Les Entreprises Michel Corbeil Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance, 20204 [05-7698]

Download as PDF 20204 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 73 / Monday, April 18, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2005–20923; Notice 1] Les Entreprises Michel Corbeil Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Les Entreprises Michel Corbeil Inc. (Corbeil) has determined that certain vehicles that it produced in 1998 through 2005 do not comply with S9.3(c) of 49 CFR 571.111, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, ‘‘Rearview mirrors.’’ Corbeil has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ‘‘Defect and Noncompliance Reports.’’ Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Corbeil has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. This notice of receipt of Corbeil’s petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition. Affected are a total of approximately 246 Ford and GM chassis cutaway single and dual wheel school buses manufactured from January 5, 1998 through February 15, 2005. S9.3(c) requires: Each school bus which has a mirror installed in compliance with S9.3(a) that has an average radius of curvature of less than 889 mm, as determined under S12, shall have a label visible to the seated driver. The label shall be printed in a type face and color that are clear and conspicuous. The label shall state the following: USE CROSS VIEW MIRRORS TO VIEW PEDESTRIANS WHILE BUS IS STOPPED. DO NOT USE THESE MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE BUS IS MOVING. IMAGES IN SUCH MIRRORS DO NOT ACCURATELY SHOW ANOTHER VEHICLE’S LOCATION.’’ The noncompliant school buses were produced without the required label. Corbeil indicates in its petition that the number of school buses that are noncompliant is an estimate. Corbeil explains, ‘‘As we cannot establish any moment where this situation may have occurred, we have considered the NHTSA time frame from 1998 [when production began] to February 15, 2005 [when the noncompliance was corrected].’’ Corbeil states that during this period, 8471 of the affected type of school buses were produced. Corbeil further states: A count was done within the ready-fordelivery bus yard. * * *From a quantity of VerDate jul<14>2003 16:08 Apr 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 310 vehicles inspected, 9 vehicles were not provided with the label. * * *We have then extrapolated the recall population by [applying the ratio 9/310 or 2.9% to the population of 8471]. Corbeil believes that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and that no corrective action is warranted. Corbeil states that school bus drivers in general are instructed and aware of the use of these mirrors for pedestrian purposes only. Further, the petitioner asserts that a very small number of vehicles are affected, over a time period of eight years, and that a recall would cost approximately $10,000 Canadian due to the need to recall all 8471 school buses produced from 1998 to 2005 to determine which do not have the label required by S9.3(c). Corbeil has corrected the problem. Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments on the petition described above. Comments must refer to the docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be submitted by any of the following methods. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, Room PL–401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20590–0001. Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC. It is requested, but not required, that two copies of the comments be provided. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. Comments may be submitted electronically by logging onto the Docket Management System Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Click on ‘‘Help’’ to obtain instructions for filing the document electronically. Comments may be faxed to 1–202–493–2251, or may be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials received after the closing date will also be filed and will be considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal Register pursuant to the authority indicated below. Comment closing date: May 18, 2005. Authority (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at CFR 1.50 and 501.8) PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued on: April 13, 2005. Ronald L. Medford, Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety. [FR Doc. 05–7698 Filed 4–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Suspicious Activity Report by Money Services Businesses Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (‘‘FinCEN’’), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, FinCEN invites comment on a proposed information collection contained in a revised form, Suspicious Activity Report by Money Services Businesses, FinCEN Form 109 (formerly Form TD F 90–22.56). The form will be used by money transmitters, issuers, sellers, and redeemers of money orders and traveler’s checks, and currency dealers and exchangers to report suspicious activity to the Department of the Treasury. This request for comments is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). Written comments are welcome and must be received on or before June 17, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Office of Chief Counsel, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, P.O. Box 39, Vienna, Virginia 22183, Attention: PRA Comments—SAR–MSB Form. Comments also may be submitted by electronic mail to the following Internet address: regcomments@fincen.treas.gov, again with a caption, in the body of the text, ‘‘Attention: PRA Comments—SAR– MSB Form. Inspection of comments. Comments may be inspected, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., in the FinCEN reading room in Washington, DC. Persons wishing to inspect the comments submitted must request an appointment by telephoning (202) 354–6400. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FinCEN Regulatory Policy and Programs Division, Forms Administration at (800) 949–2732. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Suspicious Activity Report by Money Services Businesses. DATES: E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2005-20923; Notice 1]


