Interpretation ID: aiam0474

Mr. H. A. Sage, Director of Research and Engineering, Truck- Lite Company, P. O. Box 387, Jamestown, NY, 14701; Mr. H. A. Sage
Director of Research and Engineering
Truck- Lite Company
P. O. Box 387
Jamestown
NY
14701;

Dear Mr. Sage: This is in reply to your letter of October 15, 1971, to Mr. Lewis Owe of this Office concerning the coating of Lexan lenses.; Plastic lenses used in the required lamps are required by Federal Moto Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 to meet SAE J576, which specifies no loss of surface luster and no surface deterioration. This Agency does not have the authority to 'waive' any requirements of a Federal motor vehicle safety standard.; If you believe that motor vehicle safety does not demand requirement of this severity, you may submit a petition asking for an appropriate amendment of Standard No. 108.; Sincerely, E. T. Driver, Director, Office of Operating Systems, Moto Vehicle Programs;