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Article Index: First Quarter 2022 Category: Chronological Archive Page Sections: January · February · March |
| January | Title | Details |
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| Monday, 3 January 2022 | ||
| 3 January 2022 | Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Reimbursement Rates; CY 2022 Standard Mileage Rate for Moving Purposes GSA is updating the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned automobiles (POA), airplanes, and motorcycles as required by statute. This information will be available in FTR Bulletin 22-05. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Krystal J. Brumfield Agency: GSA |
| 3 January 2022 | Car Wars’ CRISP Certification Program is Changing the Way Dealers View Phone Training Car Wars introduces an innovative virtual training program to help dealers optimize phone handling and increase desired call outcomes. | Press Release ( PDF)Author: Heather Servi Business: Car Wars |
| 3 January 2022 | Design Standards for Highways FHWA amends its regulations governing design standards and standard specifications applicable to new construction, reconstruction, resurfacing (except for maintenance resurfacing), restoration, and rehabilitation projects on the National Highway System . | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Stephanie Pollack Agency: FHWA |
| 3 January 2022 | First 5 Mods for Your 2017+ Ford F-250 | “The Haul” Hosted by Eric Donaldson, the video outlines AT’s top 5 mods for 2017+ Ford F-250's. From protection to performance, the parts are explained one by one along with the reasons behind each choice. | Press Release (text, PDF,  images)Business: AmericanTrucks Topic: Ford F-250 |
| 3 January 2022 | NFI’s Melissa Winkleman Promoted to Senior Vice President, Human Resources In this role, Winkleman will contribute to the broadening of talent strategies to match NFI's growth. | Press Release ( PDF) Business: NFI Topic: Melissa Winkleman |
| 3 January 2022 | OKAI Outlines the Future of Mobility at CES 2022 with ES600 Sharing e-Scooter, ES800 Off-road Performance e-Scooter, and SH10 Smart Helmet “CES 2022 gives us a marvelous opportunity to unveil new products that will shape the future of mobility,” commented Jiangtao Lu, founder of OKAI. “Our vast experience in the industry allows us to really innovate and create mobile experiences that are safer and smoother than ever.” | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Amy Smith Business: OKAI |
| 3 January 2022 | TRAFFIC ALERT: I-25 northbound lane closure near Algodones Jan. 6-27 Motorists should expect delays The New Mexico Department of Transportation would like to inform the traveling public, I-25 northbound near Algodones will be reduced to one lane for three weeks, beginning Thursday, Jan. 6, through Thursday, Jan. 27. | Press Release ( PDF) Agency: New Mexico Department of Transportation Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| Tuesday, 4 January 2022 | ||
| 4 January 2022 | Driven Brands Expands Auto Glass Offering into the U.S. Driven Brands Holdings Inc., North America’s largest automotive services company, announces the expansion of its auto glass offering into the U.S. with the acquisition of Auto Glass Now®. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Taylor Blanchard & Rachel Webb Business: Driven Brands Topic: Auto Glass Now |
| 4 January 2022 | Endurance Warranty Services, LLC, Awarded 2021 New Product of the Year by Business Intelligence Group The EnduranceAdvantage™ vehicle protection plan was named “New Product of the Year” by Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for the 2021 BIG Awards for Business. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Jessica Campbell Business: Endurance Warranty Services, LLC |
| 4 January 2022 | ETCO Incorporated Introduces Connectors & Terminals For EVs, Hybrids and Charging Stations A wide range of standard and custom electrical and electronic connectors and terminals designed for the electric- and hybrid vehicle market have been introduced by ETCO Incorporated. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Sean Dunn Business: ETCO Incorporated |
| 4 January 2022 | Keith A. Hancock Named Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation Robert H. Shellman, Founder and Former President & CEO Assumes Role of Chairman; Cosmo J. Alberico Appointed President & COO. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Alison Buckneberg Business: Odyssey Logistics |
| 4 January 2022 | New Roads Auto Loans Releases Leasing vs. Buying a Used Car: Which Situation is Best for You? This guide examines whether leasing or buying a car is best for a person by exploring a number of different factors. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Rick Mony Business: New Roads Auto Loans |
| 4 January 2022 | NFI Awarded 2021 Dedicated Carrier of the Year by Lowe's Throughout the past year, NFI used its extensive expertise to help Lowe’s navigate COVID-19 related surges and national supply chain disruptions. | Press Release ( PDF) Business: NFI |
| 4 January 2022 | Rhombus Energy Solutions Announces Its Next-Generation “Rushmore” EV Charging Architecture based on Silicon Carbide Technology New architecture provides improvements in power efficiency, reliability, and modularity, while enabling significant reductions in product footprint. | Press Release ( PDF) Authors: Carolyn Paynton & Kimber Smith Fidler Business: Rhombus Energy Solutions PR Agency: G2M Communications |
| 4 January 2022 | Scosche® Industries Introduces Innovative New Phone Mounts, Including Wireless Charging Line-up of new phone mounts, including MagSafe compatible and wireless charging models introduced as part of CES 2022. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Chris McCloud Business: Scosche Industries |
| Wednesday, 5 January 2022 | ||
| 5 January 2022 | Chris Vester of Hubert Vester Auto Group Launches New Podcast Answers From the Stairs will focus on realizing your own innate talents and beating everyday mediocrity. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Tetan Brannen PR Agency: Market Domination LLC Topic: Chris Vester |
| 5 January 2022 | Classic Black was Texas’ #1 Plate in 2021!: The number one specialty license plate design in Texas for 2021 was Classic Black from My Plates.com This retro design has held the position as Texas’ most popular plate since its official launch in 2016. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Steven Farrar Business: My Plates |
| 5 January 2022 | Hexagon and Dayou partner to bring high accuracy GNSS corrections to the China market TerraStar X corrections technology enables lane-level accuracy with under one-minute convergence for consumer and automotive-grade GNSS receivers. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Jessica Fielding Business: Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning Division |
| 5 January 2022 | OKAI demos EB20 Carbon Fiber e-Bike and OKAI SP10 Smart Backpack in Las Vegas OKAI, a global leader in light electric vehicles today announced the launch of the new OKAI EB20 Carbon Fiber e-Bike and the SP10 Smart Backpack, taking last-mile mobility for professionals to new levels. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Amy Smith Business: OKAI |
| 5 January 2022 | SigmaSense® showcases the latest in high-speed, gaming-class touch performance at CES 2022 in Las Vegas CES 2022 demos include a sensor fusion touch controller built for automotive cockpit applications that can determine if touch interaction is initiated by the driver or the passenger. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Gary Baum Business: SigmaSense |
| 5 January 2022 | The Henry Ford Announces New Experiences and Exhibitions for 2021 Blockbuster traveling exhibits, a permanent exhibition, new experiences and familiar favorites will have something for everyone to enjoy both inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and outside in Greenfield Village in 2022. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Melissa Foster Business: The Henry Ford |
| 5 January 2022 | Zubie, Leader in Connected-Car Technology, Lands Significant Investment From Decathlon Capital Partners Revenue-based growth capital investment will fund Zubie’s expansion, addition of new services by Minnesota-based company. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Mark Novak Business: Zubie, Inc. |
| Thursday, 6 January 2022 | ||
| 6 January 2022 | Axle Honored in Built In’s Esteemed 2022 Best Places To Work Awards Built In today announced that Axle was honored in its 2022 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Axle earned a place in the Top 100 Remote-First Companies to Work for in 2022. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Mimi Rolen Business: Axle |
| 6 January 2022 | Everyone Media Group Launches EV Unleashed, a new site for the latest electric vehicle news, reviews, and guides | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Business: PR Agency: Topic: |
| 6 January 2022 | Holcombe Mixers Launches The Next Generation G2 Volumetric Concrete Mixer The newest mobile concrete mixer will make its debut at the world-class commercial construction trade show, World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV January 18-20, 2022. | Press Release ( PDF) Authors: Julia Zhurya & Brent Holcombe Business: Holcombe Mixers |
| 6 January 2022 | Insurance Telematics Influencer and Pioneer Nino Tarantino Joins Sfara Tarantino will lead go-to-market strategies to insurance carriers for Sfara’s ultra-low speed crash detection with on-scene FNOL. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Rocco Tricarico Business: Sfara Topic: Nino Tarantino |
| 6 January 2022 | Latest 2022 Toyota 4Runner Now Available at Toyota San Luis Obispo, CA Customers who wish to purchase the latest 2022 Toyota 4Runner can now do so at the Toyota San Luis Obispo dealership. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Richard Duran Business: Toyota San Luis Obispo Topic: Toyota 4Runner |
| 6 January 2022 | ParkStash CEO Sameer Saran accepted into Forbes Technology Council Forbes Technology Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Executives. | Press Release ( PDF) Business: ParkStash Topic: Sameer Saran |
| 6 January 2022 | Stertil-Koni Industry Overview Shows Advanced Shop Equipment Can Help Mitigate Severe Shortage of Skilled Vehicle Technicians While it’s no secret that the vehicle repair and maintenance industries are suffering from a skilled labor shortage, one potential solution to help mitigate the supply-demand imbalance in the labor force can be found in the very equipment used on the shop floor. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Paul Feldman Business: Stertil-Koni |
