Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, August 31, 2026
There are no new actions of interest this week. Here are the actions we are tracking:
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
New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections - EPA proposes to update New Hampshire's SIP to remove the vehicle inspection requirement. Hearing on Aug. 26, 2026 and comments due Sept. 25, 2026.
More Information: Proposed Rule
1,1,2-trichloroethane Risk Assessment - EPA is collecting comments on the draft risk assessment for 1,1,2-trichloroethane. Comments are due Sept. 28, 2026.
More Information: Draft Assessment
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
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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