80_FR_60435 80 FR 60243 - Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Ford Motor Company

80 FR 60243 - Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Ford Motor Company

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 192 (October 5, 2015)

Page Range60243-60245
FR Document2015-25202

This document grants in full the Ford Motor Company's (Ford) petition for an exemption of the MKC vehicle line in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle 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 the 49 CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention Standard). Ford also requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition that the agency will address by separate letter.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 192 (Monday, October 5, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 192 (Monday, October 5, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-25202]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft 
Prevention Standard; Ford Motor Company

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 Ford Motor Company's (Ford) 
petition for an exemption of the MKC vehicle line in accordance with 49 
CFR part 543, Exemption from Vehicle 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 the 49 CFR part 
541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention 
Standard). Ford also 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 2017 model year (MY).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Mazyck, Office of 
International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, W43-
443, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Mazyck's 
phone number is (202) 366-4139. Her fax number is (202) 493-2990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a petition dated June 25, 2015, Ford 
requested an exemption from the parts-marking requirements of the Theft 
Prevention Standard for the Lincoln MKC vehicle line beginning with MY 
2017. The petition requested 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 part 543.5(a), a manufacturer may petition NHTSA to 
grant an exemption for one vehicle line per model year. In its 
petition, Ford provided a detailed description and diagram of the 
identity, design, and location of the components of the antitheft 
device for its Lincoln MKC vehicle line. Ford stated that the Lincoln 
MKC will be installed with its Intelligent Access with Push Button 
Start (IAwPB) system as standard equipment on the entire vehicle line. 
The IAwPB system is a passive, electronic engine immobilizer device 
that uses encrypted transponder technology. Key components of the IAwPB 
device will include an Intelligent Access electronic Push-Button Start 
key fob, keyless ignition system, body control module (BCM), powertrain 
control module (PCM) and a passive immobilizer. Ford further stated 
that its Lincoln MKC vehicle line will be offered with a perimeter 
alarm system as standard equipment. The perimeter alarm system will 
activate a visible and audible alarm whenever unauthorized access is 
attempted.
    Ford stated that the device's integration of the transponder into 
the normal operation of the ignition key assures activation of the 
system. Ford also stated that the MKC vehicle line's electronic key 
will be programmed into the vehicle during system initialization at the 
manufacturing plant. Ford further stated that the vehicle engine can 
only be started when the key is present in the vehicle and the 
``StartStop'' button inside the vehicle is pressed. Ford stated that 
when the ``StartStop'' button is pressed, the transceiver module will 
read a key code and transmit an encrypted message to the control module 
to determine key validity and engine start by sending a separate 
encrypted message to the BCM and the PCM. The powertrain will function 
only if the key code matches the unique identification key code 
previously programmed into the BCM. If the codes do not match, the 
powertrain engine will be inoperable. Ford also expressed that any 
attempt to short the ``StartStop'' button will have no effect on a 
thief's ability to start the vehicle without the correct code being 
transmitted to the electronic control modules. Ford stated

