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DOT/NHTSA RIN: 2127-AK16 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: FMVSS No. 122, Motorcycle Brake Systems Upgrade 
Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade FMVSS No. 122, Motorcycle Brake Systems, by adopting the best practices from motorcycle brake performance requirements from various National standards, including FMVSS No. 122, UNECE Regulation 78, and Japan Safety Standards 12-61, among others. The upgrade would include several braking tests, which would include stops on a high friction test surface from low, medium and high speeds; wet brake tests; heat fade tests, and antilock brake system performance tests on both high and low friction test surfaces. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.122   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 30111    49 USC 30115    49 USC 30117    49 USC 30166    49 USC 322   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/17/2008  73 FR 54020   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/17/2008    
Final Action  02/00/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Patrick Smith
Safety Engineer
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-6040
Email: patrick.smith@dot.gov