Thursday’s edition of the Federal Register contains new safety standards for electric vehicles, truck drivers and railroad employees.
{mosads}Here’s what is happening:
Electric cars: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing new safety standards for electric vehicles.
The Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is considering new electrical safety requirements for these vehicles, including shock protection.
The electrical safety requirements would “protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during everyday operation of electric-powered vehicles,” the agency wrote.
The public has 60 days to comment.
Sleep: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are considering new restrictions for truck drivers and railroad employees who suffer from sleep apnea.
The federal agencies issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking Wednesday to examine the “prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation,” they wrote.
They will consider the “potential consequences for safety” and determine whether these truck and railroad workers should undergo medical evaluation and treatment for their sleep disorders.
The public has 90 days to comment.
Banks: The Treasury Department is proposing new regulations stemming from the Bank Secrecy Act.
The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, better known as FinCEN, said Wednesday it is looking to expand the exemption for U.S. people with authority over corporate foreign financial accounts.
The public has 60 days to comment.