Us Code § 32503 - Judicial review of bumper standards
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§ 32503. Judicial review of bumper standards
(a)
(b)
(c)
(2) The Secretary may modify findings of fact or make new findings because of the additional evidence presented. The Secretary shall file a modified or new finding, a recommendation to modify or set aside a standard, and the additional evidence with the court.
(d)
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1043.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 32503(a) | 15:1913(a) (1st sentence), (c). | Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, §103, 86 Stat. 950. |
| 32503(b) | 15:1913(a) (2d, last sentences). | |
| 32503(c) | 15:1913(b). | |
| 32503(d) | 15:1913(d), (e). |
In subsection (a), the words "may apply for" are added for clarity. The text of 15:1913(c) is omitted because 5:ch. 7 applies unless otherwise stated.
In subsection (b), the words "or his delegate" and "thereupon" are omitted as surplus. The words "in which the standard was prescribed" are substituted for "on which the Secretary based his rule, as provided in section 2112 of title 28" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(1), the words "On request of the petitioner" are substituted for "If the petitioner applies to the court for leave to adduce" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "the Secretary to receive" are substituted for "to be taken before the Secretary, and to be adduced in a hearing" for clarity. The words "in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the court may deem proper" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (c)(2), the words "with the court" are substituted for "with the return of" for clarity.
In subsection (d), the words "affirming or setting aside, in whole or in part, any such rule of the Secretary" are omitted as surplus. The words "may be reviewed only" are substituted for "shall be final, subject to review" for clarity. The words "and not in lieu of" are omitted as surplus.
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