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EPA Proposes Easing Heavy-Duty Truck Compliance Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing revisions to heavy-duty truck regulations. The agency estimates the changes could save the trucking industry $12 billion while preserving emissions standards. The proposal maintains nitrogen oxide limits currently in effect. NHTSA separately announced a three-year extension for seat belt compliance deadlines in heavy-duty vehicles, responding to concerns from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. These regulatory changes reflect efforts to balance industry competitiveness with environmental protection.