---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 574.6"
title: "49"
number: "574.6"
heading: "How to obtain a plant code."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/574.6"
---

# §574.6. How to obtain a plant code.


To obtain a plant code required by [§ 574.5(b)(1)](/cfr/49/574.5.md?p=b-1), each manufacturer of new or retreaded pneumatic tires, non-pneumatic tires, or non-pneumatic tire assemblies must apply in writing to the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20590, identify itself as a tire manufacturer or retreader, and furnish the following information:

- (a) The name, or other designation identifying the applicant, and its main office address;
- (b) The name, or other identifying designation, of each individual plant operated by the manufacturer and the address of each plant, if applicable;
- (c) The name, or other identifying designation, of the corporate owner, if applicable, of each plant;
- (d) The email addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers for each person or corporation listed, including the main office; and
- (e) The type of tires manufactured at each plant, e.g., pneumatic tires for passenger cars, buses, trucks, or motorcycles; pneumatic retreaded tires; or non-pneumatic tires or non-pneumatic tire assemblies.

  Note to § [574](/cfr/49/574.md),[6](/cfr/49/6.md): Additional requirements for new tire manufacturers may be applicable. See 49 CFR parts [551](/cfr/49/part551.md) and [566](/cfr/49/part566.md).


## Notes

### Amendments

[80 FR 19560, Apr. 13, 2015]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322, 30111, 30115, 30117, and 30166; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95.

### Amendments

[80 FR 19560, Apr. 13, 2015]