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PUBLIC LAW 97-000—MMMM. DD, 1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-331—OCT. 15, 1982

96 STAT. 1621

"(4) in the case of a tire (A) by first-class mail to the most recent purchaser known to the manufacturer; and (B) by public notice in such manner as the Secretary may order after consultation with the manufacturer, if the Secretary determines that such public notice is necessary in the interest of motor vehicle safety, after considering (i) the magnitude of the risk to motor vehicle safety caused by the defect or failure to comply; and (ii) the cost of such public notice as compared to the additional number of owners who could be notified as a result of such public notice;"; and (3) in the last sentence thereof— (A) by striking out "(or of a motor vehicle on which such tire was installed as original equipment)"; (B) by inserting "by first-class mail" after "notification" the first place it appears therein; and (C) by striking out "(1) or (2)" and inserting in lieu thereof "(4)(A)". Approved October 15, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6273: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-576 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORT No. 97-505 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): June 14, considered and passed House. Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.