81_FR_26953 81 FR 26867 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

81 FR 26867 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 86 (May 4, 2016)

Page Range26867-26869
FR Document2016-10350

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 passenger cars (PC) 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 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 PC) and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10350]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0058; Notice 1]


Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 
Model Year 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Passenger Cars Are Eligible for 
Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Receipt of petition.

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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 
model year (MY) 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 passenger cars (PC) 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 2008 Aston 
Martin Vantage V8 PC) and they are capable of being readily altered to 
conform to the standards.

DATE:  The closing date for comments on the petition is June 3, 2016.

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,

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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.
    U.S. Specs of Harve de Grace, Maryland (Registered Importer R-03-
321) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2008 Aston 
Martin Vantage V8 PCs are eligible for importation into the United 
States. The vehicles which U.S. Specs believes are substantially 
similar are MY 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 PCs sold 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 2008 
Aston Martin Vantage V8 PCs to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and 
found the vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to 
compliance with most FMVSS.
    U.S. Specs submitted information with its petition intended to 
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 
PCs, as originally manufactured, conform to many applicable 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 the non U.S.-certified MY 
2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 PCs, as originally manufactured, conform 
to: Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter 
Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield Defrosting 
and Defogging Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106 
Brake Hoses, 109 New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires, 113 Hood 
Latch System, 114 Theft Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 
Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 201 
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202a Head Restraints, 204 
Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door 
Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating Systems, 209 Seat Belt 
Assemblies, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 
214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield 
Zone Intrusion, 302 Flammability of Interior Materials, 401 Interior 
Trunk Release.
    The petitioner also contends that the subject non-U.S certified 
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 original 
instrument cluster with the U.S. model component and reprogramming the 
associated software as described in the petition, or modifying the 
existing instrument cluster such that speed is displayed in miles per 
hour (MPH) and the brake telltale displays the word ``BRAKE'' when 
activated.
    Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated 
Equipment: installation of U.S.-conforming front side marker lamps, 
headlamps, high mounted stop lamp, and rear and side mounted reflex 
reflectors.
    Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: installation of the 
required tire information placard.
    Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: inscription of the required 
warning statement on the face of the passenger mirror, or replacement 
of the passenger side mirror with the U.S. model component.
    Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel 
Systems: rewiring and reprograming the power-operated window, 
partition, and roof panel systems if necessary for the vehicle to fully 
conform to the standard.
    Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: installation of 
U.S. model tire pressure sensor, tire valve kit and tire pressure 
monitor module. The system must also be reprogrammed with the U.S. 
model tire pressure loss warning software.
    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: installation of U.S. 
model software such that the seat belt warning lamp and audio alert 
function as required by the standard.
    In response to NHTSA's letter dated August 7, 2014, requesting 
additional information, the petitioner provided supplemental 
information in the form of an email from Aston Martin Lagonda Limited 
stating that the passenger side seat weight sensor and passenger side 
seat module (which may need to be individually identified for each 
vehicle), and fixed height cushion frame are required for the vehicle. 
In addition, Aston Martin Langonda Limited stated that two air bag 
[warning] labels will need to be installed to conform the vehicle to 
the standard.
    Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: the seat 
cushion frame must be replaced with the U.S. part in order to meet this 
standard.
    Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: in response to NHTSA's 
letter dated August 7, 2014, requesting additional information, the 
petitioner provided supplemental information in the form of an email 
from Aston Martin Lagonda Limited indicating that various components of 
the vapor recovery system are required.
    The petitioner also provided a copy of a letter from Aston Martin 
Lagonda Limited stating, ``Aston Martin will provide the software 
configuration file to a United States Aston Martin Dealership for U.S. 
Specs. U.S. Specs will be required to take the vehicle to the 
dealership for programming. Once the vehicle has been re-programmed and 
diagnosed that all systems are functioning properly, the dealership 
will provide U.S. Specs with documentation confirming that all vehicle 
systems are functioning as a 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8, United 
States model.''
    The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification 
plate must be affixed to the vehicle near the left windshield pillar 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.


