Transport

The Trump administration has issued new guidance on federal motor vehicle tampering enforcement, aiming to clarify when individuals can legally repair their own vehicles under the Clean Air Act. While framed as expanding "Right to Repair" freedoms, the policy largely reaffirms EPA's longstanding position that repairs with a reasonable basis for not adversely affecting emissions are permissible, though questions remain about state enforcement and onboard diagnostics systems.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed 12 electronic logging devices from its registry due to safety and security failures, bringing the total to 79 devices removed since January 2025. Motor carriers now face a 60-day deadline to replace non-compliant ELDs while the agency simultaneously eliminates the requirement to keep physical user manuals in vehicles, raising questions about whether these measures adequately address underlying software vulnerabilities in the ELD market.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed sweeping changes to federal brake system standards to accommodate autonomous vehicles without traditional driver controls, while simultaneously withdrawing its voluntary AV STEP oversight program. These parallel actions signal a fundamental shift in how federal regulators approach the certification and deployment of self-driving vehicle technology on public roads.

Remember when Washington used to slow down during July? That’s not the case these days, at least when it comes to space.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to end its long-standing general prohibition on overland civil supersonic flight and to allow supersonic overland flights in the U.S. so long as operators...

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a groundbreaking rule that would replace the decades-old prohibition on supersonic flight over land with a noise-based standard, potentially revolutionizing civil aviation. This regulatory shift represents a significant departure from traditional prescriptive rulemaking toward performance-based standards that give operators flexibility in demonstrating compliance.

Holland & Knight welcomes Lucille L. Marvin as a partner in maritime transportation policy and newest editor of The Commission blog. With over two decades of experience spanning the Federal Maritime Commission, Surface Transportation Board, and congressional affairs, Marvin brings comprehensive expertise in maritime regulation and transportation policy to guide clients through complex legislative and regulatory challenges.

Commercial nuclear maritime is ramping up with key developments from the US government and industry setting the stage for future progress.

As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, how are recent regulatory developments reshaping the conversation around noncompetes in the maritime industry? This discussion examines the Federal Trade Commission's move away from pursuing a broad ban in favor of case-by-case enforcement, while exploring where maritime employers are most likely to encounter legal challenges and how companies can protect proprietary information while minimizing legal risk.