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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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
Release of Waybill Data
The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from BST
Associates (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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