80 FR 15051 - Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; BMW of North America, LLC

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 54 (March 20, 2015)

Page Range		15051-15053
FR Document		2015-06384

This document grants in full the BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) petition for an exemption of the X1 multi-purpose vehicle line (MPV) in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of 49 CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention Standard). BMW requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition that the agency will address by separate letter.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft 
Prevention Standard; BMW of North America, LLC

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption.

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SUMMARY: This document grants in full the BMW of North America, LLC 
(BMW) petition for an exemption of the X1 multi-purpose vehicle line 
(MPV) in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft 
Prevention Standard. This petition is granted because the agency has 
determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as 
standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and 
deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking 
requirements of 49 CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention 
Standard (Theft Prevention Standard). BMW requested confidential 
treatment for specific information in its petition that the agency will 
address by separate letter.

DATES: The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with 
the 2016 model year (MY).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of 
International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building, Room W43-439, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard's telephone 
number is (202) 366-5222. Her fax number is (202) 493-2990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a petition dated November 21, 2014, BMW 
requested an exemption from the parts-marking requirements of the Theft 
Prevention Standard for the X1 MPV vehicle line beginning with MY 2016. 
The petition requested an exemption from parts-marking pursuant to 49 
CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, based 
on the installation of an antitheft device as standard equipment for 
the entire vehicle line.
    Under 49 CFR 543.5(a), a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to grant 
an exemption for one vehicle line per model year. BMW stated that its 
X1 MPV line will be replacing its X1 passenger car line beginning with 
MY 2016. In its petition, BMW provided a detailed description and 
diagram of the identity, design, and location of the components of the 
antitheft device for

