Interpretation ID: nht73-2.40

DATE: 02/23/73

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; R. B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: The Gates Rubber Company

COPYEE: BRAD MARKS; EDWARD B. FINCH -- FTC; MR. PESKOE

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of January 24, 1973, inquiring what NHTSA would consider to be an appropriate generic name for Dupont's Fiber B.

The approval of generic names of cord materials is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission. We understand that agency has issued a temporary approval with regard to this material, and that a further petition is currently under review. For purposes of conformity to Standard No. 109 we will, of course, accept any generic name approved by the Federal Trade Commission.

If you desire further information regarding this matter, you may write to Mr. Edward B. Finch, Assistant Director for Textiles and Furs, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D. C. 20580.