NHTSA removes outdated text from natural gas fuel container safety rules
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finalized a rule that deletes obsolete language from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 304. This standard covers the integrity of compressed natural gas fuel containers in vehicles.
Why it matters: This is a housekeeping measure to keep federal regulations current and readable. By removing outdated text, NHTSA ensures that manufacturers and inspectors are not confused by references to old standards or procedures. It reduces clutter without altering the actual safety expectations for compressed natural gas vehicles.
Who it affects
- Motor vehicle manufacturers who produce or modify compressed natural gas fuel systems
This final rule was issued by the Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and published in the Federal Register. You should check the original document for the exact text of the deleted sections.
Agency: Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document