83_FR_9125 83 FR 9083 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation

83 FR 9083 - Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 42 (March 2, 2018)

Page Range9083-9084
FR Document2018-04214

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV) manufactured before September 1, 2007, 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, specifically the U.S.-certified version of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV manufactured before September 1, 2007, and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 42 (Friday, March 2, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04214]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2017-0056; Notice 1]


Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 
Model Year 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles 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) 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles 
(MPV) manufactured before September 1, 2007, 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, specifically 
the U.S.-certified version of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV manufactured 
before September 1, 2007, and they are capable of being readily altered 
to conform to the standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is April 2, 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: 
    I. History: Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that 
was not originally manufactured to conform to all applicable FMVSS (49 
CFR 571) 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 Processing of Petitions, 
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.
    II. Summary of Petition: Wallace Environmental Testing 
Laboratories, Inc. (WETL) of Houston, Texas (Registered Importer R-90-
005) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2007 Jeep 
Wrangler Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV)

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manufactured before September 1, 2007 are eligible for importation into 
the United States. The vehicles which WETL believes are substantially 
similar are MY 2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV manufactured before September 1, 
2007, 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 2007 
Jeep Wrangler MPV manufactured before September 1, 2007 to their U.S.-
certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially 
similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
    WETL submitted information with its petition intended to 
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY 2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV 
manufactured before September 1, 2007, 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 
2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV manufactured before September 1, 2007, as 
originally manufactured, conforms to the following standards: FMVSS 
Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and 
Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 
108 Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, 109 New 
Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires, 111 Rearview Mirrors, 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, 135 Light Vehicle Brake 
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, 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, 301 Fuel System Integrity, 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 
standard, in the manner indicated:
    Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: Installation of the U.S. 
version of the instrument cluster, or changing the faceplate to include 
the word ``brake'' on the brake system malfunction telltale.
    Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: Installation of the 
required tire information placard.
    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, and that a Registered 
Importer Certification Label must be affixed to the vehicle in the 
driver's side door jamb to satisfy the requirements of 49 CFR part 567.
    III. Comments: 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.

