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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
49 CFR Parts 523, 533 and 537
[Docket No. NHTSA 2006–24309]
RIN 2127–AJ61
Average Fuel Economy Standards for
Light Trucks Model Years 2008–2011
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
AGENCY:
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Final rule; correction.
SUMMARY: The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration published in the
Federal Register of April 6, 2006, a final
rule establishing Corporate Average
Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for
light trucks manufactured in model
years 2008 through 2011. Inadvertently,
the document had the wrong docket
number; footprint and target fuel
economy values provided in example
calculations did not have the correct
number of decimal places; the definition
of ‘‘footprint’’ in the regulatory text was
incorrect; and Figure 1 of the regulatory
text incorrectly referenced ‘‘model,’’ as
opposed to ‘‘model type.’’ Additionally,
there was a typographical error in the
regulatory text regarding the flat floor
provision. This document makes the
appropriate corrections.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 4, 2006.
Petitions for reconsideration must be
received by May 22, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical issues, call Ken Katz, Lead
Engineer, Fuel Economy Division,
Office of International Vehicle, Fuel
Economy, and Consumer Standards, at
(202) 366–0846, facsimile (202) 493–
2290, electronic mail
kkatz@nhtsa.dot.gov. For legal issues,
call Stephen Wood or Christopher
Calamita of the Office of the Chief
Counsel, at (202) 366–2992, or e-mail
them at swood@nhtsa.dot.gov or
ccalamita@nhtsa.dot.gov.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration published in the
Federal Register of April 6, 2006, (71 FR
17566) a final rule establishing fuel
Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standards for light trucks
manufactured in model years 2008
through 2011. Inadvertently, the
document had the wrong docket
number; footprint and target fuel
economy values provided in example
calculations did not have the correct
number of decimal places; the
regulatory text incorrectly incorporated
the proposed definition of ‘‘footprint,’’
as opposed to the final definition
discussed in the preamble of the final
rule; and Figure 1 of the regulatory text
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
incorrectly referenced ‘‘model’’ instead
of ‘‘model type.’’
This document provides the correct
docket number, amends the footprint
values in example calculations such that
the footprint values are provided to the
nearest tenth of a square foot, amends
the fuel economy target values in
example calculations such that the
target values are provided to the nearest
hundredth mile per gallon, amends the
definition of ‘‘footprint’’ to clarify the
precision of the value and reflect the
definition discussed in the preamble,
and amends Figure 1 by referencing
‘‘model type.’’ Additionally, this
document corrects a typographical error
in the ‘‘flat floor’’ regulatory text, i.e.,
‘‘flat-leveled cargo surface’’ is corrected
to read ‘‘flat, leveled cargo surface.’’
In FR Docket No. NHTSA 2006–24306
published on April 6, 2006 (71 FR
17566) make the following corrections.
On page 17566, in the first column,
the Docket number is revised to read,
‘‘NHTSA No. 2006–24309.’’
On page 17608, Table 5 is revised to
read as follows,
TABLE 5.—ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF METHOD OF ASSESSING COMPLIANCE UNDER A CONTINUOUS FUNCTION APPROACH
Fuel economy
(mpg)
Model
A
B
C
D
.......................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
27.0
24.0
22.0
19.0
Production
(units)
Footprint
(sq. ft.)
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
43.0
42.0
52.0
54.0
Footprint
target
(mpg)
27.53
27.93
23.71
23.15
On page 17609, at the top of the page,
the formula labeled ‘‘Required CAFE
Level’’ is revised to read as follows,
On page 17676, in the first column,
the definition of ‘‘Footprint,’’ is revised
to read, ‘‘Footprint is defined as the
product of track width (measured in
inches and rounded to the nearest tenth
of an inch) times wheelbase (measured
in inches and rounded to the nearest
tenth of an inch) divided by 144 and
then rounded to the nearest tenth of a
square foot. For purposes of this
definition, track width is the lateral
distance between the centerlines of the
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400,000
= 25.4 mpg
100,000
100, 000
100, 000
100, 000
+
+
+
27.53 mpg 27.93 mpg 23.71 mpg 23.15 mpg
base tires at ground, including the
camber angle. For purposes of this
definition, wheelbase is the longitudinal
distance between front and rear wheel
centerlines.’’
