81 FR 88318 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 235 (December 7, 2016)

Page Range		88318-88320
FR Document		2016-29268

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta passenger cars (PCs) 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 (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the MY 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta PC), and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0104; Notice 1]

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
Model Year 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Passenger Cars 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) 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta passenger cars
(PCs) 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 (1) they are
substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for
sale in the United States and certified by their manufacturer as
complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the
MY 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta PC), and (2) they are capable
of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is January 6,
2017.

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 https://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 https://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 https://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

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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.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. (G&K) of Santa Ana, California
(Registered Importer R-90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming MY 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta PCs are eligible
for importation into the United States. The vehicles which G&K believes
are substantially similar are MY 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
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 2013
and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta PCs to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with
respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
G&K submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate
that non-U.S. certified MY 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 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
2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 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, 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, 139 New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles, 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,
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: The speedometer and
associated software must be modified to indicate vehicle speed in miles
per hour (MPH).
Inspection of all vehicles and modification of any vehicles that
fail to have all required displays and indicators function as required
by the standard such that they comply with the standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Installation of front and rear side marker lamps with U.S.-
conforming components.
Inspection of all vehicles and installation of U.S.-model headlamps
on vehicles not already so equipped to ensure that the vehicles meet
the requirements of this standard.
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 side rearview mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Program the warning system to be
activated when the key is left in the locking device and the driver's
door is open to comply with the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Inspect each
vehicle to make sure the TPMS system has the [same] required functions
as the U.S.-companion model.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: The passenger side air
bag control system must be reprogramed so that the advanced air bag
system function is identical to the U.S.-companion model.
Standard No. 214 Side Impact Protection: Verify the door beams on
every incoming vehicle are original.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk Release: Installation of a U.S.-
model interior trunk release system.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Installation of
a U.S. model child restraint anchorage system.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: All vehicles must be
inspected and any non U.S.-model fuel system components must be
replaced with U.S.-model components to meet the requirements of the
standard.
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.
Because the subject petition covers nonconforming vehicles that
have been manufactured on or after September 1, 2006, compliance with
the advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208 is of significant
concern to the agency. NHTSA is therefore particularly interested in
comments regarding the ability of a Registered Importer to readily
alter the subject vehicles to fully meet the driver and front outboard
passenger frontal crash protection and child passenger protection
requirements of FMVSS No. 208. The following is a partial listing of
the components that may be affected:

a. Driver's frontal air bag module
b. Passenger frontal air bag module
c. Passenger frontal air bag cover
d. Knee air bags
e. Knee bolsters
f. Passenger outboard frontal seat belt system
g. Driver and front outboard seat assemblies including seat tracks and
internal seat components
h. Steering wheel components, including the clock spring assembly, the
steering column, and all connecting components
i. Instrument panel
j. Instrument panel support structure (i.e. cross beam)
k. Occupant sensing and classification systems, including sensors and
processors
l. Restraint control modules
m. Passenger air bag status indicator light system, including related
display components and wiring
n. Wiring harnesses between the restraint control module, occupant
classification system and restraint system components
o. Control system computer software and firmware.

