Interpretation ID: nht92-5.43

DATE: June 26, 1992

FROM: Richard Hamlin

TO: Andrew Card -- Secretary of Transportation, DOT

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 9/14/92 from Paul Jackson Rice to Richard Hamlin (A39; Part 571)

TEXT:

I am relatively certain, at this time, that you are besieged with transportation issues. However, your assistance or that of one of your colleagues would be a tremendous asset.

I have particular knowledge that the safe maintaining of school buses is governed by specific state laws and regulations; and, I am aware that particular components of a school bus must comply with certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

My question, in lieu of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards governing particular components of school buses; would federal standards - possibly laws and regulations - not also be the rule rather than the exception as it pertains to maintaining school buses in safe operating condition.

Your reply to my inquiry would be of great assistance.