On page 17676, in the third column,
paragraph (ii) is revised to read, ‘‘For
light trucks manufactured in model year
2008 and beyond, for vehicles equipped
with at least 3 rows of designated
seating positions as standard
equipment, permit expanded use of the
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automobile for cargo-carrying purposes
or other nonpassenger-carrying
purposes through the removal or
stowing of foldable or pivoting seats so
as to create a flat, leveled cargo surface
extending from the forwardmost point
of installation of those seats to the rear
of the automobile’s interior.’’
On the bottom of page 17676 and
continuing on the top of page 17677,
between Table IV and V, Figure 1 is
revised to read as follows,
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Required CAFE Level =
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Where:
N is the total number (sum) of light
trucks produced by a manufacturer,
Ni is the number (sum) of the ith
light truck model type produced by
the manufacturer, and
Ti is fuel economy target of the ith light
truck model type, which is
Where:
Parameters a, b, c, and d are defined in
§ 533.3 Table V;
e = 2.718; and
x = footprint (in square feet, rounded to
the nearest tenth) of the model type
On page 17677, in the second column,
Appendix A Table 1, is revised to read
as follows:
Note to Appendix A Table 1. Manufacturer
X’s required corporate average fuel economy
level under § 533.5(g) would be calculated by
first determining the fuel economy target
applicable to each vehicle as illustrated in
‘‘Appendix A Figure 1:’’
‘‘Appendix A Table 1’’
‘‘Appendix A Figure 1’’
Model
Fuel
economy
27.0
25.6
25.4
22.1
22.4
20.2
Footprint
(ft2)
1,000
1,500
1,000
2,000
3,000
1,000
42.0
44.0
46.0
50.0
55.0
66.0
Model
A
B
C
D
E
Footprint
(ft2)
...............
...............
...............
...............
...............
MY 2008 fuel
economy
target (mpg)
42.0
44.0
46.0
50.0
55.0
26.20
25.50
24.80
23.30
21.70
determined according to the
following formula, rounded to the
nearest hundredth:
Model
F ................
Footprint
(ft2)
66.0
MY 2008 fuel
economy
target (mpg)
20.30
Note to Appendix A Figure 1. Accordingly,
vehicle models A, B, C, D, E, and F would
be compared to fuel economy values of 26.20,
25.50, 24.80, 23.30, 21.70, and 20.30 mpg,
respectively. With the appropriate fuel
economy targets calculated, Manufacturer X’s
required fuel economy would be calculated
as illustrated in ‘‘Appendix A Figure 2.’’
On page 17677, Appendix A Figure 2,
is revised to read as follows:
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A ...........
B ...........
C ...........
D ...........
E ...........
F ............
Volume
On page 17677, in the third column,
Appendix A Figure 1 is revised to read
as follows:
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Issued: April 7, 2006.
Ronald Medford,
Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle
Safety.
[FR Doc. 06–3533 Filed 4–11–06; 3:08 pm]
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RIN 1018–AU22; 1018–AI48
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Final Rule To Remove the
Arizona Distinct Population Segment
of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl
(Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum)
From the Federal List of Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife; Withdrawal of
the Proposed Rule To Designate
Critical Habitat; Removal of Federally
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service), under the authority of
the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(Act), as amended, have determined that
it is appropriate to remove the Arizona
distinct population segment (DPS) of the
cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl
(Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum)
(pygmy-owl) from the Federal List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and, accordingly, also remove
designated critical habitat for this DPS
found in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.95.
