Biden to Nominate Official to Head US Auto Safety Agency

Biden to Nominate Official to Head US Auto Safety Agency
President Joe Biden attends a meeting with state governors from across the country at the White House on Feb. 10, 2023. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden plans to nominate the acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to serve in the top job.

Ann Carlson, the agency’s chief counsel, was named acting head of NHTSA in September. She has overseen safety probes into Tesla and efforts to shrink traffic deaths and significantly boost vehicle fuel economy requirements.