On Monday, October 28, SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) submitted comments in response to the Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The NPRM addresses the sale or import of connected vehicles utilizing components sufficiently linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) or Russia, specifically focusing on hardware and software integrated into the Vehicle Connectivity System (VCS) and the Automated Driving Systems (ADS) – the critical mechanisms that allow for external connectivity and autonomous driving capabilities in these vehicles.
The proposed rule is a significant step forward and ReMo’s comments outline additional areas where the proposed rule can be refined to strengthen its protections, particularly around clarifying definitions of key terms, addressing supply chain complexities, and ensuring the rule’s scope is comprehensive without disproportionately impacting U.S. businesses.
Moreover, ReMo emphasizes the importance of clear, actionable guidance that addresses the evolving threats posed by foreign adversaries and the need to protect critical sectors, like transportation, from exploitation. ReMo urges the Commerce Department to continue identifying additional actions necessary to secure not only the transportation sector but also other key industries that are integral to national security.
Read more on ReMo’s website, and access ReMo’s comments to the Department of Commerce here.
