83 FR 31033 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Passenger Cars Manufactured for the Mexican Market Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 127 (July 2, 2018)

Page Range		31033-31034
FR Document		2018-14206

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that certain model year (MY) 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars manufactured for the Mexican market 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 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars) and 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-2017-0074; Notice 1]

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
Model Year 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Passenger Cars Manufactured
for the Mexican Market 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
certain model year (MY) 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars
manufactured for the Mexican market 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 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars)
and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the
standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is August 1, 2018.

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 in the title 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 Delivery: 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) website at https://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 comments you have submitted by mail 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.
All comments and supporting materials received before the close of
business on the closing date indicated above will be filed in the
docket and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be
considered to the fullest extent possible.
When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will
also be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority
indicated at the end of this notice.
All comments, background documentation, and supporting materials
submitted to the docket may be viewed by anyone at the address and
times given above. The documents may also be viewed on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by following the online instructions for
accessing the dockets. The docket ID number for this petition is shown
in the heading of this notice.
DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement is available for review in a
Federal Register notice published on April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477-78).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Stevens, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that was not
originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS shall be
refused admission into the United States unless NHTSA has decided that
the motor vehicle is substantially similar to a motor vehicle
originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United
States, certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same model year as
the model of the motor vehicle to be compared, and is capable of being
readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS.
Petitions for eligibility decisions may be submitted by either
manufacturers or importers who have registered with NHTSA pursuant to
49 CFR part 592. As specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA publishes notice
in the Federal Register of each petition that it receives, and affords
interested persons an opportunity to comment on the petition. At the
close of the comment period, NHTSA decides, on the basis of the
petition and any comments that it has received, whether the vehicle is
eligible for importation. The agency then publishes this decision in
the Federal Register.
Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories (WETL), of Houston,
Texas (Registered Importer R-90-005) has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming MY 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars
originally manufactured for the Mexican market are eligible for
importation into the United States. The vehicles which WETL believes
are substantially similar are MY 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG
passenger cars 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 2012
Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars manufactured for the Mexican
market to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS.

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WETL submitted information with its petition intended to
demonstrate that those non-U.S. certified MY 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63
AMG passenger cars, 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
2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger cars, as originally
manufactured, conform to: Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever
Sequence, 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104
Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113 Hood Latch
System, 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention, 116 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 126 Electronic Stability
Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 138 Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202
Head Restraints, 203 Impact Protection for the Driver from the Steering
Control System, 204 Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing
Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating
Systems, 208 Occupant Crash Protection, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210
Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion,
225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, and 302 Flammability of Interior
Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the subject non-U.S. certified
passenger cars are capable of being readily altered to meet the
following standards, in the manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: The instrument cluster can
be programmed by the driver to display in metric or standard units as
well as multiple languages without hardware or software changes. The
brake warning telltale must be modified by replacing the tachometer,
changing the faceplate of the current tachometer, or adding a new brake
telltale.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: The headlamps and taillamps must be removed and replaced
with conforming lamps.
Standard 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: The vehicle
requires addition of a conforming tire and rim information label.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: The passenger side mirror must
be etched with the phrase ``OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY
APPEAR.'' This will be achieved by applying a photomask template
bearing the phrase, and sandblasting the photomasked area with 150 grit
aluminum oxide.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: The vehicle must be
equipped with a rollover valve in the fuel tank vent line between the
fuel tank and the evaporative emissions collection canister.
Wallace further states that labels will be affixed to conform the
vehicle to the requirements of 49 CFR parts 565 and 567, VIN Content
and Certification, respectively.
This notice of receipt of WETL's petition does not represent any
agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of
the petition. 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.

