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Oversight Hearing on Passenger Vehicle Roof Strength
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| Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety |
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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10:00 AM
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SR - 253
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View Archive Webcast
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| The hearing will consider the biomechanics of what occurs during a rollover, the relationship between vehicle roof strength and occupant injury risk, and the history and efficacy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) roof strength standard in improving vehicle safety. The hearing also will review the January 30, 2008, Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM). The agency’s deadline for issuing the final rule is July 1, 2008, with a legally permissible extension if necessary. Senator Pryor will preside. |
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Witnesses
Opening Remarks
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The Honorable Tom Coburn
United States Senator
Oklahoma
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Panel 1
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Mr. James Ports
Deputy Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Panel 2
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Mr. Michael J. Stanton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
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Mr. Stephen L. Oesch
Senior Vice President, Insurer and Government Relations
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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