Claudia Covell,
Acting Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2018-04214 Filed 3-1-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2018 / Notices 9083 Theft Prevention Standard under Box Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a business on the closing date indicated 11. petition for a decision that model year above will be filed in the docket and • the several hundred dealers, (MY) 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose will be considered. All comments and distributors, and individuals who Passenger Vehicles (MPV) manufactured supporting materials received after the import off-road vehicles such as dirt before September 1, 2007, that were not closing date will also be filed and will bikes and all-terrain vehicles or ATVs, originally manufactured to comply with be considered to the fullest extent as well as other vehicles that are not all applicable Federal motor vehicle possible. primarily manufactured for on-road use safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible When the petition is granted or under Box 8. for importation into the United States denied, notice of the decision will also • the several hundred nonresidents of because they are substantially similar to be published in the Federal Register the United States and foreign diplomatic vehicles that were originally pursuant to the authority indicated at and military personnel who temporarily manufactured for sale in the United the end of this notice. import nonconforming vehicles for States and that were certified by their All comments, background personal use under Boxes 5, 6, and 12. manufacturer as complying with the documentation, and supporting Estimate of the Total Annual safety standards, specifically the U.S.- materials submitted to the docket may Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden of certified version of the 2007 Jeep be viewed by anyone at the address and the Collection of Information—Adding Wrangler MPV manufactured before times given above. The documents may together the burden hours detailed September 1, 2007, and they are capable also be viewed on the internet at https:// above yields a total of 252,622 hours of being readily altered to conform to www.regulations.gov by following the expended on an annual basis for all the standards. online instructions for accessing the paperwork associated with the filing of DATES: The closing date for comments dockets. The docket ID number for this the HS–7 Declaration form and other on the petition is April 2, 2018. petition is shown in the heading of this aspects of the vehicle importation ADDRESSES: Interested persons are notice. DOT’s complete Privacy Act program. invited to submit written data, views, Statement is available for review in a Estimate of the Total Annual Costs of and arguments on this petition. Federal Register notice published on the Collection of Information—Other Comments must refer to the docket and April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477–78). than the cost of the burden hours, the notice number cited in the title of this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: only additional costs associated with notice and submitted by any of the George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety this information collection are the following methods: Compliance, NHTSA (202 366 5308). $18,167 cost to the industry, per year for • Mail: Send comments by mail SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the storage of records pertaining to the addressed to U.S. Department of I. History: Under 49 U.S.C. nonconforming vehicles that each RI Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that was imports into the United States and the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room not originally manufactured to conform $60 expense for importers of W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, to all applicable FMVSS (49 CFR 571) nonconforming vehicles with automated Washington, DC 20590. shall be refused admission into the driving systems temporarily imported • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments United States unless NHTSA has for research or demonstration purposes by hand to U.S. Department of decided that the motor vehicle is to procure placards advising riders that Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantially similar to a motor vehicle the vehicles do not conform to all 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room originally manufactured for importation applicable Federal motor vehicle safety W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, into and sale in the United States, standards. Washington, DC 20590. The Docket certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of Section is open on weekdays from 10 Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of the same model year as the model of the authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8(f). a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. • Electronically: Submit comments motor vehicle to be compared, and is Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, electronically by logging onto the capable of being readily altered to Associate Administrator for Enforcement. Federal Docket Management System conform to all applicable FMVSS. (FDMS) website at https:// Petitions for eligibility decisions may [FR Doc. 2018–04213 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online be submitted by either manufacturers or BILLING CODE 4910–59–P instructions for submitting comments. importers who have registered with • Comments may also be faxed to NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. As (202) 493–2251. specified in 49 CFR 593.7 Processing of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Comments must be written in the Petitions, NHTSA publishes notice in National Highway Traffic Safety English language, and be no greater than the Federal Register of each petition Administration 15 pages in length, although there is no that it receives, and affords interested limit to the length of necessary persons an opportunity to comment on [Docket No. NHTSA–2017–0056; Notice 1] the petition. At the close of the attachments to the comments. If comments are submitted in hard copy comment period, NHTSA decides, on Notice of Receipt of Petition for form, please ensure that two copies are the basis of the petition and any Decision That Nonconforming Model provided. If you wish to receive comments that it has received, whether Year 2007 Jeep Wrangler Multipurpose confirmation that comments you have the vehicle is eligible for importation. Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for submitted by mail were received, please The agency then publishes this decision Importation enclose a stamped, self-addressed in the Federal Register. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: National Highway Traffic postcard with the comments. Note that II. Summary of Petition: Wallace Safety Administration (NHTSA), all comments received will be posted Environmental Testing Laboratories, Department of Transportation (DOT). without change to https:// Inc. (WETL) of Houston, Texas ACTION: Receipt of petition. www.regulations.gov, including any (Registered Importer R–90–005) has personal information provided. petitioned NHTSA to decide whether SUMMARY: This document announces All comments and supporting nonconforming 2007 Jeep Wrangler receipt by the National Highway Traffic materials received before the close of Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV) VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00121 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

