49 U.S.C. 30172 Whistleblower incentives and protections (United States Code, 2023 edition)

49 U.S.C. 30172 (Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, 2023 ed.): definitions (covered action over $1,000,000 in aggregate; whistleblower = employee or contractor of a manufacturer, parts supplier or dealer), discretionary awards of 10-30% of collected sanctions, criteria and denials (incl. failure to report internally), representation, confidentiality, false information, appeals within 30 days, regulations due within 18 months; rule-of-construction note. Already recorded: 10%, 30%, $1,000,000, discretionary, 2015 launch event. Added the 30-day appeal. The statute does not provide for anonymous claims (the 2024 rule does, already recorded). Nothing else in scope. Rules restated from other sources are now recorded from this document too (decision 8).