Great Lakes Seaway Tolls Updated to Match Canada's 2026 Rates

2026-05161 — Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

Starting March 17, 2026, new updates to the Seaway rules will make things clearer for ships and companies using the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. These changes affect vessel conditions, navigation, dangerous cargo, tolls, and reporting, helping everyone follow the rules better. If you operate or work with ships in this area, expect smoother sailing with no surprise costs or delays.

2026-03992 — Meeting of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) Advisory Board

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is hosting a virtual public meeting on March 26, 2026, to discuss important updates and plans for the Seaway. Anyone interested, especially businesses and communities relying on the Seaway, can join, speak, or submit materials by early March. This meeting helps shape future decisions that could impact shipping and regional economies.

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.

Previous: 2026-05161 — Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories

Starting March 17, 2026, new updates to the Seaway rules will make things clearer for ships and companies using the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway. These changes affect vessel conditions, navigation, dangerous cargo, tolls, and reporting, helping everyone follow the rules better. If you operate or work with ships in this area, expect smoother sailing with no surprise costs or delays.

Next: 2026-05169 — Airworthiness Directives; Extra Aerobatic Aircraft GmbH Airplanes

If you own an Extra NG airplane, listen up! The FAA found that the canopy might pop open or even fall off mid-flight if it’s not locked right. Starting April 21, 2026, you’ll need to update your canopy warning stickers and tweak your flight manual to keep things safe—no big costs, just smart fixes to keep you flying worry-free.