Les Entreprises Michel Corbeil Inc., Receipt of Petition for 
Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

    Les Entreprises Michel Corbeil Inc. (Corbeil) has determined that 
certain vehicles that it produced in 1998 through 2005 do not comply 
with S9.3(c) of 49 CFR 571.111, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
(FMVSS) No. 111, ``Rearview mirrors.'' Corbeil has filed an appropriate 
report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, ``Defect and Noncompliance 
Reports.''
    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Corbeil has petitioned 
for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 
U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is 
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
    This notice of receipt of Corbeil's petition is published under 49 
U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or 
other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.
    Affected are a total of approximately 246 Ford and GM chassis 
cutaway single and dual wheel school buses manufactured from January 5, 
1998 through February 15, 2005. S9.3(c) requires:

    Each school bus which has a mirror installed in compliance with 
S9.3(a) that has an average radius of curvature of less than 889 mm, 
as determined under S12, shall have a label visible to the seated 
driver. The label shall be printed in a type face and color that are 
clear and conspicuous. The label shall state the following: USE 
CROSS VIEW MIRRORS TO VIEW PEDESTRIANS WHILE BUS IS STOPPED. DO NOT 
USE THESE MIRRORS TO VIEW TRAFFIC WHILE BUS IS MOVING. IMAGES IN 
SUCH MIRRORS DO NOT ACCURATELY SHOW ANOTHER VEHICLE'S LOCATION.''

    The noncompliant school buses were produced without the required 
label.
    Corbeil indicates in its petition that the number of school buses 
that are noncompliant is an estimate. Corbeil explains, ``As we cannot 
establish any moment where this situation may have occurred, we have 
considered the NHTSA time frame from 1998 [when production began] to 
February 15, 2005 [when the noncompliance was corrected].'' Corbeil 
states that during this period, 8471 of the affected type of school 
buses were produced. Corbeil further states:

    A count was done within the ready-for-delivery bus yard. * * 
*From a quantity of 310 vehicles inspected, 9 vehicles were not 
provided with the label. * * *We have then extrapolated the recall 
population by [applying the ratio 9/310 or 2.9% to the population of 
8471].

    Corbeil believes that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor 
vehicle safety and that no corrective action is warranted. Corbeil 
states that school bus drivers in general are instructed and aware of 
the use of these mirrors for pedestrian purposes only. Further, the 
petitioner asserts that a very small number of vehicles are affected, 
over a time period of eight years, and that a recall would cost 
approximately $10,000 Canadian due to the need to recall all 8471 
school buses produced from 1998 to 2005 to determine which do not have 
the label required by S9.3(c). Corbeil has corrected the problem.
    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments on the petition described above. Comments must refer to the 
docket and notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be 
submitted by any of the following methods. Mail: Docket Management 
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, 20590-0001. Hand 
Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC. It is requested, but not required, 
that two copies of the comments be provided. The Docket Section is open 
on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. Comments 
may be submitted electronically by logging onto the Docket Management 
System Web site at https://dms.dot.gov. Click on ``Help'' to obtain 
instructions for filing the document electronically. Comments may be 
faxed to 1-202-493-2251, or may be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal: go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments.
    The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received 
before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will 
be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials 
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be 
considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or 
denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal 
Register pursuant to the authority indicated below.
    Comment closing date: May 18, 2005.

    Authority (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at 
CFR 1.50 and 501.8)

    Issued on: April 13, 2005.
Ronald L. Medford,
Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety.
[FR Doc. 05-7698 Filed 4-15-05; 8:45 am]
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