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that the two modules must be matched together in order for the vehicle 
to start. According to Ford, deactivation of the device occurs 
automatically each time the engine is started.
    Ford'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 543.6, Ford 
provided information on the reliability and durability of its proposed 
device. To ensure reliability and durability of the device, Ford 
conducted tests based on its own specified standards. Ford provided a 
detailed list of the tests conducted and believes that the device is 
reliable and durable since the device complied with its own specified 
requirements for each test.
    Ford stated that incorporation of several features in the device 
further support the reliability and durability of the device. 
Specifically, some of those features include: Encrypted communication 
between the transponder, BCM control function and the PCM; virtually 
impossible key duplication; and shared security data between the body 
control module/remote function actuator and the powertrain control 
module. Additionally, Ford stated that its antitheft device has no 
moving parts (i.e., BCM, PCM, and electrical components) to perform 
system functions which eliminate the possibility for physical damage or 
deterioration from normal use; and mechanically overriding the device 
to start the vehicle is also impossible.
    Ford stated that its MY 2017 Lincoln MKC vehicle line will also be 
equipped with several other standard antitheft features common to Ford 
vehicles, (i.e., hood release located inside the vehicle, counterfeit 
resistant VIN labels, secondary VINs, and cabin accessibility only with 
the use of a valid key fob).
    Ford compared the device proposed for its vehicle line with other 
antitheft devices which NHTSA has determined to be as effective in 
reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as would compliance with the 
parts-marking requirements. Ford stated that it believes that the 
standard installation of the IAwPB device would be an effective 
deterrent against vehicle theft.
    Ford further stated that its antitheft device was installed on all 
MY 1996 Ford Mustang GT and Cobra models as well as other selected 
models. Ford stated that on its 1997 models, the installation of its 
antitheft device was extended to the entire Ford Mustang vehicle line 
as standard equipment. Ford also stated that according to the National 
Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) theft statistics, MY 1997 Mustangs 
installed with the SecuriLock device showed a 70% reduction in theft 
rate compared to its MY 1995 Mustangs without an antitheft device.
    Ford stated that the proposed antitheft device is very similar to 
the system that was offered in its MY 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicle line. 
The Lincoln MKX vehicle line was granted a parts-marking exemption on 
November 25, 2014 by NHTSA (See 79 FR 70276) beginning with its MY 2016 
vehicles. The agency notes that current theft rate data for MYs 2010 
through 2012 Lincoln MKX vehicle line are 0.5670, 0.4056 and 0.5841 
respectively.
    Ford also reported that beginning with MY 2010, its antitheft 
device was installed as standard equipment on all of its North American 
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles but was offered as optional 
equipment on its 2010 F-series Super Duty pickups, Econoline and 
Transit Connect vehicles. Ford further stated that beginning with MY 
2010, the IAwPB was installed as standard equipment on its Lincoln MKT 
vehicles and starting in MY 2011, offered as standard equipment on the 
Lincoln MKX and optionally on the Lincoln MKS, Ford Taurus, Edge, 
Explorer and the Focus vehicles. Beginning with MY 2013, the device was 
offered as standard equipment on the Lincoln MKZ and optionally on the 
Ford Fusion, C-Max and Escape vehicles.
    Ford referenced the agency's published theft rate data by calendar 
year for all vehicles and the Ford Escape for comparison purposes 
because it stated that the Lincoln MKC will use the IAwPB system that 
will be similar to the Ford Escape in design and architecture. Ford 
further stated that the Lincoln MKC is comparably similar to the Ford 
Escape in vehicle segment, size and equipment. Ford reported that the 
Escape's theft rate is lower than the vehicle theft rate for all 
vehicles in each of the last five calendar years for which published 
data is available. Specifically, the agency's data show that theft 
rates for the Ford Escape for MYs 2010-2012 are 0.7265, 0.6409, and 
0.8336 respectively. Using an average of the most current of three MYs 
data (2010-2012), the theft rate for the Ford Escape vehicle line is 
well below the median at 0.7336. Ford stated that with the installation 
of its IAwPB device as standard equipment, the Lincoln MKC will have a 
very low theft rate comparable to the theft rate of the Ford Escape 
vehicle line.
    The agency agrees that the device is substantially similar to 
devices installed on other vehicle lines for which the agency has 
already granted exemptions.
    Based on the supporting evidence submitted by Ford on the device, 
the agency believes that the antitheft device for the Lincoln MKC 
vehicle 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).
    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 
substantial 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 Ford has provided adequate reasons for its belief that the 
antitheft device for the Lincoln MKC vehicle 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). This conclusion is based on the information Ford 
provided about its device.
    The agency concludes that the device will provide the five types of 
performance listed in Sec.  543.6(a)(3): Promoting activation; 
attracting attention to the efforts of unauthorized persons to enter or 
operate a vehicle by means other than a key; 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.
    For the foregoing reasons, the agency hereby grants in full Ford's 
petition for exemption for the Lincoln MKC vehicle 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 model year. 49 CFR part 
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.

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    If Ford 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 according to the requirements under 49 CFR parts 541.5 
and 541.6 (marking of major component parts and replacement parts).
    NHTSA notes that if Ford 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 antitheft device on which the line's 
exemption is based. Further, Part 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 in drafting 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.

Under authority delegated in 49 CFR part 1.95.