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its X1 MPV line. BMW stated that the X1 MPV line will be installed with 
an engine immobilizer device as standard equipment. Key features of the 
antitheft device will include a key with a transponder, loop antenna 
(coil), engine control unit (DME/DDE) with encoded start release input, 
an electronically coded vehicle immobilizer/car access system (EWS/CAS) 
control unit and a passive immobilizer. BMW will not offer an audible 
or visible alarm feature on the proposed device.
    BMW stated that the antitheft device is a passive vehicle 
immobilizer system. BMW further stated that the EWS immobilizer device 
prevents the vehicle from being driven away under its own engine power. 
BMW further stated that the EWS immobilizer device also fulfills the 
requirements of the European vehicle insurance companies.
    BMW stated that activation of its immobilizer device occurs 
automatically when the engine is shut off and the vehicle key is 
removed from the ignition lock cylinder. Deactivation of the device 
occurs when the Start/Stop button is pressed and the vehicle starting 
process begins. BMW stated that deactivation cannot be carried out with 
a mechanical key, but must occur electronically. Specifically, BMW 
stated that its transponder sends key data to the EWS/CAS control unit. 
The correct key data must be recognized by the EWS/CAS control unit in 
order for the vehicle to start. The transponder contains a chip which 
is integrated in the key and powered by a battery. The transponder also 
consists of a transmitter/receiver which communicates with the EWS/CAS 
control unit. The EWS/CAS control unit provides the interface to the 
loop antenna (coil), engine control unit and starter. The ignition and 
fuel supply are only released when a correct coded release signal has 
been sent by the EWS/CAS control unit to deactivate the device and 
allow the vehicle to start. When the EWS/CAS control unit has sent a 
correct release signal, and after the initial starting value, the 
release signal becomes a rolling, ever-changing, random code that is 
stored in the DME/DDE and EWS/CAS control units. The DME/DDE must 
identify the release signal and only then will the ignition signal and 
fuel supply be released.
    BMW stated that the vehicle is also equipped with a central-locking 
system that can be operated to lock and unlock all doors or to unlock 
only the driver's door, thereby preventing forced entry into the 
vehicle through the passenger doors. The vehicle can be further secured 
by locking the doors and hood using either the key lock cylinder on the 
driver's door or the remote frequency remote control. BMW stated that 
the frequency for the remote control constantly changes to prevent an 
unauthorized person from opening the vehicle by intercepting the 
signals of its remote control.
    BMW further stated that all of its vehicles are currently equipped 
with antitheft devices as standard equipment, including the BMW X1 MPV 
line. BMW compared the effectiveness of its antitheft device with 
devices which NHTSA has previously determined to be as effective in 
reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as would compliance with the 
parts-marking requirements of Part 541. BMW stated that the antitheft 
device that it intends to install on its X1 MPV line for MY 2016 has 
been sufficient to grant exemptions for other vehicle lines. 
Specifically, BMW has installed its antitheft device on its X1 
(passenger car), X3, X4 and X5 vehicle lines, as well as its Carline 1, 
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Z4, and MINI vehicle lines, all which have been granted 
parts-marking exemptions by the agency. BMW asserts that theft data 
have indicated a decline in theft rates for vehicle lines that have 
been equipped with antitheft devices similar to that which it proposes 
to install on the X1 MPV line. BMW also stated that for MY/CY 2011, the 
agency's data show that theft rates for its lines are: 0.69 (1-series), 
0.62 (3-series), 0.63 (5-series), 1.08 (7-series), 0.26 (X3), 0.00 
(X5), 0.00 (X6), 0.55 (Z4/M), and 0.35 (MINI). Using an average of 3 
MYs data (2010-2012), NHTSA's theft rates for BMW's 1 series, 3 series, 
5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X3, X5, X6, Z4/M and MINI vehicle lines 
are 0.5503, 07177, 0.7314, 0.0000, 1.7952, 0.2055, 0.5501, 2.5840, 
0.4696 and 0.3770 respectively. Theft data for BMW's X1 (passenger 
car), X4, and Carline 4 is not available.
    BMW's submission is considered a complete petition as required by 
49 CFR 543.7, in that it meets the general requirements contained in 
Sec.  543.5 and the specific content requirements of Sec.  543.6.
    In addressing the specific content requirements of Part 543.6, BMW 
provided information on the reliability and durability of its device. 
To ensure reliability and durability of the device, BMW conducted tests 
and believes that the device is reliable and durable because it 
complied with its own specific standards and the antitheft device is 
installed on other vehicle lines for which the agency has granted a 
parts-marking exemption. Further assuring the reliability and 
durability of the X1 antitheft device, BMW notes that the mechanical 
keys for the X1 MPV line are unique. Specifically, a special key blank, 
a special key cutting machine and the vehicle's unique code are needed 
to duplicate a key. BMW stated that new keys will only be issued to 
authorized persons, and the guide-ways that are milled in the 
mechanical keys make the locks almost impossible to pick and the keys 
impossible to duplicate on the open market.
    BMW's proposed device lacks an audible or visible alarm, therefore, 
this device cannot perform one of the functions listed in 49 CFR 
543.6(a)(3), that is, to call attention to unauthorized attempts to 
enter or move the vehicle. However, in its November 2014 petition, BMW 
asserted that in a previous Federal Register notice published by the 
agency (58 FR 44872, dated August 25, 1993), NHTSA's review of the 
theft data for 10 General Motors' (GM) vehicle lines that had been 
granted partial exemptions concluded that the lack of an audible and 
visible alarm had not prevented the antitheft device from being 
effective and that despite the absence of an audible or visible alarm, 
when placed on vehicle lines as standard equipment, the GM antitheft 
devices ``continue to be as effective in deterring and reducing motor 
vehicle theft as compliance with parts-marking requirements.'' 
Therefore, BMW expects that the X1's antitheft device will be just as 
effective as parts-marking.
    Based on the supporting evidence submitted by BMW, the agency 
believes that the antitheft device for the BMW X1 MPV line is likely to 
be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as 
compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention 
Standard (49 CFR part 541). The agency concludes that the device will 
provide four of the five types of performance listed in Sec.  
543.6(a)(3): promoting activation; preventing defeat or circumvention 
of the device by unauthorized persons; preventing operation of the 
vehicle by unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the reliability and 
durability of the device.
    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 49 CFR 543.7(b), the agency grants 
a petition for exemption from the parts-marking requirements of Part 
541, either in whole or in part, if it determines that, based upon 
supporting evidence, the standard equipment antitheft device is likely 
to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as 
compliance with the parts-marking requirements of Part 541. The agency 
finds that BMW has provided adequate reasons for its belief that the 
antitheft device for the X1 MPV line is likely to be as effective in 
reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with

