80_FR_68817 80 FR 68603 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2009 Ford F-150 Trucks Are Eligible for Importation

80 FR 68603 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2009 Ford F-150 Trucks Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 214 (November 5, 2015)

Page Range68603-68604
FR Document2015-28129

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that nonconforming model year (MY) 2009 Ford F-150 trucks 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 MY 2009 Ford F-150 truck) and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28129]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0016; Notice 1]


Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 
Model Year 2009 Ford F-150 Trucks 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) 2009 Ford F-150 trucks 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 MY 2009 Ford F-150 truck) 
and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the 
standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is December 7, 
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.
    Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories (WETL), Inc. of Houston, 
Texas (Registered Importer R-90-005) has petitioned NHTSA to decide 
whether nonconforming MY 2009 Ford F-150 trucks are eligible for 
importation into the United States. The vehicles which WETL believes 
are substantially similar are MY 2009 Ford F-150 trucks 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 MY 2009 
Ford F-150 truck to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the 
vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with 
most FMVSS.
    WETL submitted information with its petition intended to 
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Ford F-150 trucks, 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 MY 2009 Ford F-150 trucks 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, 105 
Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 108 Lamps, 
Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, 110 Tire selection and 
rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity 
information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 
pounds) or less, 111 Rearview Mirrors, 113 Hood Latch System, 114 Theft 
Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, 
Partition, and Roof panel System, 119 New Pneumatic Tires, 124 
Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 138 Tire 
Pressure Monitoring Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in Interior 
Impact, 202 Head Restraints, 204 Steering Control Rearward 
Displacement, 205 Glazing

