other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2011-12-21 · Effective 2012-01-20 · 76 FR 79114
Document
Document number
2011-32433
Federal Register citation
76 FR 79114
CFR reference
49 CFR 575
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; response to petitions for reconsideration.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2011-12-21
Effective date
2012-01-20
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA-2011-0177
Abstract
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of a March 30, 2010 final rule that established test methods to be used by tire manufacturers to generate comparative performance information in order to inform consumers about differences in the fuel efficiency (rolling resistance), safety (wet traction), and durability (treadwear) of replacement passenger car tires. The final rule also established reporting requirements for the generated performance information. In response to the petitions, today's final rule revises certain aspects of the reporting requirements and clarifies others, incorporates by reference a publication cited in the final rule but not included with the other publications incorporated by reference, and clarifies the scope of the program by amending the definition of the term, "replacement passenger car tires."