Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision; Reopening of Comment Period
Published Date: 7/27/2026
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Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a document in the Federal Register of May 29, 2026, requesting comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection for NHTSA's Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision. Due to an administrative error, the published notice incorrectly provided a 30-day comment period instead of providing the full 60-day period required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). NHTSA is announcing the reopening of the comment period to ensure the public receives the full 60 days to submit comments. The comment period will close on August 26, 2026.
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