80 FR 67483 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars (Manufactured Before September 1, 2006) Are Eligible for Importation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 211 (November 2, 2015)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 211 (November 2, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-27824 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 211 (Monday, November 2, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 67483-67485] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27824] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0081; Notice 1] Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars (Manufactured Before September 1, 2006) Are Eligible for Importation AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Receipt of petition. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that [[Page 67484]] nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) 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 are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL that was manufactured before September 1, 2006) and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards. DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is December 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above and be submitted by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 202-493-2251. Instructions: Comments must be written in the English language, and be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your comments were received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78). How to Read Comments Submitted to the Docket: You may read the comments received by Docket Management at the address and times given above. You may also view the documents from the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets. The docket ID number and title of this notice are shown at the heading of this document notice. Please note that even after the comment closing date, we will continue to file relevant information in the Docket as it becomes available. Further, some people may submit late comments. Accordingly, we recommend that you periodically search the Docket for new material. 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)(A), a motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS shall be refused admission into the United States unless NHTSA has decided that the motor vehicle is substantially similar to a motor vehicle originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same model year as the model of the motor vehicle to be compared, and is capable of being readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS. 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. J.K. Technologies, LLC of Baltimore (JK), Maryland (Registered Importer 90-006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which JK believes are substantially similar are 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) that were manufactured for sale in the United States and certified by their manufacturer as conforming to all applicable FMVSS. The petitioner claims that it compared non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS. JK submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006), as originally manufactured, conform to many FMVSS in the same manner as their U.S. certified counterparts, or are capable of being readily altered to conform to those standards. Specifically, the petitioner claims that non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) are identical to their U.S. certified counterparts with respect to compliance with 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, 106 Brake Hoses, 109 New Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake 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, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials. The petitioner also contends that the vehicles are capable of being readily altered to meet the following standards, in the manner indicated: Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: Replacement of the instrument cluster with a U.S.-model component and reprogramming the unit to activate required safety systems. Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Replacement of the headlamps, side marker lamps, and tail lamps with U.S.-model components. Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less: 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 [[Page 67485]] required warning statement on the face of that mirror. Standard No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention: Reprogramming the vehicle computer to activate safety systems. Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems: Reprogramming of the vehicle computer. Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Addition of OEM tire pressure monitoring system using OEM parts and programs. Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Reprogramming in order to activate audible warning system. Installation of U.S.-Model front cross member and knee bolsters. Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model passenger seat belt. Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Inspection of all vehicles and replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel system components with U.S.- model components as necessary to conform to the requirements of the standard. Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk Release: Installation of U.S.-model interior trunk release components. The petitioner additionally 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. All comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated above will be considered, and will be available for examination in the docket at the above addresses both before and after that date. To the extent possible, comments filed after the closing date will also be considered. Notice of final action on the petition will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated below. 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. Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015-27824 Filed 10-30-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
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2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; granting the renewal and then document to which each comment
FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2009– requesting and evaluating, if needed, applies, and provide a reason for each
0154. Their exemptions are effective as subsequent comments submitted by suggestion or recommendation. If you
of December 27, 2015 and will expire on interested parties. As indicated above, submit your comments by mail or hand
December 27, 2017. the Agency previously published delivery, submit them in an unbound
As of December 31, 2015, and in notices of final disposition announcing format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches,
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and its decision to exempt these 99 suitable for copying and electronic
31315, the following 6 individuals have individuals from the vision requirement filing. If you submit comments by mail
satisfied the conditions for obtaining a in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final and would like to know that they
renewed exemption from the vision decision to grant an exemption to each reached the facility, please enclose a
requirements (66 FR 53826; 66 FR of these individuals was made on the stamped, self-addressed postcard or
66966; 68 FR 61857; 68 FR 69434; 68 FR merits of each case and made only after envelope.
75715; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 646; 72 FR careful consideration of the comments We will consider all comments and
71993; 72 FR 71998; 74 FR 65846; 76 FR received to its notices of applications. material received during the comment
78729; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67462; 79 FR The notices of applications stated in period and may change this proposed
4803): detail the qualifications, experience, rule based on your comments. FMCSA
Martiniano L. Espinosa (FL) and medical condition of each applicant may issue a final rule at any time after
Dustin K. Heimbach (PA) for an exemption from the vision the close of the comment period.
