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DOT/NHTSA RIN: 2127-AH09 Publication ID: Spring 2005 
Title: FMVSS: Head Restraints (Height and Distance Requirements) 
Abstract: This rulemaking would upgrade the current head restraint requirements to increase safety. The upgraded proposed performance requirements are intended to assure that the head restraint, if adjusted, will offer good protection to occupants. This rulemaking is significant because of public interest in motor vehicle safety due to its potential to mitigate whiplash injuries. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 571.202   
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  01/04/2001  66 FR 967   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/15/2001    
Final Action  12/14/2004  69 FR 74847   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: dms.dot.gov   Public Comment URL: dms.dot.gov  
Agency Contact:
Lori Summers
Chief, Light Duty Vehicle Division
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NVS-112, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-1740
Email: lori.summers@dot.gov