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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a new rule to improve how vehicle recall notifications are sent to owners. Thanks to the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), this rule would require electronic notifications alongside traditional first-class mail. The aim is to ensure more people are informed about recalls for vehicles or equipment with safety defects. NHTSA seeks public feedback on this proposal and plans to gradually implement it, allowing manufacturers enough time to adapt.

On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade declared part of a previous decision about the antidumping duties on tires from China was incorrect. This decision affects the duties assigned to Kenda Rubber (China) Co., Ltd. The Department of Commerce must now adjust the final results for Kenda's duties, but their current cash deposit rate will not change. The department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to calculate final duties owed on relevant Kenda tire imports.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) concluded that truck and bus tire imports from Thailand are harming the U.S. industry. These products were imported at prices lower than their fair value, as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This investigation began after receiving a petition from a union and was completed with a hearing held in October 2024. The Commission's decision and findings are documented in their publication issued in December 2024.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting the final phase of investigations into whether imports of low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China are harming U.S. industry due to being subsidized and sold at below-market prices. These investigations cover LSPTVs, including components, whether finished or not, with certain specifications like a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. The Commission has set key dates for participation, submission of materials, and public hearings to gather more information. The investigations were requested by the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.

The Department of Commerce has begun administrative reviews for various antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders from November anniversary dates. Entities that had no transactions during the review period should inform the department within 30 days. The reviews will determine if any companies should receive separate duty rates, particularly those from non-market economies, by assessing whether they are free from government control. Participants in the review process must adhere to strict deadlines for submitting information, including requests for extending deadlines and meeting certification requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided not to create a rule to regulate lead in wheel-balancing weights under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This decision follows a citizen petition from 2009 asking for such regulation and a subsequent mandamus petition in 2023. After reviewing data and conducting analyses, the EPA found the potential risks to human health and the environment from lead wheel weights to be low. Instead, the agency will consider these materials as part of a broader evaluation of lead and lead compounds, which are identified for future prioritization actions.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that producers and exporters of certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China are receiving countervailable subsidies. The investigation, covering activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, found that some companies have not cooperated with requests for information, leading to the application of adverse inferences. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments, and the final countervailing duty determination will align with the final determination of the related antidumping duty investigation, expected by April 2025. Additionally, the case found some critical circumstances regarding specific companies, and adjustments in regulations will be discussed, inviting further public comment.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a final rule modifying the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. This rule adopts certain recommendations from the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to enhance safety, affordability, and flexibility of manufactured homes. Key amendments include updates to standards for attached garages and structures, interior passage dimensions, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and stairway design and requirements. The rule aims to modernize the standards, align them with best practices, and incorporate new technologies to provide benefits to consumers and the broader community.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision regarding certain low speed personal transportation vehicles from China, determining they are likely being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value (LTFV). The investigation covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024, and comments from interested parties are welcomed. The department will require cash deposits from importers to offset the unfair pricing and has identified that "critical circumstances" exist for these imports, meaning there could be significant harm to U.S. industry if these goods continue to flow into the country under current pricing. The final determination on this matter has been postponed, with provisional measures extended to ensure all relevant data is considered before a final decision is made.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator model (MOVES3) for use outside of California. This is an update to the EPA's tools for estimating emissions from vehicles. MOVES3 should be used for state plans and transportation conformity, starting a two-year grace period that allows its adoption before it becomes mandatory by 2023. It includes updates like new emission rates and data from various sources, improving the accuracy of emissions estimates.