Kia, Ford, and Ram are some of the vehicles that are subject to recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford Motor Company has issued…
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EPA Advances Risk Evaluations for Carcinogenic Chemicals
Five substances have been designated as high-priority for evaluation, with plans to review five additional chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the designation of five…
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FAA and EASA Strengthen Aviation Partnership for Safety and Innovation
New agreement enhances collaboration on safety, technology, and sustainability in global aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Declaration…
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NHTSA Finalizes Updates to New Car Assessment Program
The agency is seeking to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a number of updates to its New Car Assessment Program, including…
Read MoreNHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures
The production period of faulty valves was identified, and the agency is satisfied with the company’s response. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended its two-and-a-half-year…
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FTA Finalizes National Safety Standards for Transit Workers
The standards allow rail transit agencies one year to create approved protection program. The Transportation Department’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has finalized a regulation requiring rail transit agencies…
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Supreme Court Declines Challenge Against Consumer Product Safety Commission
The justices rejected an appeal for the presidential authority to remove commissioners. The Supreme Court turned away an appeal challenging protections for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an…
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Honda Recalls Nearly 1.7 Million Vehicles After NHTSA Investigation
A manufacturing issue has caused difficulties in steering that could result in crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety recall order regarding Honda cars…
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DOT Proposes Update to Truck Hazardous Material Transport Rules
The regulation improves communication requirements, allows video, fiber optic inspections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed updates to regulations for trucks carrying hazardous materials in a new proposed…
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FAA Administrator Testifies Before Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Senate panel searches for link between Boeing failures and poor FAA oversight. Administrator Mike Whitaker of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) testified before the investigations subcommittee of the…
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