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2026-06323 — Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements; Response to Petition for Reconsideration

Pipeline companies and safety pros, listen up! PHMSA just said no to changes requested by the Interstate Natural Gas Association about pipeline safety rules for areas where people live or work. This means the current rules about how pipelines must be upgraded when neighborhoods grow stay in place, so companies should keep their safety upgrades on schedule without extra costs or delays.

2026-05024 — Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 102 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles

NHTSA wants to update a safety rule to help self-driving cars that don’t have steering wheels or gear shifts. They’re proposing to remove the need for a gear position display in these automated vehicles, cutting costs without hurting safety. If you have thoughts, speak up by April 15, 2026!

2026-05023 — Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference

NHTSA is updating rules for windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing to better fit self-driving cars that don’t have steering wheels or pedals. These cars won’t have to follow old rules meant for human drivers, cutting costs and unnecessary requirements without hurting safety. The changes kick in about six months after the final rule, and manufacturers can still add these features if they want.

2025-22674 — Public Hearing for Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards: The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

The government is holding a virtual public hearing on January 7, 2026, about new fuel economy rules for cars and light trucks from 2022 to 2031. These rules aim to keep vehicles safer and more affordable while improving fuel efficiency. If you care about how much gas your car uses or how much you pay at the pump, this is your chance to speak up before the rules are finalized.

2025-18980 — Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers With Disabilities Using Wheelchairs

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hitting pause on some parts of the new wheelchair safety rules for air travelers while they rethink a few details. This affects airlines and travelers who use wheelchairs, especially around how airlines handle broken wheelchairs, training, notifications, and refunds. No changes to other rules yet, and the DOT will update everyone once they decide—so no extra costs or hassles for now!

2026-06492 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA wants all Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes to replace certain flight control parts that might have been damaged during testing. This change keeps planes safe by banning the use of these risky parts. Airlines need to act before May 18, 2026, and while it might cost some money, it’s all about keeping flights smooth and secure.

Previous: 2025-15094 — Paper File Folders From Sri Lanka: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less-Than-Fair Value

The U.S. says paper file folders from Sri Lanka are being sold here for less than they should be, which isn’t fair. This means importers might have to pay extra fees to level the playing field. These changes affect anyone buying or selling these folders from October 2023 through September 2024.

Next: 2025-15098 — Information Collection Request; Submission for OMB Review

The Peace Corps is asking for approval to collect some information and wants your thoughts before they send it to the Office of Management and Budget. This is a normal step to make sure the questions they ask aren’t too much work. If you have ideas or concerns, you’ve got 30 days to speak up!