49 U.S.C. § 32907 : US Code - Section 32907: Reports and tests of manufacturers

Search 49 U.S.C. § 32907 : US Code - Section 32907: Reports and tests of manufacturers

(a) Manufacturer Reports. - (1) A manufacturer shall report to
the Secretary of Transportation on -
(A) whether the manufacturer will comply with an applicable
average fuel economy standard under section 32902 of this title
for the model year for which the report is made;
(B) the actions the manufacturer has taken or intends to take
to comply with the standard; and
(C) other information the Secretary requires by regulation.
(2) A manufacturer shall submit a report under paragraph (1) of
this subsection during the 30 days -
(A) before the beginning of each model year; and
(B) beginning on the 180th day of the model year.
(3) When a manufacturer decides that actions reported under
paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection are not sufficient to ensure
compliance with that standard, the manufacturer shall report to the
Secretary additional actions the manufacturer intends to take to
comply with the standard and include a statement about whether
those actions are sufficient to ensure compliance.
(4) This subsection does not apply to a manufacturer for a model
year for which the manufacturer is subject to an alternative
average fuel economy standard under section 32902(d) of this title.
(b) Records, Reports, Tests, Information, and Inspection. - (1)
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary or the Administrator
of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out this chapter, a
manufacturer shall keep records, make reports, conduct tests, and
provide items and information. On request and display of proper
credentials, an officer or employee designated by the Secretary or
Administrator may inspect automobiles and records of the
manufacturer. An inspection shall be made at a reasonable time and
in a reasonable way.
(2) The district courts of the United States may -
(A) issue an order enforcing a requirement or request under
paragraph (1) of this subsection; and
(B) punish a failure to obey the order as a contempt of court.