposes to adjust FMVSS 135 for Light vehicle break systems to accommodate ADS-equipped vehicles without traditional brake pedals. 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
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
California EPR - Circular Action Alliance issued a draft PRO plan for implementing EPR in California. Comments are due Aug. 14, 2026.
More Information: Plan and Comment Information
TBBPA Risk Assessment - EPA issued a draft risk assessment for TBBPA. The draft assessment proposes that TBBPA presents a risk to workers in manufacturing and to the environment for some processing. Comments are due Aug. 17, 2026.
More Information: Notice of Draft Assessment
If you have questions about any of these items, please contact Grant MacIntyre, director, regulatory affairs and senior attorney, Auto Care Association.
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