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DOT/NHTSA RIN: 2127-AL05 Publication ID: Fall 2022 
Title: Amend FMVSS No. 210 to Incorporate the Use of a New Force Application Device 
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend FMVSS No. 210, Seat belt assembly anchorages, to replace the existing body blocks for testing the strength of seat belts with a new Force Application Device and associated positioning procedure. This rulemaking, if finalized, would simplify the compliance test of the standard and improve NHTSA´s evaluation of seat belt anchorage strength. 
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 571.210   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 30102    49 USC 30111    49 USC 30115    49 USC 30117    49 USC 30166    49 USC 322    delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/30/2012  77 FR 19155   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/29/2012 
Supplemental NPRM  03/02/2015  80 FR 11148   
Final Rule  06/00/2023 
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:
Joshua McNeil
General Engineer
Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-7612
Email: joshua.mcneil@dot.gov