Interpretation ID: nht92-8.27

DATE: March 13, 1992

FROM: Wally Herger -- Member of Congress, U.S. House of Representatives

TO: Nancy Bruce -- Director of Congressional Affairs, DOT

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 2/28/92 from Bill Gaines to Wally Herger; Also attached to letter dated 4/27/92 from Frederick H. Grubbe to Wally Herger (A39; Std. 301)

TEXT:

I am writing on behalf of Mr. Bill Gaines of Transfer Flow, Inc., who has requested my assistance regarding difficulties with the Department of Transportation. Transfer Flow, Inc. is a manufacturer of fuel tanks and fuel systems. The company's problem stems from the rigid requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301-75.

It is my understanding that current technology has made it possible to meet required safety standards by utilizing less expensive testing procedures than the FMVSS 301 test, and that less stringent testing is permitted for vehicles over 10,000 GVW and vehicles under 10,000 GVW that have been sold to the end user. If that is indeed the case, then I would very much appreciate your thorough review of the problem faced by Transfer Flow, Inc. Further, I would like to know if it is possible to administratively update these requirements.

I have enclosed a copy of Mr. Gaines letter and related documentation for your information and review. If you require further information, please contact my office or Mr. Gaines directly. I have assigned this case to my staff assistant, Dave Meurer. He can be reached at (916) 893-8363 or at the address checked above.

I appreciate your consideration of this matter.