Interpretation ID: nht93-2.49

DATE: April 13, 1993

FROM: John Womack -- Acting Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA

TO: Carl W. Ruegg -- President, Carlo International, Inc.

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3-29-93 from Carl W. Ruegg to Taylor Vinson (OCC 8512)

TEXT: This responds to your letter of March 29, 1993, to Taylor Vinson of this Office.

In response to your request for "information and regulations regarding the importation of non-conforming vehicles for research, investigation, studies, demonstrations," I enclose a copy of 49 CFR Part 591, the regulation governing the importation of motor vehicles and equipment subject to the regulations of this agency, and a copy of a final rule published March 8, 1993, that amends the regulations. Sections 591.5(j), 591.6(g) (as amended), and 591.7 (as amended) apply to your inquiry.

If you have any questions regarding the interpretation of the regulation or amendments, you may contact Mr. Vinson (202-366-5263). Questions regarding the implementation of the regulations, such as the information deemed acceptable to acquire the agency's pre-entry letter of approval, should be addressed to the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. You may contact Clive Van Orden with questions of this nature (202-366-2830).