Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, October 12, 2026

There are three new actions of interest this week.

New Actions

USMCA Implementation - USTR is seeking comments on the operation of the USMCA trade agreement. Comments are due January 12, 2027.

More Information: Public Notice

ADS Workshop - NHTSA is hosting a two-day workshop on implementation of ADS. The in-person only workshop will be held in Washington, D.C. on December 1-2, 2026. Registration is due by November 24, 2026. Comments on the workshop are welcome and will be accepted through March 2, 2027.

More Information: Public Notice

FMVSS 108 (Lamps) Rulemaking Committee - NHTSA is forming a rulemaking committee to address the safety standard for vehicle lamps. Applications are due no later than 5pm on November 9. Applicants “should be senior level officials who are authorized to participate on the committee by their organizations and who either are experts on vehicle lighting with respect to the topics of interest to their organizations or who have access to such experts.”

More Information: Public Notice

Ongoing Activity

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.