Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1994 and; 1996 Left-Hand Drive and Right-Hand Drive Model Jeep Cherokee Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation, 20915-20916 [E7-7936]
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Issued in Washington, DC on April 20,
2007.
Michael J. Logue,
Deputy Associate of Administrator for Safety
Compliance and Program Implementation.
[FR Doc. E7–8024 Filed 4–25–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
In accordance with Part 211 of Title
49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
notice is hereby given that the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) received
a request for a waiver of compliance
from certain requirements of its safety
standards. The individual petition is
described below, including the party
seeking relief, the regulatory provisions
involved, the nature of the relief being
requested, and the petitioner’s
arguments in favor of relief.
employees to begin or remain on duty
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0001. Communications received within
30 days of the date of this notice will
be considered by FRA before final
action is taken. Comments received after
that date will be considered as far as
practicable. All written communications
concerning these proceedings are
available for examination during regular
business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the
above facility. All documents in the
public docket are also available for
inspection and copying on the Internet
at the docket facility’s Web site at
https://dms.dot.gov.
Issued in Washington, DC on April 20,
2007.
Michael J. Logue,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety
Compliance and Program Implementation.
[FR Doc. E7–8022 Filed 4–25–07; 8:45 am]
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[Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2006–
25520]
The Morehead and South Fork
Railroad (MSF) has petitioned for a
temporary waiver of compliance from
the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 21103(a),
the Federal Hours of Service law (HSL).
This provision requires the railroad to
neither require nor allow train
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2007–27995]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 1994
and; 1996 Left-Hand Drive and RightHand Drive Model Jeep Cherokee
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are
Eligible for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for
decision that nonconforming 1994 and;
1996 left-hand drive and right-hand
drive model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles are
eligible for importation.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that 1994 and
1996 left-hand drive (LHD) and righthand drive (RHD) model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles 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 (1) 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, and (2) they
are capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is May 29, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
the docket number and notice number,
and be submitted to: Docket
Management, Room PL–401, 400
Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC
20590. [Docket hours are from 9 am to
5 pm]. Anyone is able to search the
electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a
motor vehicle that was not originally
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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 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.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. of
Santa Ana, California (‘‘G&K’’)
(Registered Importer 90–007) has
petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 1994 and 1996 LHD and
RHD model Jeep Cherokee multipurpose
passenger vehicles are eligible for
importation into the United States. The
vehicles which G&K believes are
substantially similar are 1994 and 1996
LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles that
were manufactured for sale in the
United States and certified by their
manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSS.
The petitioner claims that it carefully
compared non-U.S. certified 1994 &
1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep
Cherokee multipurpose passenger
vehicles to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
G&K submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
non-U.S. certified 1994 and; 1996 LHD
and RHD model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles as
originally manufactured, conform to
many 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
non-U.S. certified 1994 and; 1996 LHD
and RHD model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles are
identical to their U.S-certified
counterparts with respect to compliance
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with Standard Nos. 102 Transmission
Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock,
and Transmission Braking Effect, 103
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and
Washing Systems, 105 Hydraulic and
Electric Brake Systems, 106 Brake
Hoses, 107, Reflecting Surfaces, 113
Hood Latch System, 114 Theft
Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window,
Partition, and Roof Panel Systems, 119
New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other
than Passenger Cars, 124 Accelerator
Control Systems, 201 Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head
Restraints, 203 Impact Protection for the
Driver from Steering Control System,
204 Steering Control Rearward
Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials,
206 Door Locks and Door Retention
Components, 207 Seating Systems, 209
Seat Belt Assemblies, 210 Seat Belt
Assembly Anchorages, 211 Wheel Nuts,
Wheel Disks, and Hub Caps, 212
Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance,
219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 301
Fuel System Integrity, and 302
Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the
vehicles are capable of being readily
altered to meet the following standards,
in the manner indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and
Displays: (a) Inscription of the word
‘‘brake’’ on the instrument cluster in
place of the international ECE warning
symbol; (b) replacement or conversion
of the speedometer to read in miles per
hour; and (c) inscription of warning
symbols and lettering for the seat belt
warning telltales that meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
installation, on vehicles that are not
already so equipped, of U.S.-certified
model (a) headlamps; (b) front and rear
side-mounted marker lamps which
incorporate reflex reflectors; and (c) tail
lamps assemblies.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors:
installation of a U.S.-certified model
passenger side rearview mirror, or
inscription of the required warning
statement on the face of the passenger
side rearview mirror.
Standard No. 115 Vehicle
Identification: installation of a vehicle
identification plate near the left
windshield post to meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection and
Rims for Motor Vehicles Other than
Passenger Cars: installation of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: (a) Inspection of all vehicles
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and replacement of any non U.S.certified model seat belt components on
vehicles that are not already so
equipped and; (b) installation of a
supplemental seat belt warning buzzer
system, to meet the requirements of this
standard.
