Interpretation ID: nht95-1.95

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: March 8, 1995

FROM: Barbara Bailey -- Administrative Assistant to Steve Altick, Director/CEO, CAMP Berachah Christian Retreat Center

TO: Walter Myers -- Attorney-Advisor Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: Transportation of school students

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 5/30/95 LETTER FROM JOHN WOMACK TO BARBARA BAILEY (A43; PART 571.3)

TEXT: In our phone conversation today, I addressed issues of specific concern to us in relation to the use of our vans by a school. You had asked that these questions be put in written form so that your agency could respond. PLEASE EXPEDITE via fax as soon a s possible. Material being presented on Friday morning here.

1. Camp Berachah has leased two vans. Those vans are borrowed for occasional use by a school for athletic activities, etc. Is it necessary for these vans to comply with Federal safety standards relating to school buses? Please discuss.

2. Must these vans comply with Federal safety regulations for school buses if Camp Berachah were to lend, rent or sublease them to a school? Please discuss.

Thank you for your swift response to this. And thank you again for your help over the phone.