[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 184 (Thursday, September 25, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46300-46301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18668]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523]


Zoox, Inc.--Receipt of Application for Temporary Exemption From 
Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for 
an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

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ACTION: Notice of receipt of application for temporary exemption.

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SUMMARY: NHTSA has received an application from Zoox, Inc. (``Zoox'') 
for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards (``FMVSS'') applicable to its passenger car equipped with an 
automated driving system (``ADS''). NHTSA is reviewing Zoox's 
application and will publish a subsequent notice seeking public comment 
on the merits of the application after the agency conducts its initial 
review.

ADDRESSES: To view Zoox's application materials, you may access the 
docket identified in the heading of this document at http://www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, you may view the docket materials 
at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal Holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal issues: Callie Roach, Office 
of the Chief Counsel at [email protected]. For technical issues: 
Andrew Magaletti, Rulemaking Office of Automation Safety at 
[email protected]. Mailing address: National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. 
Telephone number: (202) 366-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Zoox has applied for a temporary exemption 
from several FMVSS pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30113(b) and 49 CFR part 555 
to deploy vehicles operated using an ADS without a human driver 
onboard. Specifically, Zoox requests exemptions from certain 
requirements of FMVSS No. 103, Windshield defrosting and defogging 
systems; FMVSS No. 104, Windshield wiping and washing systems; FMVSS 
No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; FMVSS No. 
111, Rear visibility; FMVSS No. 135, Light vehicle brake systems; FMVSS 
No. 201, Occupant protection in interior impact; FMVSS No. 205, Glazing 
materials; and FMVSS No. 208; Occupant crash protection.
    A copy of Zoox's application is available in the docket referenced 
at the beginning of this notice. In accordance with statutory and 
administrative provisions, this application contains redactions for 
portions of information for which Zoox has requested confidential 
treatment. See 49 CFR part 512.
    NHTSA has not yet reached any conclusion on the merits of Zoox's 
application. During the evaluation process, the agency may request 
additional information from the applicant. When NHTSA believes it has 
received adequate information to consider the merits of Zoox's 
application, it will update the docket with any additional information 
received from Zoox and will publish a separate notice seeking public 
comment on all provided materials. After considering public comments 
and other available information, NHTSA will decide whether to grant or 
deny the petition and will publish its decision in the Federal 
Register.
    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30113; 49 CFR part 555; delegation of 
authority at 49 CFR 1.95, 501.5, and 501.8.

David M. Hines,
Acting Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2025-18668 Filed 9-24-25; 8:45 am]
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