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Proposed Rule

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

Agency
DOT
Document Number
2026-12919
Published
June 26, 2026
Effective Date
-

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of the testing program for stakeholders, enhance the value of bus testing reports for consumers, and assist in removing outdated test reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-12919 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-12919 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on June 26, 2026. 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of the testing program for stakeholders, enhance the value of bus testing reports for consumers, and assist in removing outdated test reports. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12919/bus-testing-updates-to-bus-testing-program-procedures-and-policies-clarifications-technical.
Is document 2026-12919 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-12919 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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