| 6 January 2022 | The SMART Tire Company To Make Its Mark on ABC’s Shark Tank STC, co-founded by Survivor champ Earl Cole, will pitch SMART tires, the first consumer application of superelastic tire technology invented by NASA, to the Sharks and celebrity guest Shark, Kevin Hart, this Friday. | Press Release ( PDF) Authors: Jordan Wiggins & Brian Yennie Business: The SMART Tire Company, Inc. |
| Friday, 7 January 2022 | ||
| 7 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Emergency Approval of a New Information Collection Request: Apprenticeship Pilot Program Current regulations on driver qualifications (49 CFR part 391.11(b)(1)) state that a driver must be 21 years of age or older to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. Currently, drivers under the age of 21 may operate CMVs only in intrastate commerce subject to State laws and regulations. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Thomas P. Keane Agency: FMCSA |
| 7 January 2022 | Carmigo announces Daniel Kim as Chief Operating Officer Kim joins Carmigo as Chief Operating Officer to help scale its operations. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Austin Hille Business: Carmigo Topic: Daniel Kim |
| 7 January 2022 | Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Haylett Auto & RV Superstore to Bish’s RV North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Haylett Auto & RV Superstore in Coldwater, Michigan from David and Nancy Haylett to Bish’s RV. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Jesse Stopnitzky Business: Performance Brokerage Services Topics: Bish’s RV, Haylett Auto & RV Superstore |
| 7 January 2022 | Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Noerr’s International, 2 locations in Pennsylvania, to Five Star International, LLC Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Noerr’s International, a commercial truck dealership with 2 locations in Pennsylvania, from Edward and Thomas Noerr to Five Star International, LLC. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Dan Argiro Business: Performance Brokerage Services Topics: Noerr’s International, Five Star International |
| 7 January 2022 | The SMART Tire Company Announces a Lighter, Lower Cost version of their Shape Memory Alloy Tire (METL™), based on technology originally invented by NASA A new prototype of the airless, never-flat METL™ tire is 50% lighter and lower cost than before, and comes with integrated rubber treads. SMART Tire also announces their intentions to send tires to the moon as part of NASA's Project Artemis. | Press Release ( PDF) Authors: Jordan Wiggins & Brian Yennie Business: The SMART Tire Company, Inc. |
| 7 January 2022 | Woolpert Welcomes Multimodal Transportation Planning Leader, Program Director Unwanna Dabney, Ph.D. The former Federal Highway Administration planning and program development manager has led statewide transportation efforts for Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Jill Kelley Business: Woolpert Topic: Unwanna Dabney |
| Saturday, 8 January 2022 | ||
| 8 January 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Is Now Available at Hiley Hyundai of Burleson Hiley Hyundai of Burleson Welcomes the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe to Its Showroom. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Trey McGee Business: Hiley Hyundai of Burleson Topic: Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Monday, 10 January 2022 | ||
| 10 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewed Approval of Information Collection The collection is necessary for administration of the "Discretionary Grants for Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) Program." | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: John Augustine Department: Transportation |
| 10 January 2022 | Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Motocross Champion Adam Cianciarulo Monster Energy is proud to host 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series Champion and dirt bike racing prodigy Adam Cianciarulo on Episode 22 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Kimberly Paige Dresser Business: Monster Energy PR Agency: Indie Agency, Inc. Topic: Adam Cianciarulo |
| 10 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Department: FMCSA |
| 10 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 91 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Department: FMCSA |
| 10 January 2022 | Zeigler Auto Group to Support Josh Bilicki as Primary Sponsor for 2022 Season Bilicki, formerly 52 for Rickware Racing, will now drive as 77 for Spire Motorsports starting with next month’s WISE Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Francis Mariela Business: Zeigler Auto Group Topic: Josh Bilicki |
| Tuesday, 11 January 2022 | ||
| 11 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 11 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Department: FMCSA |
| Wednesday, 12 January 2022 | ||
| 12 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Consolidated Labeling Requirements and Procedures for Selecting Lines To Be Covered by the Theft Prevention Standard The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Raymond R. Posten Agency: NHTSA |
| 12 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling) In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request summarized below is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Raymond R. Posten Agency: NHTSA |
| 12 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Exemption for the Make Inoperative Prohibition To Accommodate People With Disabilities The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Raymond R. Posten Agency: NHTSA |
| Thursday, 13 January 2022 | ||
| 13 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget to reinstate a previously approved information collection. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: William Berry Agency: NHTSA |
| 13 January 2022 | Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Chevron Technical Center, ENEOS Corporation, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, SI Group, and Vanderbilt Chemicals, have been added as parties to this venture. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Suzanne Morris Department: Justice |
| 13 January 2022 | Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act's provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Brunswick, has been added as a party to this venture. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Suzanne Morris Department: Justice |
| Friday, 14 January 2022 | ||
| 14 January 2022 | Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems This notice is to invite applications for grants to provide Technical Assistance for passenger Rural Transportation systems under the Rural Business Development Grant program and the terms for such funding. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Karama Neal Department: Agriculture |
| 14 January 2022 | Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program To Allow Persons Ages 18, 19, and 20 To Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce This notice addresses the comments received on the September 10, 2020, notice and provides the details on the establishment of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program required by the IIJA. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Meera Joshi Agency: FMCSA |
| Sunday, 16 January 2022 | ||
| 16 January 2022 | Best New Tech And Gadgets To Keep Your Classic Car Safe When the Aston Martin DB5 driven by Sean Connery in "Goldfinger" was stolen in 1997, insurance companies and theft recovery experts were unable to locate the car - until now. Earlier this month, Art Recovery International was able to secure a lead on the stolen car, promising an end to a 24-year caper. | Commentary (text) Author: Lucy Wyndham |
| Monday, 17 January 2022 | ||
| 17 January 2022 | 2021 EcoBoost Mustang | Customer Build Mustang parts authority, AmericanMuscle is back with another installment of their “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video features a shadow black, 2021 EcoBoost Mustang with thoughtfully chosen appearance, interior, and performance mods. | Press Release (text, PDF, images) Business: AmericanMuscle Topic: Ford Mustang |
| Tuesday, 18 January 2022 | ||
| 18 January 2022 | The Latest 2022 Volkswagen Atlas is Available Now at Hall Volkswagen The all-new 2022 Volkswagen Atlas is brilliant in terms of external build, interior design and overall style. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Hall Volkswagen via PRWeb Byline: Charlie Hall Dateline: Brookfield, Wisconsin  Topic: Volkswagen Atlas |
| 18 January 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Alaska The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Sterling Safety Corridor Improvements Milepost 82.5 to 94, in the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Cities of Soldotna and Kenai, Alaska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Sandra A. Garcia-Aline Agency: FHWA |
| 18 January 2022 | Reports, Forms, and Record keeping Requirements Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. Title: Petitions for Hearings on Notification and Remedy of Defects. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Stephen Ridella Agency: NHTSA |
| 18 January 2022 | Sunshine Act; Meeting The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Education and Training Subcommittee will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Alex B. Leath Agency: UCR Plan |
| Wednesday, 19 January 2022 | ||
| 19 January 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance BMW of North America, LLC, a subsidiary of BMW AG, has determined that certain model year (MY) 2019 BMW F750 GS and F850 GS motorcycles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, Glazing Materials. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Otto G. Matheke III Agency: NHTSA Topics: BMW F750 GS, BMW F850 GS |
| 19 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 23 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Agency: FMCSA |
| Thursday, 20 January 2022 | ||
| 20 January 2022 | Auto Sales and Service Offers Extensive Used Inventory to Customers Individuals interested in purchasing a pre-owned vehicle in Indianapolis, Indiana area, can visit Auto Sales and Service. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Jay Arnold Business: Auto Sales and Service |
| 20 January 2022 | Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Complete Innovations, Inc. The FMCSA announces its decision to grant the application of Complete Innovations, Inc. for a limited five-year exemption to allow its Vision 2.0 device to be mounted lower in the windshield on commercial motor vehicles than is currently permitted. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Meera Joshi Agency: FMCSA Topic: Fleet Complete |