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.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), Programs (NPD–210), National Highway telephone, email, and/or in-person
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New throughout the course of the project.
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. Jersey Avenue SE., W44–230, The findings will be used to develop a
Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Washington, DC 20590. Mr. Chodrow’s model policy and a best practices guide
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. phone number is 202–366–9765 and his to assist jurisdictions that are
email address is Brian.Chodrow@ considering the use of seat belts on
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NHTSA also proposes to conduct a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
web-based survey to gather information
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
about bus driver distraction as related to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION before an agency submits a proposed student behavior and seat belt use to see
collection of information to OMB for if the use of seat belts has influenced
National Highway Traffic Safety approval, it must publish a document in
Administration disruptive behavior. NHTSA expects to
the Federal Register providing a 60-day distribute the survey to at least one bus
[U.S. DOT Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0121] comment period and otherwise consult driver in each of the school districts that
with members of the public and affected participate in the aforementioned
Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping agencies concerning each proposed interviews, but hopes to collect surveys
Requirements collection of information. The OMB has from more than one driver in each of
promulgated regulations describing those school districts. The survey will
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic what must be included in such a
Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT. not take more than 10–15 minutes to
document. Under OMB’s regulations (at complete. Follow-up telephone
ACTION: Request for public comment on 5 CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask
proposed collection of information. discussions may also be conducted
for public comment on the following: depending on the interest of
(i) whether the proposed collection of respondents in providing additional
SUMMARY: Before a Federal agency can
information is necessary for the proper information.
collect certain information from the
performance of the functions of the Description of the Need for the
public, it must receive approval from
agency, including whether the Information and Proposed Use of the
the Office of Management and Budget
information will have practical utility; Information—On average, from 2004–
(OMB). Under procedures established
(ii) the accuracy of the agency’s 2013, each year eight (8) school-age
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
estimate of the burden of the proposed pedestrians killed were struck by school
1995, before seeking OMB approval,
collection of information, including the transportation vehicles (school buses
Federal agencies must solicit public
validity of the methodology and and non-school-bus vehicles used as
comment on proposed collections of
assumptions used; school buses), and 4 by other vehicles
information, including extensions and
(iii) how to enhance the quality, involved in school-bus-related crashes.
reinstatements of previously approved
utility, and clarity of the information to During this same time period, on
collections.
be collected; and average each year six school age
This document describes one
(iv) how to minimize the burden of children are killed in collisions while
collection of information for which
the collection of information on those riding in a school bus. By focusing on
NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
who are to respond, including the use safety both in and around the school
DATES: Comments must be received on of appropriate automated, electronic, bus, we could envision a future where
or before February 6, 2017. mechanical, or other technological there are zero school transportation
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments collection techniques or other forms of fatalities.
identified by DOT Docket ID Number information technology, e.g., permitting There has generally been resistance
NHTSA–2016–0121 using any of the electronic submission of responses. against installing seat belts on school
following methods: In compliance with these buses based on a variety of reasons
Electronic submissions: Go to http:// requirements, NHTSA asks public including the existing safety features of
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online comment on the following proposed school buses compared to other vehicles
instructions for submitting comments. collection of information: (i.e. taller and heavier vehicles, padded
Mail: Docket Management Facility, Title: Education on Proper Use of and high seat backs, etc.), need for
M–30, U.S. Department of Safety Belts on School Buses. drivers or aides to enforce wearing seat
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Type of Request: New information belts, cost, and other factors. However,
Avenue SE., West Building Ground collection requirement. it is commonly known that the use of
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC OMB Clearance Number: None. seat belts has improved safety for other
20590. Form Number: None. types of vehicles. Thus, on November 8,
Hand Delivery: West Building Ground Requested Expiration Date of 2015, NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Approval: 3 years from date of approval. Rosekind stated, ‘‘NHTSA has not
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Summary of the Collection of always spoken with a clear voice on the
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Information: The National Highway issue of seat belts on school buses. So
Friday, except Federal holidays. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) let me clear up any ambiguity now: The
Fax: 1–202–493–2251. proposes to conduct discussions and position of the National Highway Traffic
Instructions: Each submission must informal interviews to identify school Safety Administration is that seat belts
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include the Agency name and the districts who have implemented seat save lives. That is true whether in a
Docket number for this Notice. Note that belts on school buses, and to gather passenger car or in a big yellow bus.
all comments received will be posted information to understand the states’ And saving lives is what we are about.
without change to http:// and local agencies’ decisions to So NHTSA’s policy is that every child
www.regulations.gov including any implement seat belts on school buses on every school bus should have a
personal information provided. and the funding mechanisms that are three-point seat belt. NHTSA will seek
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: used to pay for seat belt installation. to use all the tools at our disposal to
Brian Chodrow, Office of Safety These discussions will be held via help achieve that goal, and today I want

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Collection		Federal Register
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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 January 6, 2017.
Contact		George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
FR Citation		81 FR 88318

81 FR 88318 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2013 and 2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 235 (December 7, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration