Interpretation ID: nht95-7.30

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: October 24, 1995

FROM: John Womack -- Acting Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TO: Jonathan P. Reynolds, Esq., -- Cosco, Inc.

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 9/20/95 LETTER FROM JONATHAN P. REYNOLDS TO DEIRDRE FUJITA

TEXT: Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This responds to your letter asking us to confirm that we consider your submission, dated August 3, 1995, as a timely petition for reconsideration of a final rule published July 6, 1995 (Docket No. 74-09, Notice 42). You enclosed a copy of a Federal Express document to show that your submission was received by NHTSA within the time period provided for such petitions under 49 CFR @ 553.35.

The Federal Express document, which shows the signature of an agency employee, supports a finding that your submission was timely filed. NHTSA is processing your submission as a petition for reconsideration of the subject rule.

If you have any further questions about your petition, please contact Ms. Deirdre Fujita of my staff at (202) 366-2992.