OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLIANCE (NVS-220)
Current as of April 2007 (Note Telephone Area Code is "202" Except for San Angelo Test Facility)

Vincent Quarles
Special Asst. to the Director		 Claude Harris, Office Director
Office: 366-2832 / E-Mail: OVSC@dot.gov
FAX: 493-2266
Lorri Hamn, Administrative Assistant
Vacant
Senior Policy Advisor
VEHICLE CRASH AVOIDANCE
DIVISION (NVS-221)
 Harry Thompson, Chief
Ted Bayler, Senior Technical Advisor,
Kim Childers, 366-2820
Administrative Assistant
FAX: 366-3081 		EQUIPMENT DIVISION
(NVS-222)
Jeff Giuseppe, Chief
Anne Watson, 366-5322
Administrative Assistant
FAX: 366-7097 		IMPORT AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION (NVS-223)
 Coleman Sachs, Chief
Kristi Bragdon, 366-5291
Administrative Assistant
E-Mail: importandcertification@dot.gov
FAX: 366-1024 		VEHICLE CRASHWORTHINESS
DIVISION (NVS-224)
Bob Krauss, Chief
Justin Jirgl, 366-5290
Administrative Assistant
FAX: 366-3081

  • John Finneran
    103 - W/S Defrost/Defog
    104 - W/S Wiper/Washer
    111 - Rearview Mirrors
    114 - Theft Protection
    126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems
    131 - School Bus (SB) Pedestrian Safety/Devices
    523 - Vehicle Classification
    575.105 - Utility Vehicles
    - Corp. Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
    - Rollover Crash Avoidance

  • Stu Seigel
    101 - Controls and Displays
    102 - Transmission Shift Sequences
    105 - Hydraulic/Electric Brakes
    113 - Hood Latch System
    118 - Power Windows & Partitions
    122 - Motorcycle Brakes
    123 - Motorcycle Controls
    135 - Light Vehicle Brakes
    401 - Interior Trunk Release
    500 - Low Speed Vehicles
    - Braking NCAP
    - Rollover Crash Avoidance

  • Terry Lacuesta
    110 - Light Vehicle Tire/Rim Selection
    120 - M/C & Heavy Vehicle Tire/Rim Selection
    124 - Accelerator Controls
    138 - Tire Pressure Monitor Systems
    403 - Platform Lift Systems
    404 - Platform Lift Installation
    575.103 - Camper Loading
    595 - Vehicle Modification for
    Persons with Disabilities

  • Eduardo (Maximo) Aviles
    - Special Projects

  • Joan Taylor, Compliance Systems
    Information Analyst
    541 - Theft Prevention
    582 - Insurance Cost Information
    583 - Domestic Content
    - FOIA Coordinator
    - OVSC Moving Coordinator
    - OVSC Records Retention Coordinator

  • Jenq (Jack) Chern
    - Import Tire Enforcement
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  • Sam Campbell
    108 - Lamps/Conspicuity Systems

  • Mike Cole
    108 - Lamps/Conspicuity Systems
    125 - Warning Device
    302 - Flammability

  • Claudia Covell
    218 - Motorcycle Helmets
    Alternate:
    209 - Seatbelt Assembly

  • Luis Figueroa
    106 - Brake Hoses
    116 - Brake Fluid
    205 - Glazing Materials
    223 - Rear Impact Guards
    224 - Rear Impact Protection
    304 - Compressed Natural Gas
    (CNG) Tank Integrity

  • Zack Fraser
    213 - Child Restraints
    572 - Child Dummies

  • George Gillespie
    109 - Passenger Cars New Tires
    117 - Retreaded Tires
    119 - Motorcycle/Bus/Truck-New Tires
    129 - Non-Pneumatic Tires
    139 - New-Pneumatic Radial
    Tires For Light Vehicles
    575.104 - UTQG

  • Cassandra Peterkin
    108 - Lamps/Conspicuity Systems

  • Tony Lazzaro
    206 - Door Latch/Hinge
    209 - Seatbelt Assembly
    213C - Child Restraint Components

    SAN ANGELO TEST FACILITY
    325-655-0546
    FAX: 325-655-0548

  • Ken Yates, Chief
    574 - Tire Identification
    575.104 - UTQG

  • Bob Gregg, Senior Technician
  • Jack Stewart, Technician
  • Doris Beebe, Data Technician

  • George Stevens
    - Importation of Motorcycles
    & Motor-driven Cycles
    - Import Eligibility Petitions
    - Compliance Certification of Non-Canadian Imports

  • David Coleman
    555 - Temporary Exemption
    565 - VIN Content
    566 - Manufacturer Identification
    567 - Vehicle Certification
    568 - Multi-Stage Vehicle Certification
    - Trailer Information

  • Dick Merritt
    - Compliance Certification of Canadian Imports
    - Show or Display Exemption
    - Temporary Importation for research,
    investigations, demonstrations, or training
    - Importation of Small Motor
    Scooters (pocket bikes, mini-ninjas,
    mini-choppers, etc)
    - Importation of Race Vehicles

  • John Lewis
    - Compliance Certification of Canadian Imports
    - Registered Importer Applications & Renewals
    Alternate:
    - Temporary Importation

  • Vincent Dileonardi
    - Compliance Certification of Non-Canadian Imports
    Alternate:
    565 - VIN Content
    566 - Manufacturer Identification
    567 - Vehicle Certification

  • Clint Lindsay
    - Investigations
    Alternate:
    - NHTSA Emergency Coordinator
    - NHTSA Continuity of Operations
    Program Manager
    OVSC CONTACTS:
    * Oris Younger
    * Jeanette Greenfield
    * Deborah Thomas
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  • Charlie Case
    208 - Occupant Crash Protection
    204 - Steering Control Rearward Displacement
    212 - Windshield Mounting
    219 - Windshield Zone Intrusion

  • James Jones
    121 - Air Brakes
    214D - Side Impact
    214S - Side Impact
    P581 - Bumper Standards
    - Vans used as School Buses
    - Pedestrian Impact GTR

  • Karen Nuschler
    201 - Interior Occupant Protection
    201U - Interior Occupant Protection Upper
    201P - Interior Occupant Protection Pole
    572 - Dummy Issues
    - Occupant Ejection
    - Bio Steering Committee

  • Brian Smith
    208 - Occupant Crash Protection
    - Designated Seating Position
    - Event Data Recorder
    - Hydrogen Vehicles

  • Ed Chan
    202 - Head Restraints
    207 - Seat Systems
    210 - Seatbelt Anchorage Assemblies
    225 - Child Seat Anchorages
    301 - Fuel System Integrity, Front, Side & Rear
    303 - Compressed Natural Gas
    305 - Electric Powered Vehicles
    - Tommy Blocks
    - Project Management
    - Vehicle Mix Compatibility

  • Lawrence Valvo
    216 - Roof Crush Resistance
    217 - Bus Emergency Exits
    220 - School Bus Roof Strength
    221 - School Bus Joint Strength
    222 - School Bus Seating
    301SB - Fuel System Integrity, School Bus
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