| 20 January 2022 | Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Waste Management Inc. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces its decision to grant the limited 5-year exemption requested by Waste Management Inc. to allow all of its operating companies, which currently number 106, to replace the high-mounted brake lights on their owned and operated fleets of heavy-duty refuse and support trucks with red or amber brake-activated pulsating lamps positioned in the upper center position... | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Meera Joshi Agency: FMCSA |
| 20 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Agency: FMCSA |
| 20 January 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to deny applications from 33 individuals who requested an exemption from the vision standard in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Larry W. Minor Agency: FMCSA |
| 20 January 2022 | Sunshine Act Meeting 67427 Highway Accident Report--Multivehicle Crash Near Mt. Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania, January 5, 2020. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Candi R. Bing Agency: NTSB Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| Friday, 21 January 2022 | ||
| 21 January 2022 | Hankook Tire America Corporation, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Hankook Tire America Corporation has determined that certain Hankook Dynapro MT2 tires, do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Otto G. Matheke III Agency: NHTSA Topics: Hankook |
| 21 January 2022 | Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard FMCSA amends its regulations to permit individuals who do not satisfy, with the worse eye, either the existing distant visual acuity standard with corrective lenses or the field of vision standard, or both, to be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce under specified conditions. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Meera Joshi Agency: FMCSA |
| 21 January 2022 | Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has determined that certain Model Year 2013-2019 Toyota RAV4 and MY 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander/Highlander HV motor vehicles do not fully comply with S4 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, Flammability of Interior Materials. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Otto G. Matheke III Agency: NHTSA Topics: Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander |
| 21 January 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., has determined that certain model year 2015-2016 Audi A3 and Audi S3 motor vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Otto G. Matheke III Agency: NHTSA Topics: Audi A3, Audi S3 |
| Monday, 24 January 2022 | ||
| 24 January 2022 | Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps; Notice of Institution of Investigation Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 15, 2021, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Kia Corporation of Korea and Kia America, Inc. of Irvine, California. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Lisa Barton Agency: ITC Topic: Kia |
| 24 January 2022 | Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement FMCSA is proposing reductions in the annual registration fees States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement for the 2023 year and subsequent registration years. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Meera Joshi Agency: FMCSA Topic: UCR Plan |
| 24 January 2022 | Institution of Investigation; Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 16, 2021, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Hyundai Motor Company of the Republic of Korea and Hyundai Motor America, Inc. of Fountain Valley, California. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Lisa Barton Agency: ITC Topic: Hyundai |
| 24 January 2022 | Melbourne Customers Can Reserve the 2022 Hyundai Sonata at Coastal Hyundai The Hyundai Sonata has been a favorite among car buyers for years. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Coastal Hyundai via PRWeb Byline: TJ Watson Dateline: Melbourne, Florida Topic: Hyundai Sonata |
| 24 January 2022 | Sunshine Act Meeting The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Alex B. Leath Agency: UCR Plan |
| Tuesday, 25 January 2022 | ||
| 25 January 2022 | Air Plan Approval; FL; Removal of Motor Vehicle Rules Specifically, EPA is approving the removal of rules prohibiting tampering with motor vehicle air pollution control equipment and rules concerning visible emissions from motor vehicles. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Signing Official: Daniel Blackman Agency: EPA |
| 25 January 2022 | Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38--Spartanburg County, South Carolina; Notification of Proposed Production Activity, BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC (Passenger Motor Vehicles), Spartanburg, South Carolina BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina within Subzone 38A. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Andrew McGilvray Department: Commerce Topic: BMW |
| 25 January 2022 | Statement by President Biden on General Motors Investment in Michigan Today’s announcement by GM – to make its largest investment ever, $7 billion to create 4,000 new jobs at EV manufacturing sites in Michigan – is the latest sign that my economic strategy is helping power an historic American manufacturing comeback. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House Byline: President Joe Biden Topic: General Motors |
| Wednesday, 26 January 2022 | ||
| 26 January 2022 | 350Z or 370Z - Which One Do I Buy? Datsun first started their mission to produce an affordable sports car back in 1961, with the Fairlady. But unlike the hit Broadway musical which it was named after, it bombed. In America however, they rebadged the car as the 240Z and enthusiasts lapped it up. | Commentary (text & photo) Author: Lucy Wyndham Topics: Nissan 350Z, Nissan 370Z |
| 26 January 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Investigation-Based Crash Data Studies The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for extension with modification of a currently approved information collection. Title: Investigation-Based Crash Data Studies. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Chou Lin Chen Agency: NHTSA |
| 26 January 2022 | Hyundai of St. Augustine Hails Customers to the Recently Launched 2022 Elantra Hyundai returns to the territory of sedans with Elantra, gratifying the fans of luxuriously modest interiors and simple exterior designs. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Wade Wahy Business: Hyundai of St. Augustine Topic: Hyundai Elantra |
| Thursday, 27 January 2022 | ||
| 27 January 2022 | Standards and Performance Metrics for On-Road Autonomous Vehicles: Workshop The National Institute of Standards and Technology will be hosting a virtual workshop on the development of Standards and Performance Metrics for On-Road Autonomous Vehicles on March 8-9, 2022. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Alicia Chambers Department: Commerce |
| Friday, 28 January 2022 | ||
| 28 January 2022 | Auto Marketing Company Banned from Industry Under FTC Order A marketing services company and its owner will be banned from the auto industry under an Order issued by the Federal Trade Commission after the Commission found that they illegally misled consumers to believe their websites were affiliated with a government stimulus program. | Press Release (text) Agency: FTC Topic: Traffic Jam Events |
| 28 January 2022 | Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Source Categories: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, Pipeline Facilities, and Gasoline Dispensing Facilities (Renewal) The NESHAP for Source Categories: Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, Pipeline Facilities, and Gasoline Dispensing Facilities applies to owners or operators of any existing or new gasoline distribution facilities that are an area source of hazardous air pollutants emissions. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Courtney Kerwin Agency: EPA |
| 28 January 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Michael T. Leary Agency: FHWA |
| 28 January 2022 | Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Toyota Motor North America, Inc., has determined that certain model year 2019 Toyota Tacoma motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies. | Federal Register Notice (text) Signing Official: Otto G. Matheke III Agency: NHTSA Topic: Toyota Tacoma |
| Sunday, 30 January 2022 | ||
| 30 January 2022 | Auction Direct USA Offers Vehicle Cleaning Service to Customers Customers at Auction Direct USA in Rochester, New York, Can Get Their Vehicle’s Interior Cleaned by Professionals. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Tony Kicinski Business: Auction Direct USA |
| 30 January 2022 | Carter County Hyundai Offers Hyundai Car Care Services to its Customers The well-trained staff of the dealership’s maintenance department will carry out all the necessary repair works to keep the customers’ cars in proper condition. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Camron Murphy Business: Carter County Hyundai |
| Monday, 31 January 2022 | ||
| 31 January 2022 | Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships offers Online Pre-approval for Auto Loans With the help of an easy online application, interested customers can now check for their pre-approval eligibility online and make their next vehicle purchase a hassle-free process. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: David Hendricks Business: Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships |
| 31 January 2022 | Maserati North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Maserati North America has determined that certain model year 2014-2021 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Maserati |
| 31 January 2022 | Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Receipt of Petitions for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Toyota Motor North America has determined that certain replacement seat belt assemblies manufactured by Marutaka, Tokai Rika Japan, Autoliv, NSK, Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition, TRQSS, Key Safety Restraint Systems, Tokai Rika Czech, BMW Group Headquarters, Subaru Corporation, and Mazda North America Operations, and sold to Toyota dealerships as replacement equipment do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Toyota |
| February | Title | Details |
| Tuesday, 1 February 2022 | ||
| 1 February 2022 | New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires from India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: International Trade Commission Byline: Lisa Barton |
