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DOT/NHTSA RIN: 2127-AI97 Publication ID: Fall 2004 
Title: Adaptive Frontal Lighting 
Abstract: Vehicle manufacturers are beginning to introduce advanced frontal lighting systems into the U.S. fleet. This project is intended to evaluate whether the systems have adverse consequences to highway safety from glare. An initial notice of request for comment has been issued to gather information. The agency is conducting research on the potential of advanced frontal lighting to improve safety while reducing glare and determine if any regulatory action is needed. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1.50    49 CFR 501.8    49 CFR 571.108   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 322    49 USC 30111    49 USC 30115    49 USC 30117    49 USC 30166   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Request for Comments  02/12/2003  68 FR 7101   
Agency Decision  03/00/2005    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov  
Agency Contact:
Richard Van Iderstine
Chief, Visibility and Injury Prevention Division NVS-121
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street SW. ,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-2720
Fax:202 366-4329