Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

This document amends Part 555 to clarify procedures for submitting confidential business information to accompany applications for temporary exemption from one or more of the Federal motor vehicle safety standards. The intent of the rule is to simplify the process for manufacturers who may wish to claim confidentiality for information in their applications. The agency is also amending the temporary exemption procedures to give examples of factors that may be relevant in preparing hardship applications, and in demonstrating that good faith efforts have been made to comply with standards for which an exemption may be sought. Finally, the agency is updating statutory references and the location of the docket room where public comments are available for inspection.