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    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. 2016-10350 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices 26867 opportunity to inspect the information who is familiar with the routes to be safety standards (the U.S.-certified relevant to the application, including traveled. version of the 2008 Aston Martin any safety analyses that have been Mr. Boehm would be required to Vantage V8 PC) and they are capable of conducted. The Agency must also comply with all applicable Federal being readily altered to conform to the provide an opportunity for public Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 standards. comment on the request. CFR parts 350–399) except the CDL DATE: The closing date for comments on The Agency reviews the safety provisions described in this notice. the petition is June 3, 2016. analyses and the public comments, and Mr. Boehm holds a valid German ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to determines whether granting the commercial license, and as explained by the docket and notice numbers above exemption would likely achieve a level Daimler in its exemption request, the and be submitted by any of the of safety equivalent to, or greater than, requirements for that license ensure that following methods: the level that would be achieved by the the same level of safety is met or • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). exceeded as if this driver had a U.S. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the The decision of the Agency must be CDL. Furthermore, according to online instructions for submitting published in the Federal Register (49 Daimler, Mr. Boehm is familiar with the comments. CFR 381.315(b)) with the reason for the operation of CMVs worldwide. • Mail: Docket Management Facility: grant or denial, and, if granted, the FMCSA has previously determined U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 specific person or class of persons that the process for obtaining a German New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building receiving the exemption, and the commercial license is comparable to, or regulatory provision or provisions from Ground Floor, Room W12–140, as effective as, the requirements of part Washington, DC 20590–0001. which exemption is granted. The notice 383, and adequately assesses the must also specify the effective period of • Hand Delivery or Courier: West driver’s ability to operate CMVs in the Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the exemption (up to 5 years), and U.S. Since 2012, FMCSA has granted explain the terms and conditions of the 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between Daimler drivers similar exemptions 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through exemption. The exemption may be [May 25, 2012 (77 FR 31422); July 22, renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)). Friday, except Federal holidays. 2014 (79 FR 42626); March 27, 2015 (80 • Fax: 202–493–2251. Section 5206(a)(3) of the ‘‘Fixing FR 16511); October 5, 2015 (80 FR America’s Surface Transportation Act,’’ Instructions: Comments must be 60220); December 7, 2015 (80 FR written in the English language, and be (FAST Act) amended 49 U.S.C 31315 by 76059); December 21, 2015 (80 FR adding a new paragraph (b)(2) to permit no greater than 15 pages in length, 79410)]. although there is no limit to the length exemptions for no longer than five years from their dates of inception, instead of Issued on: April 27, 2016. of necessary attachments to the the previous two years. This statutory Larry W. Minor, comments. If comments are submitted provision will be codified in 49 CFR Associate Administrator for Policy. in hard copy form, please ensure that part 381 in a forthcoming rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2016–10415 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] two copies are provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your III. Request for Exemption BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P comments were received, please enclose On behalf of Sebastian Boehm, a stamped, self-addressed postcard with Daimler has applied for a 5-year DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the comments. Note that all comments exemption from 49 CFR 383.23, which received will be posted without change prescribes licensing requirements for National Highway Traffic Safety to http://www.regulations.gov, including drivers operating CMVs in interstate or Administration any personal information provided. intrastate commerce. Mr. Boehm is Please see the Privacy Act heading [Docket No. NHTSA–2014–0058; Notice 1] below. unable to obtain a CDL in any of the States due to his lack of residency in the Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search Notice of Receipt of Petition for United States. A copy of the application the electronic form of all comments Decision That Nonconforming Model is in Docket No. FMCSA–2012–0032. received into any of our dockets by the Year 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 The exemption would allow Mr. name of the individual submitting the Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Boehm to operate CMVs in interstate or comment (or signing the comment, if Importation intrastate commerce to support Daimler submitted on behalf of an association, field tests designed to meet future AGENCY: National Highway Traffic business, labor union, etc.). You may vehicle safety and environmental Safety Administration, DOT. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act requirements and to promote ACTION: Receipt of petition. Statement in the Federal Register technological advancements in vehicle published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR safety systems and emissions SUMMARY: This document announces 19477–78). reductions. Mr. Boehm needs to drive receipt by the National Highway Traffic How to Read Comments submitted to Daimler vehicles on public roads to Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a the Docket: You may read the comments better understand ‘‘real world’’ petition for a decision that model year received by Docket Management at the environments in the U.S. market. (MY) 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 address and times given above. You may According to Daimler, Mr. Boehm will passenger cars (PC) that were not also view the documents from the typically drive for no more than 6 hours originally manufactured to comply with Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES per day, and that 10 percent of the test all applicable Federal motor vehicle Follow the online instructions for driving will be on two-lane state safety standards (FMVSS), are eligible accessing the dockets. The docket ID highways, while 90 percent will be on for importation into the United States number and title of this notice are interstate highways. The driving will because they are substantially similar to shown at the heading of this document consist of no more than 200 miles per vehicles that were originally notice. Please note that even after the day, for one to two weeks on a quarterly manufactured for sale in the United comment closing date, we will continue basis. He will in all cases be States and that were certified by their to file relevant information in the accompanied by a holder of a U.S. CDL manufacturer as complying with the Docket as it becomes available. Further, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