| Wednesday, 2 February 2022 | ||
| 2 February 2022 | Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Programs; EPA ICR No. 2461.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0686 Renewal An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Michael Moltzen |
| 2 February 2022 | Public Workshop on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Reporting Templates The workshop was intended to present three new compliance reporting templates for the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program. The workshop will be rescheduled for later this year. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III |
| 2 February 2022 | Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines EPA is extending the RFS compliance reporting deadline and the associated attest engagement reporting deadline for the 2019 compliance year for small refineries only. EPA is extending the RFS compliance reporting deadline and the associated attest engagement reporting deadline for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 compliance years for all obligated parties. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Michael S. Regan |
| Thursday, 3 February 2022 | ||
| 3 February 2022 | Commercial Driver's License Standards: Regulatory Guidance Concerning Third Party Testers Conducting the Knowledge Test FMCSA amends its regulatory guidance to explain that FMCSA's current statutory authorities and regulations do not prohibit third party testers from administering the commercial driver's license knowledge tests for all classes and endorsements. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 3 February 2022 | Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Projects--TEXRail Extension Project and Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project The Richmond Highway BRT Project is a 7.4-mile fixed guideway BRT project on the Richmond Highway corridor from the Huntington Metrorail Station to Ft. Belvoir. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Mark A. Ferroni |
| 3 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 32 individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations against persons with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition that is likely to cause a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle to drive in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 3 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 23 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 3 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| Friday, 4 February 2022 | ||
| 4 February 2022 | Weldon, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Weldon, a Division of Akron Brass Company, has determined that certain backup lamps do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Anne L. Collins Topic: Weldon |
| Monday, 7 February 2022 | ||
| 7 February 2022 | Buy America Waiver Notification This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that it is appropriate to grant a Buy America waiver to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District for procurement of foreign iron and steel components for the maintenance traveler system. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Stephanie Pollack |
| 7 February 2022 | Hankook Tire America Corp., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Hankook Tire America has determined that certain Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles, and part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Hankook |
| 7 February 2022 | Michelin North America, Inc., Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Michelin North America has determined that certain Michelin CrossClimate SUV replacement tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Michelin |
| Tuesday, 8 February 2022 | ||
| 8 February 2022 | 2015 5.0L F-150 | Customer Spotlight AmericanTrucks’ Interview Features a USA-Themed Truck. | Press Release (text, PDF, images) Business: AmericanTrucks Topic: Ford F-150 |
| 8 February 2022 | FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Ensuring Future is Made in America Tritium Announces EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee; To Produce Up To 30,000 Buy America-Compliant Chargers Per Year, Create 500 Jobs. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House Topic: Tritium Charging |
| 8 February 2022 | National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Notice of Public Meeting At the meeting, the agenda will cover the following topics: Updates from Federal Emergency Services Liaisons, Updates on the FICEMS Initiatives, Updates on NHTSA Initiatives, Subcommittee Reports. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan |
| 8 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 14 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 8 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 23 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 8 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 13 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 8 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 109 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 8 February 2022 | Rescission of Finding of No Significant Impact for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project in Portland, Oregon | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Phillip A. Ditzler Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| Wednesday, 9 February 2022 | ||
| 9 February 2022 | FTC Charges Florida-based Sellers for Deceptively Marketing Extended Auto Warranty Programs The Federal Trade Commission is taking action in federal court against a Florida-based group of defendants it alleges have called hundreds of thousands of consumers nationwide to pitch them expensive “extended automobile warranties” using deceptive telemarketing tactics. | Press Release (text) Agency: FTC |
| Thursday, 10 February 2022 | ||
| 10 February 2022 | Adequacy Status of Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets in 1997 Annual PM2.5 Serious Area and Section 189(d) Attainment Plan Revision for San Joaquin Valley; California EPA is notifying the public that the Agency has found motor vehicle emissions budgets adequate in a California state implementation plan submittal for the San Joaquin Valley. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Martha Guzman Aceves |
| 10 February 2022 | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Automobili Lamborghini has determined that certain model year 2015-2020 Lamborghini Huracan motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Byline: Anne L. Collins Topic: Lamborghini Huracán |
| 10 February 2022 | Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard; Correction In a final rule FMCSA amended its regulations to permit individuals who do not satisfy, with the worse eye, either the existing distant visual acuity standard with corrective lenses or the field of vision standard, or both, to be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce under specified conditions. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 10 February 2022 | Request for Comments Concerning the Operation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement With Respect to Trade in Automotive Goods The U.S. Trade Representative must conduct a review of trade in automotive goods under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and submit a report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives no later than July 1. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative Byline: Greta Peisch |
| Friday, 11 February 2022 | ||
| 11 February 2022 | Enhancing Highway Workforce Development Opportunities Contracting Initiative The recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorizes a recipient or subrecipient of a grant provided by the DOT Secretary under Title 23 or 49, United States Code, to implement a local or other geographical or economic hiring preference relating to the use of labor for construction of a project funded by the grant subject to any applicable State and local laws, policies, and procedures. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Stephanie Pollack |
| 11 February 2022 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; CFR Correction This rule is being published by the Office of the Federal Register to correct an editorial or technical error that appeared in the most recent annual revision of the Code of Federal Regulations. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards |
| 11 February 2022 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity This final rule amends the visual inspection labeling requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 304 by modifying the periodic inspection interval for compressed natural gas fuel containers installed on vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards |
| 11 February 2022 | Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program EPA is planning to submit an information collection request, “Recordkeeping and Reporting for the Renewable Fuel Standard Program,” to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Byron J. Bunker |
| Monday, 14 February 2022 | ||
| 14 February 2022 | 2017 Mustang GT | Customer Spotlight Host Justin Dugan connects virtually with the owner, Lucas T. to dig deeper into his modifications and help viewers visualize the possibilities for their own ride at home. | Press Release (text, PDF, images) Business: AmericanMuscle Topic: Ford Mustang |
| 14 February 2022 | Wake Up Your Classic Car From Hibernation In Three Easy Steps First things first, check for damage in parts most likely to get damaged or otherwise inoperable. Ideally, you would do this a few days before you intend to start using the vehicle again. | Commentary (text) Author: Lucy Wyndham |
| Tuesday, 15 February 2022 | ||
| 15 February 2022 | Diversion of Highway Revenues; Removal of Obsolete Regulation Through this final rule, FHWA will remove a regulation from the CFR that has been rendered obsolete by the passage of subsequent legislation. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Stephanie Pollack |
| 15 February 2022 | Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Third Audit Report The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Programthat allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental authorities for Federal highway projects. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Stephanie Pollack |
| Wednesday, 16 February 2022 | ||
| 16 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats The National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats is a voluntary collection of restraint use information for children under 13. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Chou-Lin Chen |