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the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR 
part 541). This conclusion is based on the information BMW provided 
about its device.
    For the foregoing reasons, the agency hereby grants in full BMW's 
petition for exemption for the MY 2016 X1 MPV line from the parts-
marking requirements of 49 CFR part 541. The agency notes that 49 CFR 
part 541, Appendix A-1, identifies those lines that are exempted from 
the Theft Prevention Standard for a given MY. 49 CFR 543.7(f) contains 
publication requirements incident to the disposition of all Part 543 
petitions. Advanced listing, including the release of future product 
nameplates, the beginning model year for which the petition is granted 
and a general description of the antitheft device is necessary in order 
to notify law enforcement agencies of new vehicle lines exempted from 
the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard.
    If BMW decides not to use the exemption for this line, it must 
formally notify the agency. If such a decision is made, the line must 
be fully marked as required by 49 CFR 541.5 and 541.6 (marking of major 
component parts and replacement parts).
    NHTSA notes that if BMW wishes in the future to modify the device 
on which this exemption is based, the company may have to submit a 
petition to modify the exemption.
    Part 543.7(d) states that a Part 543 exemption applies only to 
vehicles that belong to a line exempted under this part and equipped 
with the anti-theft device on which the line's exemption is based. 
Further, Sec.  543.9(c)(2) provides for the submission of petitions 
``to modify an exemption to permit the use of an antitheft device 
similar to but differing from the one specified in that exemption.''
    The agency wishes to minimize the administrative burden that Part 
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted vehicle manufacturers and itself. 
The agency did not intend Part 543 to require the submission of a 
modification petition for every change to the components or design of 
an antitheft device. The significance of many such changes could be de 
minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests that if the manufacturer 
contemplates making any changes the effects of which might be 
characterized as de minimis, it should consult the agency before 
preparing and submitting a petition to modify.

    Issued in Washington, DC, under authority delegated in 49 CFR 
Part 1.95.
Raymond R. Posten,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2015-06384 Filed 3-19-15; 8:45 am]
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was published on October 22, 1986 and staged, incorporating general purpose DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
revised on March 16, 1988. traffic and eventually HOV lanes, to
DATES: The deadline for comments is meet the forecasted demand. Under the National Highway Traffic Safety
Monday, April 13, 2015. SMC, ETC construction would be Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: completed in one stage with three or
Petition for Exemption From the
Smita Deshpande; 3347 Michelson more phases.
Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Drive, Suite 100; Irvine, CA 92612; (949) To implement Phase 2 of the ETC Standard; BMW of North America, LLC
724–2245; D12.NOP241.91@dot.ca.gov; project, a Supplemental Draft EIS is
Chief, Division of Environmental being prepared to focus on the eastern AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
Analysis. Safety Administration (NHTSA),
portion of the original project and to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective Department of Transportation (DOT).
address changes to environmental
July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption.
conditions and regulatory requirements.
Administration (FHWA) assigned, and Various alternatives were studied in the SUMMARY: This document grants in full
the California Department of 1991 ETC Draft EIS and 1994 ETC Final the BMW of North America, LLC (BMW)
Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, EIS; however, the Supplemental Draft petition for an exemption of the X1
environmental responsibilities for this EIS will include a No Build and one multi-purpose vehicle line (MPV) in
project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327.
Build Alternative for the median-to- accordance with 49 CFR part 543,
Caltrans as the assigned National
median connector only. Exemption from the Theft Prevention
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Letters describing the proposed action Standard. This petition is granted
agency, in cooperation with the United
and soliciting comments will be sent to because the agency has determined that
States Fish and Wildlife Service and
appropriate Federal, State, cooperating the antitheft device to be placed on the
