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October 13, 2026

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

by Grant MacIntyre

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.

More Information: Temporary Final Rule

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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