81 FR 10715 - Volkswagen Group of America, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)

Page Range		10715-10716
FR Document		2016-04371

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen), has determined that certain model year (MY) 2015-2016 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R passenger cars do not fully comply with paragraphs S4.3(c) and S4.3(d) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 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. Volkswagen filed a report dated November 25, 2015, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Volkswagen then petitioned NHTSA under 49 CFR part 556 requesting a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0123; Notice 1]

Volkswagen Group of America, Receipt of Petition for Decision of
Inconsequential Noncompliance

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

ACTION: Receipt of petition.

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SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen), has determined that
certain model year (MY) 2015-2016 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R
passenger cars do not fully comply with paragraphs S4.3(c) and S4.3(d)
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 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. Volkswagen filed a report dated
November 25, 2015, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and
Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Volkswagen then petitioned
NHTSA under 49 CFR part 556 requesting a decision that the subject
noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is March 31, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written data,
views, and arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the
docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and
submitted by any of the following methods:
Mail: Send comments by mail addressed to: U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Deliver: Deliver comments by hand to: U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. The
Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except
Federal Holidays.
Electronically: Submit comments electronically by: Logging
onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web site at http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments. Comments may also be faxed to (202) 493-2251.
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.
Documents submitted to a docket may be viewed by anyone at the
address and times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by following the online
instructions for accessing the dockets. DOT's complete Privacy Act
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 above 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Overview: Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) (see
implementing rule at 49 CFR part 556), Volkswagen submitted a petition
for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49
U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
This notice of receipt of Volkswagen's petition is published under
49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or
other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.
II. Vehicles Involved: Affected are approximately 4,965 MY 2015-
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf passenger vehicles that were manufactured
between May 21, 2014 and November 14, 2015 and approximately 4,618 MY
2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf R passenger vehicles that were manufactured
between October 24, 2014 and November 14, 2015.
III. Noncompliance: Volkswagen explains that the noncompliance is
that the tire placard, located on the driver's side B-pillar, was
misprinted and does not contain the word ``none'' in the area reserved
for the spare tire specifications (i.e., size and pressure valves) as
required by paragraphs S4.3(c) and S4.3(d) of FMVSS No. 110.
IV. Rule Text: Paragraph S4.3 of FMVSS No. 110 requires in
pertinent part:

S4.3 Placard. Each vehicle, except for a trailer or incomplete
vehicle, shall show the information specified in S4.3(a) through
(g), and may show, at the manufacturer's option, the information
specified in S4.3(h) through (i), on a placard permanently affixed
to the driver's side B-pillar . . .
(c) Vehicle manufacturer's recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for front, rear and spare tires, subject to the limitations
of S4.3.4. For full size spare tires, the statement ``see above''
may, at the manufacturer's option replace manufacturer's recommended
cold tire inflation pressure. If no spare tire is provided, the word
``none'' must replace the manufacturer's recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
(d) Tire size designation, indicated by the headings ``size'' or
``original tire size'' or ``original size,'' and ``spare tire'' or
``spare,'' for the tires installed at the time of the first purchase
for purposes other than resale. For full size spare tires, the
statement ``see above'' may, at the manufacturer's option replace
the tire size designation. If no spare tire is provided, the word
``none'' must replace the tire size Designation;

V. Summary of Volkswagen's Petition: Volkswagen believes that the
subject noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety
because the misprinted information on the tire placard is applicable to
a component (spare tire) that was not provided with the subject
vehicles. Volkswagen also stated that there is no effect on
drivability, vehicle safety or tire wear.
Volkswagen also stated that they are not aware of any field or
customer complaints related to the subject noncompliance.
Volkswagen additionally informed NHTSA that it has corrected the
noncompliance so that all production of the subject vehicle models on
and after November 14, 2015 will fully comply with FMVSS No. 110.
In summation, Volkswagen believes that the described noncompliances
of the subject vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, and
that its petition, to exempt Volkswagen from providing recall
notification of noncompliances as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and
remedying the recall noncompliance as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120
should be granted.
NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a
determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers
only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively,
to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or

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noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any
decision on this petition only applies to the subject vehicles that
Volkswagen no longer controlled at the time it determined that the
noncompliance existed. However, any decision on this petition does not
relieve vehicle distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the
sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into
interstate commerce of the noncompliant vehicles under their control
after Volkswagen notified them that the subject noncompliance existed.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at
49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.

Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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noncompliance and to remedy the titled, ’’Municipal Securities Dealers for approval. In compliance with the
defect or noncompliance. Therefore, any and Government Securities Brokers and PRA, the OCC is publishing notice of
decision on this petition only applies to Dealers—Registration and Withdrawal.’’ the proposed extension of the collection
the subject vehicles that Volkswagen no DATES: You should submit written of information set forth in this
longer controlled at the time it comments by May 2, 2016. document.
determined that the noncompliance ADDRESSES: Because paper mail in the The OCC is proposing to extend OMB
existed. However, any decision on this Washington, DC area and at the OCC is approval of the following information
petition does not relieve vehicle subject to delay, commenters are collection:
distributors and dealers of the encouraged to submit comments by Title: Municipal Securities Dealers
prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, email, if possible. Comments may be and Government Securities Brokers and
or introduction or delivery for sent to: Legislative and Regulatory Dealers—Registration and Withdrawal.
introduction into interstate commerce of Activities Division, Office of the OMB Control No.: 1557–0184.
the noncompliant vehicles under their Comptroller of the Currency, Mail Stop Form Numbers: MSD, MSDW,1 MSD–
control after Volkswagen notified them 9W–11, Attention: 1557–0184, 4, MSD–5, G–FIN, G–FINW, GFIN–4
that the subject noncompliance existed. Washington, DC 20219. In addition, and GFIN–5.2
comments may be sent by fax to (571) Abstract: This information collection
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: is required to satisfy the requirements of
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 465–4326 or by electronic mail to
501.8. prainfo@occ.treas.gov. You may section 15B 3 and section 15C 4 of the
personally inspect and photocopy Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which
Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, require, in part, any national bank or
comments at the OCC, 400 7th Street
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. SW., Washington, DC 20219. For Federal savings association that acts as
[FR Doc. 2016–04371 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] security reasons, the OCC requires that a government securities broker/dealer or
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P visitors make an appointment to inspect a municipal securities dealer to file the
comments. You may do so by calling appropriate form with the OCC to
(202) 649–6700 or, for persons who are inform the agency of its broker/dealer
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY deaf or hard of hearing, TTY, (202) 649– activities. The OCC uses this
5597. Upon arrival, visitors will be information to determine which
Office of the Comptroller of the required to present valid government- national banks and Federal savings
Currency issued photo identification and to associations are acting as government
submit to security screening in order to securities broker/dealers and municipal
Agency Information Collection inspect and photocopy comments. securities dealers and to monitor entry
Activities: Information Collection All comments received, including into and exit from these activities by
Renewal; Comment Request; attachments and other supporting institutions and registered persons. The
Municipal Securities Dealers and materials, are part of the public record OCC also uses the information in
Government Securities Brokers and and subject to public disclosure. Do not planning national bank and Federal
Dealers—Registration and Withdrawal include any information in your savings association examinations.
comment or supporting materials that Type of Review: Renewal of a
AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the currently approved collection. The
Currency (OCC), Treasury. you consider confidential or
inappropriate for public disclosure. collection has not changed. The OCC
ACTION: Notice and request for asks only that OMB approve its revised
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
comment. estimates and extend its approval of the
Shaquita Merritt, Clearance Officer,
(202) 649–5490 or, for persons who are forms.
SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its Affected Public: Businesses or other
continuing effort to reduce paperwork deaf or hard of hearing, TTY, (202) 649–
for-profit; individuals.
and respondent burden, invites the 5597, Legislative and Regulatory Estimated Number of Respondents: 19
general public and other Federal Activities Division, Office of the (8 government securities dealers; 1
agencies to take this opportunity to Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th municipal securities dealer; and 10
comment on a continuing information Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. municipal and government securities
collection, as required by the Paperwork SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the dealers).
Reduction Act of 1995. PRA, Federal agencies must obtain Estimated Number of Responses: 802.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act approval from the OMB for each Frequency of Response: On occasion.
of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are collection of information they conduct Estimated Annual Burden: 735.5
required to publish notice in the or sponsor. ‘‘Collection of information’’ burden hours.
Federal Register concerning each is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 Comments submitted in response to
proposed collection of information, CFR 1320.3(c) to include obtaining, this notice will be summarized and
including each proposed extension of an causing to be obtained, soliciting, or included in the request for OMB
existing collection of information and to requiring the disclosure to an Agency of approval. All comments will become a
allow 60 days for public comment in information by means of identical
response to the notice. questions posed to, or identical 1 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

In accordance with the requirements reporting, recordkeeping, or disclosure maintains collections for the MSD and MSDW
of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requirements imposed on, ten or more under OMB Control Nos. 3235–0083 and 3235–
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

0087, however, there is a requirement that these be
(44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the OCC may not persons. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the filed with the OCC, which is covered by OMB
conduct or sponsor, and the respondent PRA requires Federal agencies to Control No. 1557–0184.
is not required to respond to, an provide a 60-day notice in the Federal 2 The Department of the Treasury maintains

information collection unless it displays Register concerning each proposed collections for the G–FIN–4 and G–FIN–5 under
OMB Control No. 1535–0089, however there is a
a currently valid Office of Management collection of information, including requirement that they be filed with the OCC, which
and Budget (OMB) control number. The each proposed extension or revision of is covered by OMB Control No. 1557–0184.
OCC is soliciting comment concerning an existing collection of information, 3 15 U.S.C. 78o–4.

the renewal of its information collection before submitting the collection to OMB 4 15 U.S.C. 78o–5.

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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		The closing date for comments on the petition is March 31, 2016.
FR Citation		81 FR 10715

81 FR 10715 - Volkswagen Group of America, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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