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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 as required
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 90–006), petitioned NHTSA to
decide whether 2000 Audi A8 and S8
passenger cars are eligible for
importation into the United States.
NHTSA published notice of the petition
on October 24, 2003 (68 FR 61034) to
afford an opportunity for public
comment. The reader is referred to that
notice for a thorough description of the
petition.
One comment was received in
response to the notice of petition, from
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW), the
U.S. representative of the vehicle’s
original manufacturer. VW addressed
issues it believed J.K. had overlooked in
describing alterations necessary to
conform 2000 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles
to FMVSS No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection.
The petition stated that the vehicles
are capable of being readily altered to
comply with FMVSS No. 208 Occupant
Crash Protection by reprogramming the
seat belt warning system so that it
activates in the required manner. The
petition also stated that the vehicles are
equipped with automatic restraint
systems consisting of dual front air bags,
and with combination lap and shoulder
belts at the front and rear outboard
designated seating positions that are
self-tensioning and release by means of
a single red pushbutton. The petition
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described these components and
systems as being identical to those
found on U.S. certified vehicles.
In its comment, VW acknowledged
that the modifications identified in the
petition are appropriate, but noted that
additional modifications are necessary.
Specifically, VW stated that the driver’s
seat belt buckle needs to be replaced to
provide the required seat belt visual and
audible warnings, and knee bolsters
would have to be installed to conform
to the injury criteria requirements of
FMVSS No. 208.
The agency accorded J.K. an
opportunity to respond to the issues
raised by VW. In its response, J.K. stated
that if after reprogramming, the visual
and audible warnings do not activate
correctly, the driver’s side seat belt
buckle will be replaced. J.K. further
noted that all vehicles imported into the
United States must be inspected for the
presence of conforming knee bolsters.
Based on these considerations, the
agency decided to grant the petition.
Vehicle Eligibility Number for Subject
Vehicles
The importer of a vehicle admissible
under any final decision must indicate
on the form HS–7 accompanying entry
the appropriate vehicle eligibility
number indicating that the vehicle is
eligible for entry. VSP–424 is the
vehicle eligibility number assigned to
vehicles admissible under this notice of
final decision.
Final Decision
Accordingly, on the basis of the
foregoing, NHTSA has decided that
2000 Audi A8 and S8 passenger cars
that were not originally manufactured to
comply with all applicable FMVSS are
substantially similar to 2000 Audi A8
and S8 passenger cars originally
manufactured for importation into and
sale in the United States and certified
under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and are capable
of being readily altered to conform to all
applicable FMVSS.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and
(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority
at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
Release of Waybill Data
The Surface Transportation Board has
received a request from BST Associates
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(WB616—2/6/2006) for access to certain
data from the Board’s 1987–2004
Carload Waybill Samples. A copy of the
request may be obtained from the Office
of Economics, Environmental Analysis,
and Administration.
The waybill sample contains
confidential railroad and shipper data;
therefore, if any parties object to this
request, they should file their objections
with the Director of the Board’s Office
of Economics, Environmental Analysis,
and Administration within 14 calendar
days of the date of this notice. The rules
for release of waybill data are codified
at 49 CFR 1244.9.
Contact: Mac Frampton, (202) 565–
1541.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invites the
general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on a continuing information
collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the
OCC is soliciting comment concerning
its collection titled ‘‘Securities Offering
Disclosure Rules—12 CFR Part 16’’.
DATES: You should submit written
comments by: April 17, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You should direct all
written comments to the
Communications Division, Attention:
1557–0120, Third Floor, Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. In
addition, comments may be sent by
facsimile transmission to (202) 874–
4448, or by electronic mail to
regs.comments@occ.treas.gov.
Additionally, you should send a copy
of your comments to OCC Desk Officer,
1557–0120, by mail to U.S. Office of
Management and Budget, 725, 17th
Street, NW., #10235, Washington, DC
20503, or by fax to (202) 395–6974.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You
can request additional information or a
copy of the collection from Mary
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Gottlieb or Camille Dickerson, (202)
874–5090, Legislative and Regulatory
Activities Division (1557–0202), Office
of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250
E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219.
You can inspect and photocopy the
comments at the OCC’s Public Reference
Room, 250 E Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on
business days. You can make an
appointment to inspect the comments
by calling (202) 874–5043.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC
is requesting comment on the following
proposed information collection:
Title: Securities Offering Disclosure
Rules—12 CFR Part 16.
OMB Number: 1557–0120.
Description: This submission covers
an existing regulation and involves no
change to the regulation or to the
information collection requirements.
The OCC requests only that OMB
approve its estimates, revised to correct
a calculation error.
The requirements in part 16 enable
the OCC to perform its responsibilities
relating to offerings of securities by
national banks by providing the
investing public with facts about the
condition of the bank, the reasons for
raising new capital, and the terms of the
offering. The public needs this
information to make an informed
decision on whether such securities are
an appropriate investment.
• Section 16.3 requires a national
bank to file its registration statement
with the OCC.
• Section 16.4 requires a national
bank to submit certain communications
not deemed an offer to the OCC.
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• Section 16.5 provides exemptions
for certain offers or sales of banks
securities, which, in turn, require
certain filings.
