Hearings

Oversight Hearing on Passenger Vehicle Roof Strength

June 4, 2008
10:00 AM SR 253
The hearing will consider the biomechanics of what occurs during a rollover, the relationship between vehicle roof strength and occupant injury risk, and the history and efficacy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) roof strength standard in improving vehicle safety. The hearing also will review the January 30, 2008, Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM). The agency’s deadline for issuing the final rule is July 1, 2008, with a legally permissible extension if necessary. Senator Pryor will preside.

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Opening Remarks

Testimony

  • Mr. James Ports

    Deputy Administrator
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Witness Panel 2

  • Dr. David Garcia

    Independent Contractor and Public Speaker
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  • Ms. Jacqueline Gillan

    Vice President
    Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety
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  • Mr. Michael J. Stanton

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Association of International Automobile Manufacturers
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  • Mr. Stephen L. Oesch

    Senior Vice President, Insurer and Government Relations
    Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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  • Mr. Robert Strassburger

    Vice President, Safety & Harmonization
    Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
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  • Ms. Joan B. Claybrook

    President
    Public Citizen
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