The Federal Register

Discretionary Cooperative Agreement Program To Support and Promote Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety Programs

Fri, May 30 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) announces a discretionary cooperative agreement program to provide funding to individuals and organizations in support of law enforcement programs to promote pedestrian safety. Law enforcement is a crucial partner and a key element in promoting safety, but may not be equipped with effective tools to protect the walking public. NHTSA has a guide book titled Law Enforcement Pedestrian Safety, which was developed in the early 1990's. That document is currently under revision, however, critical elements of law enforcement involvement in pedestrian safety remain unchanged: Visible enforcement reduces traffic violations; traffic enforcement can promote and enhance other law enforcement missions; prevention of crashes is part of law enforcement's role; and, promoting pedestrian safety can be a nonadversarial way to work within the community.

NHTSA anticipates funding approximately four (4) demonstration projects for a minimum period of one

Michelin North America, Inc., Grant of Application for Decision That a Noncompliance Is Inconsequential to Motor

Fri, May 30 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) has determined that approximately 750 size 215/55R16 Energy MXV4 Plus tires do not meet the labeling requirements mandated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, ``New Pneumatic Tires.''

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Michelin has petitioned for a determination that this noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''

Notice of receipt of the application was published, with a 30day comment period, on December 3, 2002, in the Federal Register (67 FR 72026). NHTSA received no comment on this application.

Michelin's Ardmore, Oklahoma plant produced approximately 750 tires with incorrect markings during the period from March 13, 2002, through March 27, 2002. The tires were marked: ``Tread Plies: 1 Polyester + 2 Steel + 1 Polyamide, Sidewall Plies: 1 Polyester.'' The correct marking required by FMVSS N