Additionally, we are withdrawing the
proposed rule to designate new critical
habitat for the Arizona DPS of the
pygmy-owl (67 FR 7103, November 27,
2002). The Arizona DPS of the pygmyowl was listed as endangered on March
10, 1997 (62 FR 10730), and critical
habitat was designated on July 12, 1999
(64 FR 37419). On January 9, 2001, a
coalition of plaintiffs filed a lawsuit
with the District Court of Arizona
challenging the validity of our listing of
the pygmy-owl as a DPS and the
designation of its critical habitat. After
the District Court remanded the
designation of critical habitat (National
Association of Home Builders et al. v.
Norton, Civ.–00–0903–PHX–SRB), we
proposed a new critical habitat
designation on November 27, 2002 (67
FR 7103). Ultimately, as a result of this
lawsuit, the United States Court of
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opinion on August 19, 2003, stating that
‘‘the FWS acted arbitrarily and
capriciously in designating the Arizona
pygmy-owl population as a DPS under
the DPS Policy’’ (National Association
of Homebuilders v. Norton, 340 F.3d
835, 852 (9th Cir. 2003)). In light of the
Ninth Circuit’s opinion, we have
reassessed the application of the DPS
significance criteria to the Arizona
population of the pygmy-owl. Based on
a review of the available information
and science, the public comments
received during the public comment
period, and our DPS policy, we do not
believe that the Arizona DPS of the
pygmy-owl qualifies as an entity that
can be listed under the Act.
DATES: This rule is effective May 15,
2006.
ADDRESSES: The administrative record
for these actions is available for
inspection, by appointment, during
normal business hours at the Arizona
Ecological Services Office, 2321 West
Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix,
Arizona 85021–4951.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Spangle, Field Supervisor (see
ADDRESSES) (telephone 602/242–0210;
facsimile 602/242–2513).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl
(Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum)
(pygmy-owl) is in the order Strigiformes
and the family Strigidae. It is a small
bird, approximately 17 centimeters (cm)
(6.75 inches (in)) long. Males average 62
grams (g) (2.2 ounces (oz)), and females
average 75 g (2.6 oz). The pygmy-owl is
reddish brown overall, with a creamcolored belly streaked with reddish
brown. Color may vary, with some
individuals being more grayish brown.
The crown is lightly streaked, and a pair
of black/dark brown spots, outlined in
white, occurs on the nape suggesting
‘‘eyes.’’ This species lacks ear tufts, and
the eyes are yellow. The tail is relatively
long for an owl and is colored reddish
brown with darker brown bars
(Proudfoot and Johnson 2000). The
pygmy-owl is primarily diurnal (active
during daylight) with crepuscular
(active at dawn and dusk) tendencies.
These owls can be heard making a long,
monotonous series of short, repetitive
notes, mostly during the breeding
season (Proudfoot and Johnson 2000).
The pygmy-owl is one of four
subspecies of the ferruginous pygmyowl. It occurs from lowland central
Arizona south through western Mexico
to the States of Colima and Michoacan,
and from southern Texas south through
the Mexican States of Tamaulipas and
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Nuevo Leon. Only the Arizona
population of the pygmy-owl was listed
as an endangered species (62 FR 10730;
March 10, 1997).
Historically, pygmy-owls were
recorded in association with riparian
woodlands in central and southern
Arizona (Bendire 1892; Gilman 1909;
Johnson et al. 1987). Plants present in
these riparian communities included
cottonwood (Populus fremontii), willow
(Salix spp.), ash (Fraxinus velutina), and
hackberry (Celtis spp.). However, recent
records have documented pygmy-owls
in a variety of vegetation communities
such as riparian woodlands, mesquite
(Prosopis velutina and P. glandulosa)
bosques (woodlands), Sonoran
desertscrub, semidesert grassland, and
Sonoran savanna grassland
communities (Monson and Phillips
1981; Johnson and Haight 1985;
Proudfoot and Johnson 2000) (see
Brown 1994 for a description of these
vegetation communities). While native
and nonnative plant species
composition differs among these
communities, there are certain unifying
characteristics such as (1) the presence
of vegetation in fairly dense thickets or
woodlands, (2) the presence of trees,
saguaros (Carnegiea giganteus), or other
columnar cacti large enough to support
cavities for nesting, and (3) elevations
below 1,200 meters (m) (4,000 feet (ft))
(Swarth 1914; Karalus and Eckert 1974;
Monson and Phillips 1981; Johnsgard
1988; Enriquez-Rocha et al. 1993;
Proudfoot and Johnson 2000). Large
trees provide canopy cover and cavities
used for nesting, while the density of
mid- and lower-story vegetation
provides foraging habitat and protection
from predators and contributes to the
occurrence of prey items (Wilcox et al.
