Biden to Tap No. 2 Official to Head US Auto Safety Agency

Biden to Tap No. 2 Official to Head US Auto Safety Agency
Traffic is seen on a highway ahead of the July 4th holiday, in New York, on July 2, 2021. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden plans to nominate the No. 2 auto safety official to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the White House confirmed on Tuesday.

Steven Cliff, who has been deputy administrator since February, has been a key figure in the Biden administration’s proposed rewrite of fuel economy standards through 2026.