James G. LaBair (MI) requirements. That information is Viewing Comments and Documents
Lonnie Lomax, Jr. (IL) available by consulting the above cited
Federal Register publications. To view comments, as well as any
Eugene C. Murphy (FL) documents mentioned in this preamble,
John H. Voigts (AZ). Interested parties or organizations
possessing information that would To submit your comment online, go to
The drivers were included in one of otherwise show that any, or all, of these http://www.regulations.gov and in the
the following dockets: Docket No. drivers are not currently achieving the search box insert the docket number
FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003– statutory level of safety should FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–2001–
16241. Their exemptions are effective as immediately notify FMCSA. The 9258; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–
of December 31, 2015 and will expire on Agency will evaluate any adverse 2002–11426; FMCSA–2003–14223;
December 31, 2017. evidence submitted and, if safety is FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2003–
Each of the 99 applicants listed in the being compromised or if continuation of 16241; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA–
groups above has requested renewal of the exemption would not be consistent 2005–22194; FMCSA–2007–27897;
the exemption and has submitted with the goals and objectives of 49 FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–2009–
evidence showing that the vision in the U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will 0121; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA–
better eye continues to meet the take immediate steps to revoke the 2009–0206; FMCSA–2011–0092;
requirement specified at 49 CFR exemption of a driver. FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA–2011–
391.41(b)(10) and that the vision 0275; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA–
impairment is stable. In addition, a Submitting Comments 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0022;
review of each record of safety while You may submit your comments and FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013–
driving with the respective vision material online or by fax, mail, or hand 0169 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click
deficiencies over the past two years delivery, but please use only one of ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find
indicates each applicant continues to these means. FMCSA recommends that all documents and comments related to
meet the vision exemption you include your name and a mailing the proposed rulemaking.
requirements. address, an email address, or a phone Issued on: October 21, 2015.
These factors provide an adequate number in the body of your document
Larry W. Minor,
basis for predicting each driver’s ability so that FMCSA can contact you if there
to continue to drive safely in interstate are questions regarding your Associate Administrator for Policy.
commerce. Therefore, FMCSA submission. [FR Doc. 2015–27884 Filed 10–30–15; 8:45 am]
concludes that extending the exemption To submit your comment online, go to BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
for each renewal applicant for a period http://www.regulations.gov and in the
of two years is likely to achieve a level search box insert the docket numbers
of safety equal to that existing without FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–2001– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the exemption. 9258; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–
National Highway Traffic Safety
2002–11426; FMCSA–2003–14223;
Request for Comments Administration
FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2003–
FMCSA will review comments 16241; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0081; Notice 1]
received at any time concerning a 2005–22194; FMCSA–2007–27897;
particular driver’s safety record and FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–2009– Notice of Receipt of Petition for
determine if the continuation of the 0121; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– Decision That Nonconforming 2006
exemption is consistent with the 2009–0206; FMCSA–2011–0092; Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars
requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA–2011– (Manufactured Before September 1,
31315. However, FMCSA requests that 0275; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA– 2006) Are Eligible for Importation
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interested parties with specific data 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0022; AGENCY: National Highway Traffic
concerning the safety records of these FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013– Safety Administration, DOT.
drivers submit comments by December 0169 and click the search button. When ACTION: Receipt of petition.
2, 2015. the new screen appears, click on the
FMCSA believes that the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button on the SUMMARY: This document announces
requirements for a renewal of an right hand side of the page. On the new receipt by the National Highway Traffic
exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and page, enter information required Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
31315 can be satisfied by initially including the specific section of this petition for a decision that
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required warning statement on the face DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposing to terminate the approvals
of that mirror. listed below for the approval holders’
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection Pipeline and Hazardous Materials failure to provide PHMSA with
and Rollaway Prevention: Safety Administration evidence that UN 6(d) testing has been
Reprogramming the vehicle computer to performed in accordance with 49 CFR
[Docket No. PHMSA–2015–0209; Notice No.
activate safety systems. 15–21] 172.102(c)(1) (Special Provision 347) or
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated requesting a reassignment of the EX
Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Hazardous Materials: Explosive number to a higher compatibility group
Systems: Reprogramming of the vehicle Approvals—Compliance With Special
computer. other than ‘‘S’’.