United States Army Corps of Engineers,
line as standard equipment is likely to
will prepare a Supplemental Draft EIS agencies, participating agencies, local
be as effective in reducing and deterring
on a proposal for a median-to-median agencies, and to private organizations
motor vehicle theft as compliance with
connector between State Route 241 (SR– and citizens who have previously the parts-marking requirements of 49
241) and the State Route 91 (SR–91) expressed or are known to have interest CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle
Express Lanes, project in Orange County in this proposal. Environmental Review Theft Prevention Standard (Theft
and Riverside County, California. of the project is anticipated to occur
The proposed median-to-median Prevention Standard). BMW requested
from 2015 through 2017. A public confidential treatment for specific
connector project encompasses 12– scoping meeting is not scheduled at this
ORA–241 (PM 36.1/39.1), 12–ORA–91 information in its petition that the
time; should you be interested, please agency will address by separate letter.
(PM 14.7/18.9), and 08–RIV–91 (PM 0.0/ let us know in writing. A public hearing
1.5) for a length of approximately 8.7 DATES: The exemption granted by this
will be held in 2016. Public notice will notice is effective beginning with the
miles. Anticipated federal approvals
be given of the time and place of the 2016 model year (MY).
include an FHWA Air Quality
hearing. The Supplemental Draft EIS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Conformity Determination, Biological
Opinion Amendment and permits under will be available for public and agency Carlita Ballard, Office of International
Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water review and comment prior to the public Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer
Act. hearing. Programs, National Highway Traffic
Caltrans District 12, in cooperation To ensure that the full range of issues Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey
with the Foothill/Eastern Transportation related to this proposed action are Avenue SE., West Building, Room W43–
Corridor Agency (F/ETCA), proposes to addressed and all significant issues 439, Washington, DC 20590. Ms.
construct the median-to-median identified, comments, and suggestions Ballard’s telephone number is (202)
connector from State Route 241 (SR– are invited from all interested parties. 366–5222. Her fax number is (202) 493–
241) to the State Route 91 (SR–91) Comments or questions concerning this 2990.
Express Lanes. The proposed median-to- proposed action and the Supplemental SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a
median connector is phase 2 of the Draft EIS should be directed to Caltrans petition dated November 21, 2014,
Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) at the address provided above. BMW requested an exemption from the
project previously approved in 1994. It parts-marking requirements of the Theft
will provide improved access between (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Prevention Standard for the X1 MPV
SR–241 and SR–91 and is proposed to Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning vehicle line beginning with MY 2016.
be a tolled facility. Caltrans will be the and Construction. The regulations The petition requested an exemption
lead agency for the project. The United implementing Executive Order 12372 from parts-marking pursuant to 49 CFR
States Army Corps of Engineers and the regarding intergovernmental consultation on part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Federal programs and activities apply to this Prevention Standard, based on the
were identified as cooperating agencies program.) installation of an antitheft device as
in the corresponding 1991 ETC Draft EIS Issued on: March 16, 2015. standard equipment for the entire
and 1994 ETC Final EIS. Shawn Oliver, vehicle line.
The SR–241/SR–91 Express Lane Team Leader, Right of Way and Environment,
Under 49 CFR 543.5(a), a
Connector was originally evaluated as a Federal Highway Administration, manufacturer may petition NHTSA to
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SR–241/SR–91 high-occupancy vehicle Sacramento, California. grant an exemption for one vehicle line
(HOV) direct connector in the 1991 ETC [FR Doc. 2015–06415 Filed 3–19–15; 8:45 am]
per model year. BMW stated that its X1
Draft EIS and 1994 ETC Final EIS (both MPV line will be replacing its X1
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of which studied a broader project area passenger car line beginning with MY
with improvements on SR–133, SR–241 2016. In its petition, BMW provided a
and SR–261). The Systems Management detailed description and diagram of the
Concept (SMC) for the ETC project identity, design, and location of the
proposed that the project would be components of the antitheft device for

