Us Code § 30162 - Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement
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§ 30162. Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement
(a)
(1) to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under this chapter; or
(2) to decide whether to issue an order under section 30118(b) of this title.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 967; Pub. L. 117–58, div. B, title IV, §24206, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 822.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 30162(a) | 15:1410a(a). | Sept. 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89–563, 80 Stat. 718, §124(a)–(d); added Oct. 27, 1974, Pub. L. 93–492, §106, 88 Stat. 1481. |
| 30162(b) | 15:1410a(b). | |
| 30162(c) | 15:1410a(c). | |
| 30162(d) | 15:1410a(d). |
Subsection (a)(1) is substituted for "the issuance of an order pursuant to section 1392 of this title" for clarity and because of the restatement.
In subsection (b), the words "a motor vehicle safety standard" are added because of the restatement. The words "referred to in subsection (a) of this section" are added for clarity. The words "of the substance" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (c), the words "as he deems appropriate in order" and "or not" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (d), the words "described in subsection (b) of this section", "either", and "requested in the petition" are omitted as surplus.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2021—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(1), substituted "A petition under this section" for "The petition".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(2), substituted "a petition under this section" for "the petition".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(3), designated first to third sentences of existing provisions as pars. (1) to (3), respectively, and inserted headings.
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(3)(C), substituted "The Secretary shall determine whether to approve or deny a petition under this section by" for "The Secretary shall grant or deny a petition".
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(3)(B), substituted "If a petition under this section is approved" for "If a petition is granted".
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 117–58, §24206(3)(A), substituted "If a petition under this section" for "If a petition".
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