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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Electric Vehicles

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Sep 30, 1994

The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 include provisions that promote the use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles. … In addition, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 include a provision that NHTSA promulgate necessary rules regarding the safety of vehicles converted to run on clean fuels.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Nov 21, 1994

At the end of the 48-hour period, the headlamp shall be wiped clean with a soft dry cotton cloth and visually inspected. S8.10.2 Corrosion. … At the end of the 48-hour period, the reflector shall be cleaned according to the instructions supplied with the headlamp manufacturer's replacement lens, and inspected.

Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards, Model Years 1998-2006

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 6, 1994

Despite legislation such as the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and California's strict ``clean fuel'' and emissions standards, fuels derived from petroleum will likely remain the predominant fuels in … The Clean Air Act Amendments mandated a phase-in of more stringent emission standards for light trucks.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 25, 1994

Among the items of Federal legislation encouraging the use of alternative fuels in general are: (1) The Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988, (2) the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and (3) the Energy … The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 establish the clean fuel requirements that treat fuel type and content, along with vehicle technology, as a potential source of emission reductions.

Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standards; Model Years 1996-1997

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 6, 1994

Ford stated that, ``[M]ost troublesome is the effect of compliance with the amended Clean Air Act. … Despite legislation such as the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and California's strict ``clean fuel'' and emissions standards, gasoline will likely remain the predominant fuel in the transportation sector

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles Over 4536 Kilograms Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · May 6, 1994

Further, because the Clean Air Act specifies that vehicle fleets in non-attainment areas (mostly large cities) must be converted to clean burning fuels, many city transit bus fleets are being converted … Should any Federal standard include a labeling requirement to address the periodic reinspection of fuel systems on alternatively fueled vehicles?

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Sep 26, 1994

As the commenters stated, the hold period is included only to stabilize the pressure. It is not used as a surrogate for initial burst strength. … Regulatory Flexibility Act NHTSA has also considered the effects of this rulemaking action under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Metric Conversion

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 15, 1994

Public comment is sought generally on this proposed use of dual measurements for consumer information labels, and on the period of time after which the English units of measurement should be phased out … hour conditioning period. 13.

Revision of the 1958 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Agreement Regarding the Regulation of Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Mar 8, 1994

With respect to vehicle standards in the United States, these requirements include the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. section 1381 et seq.), the Clean Air Act, as … amended (42 U.S.C. section 7401 et seq.), the Noise Control Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. section 4901 et seq.), the Motor vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. section 2001 et seq

Consumer Information Regulations; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Rollover Prevention

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jun 28, 1994

The comment period was reopened to December 1, 1993 (58 FR 54099, October 20, 1993) and a public hearing was held on November 15, 1993. … Air motion around the vehicle and device is less than 6 kilometers per hour. (g) Test Procedures.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Oct 7, 1994

only when the restarting of the vehicle occurs after the ignition has been off for more than some minimum period, perhaps a period of several hours. … Regulatory Flexibility Act NHTSA has also considered the impacts of this notice under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Systems; Automatic Brake Adjusters

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 18, 1994

One commenter, Midland-Grau, recommended that NHTSA incorporate the FHWA's requirements for brake adjustment, set forth in the Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards. … Regulatory Flexibility Act NHTSA has also considered the impacts of this rulemaking under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Systems; Air Applied, Mechanically Held Brake Systems

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Feb 14, 1994

Regulatory Flexibility Act 3. Executive Order 12612 (Federalism) 4. National Environmental Policy Act 5. Civil Justice Reform I. … Regulatory Flexibility Act In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, NHTSA has evaluated the effects of this action on small entities.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Apr 5, 1994

Regulatory Flexibility Act NHTSA has considered the effects of this rulemaking action under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. … National Environmental Policy Act NHTSA has analyzed this rulemaking action for the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Amendments to Highway Safety Program Guidelines

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jan 14, 1994

ACTION: Request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Section 2002 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), Highway … Since this matter relates to grants, the notice and comment requirements established in the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553, are not applicable.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity; Crossover Lines

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · May 17, 1994

The agency requests comments on whether the proposed two minute period is appropriate to ensure crossover fuel line integrity. … Regulatory Flexibility Act In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, NHTSA has evaluated the effects of this action on small entities.

Highway Safety Programs; Model Specifications for Screening Devices to Measure Alcohol in Bodily Fluids

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Feb 15, 1994

Following publication of this notice and the public comment period, NHTSA plans to publish a second notice in the Federal Register containing the final Model Specifications. … A Conforming Products List (CPL) will be published and updated periodically.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet Convertible Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Nov 8, 1994

Sec. 30141(a)(1)(A) (formerly section 108(c)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Act (the Act)), a motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured to conform to all applicable Federal … At the close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is eligible for importation.

B.A.T. Incorporated; Grant of Petition for Temporary Exemption From Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Aug 3, 1994

The petitioner will not manufacture more than 2,500 vehicles during any 12-month period that the exemption is in effect. … * and therefore can be a major means of improving the quality of the air we breathe.''

New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Sep 26, 1994

Approximately 35-40 passenger vehicles are tested each year in the NCAP and the test results are made available to the public through the periodic issuance of news releases, through the agency's Hotline … IIHS said NHTSA needs to reassess its current NCAP injury criteria, given the widespread use of air bags.