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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-129192026-06-26

Bus Testing: Updates to Bus Testing Program Procedures and Policies, Clarifications, Technical Adjustments, and Other Program Updates

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Abstract

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing amendments to its bus testing regulation. The proposed changes will improve the efficiency of the testing program for stakeholders, enhance the value of bus testing reports for consumers, and assist in removing outdated test reports.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates
Comments on this proposed rule must be received on or before August 25, 2026. FTA will consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable.

CFR References

Topics

BusesGrant programs-transportationMotor vehicle safetyReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-08-25 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration 49 CFR Part 665 [Docket No. FTA-2024-0012] RIN 2132-AB40 AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation (Department or DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing amendments to its bus testing regulation. The proposed changes will improve the efficiency of the testing program for stakeholders, enhance the value of bus testing reports for consumers, and assist in removing outdated test reports. DATES: Comments on this proposed rule must be received on or before August 25, 2026. FTA will consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Please submit your comments (identified by the agency name and DOT Docket ID Number FTA-2024-0012) by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 202-493-2251. Additional Instructions: You must include the agency name (Federal Transit Administration) and Docket number (FTA-2024-0012) for this notice at the beginning of your

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Citation: 91 FR 38621