Interpretation ID: aiam0830
Kennedy
Holland
Delaey and Svoboda
Attorneys at Law
Suite 1900
One First National Center
Omaha
Nebraska 68102;
Dear Mr. Craig: Your letter dated July 27, 1972, to the Department of Commerce regarding information pertaining to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, initial standards, was referred to this office for reply.; The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, i establishing the legislative basis for the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, required that the initial standards, to the maximum extent possible, be based on existing safety standards. An Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making, soliciting suggestions, opinions, and proposals for consideration in promulgating the initial standards, was published in the *Federal Register* on October 8, 1966. Paragraph S3.3(d) of the Initial Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201 was published in the *Federal Register* on July 15, 1966, (31 F.R. 9628), after consideration of the comments received in response to the Advance Notice. I have enclosed a copy of Standard No. 515/3a.; Thank you for your letter. Your interest in automotive safety i appreciated.; Sincerely, Robert L. Carter, Associate Administrator, Motor Vehicl Programs;