NHTSA Temporary Exemption from FMVSS and Bumper Standards
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- 2026-07-31 — Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards: Interim final rule removes regulatory language limiting temporary exemptions to vehicles manufactured on or after the exemption’s effective date, aligning 49 CFR Part 555 with the Administrator’s statutory discretion over covered vehicle populations and authorizing electronic submission of exemption applications. (novelty: 2)
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Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards
31-jul-2026
novelty 2
per-area 2
introduces