81_FR_26955 81 FR 26869 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis) Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Are Eligible for Importation

81 FR 26869 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis) Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

Page Range26869-26870
FR Document2016-10349

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis) multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPV) 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: 2016-10349]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0082; Notice 1]


Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 
Model Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis) 
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Are Eligible for Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation (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) 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463 
Chassis) multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPV) 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, 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 (JK) of Baltimore, Maryland (Registered 
Importer R-90-006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 
2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs are eligible for importation into 
the United States. The vehicles which JK believes are substantially 
similar are MY 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs 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 2009 
Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs 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 MY 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, 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 
2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, 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, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle 
Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof panel 
System, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake 
Systems, 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, 139 New pneumatic radial 
tires for light vehicles, 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, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210

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Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact 
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 
and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
    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. Inspection of each 
vehicle, and replacement of the cruise control lever with the U.S.-
model component if required for the vehicle to conform to the standard.
    Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated 
Equipment: Replacement of the front and rear turn signal and side 
marker lamps, headlamps, taillamps, stop lamps, and backup lamps with 
U.S.-conforming components.
    Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: Installation of the 
required 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 
required warning statement on the face of the existing mirror.
    No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention: Reprograming to 
activate the audible key warning and belt warning as described in the 
petition.
    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: The petitioner states 
that the passive restraint systems of the international specification 
vehicles comply with the requirements of this standard and are 
identical to the U.S. version with respect to all aspects of this 
standard, except for the passenger sun visor and dash mounted air bag 
warning labels. The petitioner also states that all software used to 
control the occupant crash protection systems bears the U.S. program 
codes and all hardware parts bear the U.S. part numbers.
    Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Installation of 
U.S. model anchorages and labels.
    Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: The petitioner states that 
the fuel systems in these vehicles are identical to those in the U.S.-
certified model. Fuel spillage problems are controlled by the 
evaporative system that was installed to meet EPA requirements. These 
evaporative systems have a rollover and check valve incorporated into 
their design.
    The petitioner also 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.

    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. 2016-10349 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-59-P

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

26870 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 4, 2016 / Notices Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 requirements. These evaporative should be directed to Ron Lewis; 200 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact systems have a rollover and check valve Third Street Room 515, Parkersburg, Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, incorporated into their design. WV 26106–1328, or 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, and 302 The petitioner also states that a ron.lewis@fiscal.treasury.gov. Flammability of Interior Materials. vehicle identification plate must be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The petitioner also contends that the affixed to the vehicle near the left subject non-U.S certified vehicles are windshield pillar to meet the Form Number and Titles: FS Form capable of being readily altered to meet requirements of 49 CFR part 565. 2001—Release. the following standards, in the manner All comments received before the OMB Number: 1530–0053. (Previously indicated: close of business on the closing date approved as 1535–0114 as a collection Standard No. 101 Controls and indicated above will be considered, and conducted by Department of the Displays: Replacement of the original will be available for examination in the Treasury/Bureau of the Public Debt.) instrument cluster with the U.S. model docket at the above addresses both Transfer of OMB Control Number: The component and reprogramming the before and after that date. To the extent Bureau of Public Debt (BPD) and the associated software as described in the possible, comments filed after the Financial Management Service (FMS) petition. Inspection of each vehicle, and closing date will also be considered. have consolidated to become the Bureau replacement of the cruise control lever Notice of final action on the petition of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service). with the U.S.-model component if will be published in the Federal Information collection requests required for the vehicle to conform to Register pursuant to the authority previously held separately by BPD and the standard. indicated below. FMS will now be identified by a 1530 Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective prefix, designating Fiscal Service. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), Devices and Associated Equipment: (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation Abstract: The information is Replacement of the front and rear turn of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. requested to ratify payment of savings signal and side marker lamps, bonds/notes and release the United Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, States of America from any liability. headlamps, taillamps, stop lamps, and backup lamps with U.S.-conforming Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. Current Actions: Revision of a components. [FR Doc. 2016–10349 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] currently approved collection. Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and BILLING CODE 4910–59–P Type of Review: Regular. Rims: Installation of the required tire Affected Public: Individuals or information placard. Households. Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Estimated Number of Respondents: Replacement of the passenger side 25. rearview mirror with a U.S.-model Bureau of the Fiscal Service Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 component or inscription of the minutes. required warning statement on the face Proposed Collection of Information: FS Estimated Total Annual Burden of the existing mirror. Form 2001—Release Hours: 2.5. No. 114 Theft Protection and Notice and request for ACTION: Request for Comments: Comments Rollaway Prevention: Reprograming to comments. submitted in response to this notice will activate the audible key warning and be summarized and/or included in the belt warning as described in the SUMMARY: The Department of the request for OMB approval. All petition. Treasury, as part of its continuing effort comments will become a matter of Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash to reduce paperwork and respondent public record. Comments are invited on: Protection: The petitioner states that the burden, invites the general public and (a) Whether the collection of passive restraint systems of the other Federal agencies to take this information is necessary for the proper international specification vehicles opportunity to comment on a proposed performance of the functions of the comply with the requirements of this and/or continuing information agency, including whether the standard and are identical to the U.S. collection, as required by the Paperwork information shall have practical utility; version with respect to all aspects of Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate this standard, except for the passenger 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Currently of the burden of the collection of sun visor and dash mounted air bag the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within information; (c) ways to enhance the warning labels. The petitioner also the Department of the Treasury is quality, utility, and clarity of the states that all software used to control soliciting comments concerning the information to be collected; (d) ways to the occupant crash protection systems Release. minimize the burden of the collection of bears the U.S. program codes and all DATES: Written comments should be information on respondents, including hardware parts bear the U.S. part received on or before July 5, 2016 to be through the use of automated collection numbers. assured of consideration. techniques or other forms of information Standard No. 225 Child Restraint technology; and (e) estimates of capital ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Anchorage Systems: Installation of U.S. or start-up costs and costs of operation, model anchorages and labels. and requests for further information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. maintenance, and purchase of services Standard No. 301 Fuel System to provide information. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Integrity: The petitioner states that the Sharp, 200 Third Street A4–A, fuel systems in these vehicles are Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or Dated: April 28, 2016. identical to those in the U.S.-certified bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. Bruce A. Sharp, model. Fuel spillage problems are FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau Clearance Officer. controlled by the evaporative system Requests for additional information or [FR Doc. 2016–10358 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] that was installed to meet EPA copies of the form(s) and instructions BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 May 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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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 26869 
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