The petitioner states that the occupant
restraints used in these vehicles consist
of combination lap and shoulder belts at
the front and rear outboard seating
positions and a lap belt at the rear
center seating position.
Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on the petition
described above. Comments should refer
to the docket number and be submitted
to: Docket Management, Room PL–401,
400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC
20590. [Docket hours are from 9 am to
5 pm]. It is requested but not required
that 10 copies be submitted.
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 address 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) and
(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority
at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.
Issued on: April 20, 2007.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E7–7936 Filed 4–25–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
Pipeline Safety: Requests for Waivers
of Compliance (Special Permits)
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA); DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Federal pipeline safety
laws allow a pipeline operator to
request PHMSA to waive compliance
with any part of the Federal pipeline
safety regulations. We are publishing
this notice to provide a list of requests
we have received from pipeline
operators seeking relief from
compliance with certain Federal
pipeline safety regulations. This notice
seeks public comment on these requests,
including comments on any
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2007-27995]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
1994 and; 1996 Left-Hand Drive and Right-Hand Drive Model Jeep Cherokee
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for decision that nonconforming
1994 and; 1996 left-hand drive and right-hand drive model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles are eligible for importation.
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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that
1994 and 1996 left-hand drive (LHD) and right-hand drive (RHD) model
Jeep Cherokee multipurpose passenger vehicles 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 (1) 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,
and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the
standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is May 29, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket number and notice
number, and be submitted to: Docket Management, Room PL-401, 400
Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590. [Docket hours are from 9 am to
5 pm]. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78) or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a motor vehicle that was not
originally
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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 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.
G&K Automotive Conversion, Inc. of Santa Ana, California (``G&K'')
(Registered Importer 90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 1994 and 1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles are eligible for importation into the
United States. The vehicles which G&K believes are substantially
similar are 1994 and 1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee multipurpose
passenger vehicles that were manufactured for sale in the United States
and certified by their manufacturer as conforming to all applicable
FMVSS.
The petitioner claims that it carefully compared non-U.S. certified
1994 & 1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee multipurpose passenger
vehicles to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the vehicles
to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
G&K submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate
that non-U.S. certified 1994 and; 1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee
multipurpose passenger vehicles as originally manufactured, conform to
many 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 non-U.S. certified 1994
and; 1996 LHD and RHD model Jeep Cherokee multipurpose passenger
vehicles are identical to their U.S-certified counterparts with respect
to compliance with Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence,
Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing
Systems, 105 Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, 106 Brake Hoses,
107, Reflecting Surfaces, 113 Hood Latch System, 114 Theft Protection,
116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition,
and Roof Panel Systems, 119 New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other than
Passenger Cars, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 201 Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head Restraints, 203 Impact
Protection for the Driver from Steering Control System, 204 Steering
Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks
and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating Systems, 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 211 Wheel Nuts, Wheel
Disks, and Hub Caps, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion,
301 Fuel System Integrity, and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the vehicles are capable of being
readily altered to meet the following standards, in the manner
indicated:
Standard No. 101 Controls and Displays: (a) Inscription of the word
``brake'' on the instrument cluster in place of the international ECE
warning symbol; (b) replacement or conversion of the speedometer to
read in miles per hour; and (c) inscription of warning symbols and
lettering for the seat belt warning telltales that meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: installation, on vehicles that are not already so equipped,
of U.S.-certified model (a) headlamps; (b) front and rear side-mounted
marker lamps which incorporate reflex reflectors; and (c) tail lamps
assemblies.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: installation of a U.S.-certified
model passenger side rearview mirror, or inscription of the required
warning statement on the face of the passenger side rearview mirror.
Standard No. 115 Vehicle Identification: installation of a vehicle
identification plate near the left windshield post to meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other
than Passenger Cars: installation of a tire information placard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: (a) Inspection of all
vehicles and replacement of any non U.S.-certified model seat belt
components on vehicles that are not already so equipped and; (b)
installation of a supplemental seat belt warning buzzer system, to meet
the requirements of this standard.
The petitioner states that the occupant restraints used in these
vehicles consist of combination lap and shoulder belts at the front and
rear outboard seating positions and a lap belt at the rear center
seating position.
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on the petition
described above. Comments should refer to the docket number and be
submitted to: Docket Management, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20590. [Docket hours are from 9 am to 5 pm]. It is
requested but not required that 10 copies be submitted.
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 address 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) and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8;
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.
Issued on: April 20, 2007.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E7-7936 Filed 4-25-07; 8:45 am]
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