2127-AL34 201804 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2127 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA 2100 Department of Transportation DOT Upgrade FMVSS No. 213 for Improved Child Occupant Protection

In accordance with section 31501(b) of MAP-21, this rulemaking would upgrade FMVSS No. 213 seat assembly and test parameters. NHTSA is considering updates to the standard seat geometry, seat cushion stiffness, and seat belt assembly that better replicate real world conditions. In addition, revision to the frontal crash sled pulse is being considered to be more representative of crash pulses of the current vehicle fleet.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Fully or Partially Exempt 49 CFR 571.213 49 U.S.C. 30101 Pub. L. 112-141, sec. 31501 delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 Statutory Final 10/01/2016 Final Rule Statutory NPRM 10/01/2014 Initiate Rulemaking MAP-21 requires a final rule by October 1, 2016. No NPRM 09/00/2018 No No None No No www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov No No Cristina Echemendia Safety Standards Engineer 2127 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA 202 366-6345 cristina.echemendia@dot.gov 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590