Raymond R. Posten,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2015-25202 Filed 10-2-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 192 / Monday, October 5, 2015 / Notices 60243 Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping (c) Ways to enhance the quality, marking requirements of the Theft Burden: utility, and clarity of the information to Prevention Standard for the Lincoln Estimated number of responses: be collected; and MKC vehicle line beginning with MY 2,702. (d) Ways to minimize the burden of 2017. The petition requested exemption Estimated annual burden hours: the collection of information on those from parts-marking pursuant to 49 CFR 127,328. who are to respond, including the use part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft Frequency of Collection: On occasion. of appropriate automated, electronic, Prevention Standard, based on the 3. Title: Pipeline Safety: Integrity mechanical, or other technological installation of an antitheft device as Management Program for Gas collection techniques. standard equipment for the entire Distribution Pipelines. Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act vehicle line. OMB Control Number: 2137–0625. of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; Under 49 CFR part 543.5(a), a Current Expiration Date: 3/31/2016. and 49 CFR 1.48. manufacturer may petition NHTSA to Type of Request: Extension without grant an exemption for one vehicle line Issued in Washington, DC, on September change of a currently approved 30, 2015, under authority delegated in 49 per model year. In its petition, Ford collection. CFR 1.97. provided a detailed description and Abstract: The Federal Pipeline Safety Linda Daugherty, diagram of the identity, design, and Regulations require operators of gas Deputy Associate Administrator for Field location of the components of the distribution pipelines to develop and Operations. antitheft device for its Lincoln MKC implement integrity management [FR Doc. 2015–25224 Filed 10–2–15; 8:45 am] vehicle line. Ford stated that the programs. The purpose of these Lincoln MKC will be installed with its BILLING CODE 4910–60–P programs is to enhance safety by Intelligent Access with Push Button identifying and reducing pipeline Start (IAwPB) system as standard integrity risks. The regulations require DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION equipment on the entire vehicle line. that operators maintain records The IAwPB system is a passive, demonstrating compliance with these National Highway Traffic Safety electronic engine immobilizer device requirements. Administration that uses encrypted transponder Affected Public: Operators of gas technology. Key components of the distribution pipeline systems. Petition for Exemption From the IAwPB device will include an Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Intelligent Access electronic Push- Burden: Standard; Ford Motor Company Button Start key fob, keyless ignition Estimated number of responses: system, body control module (BCM), AGENCY: National Highway Traffic 9,343. powertrain control module (PCM) and a Safety Administration (NHTSA) Estimated annual burden hours: passive immobilizer. Ford further stated Department of Transportation (DOT). 865,178. that its Lincoln MKC vehicle line will Frequency of collection: On occasion. ACTION: Grant of petition for exemption. be offered with a perimeter alarm 4. Title: Response Plans for Onshore SUMMARY: This document grants in full system as standard equipment. The Oil Pipelines. the Ford Motor Company’s (Ford) perimeter alarm system will activate a OMB Control Number: 2137–0589. petition for an exemption of the MKC visible and audible alarm whenever Current Expiration Date: 3/31/2016. vehicle line in accordance with 49 CFR unauthorized access is attempted. Type of Request: Revision of a part 543, Exemption from Vehicle Theft Ford stated that the device’s currently approved information Prevention Standard. This petition is integration of the transponder into the collection. granted because the agency has normal operation of the ignition key Abstract: The Oil Pipeline Response determined that the antitheft device to assures activation of the system. Ford Plan regulations in 49 CFR part 194 be placed on the line as standard also stated that the MKC vehicle line’s require an operator of an onshore oil equipment is likely to be as effective in electronic key will be programmed into pipeline facility to prepare and submit reducing and deterring motor vehicle the vehicle during system initialization an oil spill response plan to PHMSA for theft as compliance with the parts- at the manufacturing plant. Ford further review and approval. This revision only marking requirements of the 49 CFR stated that the vehicle engine can only updates the number of respondents to be started when the key is present in the part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft accurately reflect the current usage of vehicle and the ‘‘StartStop’’ button Prevention Standard (Theft Prevention this collection. inside the vehicle is pressed. Ford Standard). Ford also requested Affected Public: Operators of onshore stated that when the ‘‘StartStop’’ button confidential treatment for specific oil pipeline facilities is pressed, the transceiver module will information in its petition that the Estimated number of responses: 434. read a key code and transmit an agency will address by separate letter. Estimated annual burden hours: encrypted message to the control 59,458. DATES: The exemption granted by this module to determine key validity and Frequency of collection: On occasion. notice is effective beginning with the engine start by sending a separate Comments are invited on: 2017 model year (MY). encrypted message to the BCM and the (a) The need for the renewal and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. PCM. The powertrain will function only revision of these collections of Deborah Mazyck, Office of International if the key code matches the unique information for the proper performance Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer identification key code previously Programs, NHTSA, W43–443, 1200 New mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES of the functions of the agency, including programmed into the BCM. If the codes whether the information will have Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC do not match, the powertrain engine practical utility; 20590. Ms. Mazyck’s phone number is will be inoperable. Ford also expressed (b) The accuracy of the agency’s (202) 366–4139. Her fax number is (202) that any attempt to short the ‘‘StartStop’’ estimate of the burden of the proposed 493–2990. button will have no effect on a thief’s collection of information, including the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a ability to start the vehicle without the validity of the methodology and petition dated June 25, 2015, Ford correct code being transmitted to the assumptions used; requested an exemption from the parts- electronic control modules. Ford stated VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Oct 02, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00130 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