2000).
Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment
We must consider a species for listing
under the Act if available information
indicates that such an action might be
warranted. ‘‘Species’’ is defined by the
Act as including any subspecies of fish
and wildlife or plants, and any distinct
vertebrate population segment of fish or
wildlife that interbreeds when mature
(16 U.S.C. 1532(16)). We, along with the
National Marine Fisheries Service
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration—Fisheries), developed
the Policy Regarding the Recognition of
Distinct Vertebrate Population Segments
under the Endangered Species Act (DPS
Policy) (61 FR 4722, February 7, 1996)
to help us in determining what
constitutes a DPS. Under this policy, we
use three elements to assess whether a
population under consideration for
listing may be recognized as a DPS: (1)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49 CFR Parts 523, 533 and 537
[Docket No. NHTSA 2006-24309]
RIN 2127-AJ61
Average Fuel Economy Standards for Light Trucks Model Years 2008-
2011
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
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ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published
in the Federal Register of April 6, 2006, a final rule establishing
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks
manufactured in model years 2008 through 2011. Inadvertently, the
document had the wrong docket number; footprint and target fuel economy
values provided in example calculations did not have the correct number
of decimal places; the definition of ``footprint'' in the regulatory
text was incorrect; and Figure 1 of the regulatory text incorrectly
referenced ``model,'' as opposed to ``model type.'' Additionally, there
was a typographical error in the regulatory text regarding the flat
floor provision. This document makes the appropriate corrections.
Effective Date: August 4, 2006. Petitions for reconsideration must be
received by May 22, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical issues, call Ken Katz,
Lead Engineer, Fuel Economy Division, Office of International Vehicle,
Fuel Economy, and Consumer Standards, at (202) 366-0846, facsimile
(202) 493-2290, electronic mail kkatz@nhtsa.dot.gov. For legal issues,
call Stephen Wood or Christopher Calamita of the Office of the Chief
Counsel, at (202) 366-2992, or e-mail them at swood@nhtsa.dot.gov or
ccalamita@nhtsa.dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration published in the Federal Register of April 6, 2006, (71
FR 17566) a final rule establishing fuel Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standards for light trucks manufactured in model years 2008
through 2011. Inadvertently, the document had the wrong docket number;
footprint and target fuel economy values provided in example
calculations did not have the correct number of decimal places; the
regulatory text incorrectly incorporated the proposed definition of
``footprint,'' as opposed to the final definition discussed in the
preamble of the final rule; and Figure 1 of the regulatory text
incorrectly referenced ``model'' instead of ``model type.''
This document provides the correct docket number, amends the
footprint values in example calculations such that the footprint values
are provided to the nearest tenth of a square foot, amends the fuel
economy target values in example calculations such that the target
values are provided to the nearest hundredth mile per gallon, amends
the definition of ``footprint'' to clarify the precision of the value
and reflect the definition discussed in the preamble, and amends Figure
1 by referencing ``model type.'' Additionally, this document corrects a
typographical error in the ``flat floor'' regulatory text, i.e.,
``flat-leveled cargo surface'' is corrected to read ``flat, leveled
cargo surface.''
In FR Docket No. NHTSA 2006-24306 published on April 6, 2006 (71 FR
17566) make the following corrections.
On page 17566, in the first column, the Docket number is revised to
read, ``NHTSA No. 2006-24309.''
