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Mack Trucks, Inc., has discovered that certain Mack truck models from the 2017-2026 and 2017-2019 model years don't fully meet specific air brake safety standards. They have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine that this issue doesn't significantly affect vehicle safety. Mack believes their trucks compensate well for the shortfall in the required air reservoir volume due to design features like higher air pressure and additional air dryers. The public has until April 23, 2025, to submit comments, and the agency will announce their decision in the future.

Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd. discovered that some Transeagle ST tires made by Shandong Yinbao Tyre were mislabeled with an extra character in their Tire Identification Number (TIN), making it noncompliant with safety standards. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) decided that this labeling error does not affect the tires' safety or performance. As a result, Transamerica doesn't need to notify owners or provide a remedy for this issue. NHTSA granted an exemption because the tires otherwise meet all performance requirements, and the error doesn't compromise safety during a recall.

FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group LLC) has identified that certain 2018-2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio models do not fully meet the Rear Visibility safety standards set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111. The issue lies in the rearview camera displays, which mistakenly show the vehicle as wider than it truly is, partially obstructing the view of test objects. FCA US argues this discrepancy is minor and unlikely to jeopardize safety, and thus petitioned to avoid notifying customers or fixing the issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing this petition and seeking public comment.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced the 2024 Public Access Policy, which enhances public access to scholarly publications resulting from NIH-funded research. This policy mandates that authors submit their accepted manuscripts to PubMed Central, a digital archive, making them freely accessible without an embargo period starting December 31, 2025. The aim is to foster transparency, encourage collaboration, and ensure the public can engage with the latest scientific findings. The policy is grounded in feedback and is consistent with federal expectations for open access to taxpayer-funded research.

PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk (MASA) has identified that some of its tire brands do not fully comply with certain safety standards due to an excess number of characters in the tire identification numbers. MASA believes this noncompliance does not pose a risk to vehicle safety and has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to exempt them from notifying consumers about the issue. The notice invites public comments on the petition until March 29, 2021, and clarifies that any final decision will not affect the legal obligations of tire distributors and dealers.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a final rule concerning flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The rule specifies that certain communities, which have not complied with floodplain management requirements, are scheduled for suspension, meaning they will lose access to NFIP flood insurance unless they meet the necessary regulations before the specified dates. FEMA provides a resource at fema.gov for individuals to verify the participation status of their community. The rule clarifies that notifications have been given to communities, and suspensions will take effect barring required compliance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a final rule listing communities that are scheduled for suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) because they have not met required floodplain management measures. If these communities comply with regulations before the suspension date, the suspension will be lifted, allowing them to keep their flood insurance. This rule also states that information about the participation status of these communities will soon be available only online, as it will cease to be published in the Federal Register after June 2021. The suspension affects the ability to buy flood insurance and access certain federal funds for communities not adhering to flood management requirements.

Hercules Tire & Rubber Company found that some of their trailer tires had a misprint in the tire identification number (TIN), which showed the wrong manufacturing date. They asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to allow the misprinted TIN because they believe it doesn't pose a safety risk. NHTSA agreed, stating that consumers would likely recognize the error and not use the tires longer than they should. As a result, Hercules doesn't have to notify customers or offer a free fix for the error, though dealers still can't sell the tires knowing they have this issue.