60244 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 192 / Monday, October 5, 2015 / Notices that the two modules must be matched vehicle line as standard equipment. The agency agrees that the device is together in order for the vehicle to start. Ford also stated that according to the substantially similar to devices installed According to Ford, deactivation of the National Insurance Crime Bureau on other vehicle lines for which the device occurs automatically each time (NICB) theft statistics, MY 1997 agency has already granted exemptions. the engine is started. Mustangs installed with the SecuriLock Based on the supporting evidence Ford’s submission is considered a device showed a 70% reduction in theft submitted by Ford on the device, the complete petition as required by 49 CFR rate compared to its MY 1995 Mustangs agency believes that the antitheft device 543.7, in that it meets the general without an antitheft device. for the Lincoln MKC vehicle line is requirements contained in § 543.5 and Ford stated that the proposed antitheft likely to be as effective in reducing and the specific content requirements of device is very similar to the system that deterring motor vehicle theft as § 543.6. was offered in its MY 2016 Lincoln compliance with the parts-marking In addressing the specific content MKX vehicle line. The Lincoln MKX requirements of the Theft Prevention requirements of 543.6, Ford provided vehicle line was granted a parts-marking Standard (49 CFR part 541). information on the reliability and exemption on November 25, 2014 by Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 49 durability of its proposed device. To NHTSA (See 79 FR 70276) beginning CFR 543.7 (b), the agency grants a ensure reliability and durability of the with its MY 2016 vehicles. The agency petition for exemption from the parts- device, Ford conducted tests based on notes that current theft rate data for MYs marking requirements of Part 541 either its own specified standards. Ford 2010 through 2012 Lincoln MKX in whole or in part, if it determines that, provided a detailed list of the tests vehicle line are 0.5670, 0.4056 and based upon substantial evidence, the conducted and believes that the device 0.5841 respectively. standard equipment antitheft device is is reliable and durable since the device likely to be as effective in reducing and Ford also reported that beginning complied with its own specified deterring motor vehicle theft as with MY 2010, its antitheft device was requirements for each test. compliance with the parts-marking Ford stated that incorporation of installed as standard equipment on all of its North American Ford, Lincoln and requirements of Part 541. The agency several features in the device further Mercury vehicles but was offered as finds that Ford has provided adequate support the reliability and durability of the device. Specifically, some of those optional equipment on its 2010 F-series reasons for its belief that the antitheft features include: Encrypted Super Duty pickups, Econoline and device for the Lincoln MKC vehicle line communication between the Transit Connect vehicles. Ford further is likely to be as effective in reducing transponder, BCM control function and stated that beginning with MY 2010, the and deterring motor vehicle theft as the PCM; virtually impossible key IAwPB was installed as standard compliance with the parts-marking duplication; and shared security data equipment on its Lincoln MKT vehicles requirements of the Theft Prevention between the body control module/ and starting in MY 2011, offered as Standard (49 CFR part 541). This remote function actuator and the standard equipment on the Lincoln conclusion is based on the information powertrain control module. MKX and optionally on the Lincoln Ford provided about its device. Additionally, Ford stated that its MKS, Ford Taurus, Edge, Explorer and The agency concludes that the device antitheft device has no moving parts the Focus vehicles. Beginning with MY will provide the five types of (i.e., BCM, PCM, and electrical 2013, the device was offered as standard performance listed in § 543.6(a)(3): components) to perform system equipment on the Lincoln MKZ and Promoting activation; attracting functions which eliminate the optionally on the Ford Fusion, C-Max attention to the efforts of unauthorized possibility for physical damage or and Escape vehicles. persons to enter or operate a vehicle by deterioration from normal use; and Ford referenced the agency’s means other than a key; preventing mechanically overriding the device to published theft rate data by calendar defeat or circumvention of the device by start the vehicle is also impossible. year for all vehicles and the Ford Escape unauthorized persons; preventing Ford stated that its MY 2017 Lincoln for comparison purposes because it operation of the vehicle by MKC vehicle line will also be equipped stated that the Lincoln MKC will use the unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the with several other standard antitheft IAwPB