Interpretation ID: nht76-3.24

DATE: 02/27/76

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Richard B. Dyson; NHTSA

TO: Northern Coach Inc.

TITLE: FMVSR INTERPRETATION

TEXT: I am writing to confirm your telephone conversation of February 25, 1976, with Mark Schwimmer of this office, concerning the certification of school buses.

As Mr. Schwimmer explained, this agency does not certify or otherwise issue advance approvals of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment. Certification, under the applicable law and regulations, must be done by the vehicle manufacturer, including a final-stage manufacturer such as you. Your certification obligation, as a final stage manufacturer of school buses, is met if you fulfill the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, with which I understand you are already familiar.

An information sheet entitled "Where to Obtain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations" is enclosed for your convenience. Please write if we can be of any further assistance.