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the parts-marking requirements of the Issued in Washington, DC, under authority engineering drawings), an applicant
Theft Prevention Standard (49 CFR part delegated in 49 CFR Part 1.95. may submit an original and two (2)
541). This conclusion is based on the Raymond R. Posten, copies to Renee Cooper, Office of
information BMW provided about its Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. Program Delivery, Federal Railroad
device. [FR Doc. 2015–06384 Filed 3–19–15; 8:45 am] Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Mail Stop 20, Washington,
For the foregoing reasons, the agency BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
DC 20590. However, due to delays
hereby grants in full BMW’s petition for
caused by enhanced screening of mail
exemption for the MY 2016 X1 MPV delivered via the U.S. Postal Service,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
line from the parts-marking applicants are advised to use other
requirements of 49 CFR part 541. The Federal Railroad Administration means of conveyance (such as courier
agency notes that 49 CFR part 541, service) to assure timely receipt of
Appendix A–1, identifies those lines Notice of Funding Availability and materials.
that are exempted from the Theft Solicitation of Applications for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Prevention Standard for a given MY. 49 Magnetic Levitation Projects
further information regarding this
CFR 543.7(f) contains publication AGENCY: Federal Railroad Notice, please contact Renee Cooper,
requirements incident to the disposition Administration (FRA), Department of Office of Program Delivery, Federal
of all Part 543 petitions. Advanced Transportation (DOT). Railroad Administration, 1200 New
listing, including the release of future Jersey Avenue SE., Mail Stop 20,
ACTION: Notice of funding availability.
product nameplates, the beginning Washington, DC 20590; Email: FRA-
model year for which the petition is SUMMARY: This notice of funding Grants@dot.gov; Phone: (202) 493–0491;
granted and a general description of the availability (NOFA or Notice) details the Fax: (202) 493–6333.
antitheft device is necessary in order to grant application requirements and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA
notify law enforcement agencies of new submission procedures for obtaining up strongly suggests that applicants read
vehicle lines exempted from the parts- to $27.8 million in Federal funding, as this Notice in its entirety prior to
marking requirements of the Theft authorized by sections 1101(a)(18) and preparing application materials. There
Prevention Standard. 1307 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, are programmatic prerequisites and
If BMW decides not to use the Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A administrative requirements described
exemption for this line, it must formally Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU, Public herein that applicants must comply
Law 109–59 (August 10, 2005)), as with in order to submit an application
notify the agency. If such a decision is
amended by section 102 of the and be considered for funding.
made, the line must be fully marked as
SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections
required by 49 CFR 541.5 and 541.6 Table of Contents
Act of 2008, Public Law 110–244 (June
(marking of major component parts and 6, 2008), for existing magnetic levitation
replacement parts). 1. Funding Opportunity Description
(maglev) projects located east of the 2. Award Information
NHTSA notes that if BMW wishes in Mississippi River. Pursuant to the Joint 3. Eligibility and Review Criteria
the future to modify the device on Committee statement accompanying the 4. Application and Submission Information
which this exemption is based, the SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections 5. Application Review Information
company may have to submit a petition Act, three projects are eligible for 6. Award Administration Information
7. Agency Contact
to modify the exemption. funding under this Notice: The
Part 543.7(d) states that a Part 543 ‘‘Pittsburgh project’’, the ‘‘Baltimore- Section 1: Funding Opportunity
exemption applies only to vehicles that Washington project’’, and the ‘‘Atlanta- Description
belong to a line exempted under this Chattanooga project’’. FRA previously Section 102 of the SAFETEA–LU
part and equipped with the anti-theft announced the availability of funds for Technical Corrections Act (Public Law
maglev projects located east of the 110–244, June 6, 2008) (the 2008 Act),
device on which the line’s exemption is
Mississippi River pursuant to a NOFA amended sections 1101(a)(18) and 1307
based. Further, § 543.9(c)(2) provides for
issued on October 16, 2008, but one of of SAFETEA–LU and provided $45
the submission of petitions ‘‘to modify
the selected applicants has decided not million in contract authority for maglev
an exemption to permit the use of an to pursue the project for which the
antitheft device similar to but differing projects located east of the Mississippi
funds were allocated resulting in the River. Of the funding available for
from the one specified in that availability of the funds for this Notice.
exemption.’’ projects east of the Mississippi River
Funds awarded under this Notice can be ($45 million), approximately $27.8
The agency wishes to minimize the used for preconstruction planning million in funding is available for award
administrative burden that Part activities and capital costs of a viable under this NOFA.
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted maglev project. In the Joint Explanatory Statement of
vehicle manufacturers and itself. The DATES: Applications for funding under the House Transportation and
agency did not intend Part 543 to this NOFA are due no later than 5:00 Infrastructure Committee and the Senate
require the submission of a modification p.m. EST, April 20, 2015. Applications Environmental and Public Works,
petition for every change to the for funding received after 5:00 p.m. EST Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs,
components or design of an antitheft on April 20, 2015, will not be and Commerce, Science and
device. The significance of many such considered. See Section 4 of this Notice
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Transportation Committees
changes could be de minimis. Therefore, for additional information regarding the accompanying the 2008 Act (the Joint
NHTSA suggests that if the application process. Explanatory Statement), Congress
manufacturer contemplates making any ADDRESSES: Applications must be explained that in amending SAFETEA–
changes the effects of which might be submitted via Grants.gov. For any LU to allow FRA discretion to award
characterized as de minimis, it should required or supporting application funds to ‘‘projects’’ located east of the
consult the agency before preparing and materials that an applicant is unable to Mississippi River, ‘‘the intent is to limit
submitting a petition to modify. submit via Grants.gov (such as oversized the eligible projects to three existing

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Grant of petition for exemption.
Dates		The exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with the 2016 model year (MY).
Contact		Ms. Carlita Ballard, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Room W43-439, Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Ballard's telephone number is (202) 366-5222. Her fax number is (202) 493-2990.
FR Citation		80 FR 15051

80 FR 15051 - Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; BMW of North America, LLC

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