Car Makers May Face Less Theft Exemption Paperwork
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to continue collecting info from car makers who ask to be exempt from vehicle theft rules, but with fewer hours needed to do it. This change means less paperwork and hassle for companies, and they’re asking for your thoughts by August 10, 2026. If you’re involved in car safety or manufacturing, this update could save you time and effort!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Time per Exemption Petition Estimated
NHTSA estimates preparing a petition under 49 CFR 543.6 takes about 226 hours, while a petition under 49 CFR 543.7 takes about 20 hours. The agency expects nine manufacturers will file under Sec. 543.6 and three manufacturers will file under Sec. 543.7.
Reduced Paperwork Hours for Manufacturers
If you are a motor vehicle manufacturer filing petitions for exemptions from the parts-marking theft standard, NHTSA now estimates the total annual paperwork burden is 1,828 hours instead of the prior estimate of 2,094 hours. This change reflects a decrease of 266 annual burden hours because fewer exemptions per year are expected.
No Additional Monetary Costs Estimated
NHTSA states the estimated total annual burden cost to respondents is $0 and that there will be no respondent costs other than the labor hours for paperwork. The agency derives labor-hour estimates from Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data but reports no separate monetary fees.
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