Updates

Second Amended Standing General Order Compliance Starts May 15

Are you prepared for the requirements of the Second Amended Standing General Order 2021-01? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the latest version in April which takes effect on May 15, 2023.

Our team can assist you in understanding the requirements, and how to best prepare the data necessary in reporting. You can check out our pilot application, TRIP, or contact us today to learn more!

U.S. Compliance Training for CEVT in Sweden

In October 2022, Kinetic Metrics took a trip to Gothenburg to meet with CEVT staff and conduct U.S. compliance training for employees. We also got to enjoy the fall colors in the city!

We cater training for all groups - let us know what your team needs today!

It's Official: We are 8(a) Certified

Just a quick update that Kinetic Metrics has been certified as a Participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program.  Our nine (9) year program term begins now!

The 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program that provides business training, counseling, marketing and technical assistance to small businesses that have been certified.

Contact us today to talk about Federal contracting opportunities!


NHTSA Issues NPRM to Increase Record Retention Requirements

NHTSA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) with regards to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which required the Secretary of Transportation to extend the period of time manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child restraint systems must retain records concerning defects and malfunctions.

The FAST Act directed the Secretary to issue a rule increasing the time of record retention to a period not less than ten years, instead of the five years presently required. This would only apply to requirements under CFR 576.6. NHTSA is not extending the period for which manufacturers are required to retain records underlying information reported to NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 579. The effects of extending the time that records underlying information reported under part 579 must be retained would be limited to motor vehicle equipment manufacturers who do not manufacturer child restraint systems or tires.

Comments to the agency are due no later than July 15, 2019. The entire NPRM can be viewed here.