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Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating 
Systems, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 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, 301 Fuel System Integrity, 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 
speedometer with the U.S.-model part, which includes the BRAKE 
telltale, and reprogramming of the speedometer.
    Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Verification 
that programming matches U.S.-model programming.
    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: A U.S.-version of the 
owner's manual must be provided with the vehicle to meet the 
information requirements of the standard. Verification will be 
performed that programming of automatic restraint systems matches U.S.-
model programming.
    The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification 
plate must be affixed to the vehicle near the left windshield post to 
meet the requirements of 49 CFR part 565. The petitioner also states 
that each vehicle will be inspected prior to importation for compliance 
with 49 CFR part 541 and modified if necessary.
    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. 2015-28129 Filed 11-4-15; 8:45 am]
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Note that all comments received, whether the vehicle is eligible DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received will be posted without change for importation. The agency then to http://www.regulations.gov, including publishes this decision in the Federal National Highway Traffic Safety any personal information provided. Register. Administration Please see the Privacy Act heading Wallace Environmental Testing below. Laboratories (WETL), Inc. of Houston, [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0016; Notice 1] Texas (Registered Importer R–90–005) Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments has petitioned NHTSA to decide Notice of Receipt of Petition for whether nonconforming MY 2009 Ford Decision That Nonconforming Model received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the F–150 trucks are eligible for importation Year 2009 Ford F–150 Trucks Are into the United States. The vehicles Eligible for Importation comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, which WETL believes are substantially AGENCY: National Highway Traffic business, labor union, etc.). You may similar are MY 2009 Ford F–150 trucks Safety Administration, DOT. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act that were manufactured for sale in the ACTION: Receipt of petition. Statement in the Federal Register United States and certified by their published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR manufacturer as conforming to all SUMMARY: This document announces 19477–78). applicable FMVSS. receipt by the National Highway Traffic How To Read Comments Submitted to The petitioner claims that it compared Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a the Docket: You may read the comments non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Ford F–150 petition for a decision that received by Docket Management at the truck to their U.S.-certified nonconforming model year (MY) 2009 address and times given above. You may counterparts, and found the vehicles to Ford F–150 trucks that were not also view the documents from the be substantially similar with respect to originally manufactured to comply with Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. compliance with most FMVSS. all applicable Federal motor vehicle WETL submitted information with its Follow the online instructions for safety standards (FMVSS), are eligible petition intended to demonstrate that accessing the dockets. The docket ID for importation into the United States non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Ford F–150 number and title of this notice are because they are substantially similar to trucks, as originally manufactured, shown at the heading of this document vehicles that were originally conform to many FMVSS in the same notice. Please note that even after the manufactured for sale in the United manner as their U.S.-certified comment closing date, we will continue States and that were certified by their counterparts, or are capable of being to file relevant information in the manufacturer as complying with the readily altered to conform to those Docket as it becomes available. Further, standards. Specifically, the petitioner safety standards (the U.S.-certified some people may submit late comments. version of the MY 2009 Ford F–150 claims that non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Accordingly, we recommend that you Ford F–150 trucks are identical to their truck) and they are capable of being periodically search the Docket for new readily altered to conform to the U.S.-certified counterparts with respect material. to compliance with Standard Nos. 102 standards. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, DATES: The closing date for comments George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Starter Interlock, and Transmission on the petition is December 7, 2015. Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308). Braking Effect, 103 Windshield ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 the docket and notice numbers above Windshield Wiping and Washing Background and be submitted by any of the Systems, 105 Hydraulic and Electric following methods: Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a Brake Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 108 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to motor vehicle that was not originally Lamps, Reflective Devices, and http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the manufactured to conform to all Associated Equipment, 110 Tire online instructions for submitting applicable FMVSS shall be refused selection and rims and motor home/ comments. admission into the United States unless recreation vehicle trailer load carrying • Mail: Docket Management Facility: NHTSA has decided that the motor capacity information for motor vehicles U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 vehicle is substantially similar to a with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building motor vehicle originally manufactured pounds) or less, 111 Rearview Mirrors, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, for importation into and sale in the 113 Hood Latch System, 114 Theft Washington, DC 20590–0001. United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake • Hand Delivery or Courier: West 30115, and of the same model year as Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, the model of the motor vehicle to be Partition, and Roof panel System, 119 jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between compared, and is capable of being New Pneumatic Tires, 124 Accelerator 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through readily altered to conform to all Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Friday, except Federal holidays. applicable FMVSS. Brake Systems, 138 Tire Pressure • Fax: 202–493–2251. Petitions for eligibility decisions may Monitoring Systems, 201 Occupant Instructions: Comments must be be submitted by either manufacturers or Protection in Interior Impact, 202 written in the English language, and be importers who have registered with Head Restraints, 204 Steering Control no greater than 15 pages in length, NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. 