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49 U.S.C. § 30162

Title 49 Chapter 301 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 30162. Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement

  • (a) Any interested person may file a petition with the Secretary of Transportation requesting the Secretary to begin a proceeding—
    • (1) to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under this chapter; or
    • (2) to decide whether to issue an order under section 30118(b) of this title .
  • (b) A petition under this section must state facts that the person claims establish that a motor vehicle safety standard or order referred to in subsection (a) of this section is necessary and briefly describe the order the Secretary should issue.
  • (c) The Secretary may hold a public hearing or conduct an investigation or proceeding to decide whether to grant a petition under this section.
  • (d)
    • (1) The Secretary shall determine whether to approve or deny a petition under this section by not later than 120 days after the petition is filed.
    • (2) If a petition under this section is approved, the Secretary shall begin the proceeding promptly.
    • (3) If a petition under this section is denied, the Secretary shall publish the reasons for the denial in the Federal Register.

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