Bush nominates Kelly to lead highway safety agency

President Bush nominated David Kelly on Monday to be the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kelly has served as acting administrator since mid-August.

The Associated Press

9/30/2008

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration has nominated David Kelly to lead the federal agency that regulates the auto industry.

President Bush nominated Kelly on Monday to be the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kelly has served as acting administrator since mid-August.

Kelly was a top aide to Nicole Nason, who departed as NHTSA (NIT’sa) administrator last month. The agency is closely watched by the auto industry because it regulates auto safety and issues gas mileage requirements for new vehicles.