580.12—Petition for extension of time.
(a)
If a State cannot conform its laws to achieve compliance with this part by April 29, 1989, the State may petition for an extension of time.
(2)
Be submitted, by February 28, 1989, to the Office of Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, 20590;
(3)
Set forth a chronological analysis of the efforts the State has taken to meet the deadline, the reasons why it did not do so, the length of time desired for extension and a description of the steps to be taken while the extension is in effect.
(c)
Notice of either the grant or denial of the petition is issued to the petitioner and will be published in the Federal Register.
(d)
A petition for a renewal of an extension of time must be filed no later than 30 days prior to the termination of the extension of time granted by the Agency. A petition for a renewal of an extension of time must meet the same requirements as the original petition for an extension of time.
(e)
If a petition for a renewal of the extension of time which meets the requirements of § 580.12(b) is filed, the extension of time will continue until a decision is made on the renewal petition.