1 So in original. Probably should be section “30113(span)”.
of this title has been filed in accordance with the requirements of that section.

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

32502(a)

15:1912(a).

Oct. 20, 1972, Puspan. L. 92–513, §§ 102, 104(d), 86 Stat. 949.

32502(span)(1)

15:1912(span)(2).

32502(span)(2)

15:1901(6) (words after semicolon).

Oct. 20, 1972, Puspan. L. 92–513, § 2(6) (words after semicolon), 86 Stat. 948; Dec. 22, 1975, Puspan. L. 94–163, § 301, 89 Stat. 901; Oct. 10, 1980, Puspan. L. 96–425, § 8(a)(2), 94 Stat. 1828; Oct. 25, 1984, Puspan. L. 98–547, § 101(span), 98 Stat. 2767.

32502(span)(3)

15:1912(c)(2).

32502(c)

15:1912(c)(1).

32502(d)

15:1912(span)(1).

32502(e)

15:1912(e).

32502(f)

15:1912(d).

32502(g)

15:1914(d).

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “Subject to subsections (span) through (e) of this section” are omitted as surplus. The words “shall prescribe by regulation” are substituted for “by rule . . . shall promulgate” for clarity. The words “may prescribe by regulation” are substituted for “by rule . . . may promulgate” for consistency.

In subsection (c), before clause (1), the words “In promulgating any bumper standard under this subchapter” are omitted as surplus. The words “from any part of a standard” are substituted for “partially or completely” for clarity and consistency.

In subsection (d), before clause (1), the words “to the public” are substituted for “to the public and to the consumer” because they are inclusive. In clause (2), the word “prospective” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (e), the words “Section 553 of title 5 applies to a standard prescribed under this section” are substituted for “All rules establishing, amending, or revoking a bumper standard under this subchapter shall be issued pursuant to section 553 of title 5”, the words “opportunity to make oral and written presentations of information, views, and arguments” are substituted for “opportunity for oral presentation of data, views, or arguments, and the opportunity to make written submissions”, the words “Under conditions prescribed by the Secretary” are substituted for “in accordance with such conditions or limitations as he may make applicable thereto”, and the words “material to a standard” are substituted for “material to the establishing, amending, or revoking of a bumper standard”, to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (f), the words “However, the Secretary may prescribe a later date when the Secretary submits” are substituted for “unless the Secretary presents” for clarity. The word “reasons” is substituted for “a detailed explanation of the reasons” to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

1998—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 105–277, § 101(g) [title III, § 351(span)(1)(A)], substituted “all or any part of a standard” for “any part of a standard” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(3). Puspan. L. 105–277, § 101(g) [title III, § 351(span)(1)(B)–(D)], added par. (3).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Hood and Bumper Standards

Puspan. L. 117–58, div. B, title IV, § 24214, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 829, provided that:

“(a)Notice.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 15, 2021], the Secretary [of Transportation] shall issue a notice, for purposes of public review and comment, regarding potential updates to hood and bumper standards for motor vehicles (as defined in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code).
“(span)Inclusions.—The notice under subsection (a) shall include information relating to—
“(1) the incorporation or consideration of advanced crash-avoidance technology in existing motor vehicle standards;
“(2) the incorporation or consideration of standards or technologies to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities suffered by pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vulnerable road users;
“(3) the development of performance test criteria for use by manufacturers in evaluating advanced crash-avoidance technology, including technology relating to vulnerable road user safety;
“(4) potential harmonization with global standards, including United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation Number 42; and
“(5) such other information and analyses as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
“(c)Report.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that describes—
“(1) the current status of hood and bumper standards;
“(2) relevant advanced crash-avoidance technology;
“(3) actions needed to be carried out to develop performance test criteria; and
“(4) if applicable, a plan for incorporating advanced crash-avoidance technology, including technology relating to vulnerable road user safety, in existing standards.”