§5403. Special rules for fasteners

(a) Waiver requirement

If the Secretary determines that any category of fastener is not used in critical applications, the Secretary shall waive the requirements of this chapter with respect to such category.

(b) Additional items

If the Secretary determines that-

(1) a category of screw, nut, bolt, or stud which is not described in section 5402(5)(A)(i) or (B) of this title,

(2) a category of item which is associated with a fastener described in section 5402(5)(A), (B), or (C) of this title, or

(3) a category of item which serves a function comparable to that served by a fastener so described

is used in critical applications, the Secretary may include such category under section 5402(5)(D) of this title and therefore within the definition of fasteners under this chapter.

(c) Notice and opportunity for comments

The Secretary shall provide advance notice and the opportunity for public comments prior to making any determination under subsections (a) and (b) of this section and shall act through the Director in making any such determination.

(Pub. L. 101 592, §4, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2945.)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 5402, 5406 of this title.