[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 6] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR551.45] [Page 133] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER V--NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 551_PROCEDURAL RULES--Table of Contents Subpart D_Service of Process on Foreign Manufacturers and Importers Sec. 551.45 What is the purpose of this subpart? Source: 70 FR 45567, Aug. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30164. Designation of an Agent for Service of Process The purpose of this subpart is to establish a procedure for foreign manufacturers, assemblers and importers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to designate an agent in the United States on whom service of administrative or judicial notices or processes may be made.