9084 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 42 / Friday, March 2, 2018 / Notices manufactured before September 1, 2007 Standard No. 101 Controls and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant are eligible for importation into the Displays: Installation of the U.S. version to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal United States. The vehicles which of the instrument cluster, or changing Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– WETL believes are substantially similar the faceplate to include the word 463; 5 U.S.C. App. I), notice is hereby are MY 2007 Jeep Wrangler MPV ‘‘brake’’ on the brake system given of a meeting of the Advisory manufactured before September 1, 2007, malfunction telltale. Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway sold in the United States, and certified Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Development Corporation (SLSDC). The by their manufacturer as conforming to Rims: Installation of the required tire agenda for this meeting will be as all applicable FMVSS. information placard. follows: The petitioner claims that it compared The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification plate must be March 19, 2018 From 2:00 p.m.–4:00 non-U.S. certified MY 2007 Jeep affixed to the vehicle near the left p.m. Wrangler MPV manufactured before September 1, 2007 to their U.S.-certified windshield pillar to meet the 1. Opening Remarks counterparts, and found the vehicles to requirements of 49 CFR part 565, and 2. Consideration of Minutes of Past be substantially similar with respect to that a Registered Importer Certification Meeting compliance with most FMVSS. Label must be affixed to the vehicle in 3. Quarterly Report WETL submitted information with its the driver’s side door jamb to satisfy the 4. Old and New Business petition intended to demonstrate that requirements of 49 CFR part 567. 5. Closing Discussion III. Comments: All comments received 6. Adjournment. non-U.S. certified MY 2007 Jeep before the close of business on the Wrangler MPV manufactured before Public Participation closing date indicated above will be September 1, 2007, as originally considered, and will be available for Attendance at the meeting is open to manufactured, conform to many examination in the docket at the above the interested public but limited to the applicable FMVSS in the same manner addresses both before and after that space available. With the approval of as their U.S.-certified counterparts, or date. To the extent possible, comments are capable of being readily altered to the Administrator, members of the filed after the closing date will also be public may present oral statements at conform to those standards. considered. Notice of final action on the Specifically, the petitioner claims that the meeting. Persons wishing further petition will be published in the information should contact the person the non U.S.-certified MY 2007 Jeep Federal Register pursuant to the Wrangler MPV manufactured before listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION authority indicated below. CONTACT, not later than Monday, March September 1, 2007, as originally manufactured, conforms to the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), 12, 2018. Any member of the public (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation may present a written statement to the following standards: FMVSS Nos. 102 of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Advisory Board at any time. Starter Interlock, and Transmission Claudia Covell, Carrie Lavigne, Braking Effect, 103 Windshield Acting Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Approving Official, Chief Counsel, Saint Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 Compliance. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Windshield Wiping and Washing [FR Doc. 2018–04214 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2018–04230 Filed 3–1–18; 8:45 am] Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 108 Lamps, BILLING CODE 4910–59–P BILLING CODE P Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, 109 New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires, 111 Rearview DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mirrors, 113 Hood Latch System, 114 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Theft Protection and Rollaway Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board—Notice Office of the Comptroller of the Prevention, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake of Public Meetings Currency Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems, 124 AGENCY: Saint Lawrence Seaway [Docket ID OCC–2018–0005] Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Development Corporation (SLSDC); Vehicle Brake Systems, 201 Occupant DOT. Meeting of the Mutual Savings Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head ACTION: Notice of public meeting. Association Advisory Committee Restraints, 203 Impact Protection for the SUMMARY: This notice announces the AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Driver from the Steering Control System, public meeting via conference call of the Currency (OCC), Department of the 204 Steering Control Rearward Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Treasury. Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Corporation Advisory Board. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Components, 207 Seating Systems, 208 DATES: The public meeting will be held Committee meeting. Occupant Crash Protection, 210 Seat on (all times Eastern): • Monday, March 19, 2018 from 2:00 SUMMARY: The OCC announces a Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 p.m.–4:00 p.m. meeting of the Mutual Savings Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Association Advisory Committee Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held (MSAAC). 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 via conference call at the SLSDC’s Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, 301 Policy Headquarters, 55 M Street SE, DATES: A public meeting of the MSAAC daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Fuel System Integrity, and 302 Suite 930, Washington, DC 20003. will be held on Wednesday, March 21, Flammability of Interior Materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2018, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern The petitioner also contends that the Wayne Williams, Chief of Staff, Saint Daylight Time (EDT). subject non-U.S. certified vehicles are Lawrence Seaway Development ADDRESSES: The OCC will hold the capable of being readily altered to meet Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue March 21, 2018 meeting of the MSAAC the following standard, in the manner SE, Washington, DC 20590; 202–366– at the OCC’s offices at 400 7th Street indicated: 0091. SW, Washington, DC 20219. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:10 Mar 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1


Document Created: 2018-03-01 23:56:55
Document Modified: 2018-03-01 23:56:55
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionReceipt of petition.
DatesThe closing date for comments on the petition is April 2, 2018.
ContactGeorge Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202 366 5308).
FR Citation83 FR 9083 
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