fmvss · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Published 2014-02-25 · Effective 2014-02-27 · 79 FR 10396
Document
Document number
2014-03984
Federal Register citation
79 FR 10396
CFR reference
49 CFR 571
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; response to petition for reconsideration.
Category
fmvss
Sub-agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication date
2014-02-25
Effective date
2014-02-27
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0026
Abstract
This final rule denies most aspects of a petition for reconsideration of a February 27, 2012, final rule that expanded the applicability of the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for child restraint systems to child restraints sold for children weighing up to 36 kilograms (kg) (80 pounds (lb)). The petition stated, among other things, that a label that was required by the 2012 rule for certain child restraints was unclear and could be misunderstood. In response, NHTSA is making minor adjustments to the labeling requirement to make it clearer and more reader-friendly. For a year, manufacturers have the option of meeting the requirements of the February 27, 2012 rule or the rule as modified today. All other requests for substantive changes to the 2012 rule are denied.