Interpretation ID: nht92-7.18

DATE: May 5, 1992

FROM: Stephen Newmark

TO: Jerry Curry -- NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 5/27/92 from Frederick H. Grubbe to Phil Gramm (A39; Part 555)

TEXT:

I have been in contact with Congressman Geron's office concerning the formation of a Texas based company (Lonestar Classics Inc.) which will manufacture kit or reproduction automobile packages. We have been advised that an exemption is available to companies whose production does not exceed 10,000 units during a four year period in so far as Department of transportation safety standards are concerned. Our initial projections are that we would produce approximately 600 such units per year and are hereby requesting said exemption. It is our intent to use this exemption to obtain certificate of origin forms from the State of Texas which would otherwise require proof of our having met the aforementioned standards. We will in any case, make certain that our advertising clearly indicates that such standards have not been met. If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at 817-267-6241 or at the address listed below.