Provision 347
Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure II. Background
Monitoring Systems: Addition of OEM AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous
tire pressure monitoring system using Materials Safety Administration On January 19, 2011, PHMSA
OEM parts and programs. (PHMSA), DOT. published a final rule (76 FR 3308; HM–
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash ACTION: Proposed termination of 215K) titled ‘‘Hazardous Materials:
Protection: Reprogramming in order to explosive approvals. Harmonization with the United Nations
activate audible warning system. Recommendations, International
Installation of U.S.-Model front cross SUMMARY: PHMSA proposes to terminate
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and
member and knee bolsters. the explosive approvals listed herein.
the International Civil Aviation
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt PHMSA, via certified mail, attempted to
Organization Technical Instructions for
Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model contact all of the below listed approval
holders during the month of October the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods
passenger seat belt.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System 2014. The certified letters were titled by Air’’. The final rule amended Special
Integrity: Inspection of all vehicles and ‘‘Hazardous Materials Safety Law Provision 347 to require successful
replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel Division, Letter of Warning: Test Series testing according to UN Test Series 6(d)
system components with U.S.-model 6(d) requirements for Division 1.4S of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and
components as necessary to conform to Explosive Approvals.’’ The certified Criteria. This change affected explosives
the requirements of the standard. letters requested that the approval classified as Division 1.4S, and
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk holders notify PHMSA within 30 days impacted eight UN Numbers, including:
Release: Installation of U.S.-model with their intent with respect to the UN0323, UN0366, UN0441, UN0445,
interior trunk release components. approvals. They were given the options UN0455, UN0456, UN0460, and
The petitioner additionally states that to provide evidence of UN 6(d) testing, UN0500. This requirement became
a vehicle identification plate must be request a reassignment of the EX effective for transportation by aircraft on
affixed to the vehicles near the left number to a higher compatibility group July 1, 2011, for transportation by vessel
windshield post to meet the than ‘‘S’’, or request termination. To on January 1, 2012, and for domestic
requirements of 49 CFR part 565. date, no correspondence has been highway and rail transportation on
All comments received before the received by PHMSA concerning the January 1, 2014. PHMSA has no records
close of business on the closing date below listed explosive approval
indicated above will be considered, and of the required UN 6(d) testing for the
numbers. below listed EX numbers.
will be available for examination in the
docket at the above addresses both FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
III. Action
before and after that date. To the extent Ryan Paquet, Director, Approvals and
possible, comments filed after the Permits Division, Office of Hazardous PHMSA will terminate the below
closing date will also be considered. Materials Safety, (202) 366–4512, listed approvals 30 days after this notice
Notice of final action on the petition PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., is published in the Federal Register,
will be published in the Federal Washington, DC 20590. Correspondence unless the holder requests
Register pursuant to the authority with respect to the below listed reconsideration as outlined in 49 CFR
indicated below. explosive approval numbers should be 107.715.
sent to explo@dot.gov, subject line—
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A),
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation ‘‘UN 6(d) Testing’’ or respond to the IV. Approvals Scheduled for
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. listed address for Mr. Ryan Paquet. Termination
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. I. Introduction
[FR Doc. 2015–27824 Filed 10–30–15; 8:45 am] In this notice, PHMSA’s Office of
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) is
EX No. Holder/company
EX1986060084 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060085 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060086 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
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EX1986060087 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060088 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060089 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060090 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060091 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060092 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060093 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060094 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
EX1986060095 ......................................................................................... Overland Aviation Services Company, Inc.
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| Action | Receipt of petition. | |
| Dates | The closing date for comments on the petition is December 2, 2015. | |
| Contact | George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308). | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 67483 |
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