80 FR 30761 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Model Year 1991 BMW M3 Convertible Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 103 (May 29, 2015)

Page Range		30761-30762
FR Document		2015-12967

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that nonconforming model year (MY) 1991 BMW M3 convertible passenger cars that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), are eligible for importation into the United States because they have safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all such standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0097; Notice 1]

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming
Model Year 1991 BMW M3 Convertible Passenger Cars Are Eligible for
Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Receipt of petition.

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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that
nonconforming model year (MY) 1991 BMW M3 convertible passenger cars
that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), are eligible for
importation into the United States because they have safety features
that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all
such standards.

DATES: June 29, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above
and submitted by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
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of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
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comments.
Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493-2251.
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Statement is available for review in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477-78)
The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received
before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will
be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or
denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal
Register pursuant to the authority indicated below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Stevens, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B), a motor vehicle that was not
originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS, and has no
substantially similar U.S.-certified counterpart, shall be refused
admission into the United States unless NHTSA has decided that the
motor vehicle has safety features that comply with, or are capable of
being altered to comply with, all applicable FMVSS based on destructive
test data or such other evidence as NHTSA decides to be adequate.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may be submitted by either
manufacturers or importers who have registered with NHTSA pursuant to
49 CFR part 592. As specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA publishes notice
in the Federal Register of each petition that it receives, and affords
interested persons an opportunity to comment on the petition. At the
close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is
eligible for importation. The agency then publishes this decision in
the Federal Register.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. of Santa Ana, CA (Registered
Importer R90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming
MY 1991 BMW M3 convertible passenger cars are eligible for importation
into the United States.
G&K noted in its petition that although conforming MY 1991 BMW M3
vehicles were not sold in the U.S., NHTSA has determined that
nonconforming MY 1989 BMW M3 vehicles are eligible for importation. G&K
compared the nonconforming MY 1991 BMW M3 vehicles to the nonconforming
MY 1989 BMW M3 vehicles that have been determined eligible for
importation, and based its arguments that the 1991 BMW M3 vehicles
conform to many applicable FMVSS, and are capable of being altered to
meet the remainder of the applicable FMVSS, in part, on the
similarities between the MY 1989 and MY 1991 vehicles.
Specifically, the petitioner claims that non-U.S. certified MY 1991
BMW M3 convertible passenger cars, as originally manufactured, conform
to: Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter
Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect; 103 Windshield Defrosting
and Defogging Systems; 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems; 105
Hydraulic Brake Systems; 106 Brake Hoses; 107 Reflective Surfaces; 109
New Pneumatic Tires; 113 Hood Latch System; 115 Vehicle Identification
Number--Basic Requirements; 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids; 118 Power-
Operated Window Systems; 124 Accelerator Control Systems; 201 Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact; 202 Head Restraints; 204 Steering
Control Rearward Displacement; 205 Glazing Materials; 206 Door Locks
and Door Retention Components; 207 Seating Systems; 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies; 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages; 211 Wheel Nuts, Wheel
Disks, and Hub Caps; 212 Windshield Mounting; 214 Side Impact
Protection; 216 Roof Crush Resistance; 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion;
301 Fuel System Integrity; and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the vehicles are capable of being
altered to meet the following standards, in the manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: addition of the word
``BRAKE'' to the brake system warning indicator lamp located on the
instrument cluster.

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Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated
Equipment: installation of U.S.-model high mounted stop lamp.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: installation of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: replacement of the passenger
side rearview mirror with a U.S.-model component or inscription of the
required warning statement on the face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: installation of a supplemental
key warning buzzer, or activation of the U.S.-version software to meet
the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: installation of a seat
belt warning symbol in the dash, a U.S.-model airbag system, and U.S.-
model knee bolsters.
The petitioner also states that a vehicle identification plate must
be affixed to the vehicles near the left windshield post to meet the
requirements of 49 CFR part 565 and that a certification label must be
affixed to the driver's door jamb to meet the requirements of 49 CFR
part 567.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49
CFR 593.7; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.

Issued On: May 21, 2015.
Jeffrey Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-12967 Filed 5-28-15; 8:45 am]
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Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective NHCR has certified that: (1) No local By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell,
Devices, and Associated Equipment: traffic has moved over the Line for at Director, Office of Proceedings.
installation of U.S.-model high mounted least two years; (2) there is no overhead Jeffrey Herzig,
stop lamp. traffic on the Line; (3) no formal Clearance Clerk.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and complaint filed by a user of rail service [FR Doc. 2015–13012 Filed 5–28–15; 8:45 am]
Rims: installation of a tire information on the Line (or by a state or local BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
placard. government entity acting on behalf of
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: such user) regarding cessation of service
replacement of the passenger side over the Line either is pending before DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
rearview mirror with a U.S.-model the Surface Transportation Board or any
component or inscription of the U.S. District Court or has been decided Office of Foreign Assets Control
required warning statement on the face in favor of a complainant within the
of that mirror. Sanctions Actions Pursuant to
two-year period; and (4) the Executive Order 13224
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
requirements at 49 CFR 1105.12
installation of a supplemental key AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets
warning buzzer, or activation of the (newspaper publication), and 49 CFR
1152.50(d)(1) (notice to governmental Control, Treasury.
U.S.-version software to meet the ACTION: Notice.
requirements of this standard. agencies) have been met.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash As a condition to this exemption, any SUMMARY: The Treasury Department’s
Protection: installation of a seat belt employee adversely affected by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
warning symbol in the dash, a U.S.- discontinuance shall be protected under is publishing the names of 1 individual
model airbag system, and U.S.-model Oregon Short Line Railroad— and 2 entities whose property and
knee bolsters. Abandonment Portion Goshen Branch interests in property are blocked
The petitioner also states that a Between Firth & Ammon, in Bingham & pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.)
vehicle identification plate must be Bonneville Counties, Idaho, 360 I.C.C. 13224 and whose names have been
affixed to the vehicles near the left 91 (1979). To address whether this added to OFAC’s list of Specially
windshield post to meet the condition adequately protects affected Designated Nationals and Blocked
requirements of 49 CFR part 565 and employees, a petition for partial Persons (SDN List). OFAC is also
that a certification label must be affixed revocation under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) publishing identifying information
to the driver’s door jamb to meet the must be filed. relating to 9 aircraft that OFAC has
requirements of 49 CFR part 567. determined to be property in which
Provided no formal expression of Mahan Air, a person designated under
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A),
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation
intent to file an offer of financial E.O. 13224, has an interest, and which
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. assistance (OFA) to subsidize continued therefore are blocked pursuant to E.O.
rail service has been received, this 13224.
Issued On: May 21, 2015.
exemption will become effective on DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this
Jeffrey Giuseppe,
June 30, 2015 (50 days after the filing of notice were effective May 21, 2015.
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. the exemption), unless stayed pending
[FR Doc. 2015–12967 Filed 5–28–15; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
reconsideration. Petitions to stay that do Associate Director for Global Targeting,
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P not involve environmental issues and tel.: 202/622–2420, Assistant Director
formal expressions of intent to file an for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation,
OFA to subsidize continued rail service tel.: 202/622–2490, Assistant Director
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
under 49 CFR 1152.27(c)(2) 2 must be for Licensing, tel.: 202/622–2480, Office
Surface Transportation Board filed by June 8, 2015.3 Petitions to of Foreign Assets Control, or Chief
reopen must be filed by June 18, 2015, Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.:
[Docket No. AB 1234] with the Surface Transportation Board, 202/622–2410, Office of the General
395 E Street SW., Washington, DC Counsel, Department of the Treasury
New Hampshire Central Railroad,
20423–0001. (not toll free numbers).
Inc.—Discontinuance of Service
Exemption—Between Littleton and A copy of any petition filed with the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bethlehem, NH Board should be sent to NHCR’s Electronic and Facsimile Availability
representative: Jack E. Dodd, Rail
New Hampshire Central Railroad, Inc. Business Consultant, 73 Bishop St., The SDN List and additional
(NHCR) filed a verified notice of information concerning OFAC sanctions
Saint Albans, VT 05478.
exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 programs are available from OFAC’s
subpart F—Exempt Abandonments and If the verified notice contains false or Web site (www.treas.gov/ofac). Certain
Discontinuances of Service to misleading information, the exemption general information pertaining to
discontinue service over approximately is void ab initio. OFAC’s sanctions programs is also
6.86 miles of railroad line (the Line), Board decisions and notices are available via facsimile through a 24-
between milepost C 113 (station available on our Web site at hour fax-on-demand service, tel.: 202/
995+66) at Littleton, NH, and milepost WWW.STB.DOT.GOV. 622–0077.
C 119.86 (station 1359+77), at Notice of OFAC Actions
Lhorne on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

Decided: May 26, 2015.
Bethlehem, NH. The Line traverses
United States Postal Service Zip Codes On May 21, 2015, OFAC blocked the
03561 and 03574.1
2 Each OFA must be accompanied by the filing
property and interests in property of the
fee, which is currently set at $1,600. See 49 CFR following 1 individual and 2 entities
1002.2(f)(25).
1 On May 12, 2015, NHCR filed an amendment 3 Because this is a discontinuance proceeding and pursuant to E.O. 13224, ‘‘Blocking
clarifying the territory, the total mileage, and the not an abandonment, interim trail use/rail banking Property and Prohibiting Transactions
zip codes involved in the Notice of Exemption. and public use conditions are not appropriate. With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Receipt of petition.
Dates		June 29, 2015.
Contact		George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
FR Citation		80 FR 30761

80 FR 30761 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Model Year 1991 BMW M3 Convertible Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 103 (May 29, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration