Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, August 10, 2026
There is one new action of interest this week:
New Rules
Black Mass and Tungsten Export - The Bureau of Industry and Security issued a temporary final rule restricting export of black mass and tungsten and is seeking comments on making permanent that restriction. Comments are due Nov. 4, 2026.
More Information: Temporary Final Rule
Ongoing Tracked Rules
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
NAICS Revisions - OMB proposes to change several NAICS codes, including changing Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing to ‘‘Motor Vehicle Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing.’’ and Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing to ‘‘Motor Vehicle Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing.’’ Comments are Due Aug. 12, 2026
More Information: Proposed Rule
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
Airbag Switch Retrofit - NHTSA is revising information collection standards for retrofitting airbags with switches. Comments are due Aug. 20, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Information Collection
OSHA Chemical Standards - After consultation with an advisory committee, OSHA has re-opened comment periods for several safety standards including 1, 3-Butadiene, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane,13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.), Acrylonitrile, Asbestos, Cadmium, Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde, Inorganic Arsenic, Lead, Methylene Chloride, Methylenedianiline, and Vinyl Chloride. Comments on all are due Aug. 21, 2026.
More Information: Proposals (start on page 42 of the PDF)
OSHA Benzene Standard - OSHA reopened the comment period for their proposed Benzene standard. Comments are due Aug. 27, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
More Information: Proposed Rule
Automated Vehicle Commercial Deployment Guidance - NHTSA seeks comment on interim guidance for commercial deployment exemptions for automated vehicles. Comments are due Aug. 31, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Guidance
More Information: Draft Assessment
ADS System Guidance - NHTSA announced the opening of a public docket where they will publish several guidance documents relating to safe operation of ADS systems. Documents will be added over the course of the year in different topic areas. Comments are accepted through at least July 31, 2027.
More Information: Guidance Notice
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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