National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is an administration in the Department of Transportation.
The head of the Administration is the Administrator who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Administration has a Deputy Administrator who is appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, with the approval of the President.
The Administrator shall carry out—
duties and powers vested in the Secretary by chapter 4 of title 23, except those related to highway design, construction and maintenance, traffic control devices, identification and surveillance of accident locations, and highway-related aspects of pedestrian safety; and
additional duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary.
The Secretary may carry out chapter 301 of this title through the Administrator.
The Administrator shall consult with the Federal Highway Administrator on all matters related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways.
Source
(Pub. L. 97–449, § 1(b),Notes
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Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
105 | 23:401 (note). | Sept. 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89–564, § 201(a) (less pay of Administrator and Deputy Administrator), (b)(2), (c), (d), 80 Stat. 735; Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, § 8(h), 80 Stat. 943; restated Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91–605, § 202(a), 84 Stat. 1739. |
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Required Reporting of NHTSA Agenda
the Administrator’s policy priorities;
any rulemakings projected to be commenced;
any plans to develop guidelines;
any plans to restructure the Administration or to establish or alter working groups;
any planned projects or initiatives of the Administration, including the working groups and advisory committees of the Administration; and
any projected dates or timetables associated with any of the items described in paragraphs (1) through (5).”
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Electronics, Software, and Engineering Expertise
Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies.—
In general.—
The Secretary [of Transportation] shall establish, within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies (referred to in this section as the ‘Council’) to build, integrate, and aggregate the Administration’s expertise in passenger motor vehicle electronics and other new and emerging technologies.
Implementation of roadmap.—
The Council shall research the inclusion of emerging lightweight plastic and composite technologies in motor vehicles to increase fuel efficiency, lower emissions, meet fuel economy standards, and enhance passenger motor vehicle safety through continued utilization of the Administration’s Plastic and Composite Intensive Vehicle Safety Roadmap (Report No. DOT HS 810 863).
Intra-agency coordination.—
The Council shall coordinate with all components of the Administration responsible for vehicle safety, including research and development, rulemaking, and defects investigation.
Honors Recruitment Program.—
Establishment.—
The Secretary shall establish, within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an honors program for engineering students, computer science students, and other students interested in vehicle safety that will enable such students to train with engineers and other safety officials for careers in vehicle safety.
Stipend.—
The Secretary is authorized to provide a stipend to any student during the student’s participation in the program established under paragraph (1).
Assessment.—
The Council, in consultation with affected stakeholders, shall periodically assess the implications of emerging safety technologies in passenger motor vehicles, including the effect of such technologies on consumers, product availability, and cost.”