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15 U.S.C. § 1961 to 1963 — Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379

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15 U.S.C. § 1961 to 1963 — Repealed. Pub. L. 103–272, § 7(b), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1379

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### Statutory Notes Section 1941, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 201, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 956; Pub. L. 94–364, title II, § 201, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981, related to consumer information study to be conducted by Secretary. See [section 32302 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32302&num=0&edition=prelim), Transportation. Section 1942, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 202, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 956, related to appointment and compensation of personnel by Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See [section 32306 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32306&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1943, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 203, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 957, related to provision of information and detailing of personnel from other Federal departments to Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See [section 32305 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32305&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1944, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 204, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 957, related to powers of Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See [section 32307 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32307&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1945, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 205, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 958, required insurers of passenger motor vehicles to make reports and provide information to Secretary to carry out this subchapter. See [section 32303 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32303&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1946, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 206, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, prohibited persons from failing or refusing to furnish information requested under this subchapter or to comply with rules prescribed under this subchapter. See [section 32308 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32308&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1947, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 207, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, related to injunctive relief to restrain violations of [section 1946 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1946&num=0&edition=prelim). See [section 32308 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32308&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1948, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 208, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959, related to civil penalties for violations of [section 1946 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1946&num=0&edition=prelim). See [section 32308 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32308&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 1949, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 209, Oct. 20, 1972, 86 Stat. 959; Pub. L. 94–364, title II, § 202, July 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 981; Pub. L. 97–331, § 2(c), Oct. 15, 1982, 96 Stat. 1619, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter for fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985. Section 1950, Pub. L. 92–513, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 102–388, title III, § 355, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1556, related to labeling requirements for automobiles. See sections 32304 and 32309 of Title 49.

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49 U.S.C. § 32307 — Investigative powers

**(a) General Authority.—** In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation may— (1) inspect and copy records of any person at reasonable times; (2) order a person to file written reports or answers to specific questions, including reports or answers under oath; and (3) conduct hearings, administer oaths, take testimony, and require (by subpena or otherwise) the appearance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records the Secretary considers advisable. **(b) Witness Fees and Mileage.—** A witness summoned under subsection (a) of this section is entitled to the same fee and mileage the witness would have been paid in a court of the United States. **(c) Civil Actions To Enforce.—** A civil action to enforce a subpena or order of the Secretary under subsection (a) of this section may be brought in the United States district court for the judicial district in which the proceeding by the Secretary is conducted. The court may punish a failure to obey an order of the court to comply with the subpena or order of the Secretary as a contempt of court. **(d) Confidentiality of Information.—** Information obtained by the Secretary under this section related to a confidential matter referred to in [section 1905 of title 18](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title18-section1905&num=0&edition=prelim) may be disclosed only to another officer or employee of the United States Government for use in carrying out this chapter. This subsection does not authorize information to be withheld from a committee of Congress authorized to have the information.

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49 U.S.C. § 32306 — Personnel

**(a) General Authority.—** In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation may— (1) appoint and fix the pay of employees without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointment in the competitive service and chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5; and (2) make contracts with persons for research and preparation of reports. **(b) Status of Advisory Committee Members.—** A member of an advisory committee appointed under [section 325 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section325&num=0&edition=prelim) to carry out this chapter is a special United States Government employee under chapter 11 of title 18.

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49 U.S.C. § 32303 — Insurance information

**(a) General Reports and Information Requirements.—** (1) In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary of Transportation may require an insurer, or a designated agent of the insurer, to make reports and provide the Secretary with information. The reports and information may include accident claim information by make, model, and model year of passenger motor vehicle about the kind and extent of— (A) physical damage and repair costs; and (B) personal injury. (2) In deciding which reports and information are to be provided under this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) consider the cost of preparing and providing the reports and information; (B) consider the extent to which the reports and information will contribute to carrying out this chapter; and (C) consult with State authorities and public and private agencies the Secretary considers appropriate. (3) To the extent possible, the Secretary shall obtain reports and information under this subsection on a voluntary basis. **(b) Requested Information on Crashworthiness, Damage Susceptibility, and Repair and Personal Injury Cost.—** When requested by the Secretary, an insurer shall give the Secretary information— (1) about the extent to which the insurance premiums charged by the insurer are affected by damage susceptibility, crashworthiness, and the cost of repair and personal injury, for each make and model of passenger motor vehicle; and (2) available to the insurer about the effect of damage susceptibility, crashworthiness, and the cost of repair and personal injury for each make and model of passenger motor vehicle on the risk incurred by the insurer in insuring that make and model. **(c) Disclosure.—** In distributing information received under this section, the Secretary may disclose identifyin

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49 U.S.C. § 32302 — Passenger motor vehicle information

**(a) Information Program.—** The Secretary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall maintain a program for developing the following information on passenger motor vehicles: (1) damage susceptibility. (2) crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and any other areas the Secretary determines will improve the safety of passenger motor vehicles. (3) the degree of difficulty of diagnosis and repair of damage to, or failure of, mechanical and electrical systems. **(b) Motor Vehicle Information.—** To assist a consumer in buying a passenger motor vehicle, the Secretary shall provide to the public information developed under subsection (a) of this section. The information shall be in a simple and understandable form that allows comparison of the characteristics referred to in subsection (a)(1)–(3) of this section among the makes and models of passenger motor vehicles. The Secretary may require passenger motor vehicle dealers to distribute the information to prospective buyers. The Secretary, after providing an opportunity for public comment, shall study and report to Congress the most useful data, format, and method for providing simple and understandable damage susceptibility information to consumers. **(c) Crash Avoidance.—** Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Safety Through Informed Consumers Act of 2015, the Secretary shall promulgate a rule to ensure that crash avoidance information is indicated next to crashworthiness information on stickers placed on motor vehicles by their manufacturers. **(d) Motor Vehicle Defect Reporting Information.—** (1) **Rulemaking required.—** — Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012, the Secretary shall prescribe reg

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49 U.S.C. § 32308 — General prohibitions, civil penalty, and enforcement

**(a) Prohibitions.—** A person may not— (1) fail to provide the Secretary of Transportation with information requested by the Secretary in carrying out this chapter; or (2) fail to comply with applicable regulations prescribed by the Secretary in carrying out this chapter. **(b) Civil Penalty.—** (1) A person that violates subsection (a) of this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. Each failure to provide information or comply with a regulation in violation of subsection (a) is a separate violation. The maximum penalty under this subsection for a related series of violations is $400,000. (2) The Secretary may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section. (3) In determining the amount of a penalty or compromise, the appropriateness of the penalty or compromise to the size of the business of the person charged and the gravity of the violation shall be considered. (4) The Government may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this section from amounts it owes the person liable for the penalty. **(c) Section 32304A.—** Any person who fails to comply with the national tire fuel efficiency information program under section 32304A is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for each violation. **(d) Civil Actions To Enforce.—** (1) The Attorney General may bring a civil action in a United States district court to enjoin a violation of subsection (a) of this section. (2) When practicable, the Secretary shall— (A) notify a person against whom an action under this subsection is planned; (B) give the person an opportunity to present that person’s views; and (C) give the person a reasonable oppo

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49 U.S.C. § 32305 — Information and assistance from other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities

**(a) Authority To Request.—** The Secretary of Transportation may request information necessary to carry out this chapter from a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government. The head of the department, agency, or instrumentality shall provide the information. **(b) Detailing Personnel.—** The head of a department, agency, or instrumentality may detail, on a reimbursable basis, personnel to assist the Secretary in carrying out this chapter.

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