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68604 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 214 / Thursday, November 5, 2015 / Notices Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a recommendation to motor vehicle Retention Components, 207 Seating consumers on vehicle models that have Systems, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, National Highway Traffic Safety automatic emergency braking (AEB) 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, Administration systems that can substantially enhance 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0006] the driver’s ability to avoid rear-end Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush crashes. NCAP recommends crash Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) avoidance technologies, in addition to Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint providing crashworthiness, rollover, AGENCY: National Highway Traffic and overall star ratings. Today, 3 crash Anchorage Systems, 301 Fuel System Safety Administration (NHTSA), avoidance technologies—forward Integrity, and 302 Flammability of Department of Transportation (DOT). collision warning, lane departure Interior Materials. ACTION: Final decision. warning, and rearview video systems— The petitioner also contends that the are recommended by the agency if they vehicles are capable of being readily SUMMARY: On January 28, 2015, NHTSA meet NHTSA’s performance altered to meet the following standards, published a notice requesting comments specifications. in the manner indicated: on the agency’s intention to recommend NHTSA is adding AEB as a various vehicle models that are recommended technology, which means Standard No. 101 Controls and equipped with automatic emergency that we now have tests for AEB. AEB Displays: Replacement of the braking (AEB) systems that meet the refers to either crash imminent braking speedometer with the U.S.-model part, agency’s performance criteria to (CIB), dynamic brake support (DBS), or which includes the BRAKE telltale, and consumers through the agency’s New both on the same vehicle. CIB reprogramming of the speedometer. Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and its automatically applies vehicle brakes if Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Web site, www.safercar.gov. These the vehicle sensing system anticipates a Monitoring Systems: Verification that systems can enhance the driver’s ability potential rear impact with the vehicle in programming matches U.S.-model to avoid or mitigate rear-end crashes. front of it. DBS applies more brake programming. This notice announces NHTSA’s power if the sensing system determines Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash decision to include AEB technologies as that the driver has applied the brakes part of NCAP Recommended Advanced prior to a rear-end crash but estimates Protection: A U.S.-version of the Technology Features, if the technologies that the amount of braking is not owner’s manual must be provided with meet NCAP performance criteria. The sufficient to avoid the crash. NHTSA is the vehicle to meet the information specific technologies included are crash also removing rearview video systems requirements of the standard. imminent braking (CIB) and dynamic (RVS) as a recommended technology in Verification will be performed that brake support (DBS). Model Year 2019, because RVS is going programming of automatic restraint to be required on all new vehicles DATES: These changes to the New Car systems matches U.S.-model manufactured on or after May 1, 2018, Assessment Program are effective for the programming. 2018 Model Year vehicles. and that technology’s presence in NCAP The petitioner additionally states that will no longer provide comparative FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a vehicle identification plate must be information for consumers. technical issues: Dr. Abigail Morgan, affixed to the vehicle near the left The vehicles that have Advanced Office of Crash Avoidance Standards, Technologies recommended by NHTSA windshield post to meet the Telephone: 202–366–1810, Facsimile: requirements of 49 CFR part 565. The may be seen on the agency Web site 202–366–5930, NVS–122. For NCAP www.safercar.gov. petitioner also states that each vehicle issues: Mr. Clarke Harper, Office of will be inspected prior to importation Crash Avoidance Standards, email: II. Background for compliance with 49 CFR part 541 Clarke.Harper@DOT.GOV, Telephone: The National Highway Traffic Safety and modified if necessary. 202–366–1810, Facsimile: 202–366– Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car All comments received before the 5930, NVS–120. Assessment Program (NCAP) provides close of business on the closing date The mailing address for these officials comparative safety rating information indicated above will be considered, and is as follows: National Highway Traffic on new vehicles to assist consumers Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey with their vehicle purchasing decisions. will be available for examination in the Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. In addition to issuing star safety ratings docket at the above addresses both before and after that date. To the extent SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: based on the crashworthiness and possible, comments filed after the I. Executive Summary rollover resistance of vehicle models, II. Background the agency also provides additional closing date will also be considered. III. Summary of Request for Comments information to consumers by Notice of final action on the petition IV. Response to Comments and Agency recommending certain advanced crash will be published in the Federal Decision avoidance technologies on the agency’s Register pursuant to the authority A. Harmonization Web site, www.safercar.gov. For each indicated below. B. Rating System for Crash Avoidance vehicle make/model, the Web site Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), Technologies in NCAP currently shows the vehicle’s 5-star C. Draft Test Procedures (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation D. Proposed Additions to Test Procedures crashworthiness and rollover resistance of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. ratings and whether the vehicle model jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES E. Proposed Additions to Test Procedures F. Other Issues is equipped with and meets NHTSA’s Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, V. Conclusion performance criteria for any of the three Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. advanced crash avoidance safety [FR Doc. 2015–28129 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am] I. Executive Summary technologies that the agency currently BILLING CODE 4910–59–P This notice announces the agency’s recommends to consumers. NHTSA decision to update the U.S. New Car began recommending advanced crash Assessment Program (NCAP) to include avoidance technologies to consumers VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:06 Nov 04, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1


Document Created: 2015-12-14 15:03:46
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 15:03:46
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
ActionReceipt of petition.
DatesThe closing date for comments on the petition is December 7, 2015.
ContactGeorge Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
FR Citation80 FR 68603 
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