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GAO-05-226R 1 (2004-12-22)

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       Accountability * Integrity * Reliability
United States Government Accountability Office
Washington, DC 20548

          B-295532


          December 22, 2004

          The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings
          Chairman
          The Honorable John McCain
          Ranking Minority Member
          Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
          United States Senate

          The Honorable Joe Barton
          Chairman
          The Honorable John D. Dingell
          Ranking Minority Member
          Committee on Energy and Commerce
          House of Representatives

          Subject: Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety
                  Administration: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash
                  Protection

          Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a
          major rule promulgated by the Department of Transportation, National Highway
          Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), entitled Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
          Standards; Occupant Crash Protection (RIN: 2127-AI91). We received the rule on
          December 10, 2004. It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on
          December 8, 2004. 69 Fed. Reg. 70904.

          The final rule requires all designated seating positions in rear seats, other than side-
          facing seats, be equipped with Type 2 integral lap/shoulder safety belts. Side-facing
          seats may be equipped with either a Type 1 lap belt or a Type 2 belt. The final rule
          implements the congressional mandate contained in Anton's Law (Pub. L. 107-318,
          December 4, 2002).

          Enclosed is our assessment of the NHTSA's compliance with the procedural steps
          required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule.
          Our review indicates that NHTSA complied with the applicable requirements.

          If you have any questions about this report, please contact James W. Vickers,
          Assistant General Counsel, at (202) 512-8210. The official responsible for GAO


GAO-05-226R

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