On page 17608, Table 5 is revised to read as follows,
Table 5.--Illustrative Example of Method of Assessing Compliance Under a Continuous Function Approach
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Fuel economy Production Footprint (sq. Footprint
Model (mpg) (units) ft.) target (mpg)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A............................................... 27.0 100,000 43.0 27.53
B............................................... 24.0 100,000 42.0 27.93
C............................................... 22.0 100,000 52.0 23.71
D............................................... 19.0 100,000 54.0 23.15
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On page 17609, at the top of the page, the formula labeled
``Required CAFE Level'' is revised to read as follows,
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR14AP06.003
On page 17676, in the first column, the definition of
``Footprint,'' is revised to read, ``Footprint is defined as the
product of track width (measured in inches and rounded to the nearest
tenth of an inch) times wheelbase (measured in inches and rounded to
the nearest tenth of an inch) divided by 144 and then rounded to the
nearest tenth of a square foot. For purposes of this definition, track
width is the lateral distance between the centerlines of the base tires
at ground, including the camber angle. For purposes of this definition,
wheelbase is the longitudinal distance between front and rear wheel
centerlines.''
On page 17676, in the third column, paragraph (ii) is revised to
read, ``For light trucks manufactured in model year 2008 and beyond,
for vehicles equipped with at least 3 rows of designated seating
positions as standard equipment, permit expanded use of the automobile
for cargo-carrying purposes or other nonpassenger-carrying purposes
through the removal or stowing of foldable or pivoting seats so as to
create a flat, leveled cargo surface extending from the forwardmost
point of installation of those seats to the rear of the automobile's
interior.''
On the bottom of page 17676 and continuing on the top of page
17677, between Table IV and V, Figure 1 is revised to read as follows,
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Where:
N is the total number (sum) of light trucks produced by a manufacturer,
Ni is the number (sum) of the ith light truck
model type produced by the manufacturer, and
Ti is fuel economy target of the ith light truck
model type, which is determined according to the following formula,
rounded to the nearest hundredth:
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Where:
Parameters a, b, c, and d are defined in Sec. 533.3 Table V;
e = 2.718; and
x = footprint (in square feet, rounded to the nearest tenth) of the
model type
On page 17677, in the second column, Appendix A Table 1, is revised
to read as follows:
``Appendix A Table 1''
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fuel Footprint
Model economy Volume (ft\2\)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A...................................... 27.0 1,000 42.0
B...................................... 25.6 1,500 44.0
C...................................... 25.4 1,000 46.0
D...................................... 22.1 2,000 50.0
E...................................... 22.4 3,000 55.0
F...................................... 20.2 1,000 66.0
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Note to Appendix A Table 1. Manufacturer X's required corporate
average fuel economy level under Sec. 533.5(g) would be calculated
by first determining the fuel economy target applicable to each
vehicle as illustrated in ``Appendix A Figure 1:''
On page 17677, in the third column, Appendix A Figure 1 is revised
to read as follows:
``Appendix A Figure 1''
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MY 2008 fuel
Model Footprint economy
(ft\2\) target (mpg)
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A....................................... 42.0 26.20
B....................................... 44.0 25.50
C....................................... 46.0 24.80
D....................................... 50.0 23.30
E....................................... 55.0 21.70
F....................................... 66.0 20.30
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Note to Appendix A Figure 1. Accordingly, vehicle models A, B,
C, D, E, and F would be compared to fuel economy values of 26.20,
25.50, 24.80, 23.30, 21.70, and 20.30 mpg, respectively. With the
appropriate fuel economy targets calculated, Manufacturer X's
required fuel economy would be calculated as illustrated in
``Appendix A Figure 2.''
On page 17677, Appendix A Figure 2, is revised to read as follows:
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Issued: April 7, 2006.
Ronald Medford,
Senior Associate Administrator for Vehicle Safety.
[FR Doc. 06-3533 Filed 4-11-06; 3:08 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-59-P
