States are eligible for each of 5 fiscal years under part one. Under part two of the program, the Secretary may make grants to States that carry out specific child passenger protection and education activities. States are eligible for each of 2 fiscal years under part two. At least 40 percent of these funds are to be used by States and communities to address local traffic safety problems. The Act also revises the periodic Section 402 rulemaking process, from one requiring States to direct resources to fixed areas identified by the rulemaking, to one directing that the States consider such highly effective programs when developing their State highway safety program plans.
States are eligible for grants each fiscal year.
The Act also reduces a burden on the States and strengthens the NDR's efficiency by allowing Federal agencies authorized to receive NDR information to make their requests to and receive information directly from the NDR, instead of through a State. The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with an organization that represents the interests of the States to manage the NDR's computer timeshare and user assistance functions. A restriction on the use of funds appropriated to the Secretary for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for any activity specifically designed to urge a State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific legislative proposal pending before any State or local legislative body. Exemptions from the odometer requirements for classes or categories of vehicles the Secretary deems appropriate. Adjustments to the automobile domestic content labeling requirements.