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Interpretation ID: nht94-3.95

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: August 10, 1994

FROM: David L. Clark -- Aquillino and Welsh, P.C., Arlington, VA

TO: Office of Chief Counsel -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 09/07/94 from John Womack to David L. Clark (A42; STD. 208)

TEXT: We are currently planning to market in the United States an add-on device for a seat belt. Clarke Harper identified your office as the primary contact for obtaining information regarding safety requirements and approval for such devices.

Would your office kindly provide us with the information necessary for obtaining Federal approval and/or meeting Federal safety standards for an add-on seat belt device. We would also like to know which Federal agencies need to be contacted regarding importation of such a device.

If you have any questions, please contact me at the above telephone number. Materials can be sent to me at the above address.