Interpretation ID: nht95-1.30

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: January 17, 1995

FROM: Nick Smith -- Member of Congress, U.S. House Of Representatives

TO: Regina Sulliven -- Director, Congressional Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation

TITLE: Federal Regulations for public schools and home schools transporting students by van

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 2/27/95 LETTER FROM PHILIP R. RECHT TO NICK SMITH (REDBOOK (2)); PART 571.3)

TEXT: Dave Globig from Spring Arbor College in my district contacted my office regarding his concerns with regulations affecting the transportation of students in vans as opposed to buses.

It is his understanding that federal law will not allow certification of any vans made after 1995 and after, 1997, will not allow any vans to be certified. I would appreciate it if you could advise me as to what federal regulations pertain to this iss ue.

Obviously, Mr. Globig is concerned with the prospect of schools purchasing expensive vehicles and then, later, finding out that they can not be certified.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please direct any questions or correspondence to my Charlotte district office at the address and phone number listed below.