For a discussion of recent cases regarding enforceability of automotive supply contracts, read our Client Alert Release-By-Release? The Michigan Supreme Court Is Asked To Clarify 2023 Requirement Contracts Ruling in Airboss.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the below notices of final rulemaking this month. Specifically, NHTSA published one correction to its recent final rule on child restraint systems, and two notifications of enforcement discretion announcing that it would not enforce the requirements of two of its new final rules until March 20, pursuant to the “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” presidential memorandum. The agency did not take further actions on these rules after March 20 and they remain effective.Continue Reading NHTSA Rulemaking Roundup: March 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescinded Biden-era memorandums from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that prioritized infrastructure projects with social justice and climate goals, aligning with the Trump administration’s policy direction. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy stated these memos lacked statutory basis and will no longer influence DOT programs. Critics of the earlier policies had noted that the policy prioritized infrastructure projects intended to maintain or upgrade existing roads, highways, and bridges rather than new construction. This will also give states more autonomy in prioritizing funding allocations. Continue Reading DOT Reverses Course and Rescinds Policy Memos Related to Infrastructure Projects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the below notices of final rulemaking in the Federal Register this month. Specifically, NHTSA published four delays of the effective dates of recent final rules following last month’s “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” presidential memorandum directing agencies to further review final rules that have not yet taken effect. See below for brief summaries of the new rules’ extended effective dates.
Our partner Amna Arshad is participating in the Grand Debate at The International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Legal Symposium 2025 in Shanghai on February 20! At the Grand Debate – the main event that closes out the conference – the panel will debate a matter of controversy in aviation law. Crowell International Dispute Resolution Partners Rob Hager and Michael Guiffre also are attending the Symposium.Continue Reading Partner Amna Arshad To Take the Main Stage at IATA Symposium in Shanghai
On December 30, the Department of Transportation announced 2025 updated civil penalty amounts for the following agencies:
Continue Reading DOT Announces Adjusted Civil Penalty Amounts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the below notices of final rulemaking in the Federal Register this month. See below for brief summaries of the new rules and compliance dates for manufacturers.
President Trump’s “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” Presidential memorandum, which asks agencies to consider postponing the effective date of any rules that have been published in the Federal Register but have not yet taken effect, could impact the new NHTSA final rule related to automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology.
The AEB final rule, published in May 2024, will require all new light vehicles to be equipped with automatic braking systems that meet certain performance requirements by Sept. 1, 2029. The “freeze” does not change this final rule or compliance date.Continue Reading Trump Administration’s Regulatory Freeze Memorandum Could Impact New AEB Rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published an updated proposed rule to amend its regulations to require recall notifications be sent to vehicle and equipment owners and purchasers by electronic means, in addition to first class mail. For more information about this rulemaking, see NHTSA Publishes Updated Proposed Rule on Manufacturer Recall Notifications
In our Client Alert Election 2024: Transportation Policy and Politics, Ruling the Road in 2025 | Crowell & Moring LLP, we identify some expected changes, opportunities, and challenges ahead with the change in Administration.