Michael A. Cole,
Acting Director Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-14206 Filed 6-29-18; 8:45 am]
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WETL submitted information with its addition of a conforming tire and rim DATES: Written comments should be
petition intended to demonstrate that information label. received on or before August 31, 2018
those non-U.S. certified MY 2012 Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: to be assured of consideration.
Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger The passenger side mirror must be ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
cars, as originally manufactured, etched with the phrase ‘‘OBJECTS IN and requests for additional information
conform to many applicable FMVSS in MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A.
the same manner as their U.S.-certified APPEAR.’’ This will be achieved by Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328,
counterparts, or are capable of being applying a photomask template bearing Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or
readily altered to conform to those the phrase, and sandblasting the bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov.
standards. photomasked area with 150 grit SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Specifically, the petitioner claims that aluminum oxide. Title: Request for Payment of Federal
the non U.S.-certified MY 2012
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form.
Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG passenger
Integrity: The vehicle must be equipped OMB Number: 1530–0019.
cars, as originally manufactured,
with a rollover valve in the fuel tank Form Number: FS Form 1201W, FS
conform to: Standard Nos. 102
vent line between the fuel tank and the Form 1201W–DFAS, FS Form 1201W
Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, 103
evaporative emissions collection (SP).
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
canister. Abstract: 31 CFR part 208 requires
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and
Wallace further states that labels will that all Federal non-tax payments be
Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113
be affixed to conform the vehicle to the made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).
Hood Latch System, 114 Theft
requirements of 49 CFR parts 565 and The forms are used to collect
Protection and Rollaway Prevention,
116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118 567, VIN Content and Certification, information from individuals requesting
Power-Operated Window, Partition, and respectively. a waiver from the EFT requirement
Roof Panel Systems, 124 Accelerator because of a mental impairment, living
This notice of receipt of WETL’s in a remote geographic location that
Control Systems, 126 Electronic petition does not represent any agency
Stability Control Systems, 135 Light does not support the use of EFT, or
decision or other exercise of judgment persons born on or before May 1, 1921.
Vehicle Brake Systems, 138 Tire concerning the merits of the petition.
Pressure Monitoring Systems, 201 These individuals may continue to
Notice of final action on the petition receive payment by check. However, 31
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, will be published in the Federal
202 Head Restraints, 203 Impact CFR part 208 requires individuals
Register pursuant to the authority requesting one of these waiver
Protection for the Driver from the indicated below.
Steering Control System, 204 Steering conditions to submit a written
Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), justification that is notarized by a notary
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation public. In order to assist individuals
Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Door Retention Components, 207 with this submission, Treasury has
Seating Systems, 208 Occupant Crash Michael A. Cole, prepared waiver forms in order to
Protection, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, Acting Director Office of Vehicle Safety collect all necessary information.
210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Compliance. Current Actions: Extension of a
Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact [FR Doc. 2018–14206 Filed 6–29–18; 8:45 am]
currently approved collection.
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, Type of Review: Regular.
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219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Affected Public: Individuals or
Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, and Households.
302 Flammability of Interior Materials. Estimated Number of Respondents:
The petitioner also contends that the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 3,250.
subject non-U.S. certified passenger cars Estimated Time per Respondent: 20
are capable of being readily altered to Bureau of the Fiscal Service minutes.
meet the following standards, in the Estimated Total Annual Burden
manner indicated: Proposed Collection of Information: Hours: 1,083.
Standard No. 101 Controls and Request for Payment of Federal Request for Comments: Comments
Displays: The instrument cluster can be Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver Form submitted in response to this notice will
programmed by the driver to display in be summarized and/or included in the
metric or standard units as well as Notice and request for
ACTION: request for OMB approval. All
multiple languages without hardware or comments. comments will become a matter of
software changes. The brake warning public record. Comments are invited on:
telltale must be modified by replacing SUMMARY: The Department of the 1. Whether the collection of information
the tachometer, changing the faceplate Treasury, as part of its continuing effort is necessary for the proper performance
of the current tachometer, or adding a to reduce paperwork and respondent of the functions of the agency, including
new brake telltale. burden, invites the general public and whether the information shall have
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective other Federal agencies to take this practical utility; 2. the accuracy of the
Devices and Associated Equipment: The opportunity to comment on proposed agency’s estimate of the burden of the
headlamps and taillamps must be and/or continuing information collection of information; 3. ways to
removed and replaced with conforming collections, as required by the enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
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lamps. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. of the information to be collected;
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal 4. ways to minimize the burden of the
Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Service within the Department of the collection of information on
Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Treasury is soliciting comments respondents, including through the use
Information for Motor Vehicles with a concerning the Request for Payment of of automated collection techniques or
GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Federal Benefit by Check, EFT Waiver other forms of information technology;
pounds) or Less: The vehicle requires Form. and 5. estimates of capital or start-up

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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 August 1, 2018.
Contact		George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
FR Citation		83 FR 31033

83 FR 31033 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Passenger Cars Manufactured for the Mexican Market Are Eligible for Importation

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