system that will be similar to the reliability and durability of the device. features common to Ford vehicles, (i.e., Ford Escape in design and architecture. For the foregoing reasons, the agency hood release located inside the vehicle, Ford further stated that the Lincoln hereby grants in full Ford’s petition for counterfeit resistant VIN labels, MKC is comparably similar to the Ford exemption for the Lincoln MKC vehicle secondary VINs, and cabin accessibility Escape in vehicle segment, size and line from the parts-marking only with the use of a valid key fob). equipment. Ford reported that the requirements of 49 CFR part 541. The Ford compared the device proposed Escape’s theft rate is lower than the agency notes that 49 CFR part 541, for its vehicle line with other antitheft vehicle theft rate for all vehicles in each Appendix A–1, identifies those lines devices which NHTSA has determined of the last five calendar years for which that are exempted from the Theft to be as effective in reducing and published data is available. Specifically, Prevention Standard for a given model deterring motor vehicle theft as would the agency’s data show that theft rates year. 49 CFR part 543.7(f) contains compliance with the parts-marking for the Ford Escape for MYs 2010–2012 publication requirements incident to the requirements. Ford stated that it are 0.7265, 0.6409, and 0.8336 disposition of all Part 543 petitions. believes that the standard installation of respectively. Using an average of the Advanced listing, including the release the IAwPB device would be an effective most current of three MYs data (2010– of future product nameplates, the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES deterrent against vehicle theft. 2012), the theft rate for the Ford Escape beginning model year for which the Ford further stated that its antitheft vehicle line is well below the median at petition is granted and a general device was installed on all MY 1996 0.7336. Ford stated that with the description of the antitheft device is Ford Mustang GT and Cobra models as installation of its IAwPB device as necessary in order to notify law well as other selected models. Ford standard equipment, the Lincoln MKC enforcement agencies of new vehicle stated that on its 1997 models, the will have a very low theft rate lines exempted from the parts-marking installation of its antitheft device was comparable to the theft rate of the Ford requirements of the Theft Prevention extended to the entire Ford Mustang Escape vehicle line. Standard. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Oct 02, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 192 / Monday, October 5, 2015 / Notices 60245 If Ford decides not to use the with the antitheft device on which the many such changes could be de exemption for this line, it must formally line’s exemption is based. Further, Part minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests notify the agency. If such a decision is 543.9(c)(2) provides for the submission that if the manufacturer contemplates made, the line must be fully marked of petitions ‘‘to modify an exemption to making any changes, the effects of according to the requirements under 49 permit the use of an antitheft device which might be characterized as de CFR parts 541.5 and 541.6 (marking of similar to but differing from the one minimis, it should consult the agency major component parts and replacement specified in that exemption.’’ before preparing and submitting a parts). The agency wishes to minimize the petition to modify. NHTSA notes that if Ford wishes in administrative burden that Part the future to modify the device on 543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted Under authority delegated in 49 CFR which this exemption is based, the vehicle manufacturers and itself. The part 1.95. company may have to submit a petition agency did not intend in drafting Part Raymond R. Posten, to modify the exemption. Part 543.7(d) 543 to require the submission of a states that a Part 543 exemption applies modification petition for every change Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. only to vehicles that belong to a line to the components or design of an [FR Doc. 2015–25202 Filed 10–2–15; 8:45 am] exempted under this part and equipped antitheft device. The significance of BILLING CODE 4910–59–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Oct 02, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1


Document Created: 2015-12-15 08:53:16
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 08:53:16
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionGrant of petition for exemption.
DatesThe exemption granted by this notice is effective beginning with the 2017 model year (MY).
ContactMs. Deborah Mazyck, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, W43- 443, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Mazyck's phone number is (202) 366-4139. Her fax number is (202) 493-2990.
FR Citation80 FR 60243 
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