| 16 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection Prior to MAP-21, there were no explicit requirements for State DOTs to demonstrate how their transportation program supported national performance outcomes. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Michael Howell |
| 16 February 2022 | Drivers Can Now Rent a Toyota at an Affordable Price at a Toyota Dealership in Vacaville, California The dealership has a wide array of capable Toyota models, which are robust and offer maximum comfort for all the passengers. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Gul Parpia Business: Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville |
| 16 February 2022 | FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under FTA's Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, including planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Nuria I. Fernandez |
| 16 February 2022 | Hungary extends fuel price cap The cap came in to effect on November 15 and would have ended on Sunday. The government hopes to undercut inflation and help the economy with this move, but does not indemnify petrol stations for their losses. | News Article (text & photo) Publisher: Wikinews |
| 16 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for eight individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 16 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 16 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 18 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 16 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to deny applications from 24 individuals who requested an exemption from the vision standard in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 16 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 24 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| Thursday, 17 February 2022 | ||
| 17 February 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) FMCSA announces receipt of applications from two individuals for an exemption from the prohibition in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations against operation of a commercial motor vehicle by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive heart failure. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| Friday, 18 February 2022 | ||
| 18 February 2022 | Drug Offender's Driver's License Suspension FHWA proposes to amend its regulations governing each State's certification of whether they choose to enact and enforce drug offender's driver's license requirements or choose to oppose enacting or enforcing the drug offender's driver's license requirement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Stephanie Pollack |
| 18 February 2022 | Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Highway Project; Cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk, Virginia FHWA, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation, is issuing this notice of intent to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared to study potential improvements to seven miles of Interstate 664 (I-664) and the Bowers Hill Interchange area. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Thomas L. Nelson, Jr. Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| 18 February 2022 | Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Pi Variables, Inc. FMCSA requests public comment on an application for exemption from Pi Variables to allow sequential flashing light emitting diode flare warning devices to be deployed when CMVs are stopped upon the traveled portion of a highway or the shoulder of a highway for any cause other than necessary traffic stops. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor Topic: Pi-Lit |
| Saturday, 19 February 2022 | ||
| 19 February 2022 | Hyundai Of St. Augustine Offers First Responders Program to Drivers in St. Augustine, Florida Eligible customers can get a $500 bonus towards the purchase or lease of select new Hyundai vehicles from the dealership. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Wade Wahy Business: Hyundai of St. Augustine |
| Tuesday, 22 February 2022 | ||
| 22 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Consolidated Vehicles' Owner's Manual Requirements for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment These information collections require or ask manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to provide information in owner's manuals, as specified in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards and other NHTSA regulations. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten |
| 22 February 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC and Volkswagen Group of America; Denial of Petitions for Temporary Exemption From FMVSS No. 108 for Vehicles With Adaptive Driving Beam Headlamps Both manufacturers requested exemptions on the basis that an exemption would facilitate the development or field evaluation of a new motor vehicle safety feature providing a safety level at least equal to that of the standard. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards |
| 22 February 2022 | Carter County Hyundai Offers First Responders Program to Drivers in Ardmore, Oklahoma A $500 bonus is available for first responders at Carter County Hyundai for the purchase or lease of select new Hyundai vehicles. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Camron Murphy Business: Carter County Hyundai |
| 22 February 2022 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, Adaptive Driving Beam Headlamps This document amends NHTSA’s lighting standard to permit the certification of adaptive driving beam headlamps. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards |
| 22 February 2022 | Safety Zone; Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida The temporary safety zone is needed to protect the safety of race participants, spectators, and vessels on the surrounding waterway during the race. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Coast Guard Byline: Captain Matthew A. Thompson Topic: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg |
| Wednesday, 23 February 2022 | ||
| 23 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Brokers This ICR sets forth the financial responsibility documentation requirements for motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers as a result of the Agency's jurisdictional statutes. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Thomas P. Keane |
| 23 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal Information Collection Request: National Consumer Complaint Database This renewal collection of information is for the National Consumer Complaint Database, which is an online interface allowing consumers, drivers, and others to file complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies and/or their employees, including shippers, receivers, and transportation intermediaries, depending on the type of complaint. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Thomas P. Keane |
| Thursday, 24 February 2022 | ||
| 24 February 2022 | Diversion of Highway Revenues; Removal of Obsolete Regulation In rule document 2022-03173 appearing on pages 8411-8413 in the issue of Tuesday, February 15, 2022, make the following change. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration |
| Friday, 25 February 2022 | ||
| 25 February 2022 | Accident Reporting: Change to Regulatory Guidance Concerning the Use of the Term Medical Treatment The revised guidance explains that an x-ray examination is a diagnostic procedure and should no longer be considered “medical treatment” in determining whether a crash should be included on a motor carrier's accident register. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 25 February 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Energy Policy Act of 1992 established federal programs to encourage the development of alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Trade Commission Byline: Josephine Liu |
| 25 February 2022 | Auction Direct USA Is Offering Maintenance Specials to Customers Used Vehicle Superstore in Raleigh, North Carolina, allows drivers to save on select services. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Tony Kicinski Business: Auction Direct USA |
| 25 February 2022 | Dealership in the Chattanooga, Tennessee Area is Paying Top Dollars to Purchase Pre-Owned Cars Drivers interested in selling their cars for cash can do so at Auto Simple in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Shelby Mcneely Business: Auto Simple |
| Monday, 28 February 2022 | ||
| 28 February 2022 | Auction Direct USA in Victor, New York, Adds the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT to Its Used Cars Inventory Customers looking to buy a used Ford vehicle can now purchase the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT at Auction Direct USA. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Tony Kicinski Business: Auction Direct USA Topic: Ford F-150 |
| 28 February 2022 | Finance the 2022 Toyota Camry at 2.49% from Cecil Atkission Toyota in Orange, TX The finance offer is for 60 months and expires on February 28, 2022. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Dustin Rogers Business: Cecil Atkission Toyota Topic: Toyota Camry |
| 28 February 2022 | Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38--Spartanburg County, South Carolina; Authorization of Production Activity; BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC; (Passenger Motor Vehicles) Spartanburg, South Carolina The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman Topic: BMW |
| 28 February 2022 | Get Pre-Approved for an Auto Loan in Brookfield, Wisconsin The dealership will work with different banks and lending institutions to come up with a loan package that is not hard on the customer’s wallet. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Hall Volkswagen via PRWeb Byline: Charlie Hall Dateline: Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| 28 February 2022 | Hours of Service of Drivers: Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters, LLC (MBR Helicopters); Application for Exemption MBR Helicopters requested relief from the 14-hour “driving window” rule and the requirement that drivers have 10 consecutive hours off duty at the end of the work shift. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 28 February 2022 | Sunshine Act; Meeting The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Unified Carrier Registration Plan Byline: Alex B. Leath |
| March | Title | Details |
| Tuesday, 1 March 2022 | ||
| 1 March 2022 | Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing: Application for Exemption; American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) AAMVA requested a multi-year exemption on behalf of the State Driver Licensing Agencies in Maryland, New Hampshire, and Virginia to allow the three States to continue using revised Commercial Driver's License CDL pre-trip vehicle inspection and revised control skills test procedures following the completion of field tests conducted under a waiver granted by the FMCSA. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson Topic: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators |
| 1 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 91 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 1 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 224 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 1 March 2022 | Safety Zone; Shore (Belt) Parkway Bridge Construction, Mill Basin; Brooklyn, NY The safety zone was established to protect persons and vessels from potential hazards associated with bridge demolition and construction operations. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Coast Guard Byline: Captain Zeita Merchant |
| Thursday, 3 March 2022 | ||
| 3 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration To ensure consistency among ELD vendors and devices, detailed functional specifications were published as part of the December 2015 final rule. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Thomas P. Keane |
| 3 March 2022 | FTC Approves Final Order Imposing Divestitures and Protecting Retail Fuel Customers following Global Partners LP’s Acquisition of Wheels Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Global Partners LP’s acquisition of 27 retail gasoline and diesel outlets owned or operated by Richard Wiehl violates federal antitrust laws. | Press Release (text) Agency: FTC Topic: Wheels |
| Friday, 4 March 2022 | ||
| 4 March 2022 | FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program FTA announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the fiscal year 2022 Low or No Emission Grant Program and approximately $372 million in FY 2022 funds under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, subject to availability of appropriated funding. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Nuria I. Fernandez |
| 4 March 2022 | General Motors, LLC, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance General Motors has determined that certain model year 2010-2017 GMC Terrain motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Anne L. Collins Topic: GMC Terrain |
| Monday, 7 March 2022 | ||
| 7 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Title: FMVSS Considerations for Vehicles With Automated Driving Systems: Seating Preference Study NHTSA proposes to collect information from the public regarding occupant/passenger seat preference in Automated Driving System-Dedicated Vehicles. Participants will ride in one passenger vehicle and two ADS-DVs on a closed test track. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Cem Hatipoglu |
| 7 March 2022 | Decisiv and Daimler Truck North America Roll Out Integrated Service Management Solution Decisiv SRM and DTNA Uptime Pro connectivity streamlines service operations for Freightliner and Western Star dealers | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Mark Wasilko Business: Decisiv, Inc. Topic: Daimler AG |
| 7 March 2022 | Decisiv Drives Intelligent Service Management With Fleet Focused Solutions New applications for fleets provide the ability to manage internal and external maintenance and repair activities. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Mark Wasilko Business: Decisiv, Inc. |
| 7 March 2022 | Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Actions to Accelerate Clean Transit Buses, School Buses, and Trucks New Actions Will Deliver Cleaner Air, Healthier Neighborhoods, and Better Transportation. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House Topic: Vice President Kamala Harris |
| 7 March 2022 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of Petitions for Rulemaking This document denies the September 2021 petitions for rulemaking submitted by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff Topics: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Small Business in Transportation Coalition |
| 7 March 2022 | Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Authorized Windshield Area for the Installation of Vehicle Safety Technology FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to increase the area on the interior of commercial motor vehicle windshields where certain vehicle safety technology devices may be mounted. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| Tuesday, 8 March 2022 | ||
| 8 March 2022 | Lowered 2013 Challenger R/T | Customer Build AmericanMuscle is back with another episode of its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video shines the light on a lowered 2013 Challenger R/T with a staggered wheel and tire setup. | Press Release (text, PDF, images) Business: AmericanMuscle Topic: Dodge Challenger |
| 8 March 2022 | Truck and Bus Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission of Review in Part, and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2020 The Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain exporters/producers of truck and bus tires from the People's Republic of China received countervailable subsidies during the period of review. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: International Trade Administration Byline: Lisa W. Wang |
| Wednesday, 9 March 2022 | ||
| 9 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs The purpose of the information collection is to collect information necessary for NHTSA to issue grants to States. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Barbara F. Sauers |
| 9 March 2022 | Commercial Driver's License Out-of-State Knowledge Test; Withdrawal FMCSA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking to allow driver applicants to take the commercial driver's license general and specialized knowledge tests in a State other than the applicant's State of domicile. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 9 March 2022 | New Car Assessment Program In addition to star ratings for crash protection and rollover resistance, the NCAP program recommends particular advanced driver assistance systems technologies and identifies the vehicles in the marketplace that offer the systems that pass NCAP performance test criteria for those systems. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff |
| 9 March 2022 | Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; North American Subaru, Inc. This document grants in full the North American Subaru's petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard for its BRZ vehicle line beginning in model year 2023. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten Topic: Subaru BRZ |
| 9 March 2022 | Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Toyota Motor North America, Inc. This document grants in full the Toyota Motor North America's petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard for its Lexus IS vehicle line beginning in model year 2023. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten Topic: Lexus IS |
| 9 March 2022 | Record of Violations FMCSA amends its regulations to eliminate the requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce prepare and submit a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 9 March 2022 | Statement by National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy on EPA’s Reinstatement of the California Waiver For more than 30 years, the Clean Air Act has provided California with an ability to set standards that control of emissions from new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House Byline: President Joe Biden Byline: Gina McCarthy |
| 9 March 2022 | Third Party Commercial Driver's License Testers; Withdrawal FMCSA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking to allow States to permit a third party skills test examiner to administer the Commercial Driver's License skills test to applicants to whom the examiner has also provided skills training, a practice now prohibited under FMCSA regulations. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson |
| 9 March 2022 | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Requirements; Manufacturer Identification; Certification; Replica Motor Vehicles; Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to Federal Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention Standards This final rule implements an exemption program for replica motor vehicles manufactured or imported by low-volume manufacturers, as set forth in Section 24405 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff |
| Thursday, 10 March 2022 | ||
| 10 March 2022 | Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Rescission of Review, in Part; 2019 The Department of Commerce determines that certain producers/exporters of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the People's Republic of China received countervailable subsidies during the period of review. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: International Trade Administration Byline: Lisa W. Wang |
| 10 March 2022 | Disclosure of Information Claimed as, or Determined by EPA To Be, Confidential Business Information (CBI) in Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Small Refinery Exemption Petitions and Certain RFS Compliance Reports EPA is providing notice of disclosure to all obligated parties under the Renewable Fuel Standard program that have petitioned for a small refinery exemption or that have submitted any of the following RFS compliance reports: RFS2500 Efficient Producer Data Report, RFS0303 Annual Report, RFS0104 RFS Activity Report, and RFS0105 RFS Activity Report. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Byron Bunker |
| 10 March 2022 | Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles Specifically, American Axle & Manufacturing, The Shephard Chemical Co., and Tianjin SwARC Automotive Research Laboratory Co. have been added as parties to this venture. | Federal Register Notice (text) Department: Department of Justice Byline: Suzanne Morris |
| 10 March 2022 | Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Cooperative Research Group on Hedge V Specifically, FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI, has been added as a party to this venture. | Federal Register Notice (text) Department: Department of Justice Byline: Suzanne Morris Topic: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
| Friday, 11 March 2022 | ||
| 11 March 2022 | Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2019-2020 The Department of Commerce determines that producers or exporters of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the People's Republic of China subject to this review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: International Trade Administration Byline: Lisa W. Wang |
| 11 March 2022 | Prospective Buyers in Girardeau, Missouri, Can Get Auto Loans Online Customers at Auffenberg Kia in Girardeau, Missouri, Can Apply for Auto Financing Online. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: David Hendricks Business: Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships |
| 11 March 2022 | Why A Classic Car Is A Good Investment Choice Classic cars have always attracted auto enthusiasts, but there’s also a huge interest for those looking for a solid investment. These vehicles are generally admired for their attractive appearance, or for their role in a particular moment in history. | Commentary (text) Author: Lucy Wyndham |
| Monday, 14 March 2022 | ||
| 14 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval: Drivers' Use of Camera-Based Rear Visibility Systems Versus Traditional Mirrors NHTSA has proposed to perform research involving the collection of information from the public as part of a multi-year effort to learn about drivers' use of passive camera-based rear visibility systems intended to perform the same function as traditional vehicle outside mirrors: Displaying areas surrounding the vehicle. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Cem Hatipoglu |
| 14 March 2022 | All Traffic Solutions and ParkingLogix to Host Webinar For Universities: “Improving Traffic Flow & Communications During Campus Events” All Traffic Solutions and ParkingLogix will present a live webinar, “Improve Traffic Flow & Communications at Campus Events,” on Wednesday, March 16 at 2 p.m. EST. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: All Traffic Solutions via PRWeb Byline: Kate Molchany Dateline: Chantily, Virginia Topic: ParkingLogix |
| 14 March 2022 | California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision EPA has completed the reconsideration of its 2019 action withdrawing a 2013 Clean Air Act waiver of preemption for California’s greenhouse gas emission standards and zero emission vehicle sale mandate. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Michael S. Regan |
| 14 March 2022 | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has determined that certain Cooper Discoverer AT3 tubeless radial light truck tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Cooper Tires |
| 14 March 2022 | Daimler Trucks North America, Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Daimler Trucks North America has determined that certain model year 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Freightliner Cascadia |
| 14 March 2022 | Proposed 2022 Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of California, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) The FHWA and the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, propose renewing the MOU authorizing Caltrans' participation in the Categorical Exclusion Assignment program. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Vincent Mammano |
| 14 March 2022 | Sunshine Act Meetings The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Education and Training Subcommittee will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Unified Carrier Registration Plan Byline: Alex B. Leath |
| 14 March 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Volkswagen Group of America has determined that certain model year 2021-2022 Volkswagen and Audi motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Otto G. Matheke III Topic: Volkswagen Group |
| Tuesday, 15 March 2022 | ||
| 15 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection The FHWA Office of Operations and Office of the Chief Financial Officer, jointly collection information related to State Infrastructure Banks, Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles, and Toll Credits. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Michael Howell |
| 15 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection The 23 U.S.C. 148 note (135 STAT. 478) requires the USDOT to update the High Risk Rural Roads Study, report and Best Practices Manual first completed under MAP-21. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Michael Howell |
| 15 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Field Operational Test NHTSA and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety began research in February 2008 to try to find potential in-vehicle approaches to the problem of alcohol-impaired driving. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Cem Hatipoglu Topic: Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety |
| 15 March 2022 | Make Inoperative Exemptions; Vehicle Modifications To Accommodate People With Disabilities; Modifications by Rental Car Companies This final rule amends NHTSA's regulations regarding exemptions to the make inoperative prohibition to accommodate disabilities to include new exemptions relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards for roof crush resistance, rear visibility, and air bags. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff |
| Wednesday, 16 March 2022 | ||
| 16 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Petitions for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard 49 U.S.C. Chapter 331 requires the Secretary of Transportation, and NHTSA by delegation, to promulgate a theft prevention standard to provide for the identification of certain motor vehicles and their major replacement parts to impede motor vehicle theft. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten |
| 16 March 2022 | Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. This document grants in full the Volkswagen Group of America's petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard for its Audi e-tron GT vehicle line beginning in model year 2023. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten Topic: Audi e-tron GT |
| 16 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 23 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| Thursday, 17 March 2022 | ||
| 17 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection In response to Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government, DOT is working to expand access and opportunity to all communities while focusing on underserved, overburdened, and disadvantaged communities. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Michael Howell |
| 17 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Event Data Recorders 49 CFR part 563, Event data recorders, specifies uniform, national requirements for vehicles voluntarily equipped with EDRs concerning the collection, storage, and retrievability of onboard motor vehicle crash event data. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Raymond R. Posten |
| 17 March 2022 | Buy or Lease a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz at Earnhardt Hyundai of St. Augustine The Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck, which debuted in 2022, combines the athletic drive of a sport utility vehicle with the strength, efficiency, and usefulness of a pickup truck. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Wade Wahy Business: Hyundai of St. Augustine Topic: Hyundai Santa Cruz |
| Friday, 18 March 2022 | ||
| 18 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers Regulations The FMCSA established minimum performance and design standards for ELDs and mandated use of these devices by drivers who are subject to the HOS reporting requirements. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Thomas P. Keane |
| 18 March 2022 | Announcement of Fiscal Year 2021 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program Project Selections Federal public law (49 U.S.C. 5338(a)(2)(M)) authorized $289,044,179 in FY 2021 funds for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Transit Administration Byline: Nuria I. Fernandez |
| 18 March 2022 | Auction Direct USA in Victor, New York, Adds the 2021 Nissan Murano SV to Its Used Cars Inventory Customers looking to purchase a used Nissan Murano vehicle can now do so at Auction Direct USA. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Tony Kicinski Business: Auction Direct USA Topic: Nissan Murano |
| 18 March 2022 | Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators; Correction FMCSA removes obsolete regulatory text from its June 30, 2021, entry-level driver training final rule. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 18 March 2022 | Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act The Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in the lawsuit entitled United States of America v. Power Performance Enterprises Inc. and Kory Blaine Willis. | Federal Register Notice (text) Department: Department of Justice Byline: Thomas Carroll Topic: PPEI Tuning |
| Monday, 21 March 2022 | ||
| 21 March 2022 | 2019 Mustang GT | AmericanMuscle Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanMuscle releases a new episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video spotlights a 2019 Mustang GT with classic styling. | Press Release (text, PDF, images) Business: AmericanMuscle Topic: Ford Mustang |
| 21 March 2022 | Carter County Hyundai Adds the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe to its Inventory The Ardmore area customers can choose from a vast collection of 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe at the dealership. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Camron Murphy Business: Carter County Hyundai Topic: Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Tuesday, 22 March 2022 | ||
| 22 March 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California The actions relate to a proposed highway project, on State Route 260 between postmiles R0.78 and R1.90 and Interstate 880 between postmiles 30.47 and 31.61 in the cities of Oakland and Alameda in the County of Alameda. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Christina Leach |
| 22 March 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California The actions relate to a proposed roadway project, the I-10 Bypass: Banning to Cabazon Project from the intersection of Hathaway Street and Westward Avenue in the City of Banning to the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Apache Trail in the unincorporated community of Cabazon, for approximately 3.3 miles of new roadway in the County of Riverside. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Christina Leach Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| 22 March 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Project in Michigan These final agency actions relate to a proposed highway project, I-375, from I-75 South of Mack Avenue to the Detroit Riverfront in the city of Detroit, Wayne County. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Theodore G. Burch Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| 22 March 2022 | Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Roadway in California The actions relate to a proposed highway project, bridge replacement on at Post Mile 31.5 on State Route 1 in Mendocino County. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Christina Leach |
