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DOT/NHTSA RIN: 2127-AK80 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Petitions for Reconsideration of FMVSS No. 305 Electric-Powered Vehicles; Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection Final Rule 
Abstract: This rulemaking would respond to the petitions for reconsideration of the final rule to upgrade the requirements for electrical shock protection and electrical energy storage/conversion system retention. This rulemaking would make minor clarifications to the terms and definitions and would respond to petitions to make minor changes to the energy storage device retention requirements and the test condition state-of-charge. On June 14, 2010, NHTSA published a final rule upgrading Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 305 to facilitate the development and introduction of fuel cell vehicles, a type of electric-powered vehicle, and the next generation of hybrid and battery electric powered vehicles. The final rule made a number of changes including specifying different isolation resistance requirements for alternating and direct currents. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.305   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 1392   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  08/00/2011    
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 
Related RINs: Related to 2127-AK05 
Agency Contact:
Shashi Kuppa
Office of Crashworthiness
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-3827
Fax:202 493-7002
Email: shashi.kuppa@dot.gov