US regulators stop asking for reports on natural gas vehicle safety

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is removing old reporting rules for compressed natural gas vehicles. This means manufacturers no longer have to submit paperwork proving these vehicles meet safety standards that were phased in years ago.

For years, manufacturers of natural gas vehicles had to file extra paperwork to show they met specific fuel system safety rules. This was a temporary requirement during the initial rollout of these standards. Now, that temporary reporting requirement is gone, simplifying the process for manufacturers.