| 22 March 2022 | Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request To comply with Executive Order 14043 (Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees) and October 2021 guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, the NTSB created and received emergency clearance in November 2021 for the following form: Request for a Medical Exception to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Transportation Safety Board Byline: Jennifer Homendy Special Collection: COVID-19 |
| 22 March 2022 | Sunshine Act Meetings The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Finance Subcommittee will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Unified Carrier Registration Plan Byline: Alex B. Leath |
| Wednesday, 23 March 2022 | ||
| 23 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Safe Management of Recalled Airbags Rule, EPA ICR No. 2589.05, OMB Control No. 2050-0221 The collection of information is necessary in order to ensure that the hazardous waste airbag modules and airbag inflators exempted under this rule are safely disposed of and that defective airbag modules and airbag inflators are not reinserted into vehicles where they would pose an unreasonable risk of death or serious injury. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Carolyn Hoskinson |
| 23 March 2022 | Coastal Hyundai Adds the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to the Inventory The sought-after electric SUV is available at the Melbourne-based dealership. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Coastal Hyundai via PRWeb Byline: TJ Watson Dateline: Melbourne, Florida Topic: Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| 23 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 32 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 23 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) FMCSA announces its decision to deny the applications from five individuals treated with an ICD who requested an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive heart failure. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| 23 March 2022 | Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 12 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Larry W. Minor |
| Thursday, 24 March 2022 | ||
| 24 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Fatal Crash Seat Belt Use Reporting and Awareness NHTSA is seeking approval to collect information from 1,500 participants from two seat belt user groups, 750 who are full-time and 750 who are occasional or non-users, for a one-time voluntary experiment to understand whether the inclusion of seat belt status in a fatal crash news report could affect seat belt use. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan |
| 24 March 2022 | All Traffic Solutions (ATS) Announces October 2021 ATS Gives Back Winners All Traffic Solutions awarded Shield 12 radar speed signs to the Altamont Police Department in Illinois and Spotswood Police Department in New Jersey through the company’s ATS Gives Back initiative. | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: All Traffic Solutions via PRWeb Byline: Kate Molchany Dateline: Chantilly, Virginia |
| 24 March 2022 | Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP18-002 The petition requests that the Agency investigate alleged “premature and excessive frame corrosion” in model year 2002 through 2006 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Anne L. Collins Topic: Toyota 4Runner |
| 24 March 2022 | Foreign Tire Sales, Inc., Complainant, v. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp.; as agent for Evergreen Line, Evergreen Group d/b/a Evergreen Line, Respondent; Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment Complainant alleges that Respondents violated 46 U.S.C. 41102(c), 41104(a)(2), 41104(a)(5), 41104(a)(9), and 41104(a)(10) with regard to refusal to provide space on their vessels. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Maritime Commission Byline: William Cody Topic: Foreign Tire Sales |
| Friday, 25 March 2022 | ||
| 25 March 2022 | Cecil Atkission Toyota Offers Wide Selection of Used SUVs and Crossovers in Orange, TX The Orange area customers can check out the vast inventory of used SUVs and crossovers models at the dealership. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Mark Blackman Business: Cecil Atkission Toyota |
| 25 March 2022 | Harris Teeter to offer e-VIC members double fuel points through April 5 The promotion is valid from now through Tuesday, April 5 after members download the digital coupon. | Press Release ( PDF) Author: Danna Robinson Business: Harris Teeter |
| 25 March 2022 | Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Department of Transportation's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for three funding opportunities: The National Infrastructure Project Assistance grants program, the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways Projects grants program, and the Rural Surface Transportation Grant program. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Office of the Secretary of Transportation Byline: Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg |
| Monday, 28 March 2022 | ||
| 28 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Procedures for Participating in and Receiving Information From the National Driver Register The National Driver Register Act of 1982 requires the Secretary of Transportation (NHTSA by delegation) to maintain a National Driver Register to assist the State chief driver licensing officials in the exchange of information about the motor vehicle driving records of individuals. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Chou-Lin Chen |
| 28 March 2022 | Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards EPA is proposing a rule that would reduce air pollution from highway heavy-duty vehicles and engines, including ozone, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Byline: Michael S. Regan |
| 28 March 2022 | Environmental Impact Statement; Interstate 15: Farmington to Salt Lake City, Utah Persons or agencies who might be affected by the proposed project are encouraged to comment on the information in this Notice of Intent. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Ivan Marrero Topic: Interstate Highway System |
| 28 March 2022 | Qualified Military, Veterans and First Responders are Getting a $500 Bonus on the Purchase/Lease of a Volkswagen | Press Release ( PDF) Publisher: Hall Volkswagen via PRWeb Byline: Charlie Hall Dateline: Brookfield, Wisconsin Topic: |
| Tuesday, 29 March 2022 | ||
| 29 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Evaluation of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria Program The MMUCC guideline identifies a minimum set of motor vehicle crash data variables and their attributes that States should consider collecting and including in their State crash data systems. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Chou-Lin Chen |
| 29 March 2022 | Statement by President Biden on Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Investments in North Carolina Today’s announcement that the electric vehicle maker VinFast will build an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina – $4 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs and hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles and batteries – is the latest example of my economic strategy at work. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House Byline: President Joe Biden Topic: VinFast |
| 29 March 2022 | Sunshine Act Meetings Highway Investigative Report: Bus roadway departure and rollover crash in Pala Mesa, California. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Transportation Safety Board Byline: Candi R. Bing |
| Wednesday, 30 March 2022 | ||
| 30 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Petitions for Hearings on Notification and Remedy of Defects Should a manufacturer determine or NHTSA decide, through testing, inspection, investigation or research, that a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standard, Section 30118 of title 49 of the United States Code requires the manufacturer of motor vehicles or replacement equipment to notify NHTSA, owners, purchasers, and dealers of the safety defect or noncompliance. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Stephen Ridella |
| 30 March 2022 | Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition, DP21-005 The petition requests that the Agency initiate an investigation into alleged “defects in the 2006 J1939 databus,” citing a 2016 research paper published through the University of Michigan. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Anne L. Collins Topic: SAE International |
| 30 March 2022 | Occupant Protection for Vehicles With Automated Driving Systems This final rule amends the occupant protection Federal motor vehicle safety standards to account for future vehicles that do not have the traditional manual controls associated with a human driver because they are equipped with Automated Driving Systems. | Federal Register Notice ( PDF) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: Steven S. Cliff |
| Thursday, 31 March 2022 | ||
| 31 March 2022 | Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection The timing of yellow change and red clearance intervals are central to the safe transfer of right-of-way at signalized intersections. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Michael Howell |
| 31 March 2022 | Commercial Driver's License Standards: Application for Exemption; Werner Enterprises, Inc. FMCSA announces its decision to grant Werner Enterprises an exemption from the regulation that requires a commercial learner's permit holder operating a commercial motor vehicle to be accompanied by a commercial driver's license holder with the proper CDL class and endorsements, in the passenger seat. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Byline: Robin Hutcheson Topic: Werner Enterprises |
| 31 March 2022 | FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Plan to Respond to Putin’s Price Hike at the Pump Because of Putin’s war of choice, less oil is getting to market, and the reduction in supply is raising prices at the pump for Americans. | Press Release (text) Publisher: The White House |
| 31 March 2022 | Foreign-Trade Zone 189--Kent/Ottawa/Muskegon Counties, Michigan Application for Subzone, GHSP Inc., Grand Haven, Hart and Holland, Michigan An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the KOM Foreign Trade Zone Authority, grantee of FTZ 189, requesting subzone status for the facilities of GHSP Inc. | Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Byline: Andrew McGilvray Topic: GHSP |