• Section 16.6 requires a national
bank to file documents with the OCC
and to make certain disclosures to
purchasers in sales of nonconvertible
debt.
• Section 16.7 provides exemptions
for certain nonpublic offerings, which,
in turn, require certain filings.
• Section 16.8 provides small issues
exemptions, which, in turn, require
certain filings.
• Section 16.15 requires a national
bank to file a registration statement and
sets forth content requirements for the
registration statement.
• Section 16.17 requires a national
bank to file four copies of each
document filed under part 16, and
requires filers of amendments or
revisions to underline or otherwise
indicate clearly any changed
information.
• Section 16.18 requires a national
bank to file an amended prospectus
when the information in the current
prospectus becomes stale, or when a
change in circumstances makes the
current prospectus incorrect.
• Section 16.19 requires a national
bank to submit a request to the OCC if
it wishes to withdraw a registration
statement, amendment, or exhibit.
• Section 16.20 requires a national
bank to file current and periodic reports
as required by sections 13 and 15(d) of
the Exchange Act and those provisions
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that the OCC
is authorized to enforce.
• Section 16.30 requires a national
bank to include certain elements and
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follow certain procedures in any request
to the OCC for a no-objection letter.
Estimated number of respondents: 30.
Estimated number of responses: 73.
Average hours per response: Varies.
Estimated total burden hours: 2,190
hours.
Likely respondents: National banks.
Type of Review: Revision.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and
included in the request for OMB
approval. All comments will become a
matter of public record.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
collection of information; (c) Ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; (d)
Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection on respondents, including
through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or startup costs
and costs of operation, maintenance,
and purchase of services to provide
information.
Dated: February 7, 2006.
Stuart Feldstein,
Assistant Director, Legislative & Regulatory
Activities Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing
information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. Currently, the OCC is soliciting comment concerning its
collection titled ``Securities Offering Disclosure Rules--12 CFR Part
16''.
DATES: You should submit written comments by: April 17, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You should direct all written comments to the Communications
Division, Attention: 1557-0120, Third Floor, Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. In addition,
comments may be sent by facsimile transmission to (202) 874-4448, or by
electronic mail to regs.comments@occ.treas.gov.
Additionally, you should send a copy of your comments to OCC Desk
Officer, 1557-0120, by mail to U.S. Office of Management and Budget,
725, 17th Street, NW., 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by fax
to (202) 395-6974.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You can request additional information
or a copy of the collection from Mary
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Gottlieb or Camille Dickerson, (202) 874-5090, Legislative and
Regulatory Activities Division (1557-0202), Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. You can
inspect and photocopy the comments at the OCC's Public Reference Room,
250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on
business days. You can make an appointment to inspect the comments by
calling (202) 874-5043.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC is requesting comment on the
following proposed information collection:
Title: Securities Offering Disclosure Rules--12 CFR Part 16.
OMB Number: 1557-0120.
Description: This submission covers an existing regulation and
involves no change to the regulation or to the information collection
requirements. The OCC requests only that OMB approve its estimates,
revised to correct a calculation error.
The requirements in part 16 enable the OCC to perform its
responsibilities relating to offerings of securities by national banks
by providing the investing public with facts about the condition of the
bank, the reasons for raising new capital, and the terms of the
offering. The public needs this information to make an informed
decision on whether such securities are an appropriate investment.
Section 16.3 requires a national bank to file its
registration statement with the OCC.
Section 16.4 requires a national bank to submit certain
communications not deemed an offer to the OCC.
Section 16.5 provides exemptions for certain offers or
sales of banks securities, which, in turn, require certain filings.
Section 16.6 requires a national bank to file documents
with the OCC and to make certain disclosures to purchasers in sales of
nonconvertible debt.
Section 16.7 provides exemptions for certain nonpublic
offerings, which, in turn, require certain filings.
Section 16.8 provides small issues exemptions, which, in
turn, require certain filings.
Section 16.15 requires a national bank to file a
registration statement and sets forth content requirements for the
registration statement.
Section 16.17 requires a national bank to file four copies
of each document filed under part 16, and requires filers of amendments
or revisions to underline or otherwise indicate clearly any changed
information.
Section 16.18 requires a national bank to file an amended
prospectus when the information in the current prospectus becomes
stale, or when a change in circumstances makes the current prospectus
incorrect.
Section 16.19 requires a national bank to submit a request
to the OCC if it wishes to withdraw a registration statement,
amendment, or exhibit.
Section 16.20 requires a national bank to file current and
periodic reports as required by sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange
Act and those provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that the OCC is
authorized to enforce.
Section 16.30 requires a national bank to include certain
elements and follow certain procedures in any request to the OCC for a
no-objection letter.
Estimated number of respondents: 30.
Estimated number of responses: 73.
Average hours per response: Varies.
Estimated total burden hours: 2,190 hours.
Likely respondents: National banks.
Type of Review: Revision.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become
a matter of public record.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) The
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of
information; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or startup costs and costs of operation,
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Dated: February 7, 2006.
Stuart Feldstein,
Assistant Director, Legislative & Regulatory Activities Division.
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