§ 30162. Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement
Petitions by interested persons for standards and enforcement
Filing.—
Any interested person may file a petition with the Secretary of Transportation requesting the Secretary to begin a proceeding—
to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard under this chapter; or
to decide whether to issue an order under section 30118(b) of this title.
Statement of Facts.—
A petition under this section must state facts that the person claims establish that a motor vehicle safety standard or order referred to in subsection (a) of this section is necessary and briefly describe the order the Secretary should issue.
Proceedings.—
The Secretary may hold a public hearing or conduct an investigation or proceeding to decide whether to grant a petition under this section.
Actions of Secretary.—
In general.—
The Secretary shall determine whether to approve or deny a petition under this section by not later than 120 days after the petition is filed.
Approval.—
If a petition under this section is approved, the Secretary shall begin the proceeding promptly.
Denial.—
If a petition under this section is denied, the Secretary shall publish the reasons for the denial in the Federal Register.