Notice of Public Meeting and Request for Comments To Address the Development of a Booster Seat Education Plan

Samenvatting

On July 10, 2001, NHTSA will hold a public meeting to discuss the development of a 5 year strategic booster seat education plan, for implementation beginning November 2001. The intent of this meeting is to allow the sharing of viewpoints, information, and ideas on this important subject among all interested members of the public, including industry, government, and advocacy groups. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, educational programs, program effectiveness and evaluation, target audiences, program delivery, challenges, and funding sources. Discussion topics will also be based on written comments received as a result of this Notice; comments submitted previously under a Request for Comments for "Child Restraint System Safety Plan," Federal Register Notice published November 27, 2000, Docket Number NHTSA 7938; recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel II ("Protecting Our Older Child Passengers," web address: http://www.actsinc.org/whatsnew__6.html); as well as recommendations from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine's (AAAM, web address: www.carcrash.org) meeting on "Booster Seats for Children: Closing the Gap Between Science and Public P