MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF BRAKE SYSTEMS.

SEC. 9110. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF BRAKE SYSTEMS. The Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1984 (49 U.S.C. App. 2501–2520) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: “SEC. 231. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF BRAKE SYSTEMS. “(a) Initiation of Rulemaking Proceeding.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding for the purpose of adopting improved standards or methods to ensure that brakes and brake systems of commercial motor vehicles are properly maintained and inspected by appropriate employees. “(b) Regulations.—Not later than December 31, 1990, the Secretary shall issue regulations for the purpose of adopting improved standards or methods to ensure that brakes and brake systems of commercial motor vehicles are properly maintained and inspected by appropriate employees. At a minimum, such regulations shall establish minimum training requirements and qualifications for employees responsible for maintaining and inspecting such brakes and brake systems.”.