26868 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices some people may submit late comments. readily altered to conform to those system must also be reprogrammed with Accordingly, we recommend that you standards. the U.S. model tire pressure loss periodically search the Docket for new Specifically, the petitioner claims that warning software. material. the non U.S.-certified MY 2008 Aston Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Vantage V8 PCs, as originally Protection: installation of U.S. model George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety manufactured, conform to: Standard software such that the seat belt warning Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308). Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever lamp and audio alert function as Sequence, Starter Interlock, and required by the standard. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transmission Braking Effect, 103 In response to NHTSA’s letter dated Background Windshield Defrosting and Defogging August 7, 2014, requesting additional Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and information, the petitioner provided Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 109 supplemental information in the form of motor vehicle that was not originally New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty an email from Aston Martin Lagonda manufactured to conform to all Tires, 113 Hood Latch System, 114 Theft Limited stating that the passenger side applicable FMVSS shall be refused Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake seat weight sensor and passenger side admission into the United States unless Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, seat module (which may need to be NHTSA has decided that the motor individually identified for each vehicle), 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 201 vehicle is substantially similar to a and fixed height cushion frame are Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, motor vehicle originally manufactured required for the vehicle. In addition, 202a Head Restraints, 204 Steering for importation into and sale in the Aston Martin Langonda Limited stated Control Rearward Displacement, 205 United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. that two air bag [warning] labels will Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and 30115, and of the same model year as need to be installed to conform the Door Retention Components, 207 the model of the motor vehicle to be vehicle to the standard. Seating Systems, 209 Seat Belt compared, and is capable of being Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Assemblies, 210 Seat Belt Assembly readily altered to conform to all Anchorage Systems: the seat cushion Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, applicable FMVSS. frame must be replaced with the U.S. 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Petitions for eligibility decisions may part in order to meet this standard. Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone be submitted by either manufacturers or Standard No. 301 Fuel System Intrusion, 302 Flammability of Interior importers who have registered with Integrity: in response to NHTSA’s letter Materials, 401 Interior Trunk Release. NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. As The petitioner also contends that the dated August 7, 2014, requesting specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA subject non-U.S certified vehicles are additional information, the petitioner publishes notice in the Federal Register capable of being readily altered to meet provided supplemental information in of each petition that it receives, and the following standards, in the manner the form of an email from Aston Martin affords interested persons an indicated: Lagonda Limited indicating that various opportunity to comment on the petition. Standard No. 101 Controls and components of the vapor recovery At the close of the comment period, Displays: replacement of the original system are required. NHTSA decides, on the basis of the instrument cluster with the U.S. model The petitioner also provided a copy of petition and any comments that it has component and reprogramming the a letter from Aston Martin Lagonda received, whether the vehicle is eligible associated software as described in the Limited stating, ‘‘Aston Martin will for importation. The agency then petition, or modifying the existing provide the software configuration file publishes this decision in the Federal instrument cluster such that speed is to a United States Aston Martin Register. displayed in miles per hour (MPH) and Dealership for U.S. Specs. U.S. Specs U.S. Specs of Harve de Grace, the brake telltale displays the word will be required to take the vehicle to Maryland (Registered Importer R–03– ‘‘BRAKE’’ when activated. the dealership for programming. Once 321) has petitioned NHTSA to decide Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective the vehicle has been re-programmed and whether nonconforming 2008 Aston Devices and Associated Equipment: diagnosed that all systems are Martin Vantage V8 PCs are eligible for installation of U.S.-conforming front functioning properly, the dealership importation into the United States. The side marker lamps, headlamps, high will provide U.S. Specs with vehicles which U.S. Specs believes are mounted stop lamp, and rear and side documentation confirming that all substantially similar are MY 2008 Aston mounted reflex reflectors. vehicle systems are functioning as a Martin Vantage V8 PCs sold in the Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8, United United States and certified by their Rims: installation of the required tire States model.’’ manufacturer as conforming to all information placard. The petitioner additionally states that applicable FMVSS. Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: a vehicle identification plate must be The petitioner claims that it compared inscription of the required warning affixed to the vehicle near the left non-U.S. certified MY 2008 Aston statement on the face of the passenger windshield pillar to meet the Martin Vantage V8 PCs to their U.S.- mirror, or replacement of the passenger requirements of 49 CFR part 565. certified counterparts, and found the side mirror with the U.S. model All comments received before the vehicles to be substantially similar with component. close of business on the closing date respect to compliance with most Standard No. 118 Power–Operated indicated above will be considered, and FMVSS. Window, Partition and Roof Panel will be available for examination in the asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES U.S. Specs submitted information Systems: rewiring and reprograming the docket at the above addresses both with its petition intended to power-operated window, partition, and before and after that date. To the extent demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY roof panel systems if necessary for the possible, comments filed after the 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 PCs, as vehicle to fully conform to the standard. closing date will also be considered. originally manufactured, conform to Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Notice of final action on the petition many applicable FMVSS in the same Monitoring Systems: installation of U.S. will be published in the Federal manner as their U.S.-certified model tire pressure sensor, tire valve kit Register pursuant to the authority counterparts, or are capable of being and tire pressure monitor module. The indicated below. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices 26869 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), • Fax: 202–493–2251. Petitions for eligibility decisions may (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation Instructions: Comments must be be submitted by either manufacturers or of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. written in the English language, and be importers who have registered with Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, no greater than 15 pages in length, NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. As Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. although there is no limit to the length specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA of necessary attachments to the publishes notice in the Federal Register [FR Doc. 2016–10350 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] comments. If comments are submitted of each petition that it receives, and BILLING CODE 4910–59–P in hard copy form, please ensure that affords interested persons an two copies are provided. If you wish to opportunity to comment on the petition. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION receive confirmation that your At the close of the comment period, comments were received, please enclose NHTSA decides, on the basis of the National Highway Traffic Safety a stamped, self-addressed postcard with petition and any comments that it has Administration the comments. Note that all comments received, whether the vehicle is eligible received will be posted without change for importation. The agency then [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0082; Notice 1] publishes this decision in the Federal to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Register. Notice of Receipt of Petition for J.K. Technologies LLC (JK) of Decision That Nonconforming Model Please see the Privacy Act heading below. Baltimore, Maryland (Registered Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Importer R–90–006) has petitioned Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis) Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments NHTSA to decide whether Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Are nonconforming 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Eligible for Importation received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the Class LWB MPVs are eligible for AGENCY: National Highway Traffic comment (or signing the comment, if importation into the United States. The Safety Administration (NHTSA), submitted on behalf of an association, vehicles which JK believes are Department of Transportation (DOT). business, labor union, etc.). You may substantially similar are MY 2009 review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs sold ACTION: Receipt of petition. Statement in the Federal Register in the United States and certified by SUMMARY: This document announces published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR their manufacturer as conforming to all receipt by the National Highway Traffic 19477–78). applicable FMVSS. Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a How to Read Comments submitted to The petitioner claims that it compared petition for a decision that model year the Docket: You may read the comments non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Mercedes- (MY) 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long received by Docket Management at the Benz G Class LWB MPVs to their U.S.- Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis) address and times given above. You may certified counterparts, and found the multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) that were also view the documents from the vehicles to be substantially similar with not originally manufactured to comply Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. respect to compliance with most with all applicable Federal motor Follow the online instructions for FMVSS. vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), are JK submitted information with its accessing the dockets. The docket ID eligible for importation into the United petition intended to demonstrate that number and title of this notice are States because they are substantially non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Mercedes- shown at the heading of this document Benz G Class LWB MPVs, as originally similar to vehicles that were originally notice. Please note that even after the manufactured, conform to many manufactured for sale in the United comment closing date, we will continue applicable FMVSS in the same manner States and that were certified by their to file relevant information in the as their U.S.-certified counterparts, or manufacturer as complying with the Docket as it becomes available. Further, are capable of being readily altered to safety standards (the U.S.-certified some people may submit late comments. conform to those standards. version of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Accordingly, we recommend that you Specifically, the petitioner claims that Class LWB MPV) and they are capable periodically search the Docket for new the non U.S.-certified MY 2009 of being readily altered to conform to material. Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, as the standards. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: originally manufactured, conform to: DATE: The closing date for comments on George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift the petition is June 3, 2016. Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308). Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transmission Braking Effect, 103 the docket and notice numbers above Windshield Defrosting and Defogging and be submitted by any of the Background Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and following methods: Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to motor vehicle that was not originally Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the manufactured to conform to all Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated online instructions for submitting applicable FMVSS shall be refused Window, Partition, and Roof panel comments. admission into the United States unless System, 124 Accelerator Control • Mail: Docket Management Facility: NHTSA has decided that the motor Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 vehicle is substantially similar to a Systems, 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building motor vehicle originally manufactured Systems, 139 New pneumatic radial Ground Floor, Room W12–140, for importation into and sale in the tires for light vehicles, 201 Occupant Washington, DC 20590–0001. United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head • Hand Delivery or Courier: West 30115, and of the same model year as Restraints, 204 Steering Control Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the model of the motor vehicle to be Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between compared, and is capable of being Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through readily altered to conform to all Retention Components, 207 Seating Friday, except Federal holidays. applicable FMVSS. Systems, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionReceipt of petition.
DatesThe closing date for comments on the petition is June 3, 2016.
ContactGeorge Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
FR Citation81 FR 26867 
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