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AMENDMENTS TO PFC APPROVALS
Amendment
approved
date
Amendment No.
city, state
02–06–C–01–RNO, Reno, NV. ............................................
*06–06–C–LBB, Lubbock, TX. .............................................
03–09–C–02–CMX, Hancock, MI. .......................................
96–03–C–03–MEI, Meridian, MS. ........................................
05–07–C–01–MEl, Meridian, MS. ........................................
05–08–C–01–MEI, Meridian, MS. ........................................
04–03–C–01–SHR, Sheridan, WY. .....................................
01–05–C–02–VLD, Valdosta, GA. .......................................
03–03–C–01–SGU, St. George, UT. ...................................
03/31/08
04/01/08
04/16/08
04/17/08
04/17/08
04/17/08
04/18/08
04/22/08
04/25/08
Original
approved
net PFC
revenue
Amended
approved
net PFC
revenue
$10,000,000
9,731,125
104,266
250,620
489,473
150,000
247,309
260,826
1,062,000
$10,069,667
14,974,139
116,682
66,896
673,197
163,380
247,183
259,079
3,515,402
Note: The amendment denoted by an
asterisk (*) includes a change to the PFC
level charged from $3.00 per enplaned
passenger to $4.50 per enplaned passenger.
For Lubbock, TX, this change is effective on
June 1, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Issued in Washington, DC on June 2, 2008.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger
Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. E8–12775 Filed 6–9–08; 8:45 am]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2004–
2005 Ferrari 575 Passenger Cars Are
Eligible for Importation
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier
Registration Plan Board of Directors
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT.
TIME AND DATE: July 10, 2008, 12 noon
to 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.
PLACE: This meeting will take place
telephonically. Any interested person
may call Mr. Avelino Gutierrez at (505)
827–4565 to receive the toll free number
and pass code needed to participate in
these meetings by telephone.
STATUS: Open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Unified
Carrier Registration Plan Board of
Directors (the Board) will continue its
work in developing and implementing
the Unified Carrier Registration Plan
and Agreement and to that end, may
consider matters properly before the
Board.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Avelino Gutierrez, Chair, Unified
Carrier Registration Board of Directors at
(505) 827–4565.
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AGENCY:
Dated: June 5, 2008.
William A. Quade,
Associate Administrator for Enforcement and
Program Delivery.
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National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. DOT–NHTSA–2008–0110]
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for
decision that nonconforming 2004–2005
Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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 2004–2005
Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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 (the U.S.-certified
version of the 2004–2005 Ferrari 575
passenger car), and (2) they are capable
of being readily altered to conform to
the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is July 10, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
the docket and notice numbers above
and be submitted by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility:
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001
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04/01/09
12/01/11
11/01/03
10/01/11
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estimated
charge
exp. date
11/01/03
06/01/13
11/01/06
06/01/00
10/01/10
10/01/11
08/01/08
11/01/03
01/01/16
• Hand Delivery or Courier: West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: 202–493–2251
Instructions: Comments must be
written in the English language, and be
no greater than 15 pages in length,
although there is no limit to the length
of necessary attachments to the
comments. If comments are submitted
in hard copy form, please ensure that
two copies are provided. If you wish to
receive confirmation that your
comments were received, please enclose
a stamped, self-addressed postcard with
the comments. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
Privacy Act: 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 (65 FR
19477–78) or you may visit https://
DocketInfo.dot.gov.
How to Read Comments submitted to
the Docket: You may read the comments
received by Docket Management at the
address and times given above. You may
also see the comments on the Internet.
To read the comments on the Internet,
take the following steps:
(1) Go to the Federal Docket
Management System (FDMS) Web page
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) On that page, click on ‘‘Advanced
Docket Search.’’
(3) On the next page select
‘‘NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC
SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’’ from the
drop-down menu in the Agency field
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and enter the Docket ID number shown
at the heading of this document.
(4) After entering that information,
click on ‘‘submit.’’
(5) The next page contains docket
summary information for the docket you
selected. Click on the comments you
wish to see. You may download the
comments. Please note that even after
the comment closing date, we will
continue to file relevant information in
the Docket as it becomes available.
Further, some people may submit late
comments. Accordingly, we recommend
that you periodically search the Docket
for new material.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coleman Sachs, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–3151).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 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, of Baltimore,
Maryland (JK) (Registered Importer 90–
006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2004–2005
Ferrari 575 passenger cars are eligible
for importation into the United States.
The vehicles which JK believes are
substantially similar are 2004–2005
Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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 compared
non-U.S. certified 2004–2005 Ferrari
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575 passenger cars to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
JK submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
non-U.S. certified 2004–2005 Ferrari
575 passenger cars, 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 2004–2005 Ferrari
575 passenger cars 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, 106 Brake Hoses, 109 New
Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch
System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids,
118 Power-Operated Window, Partition,
and Roof Panel Systems, 124
Accelerator Control Systems, 135
Passenger Car Brake Systems, 201
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact,
202 Head Restraints, 204 Steering
Control Rearward Displacement, 205
Glazing Materials, 206 Door Locks and
Door Retention Components, 207
Seating Systems, 210 Seat Belt
Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield
Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection,
216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219
Windshield Zone Intrusion, 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: Installation of a U.S.-model
instrument cluster that has been
reprogrammed to reflect the correct
mileage on the vehicle.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment: (a)
Installation of U.S.-model front and rear
sidemarker lamps; and (b) installation of
U.S.-model taillamp assemblies.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and
Rims: Installation on the vehicle of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors:
Installation of a U.S.-model passenger
side rearview mirror, or inscription of
the required warning statement on the
face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
Installation of U.S.-version software to
meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: Installation of U.S.-version
software to ensure that the seat belt
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warning system meets the requirements
of this standard.
The petitioner states that the crash
protection system used in these vehicles
consists of dual front airbags and knee
bolsters, and combination lap and
shoulder belts at the front outboard
seating positions. These manual systems
are automatic, self-tensioning, and are
released by means of a single red pushbutton.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model
seat belt assemblies.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems: Inspection of all
vehicles and installation of U.S.-model
components on vehicles that are not
already so equipped.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model fuel
system vent lines, canister, filler neck,
tank leak check pump and associated
mounting hardware.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk
Release: Installation of U.S.-model
secondary trunk release system
components including; hood release,
under hood handle and associated
cable, wiring harness and associated
mounting hardware.
In addition, the petitioner claims that
the bumpers must be modified by the
installation of U.S.-model components
to meet the requirements of the Bumper
Standard found in 49 CFR Part 581.
The petitioner additionally states that
a vehicle identification plate must be
affixed to the vehicles near the left
windshield post to meet the
requirements of 49 CFR Part 565.
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 addresses 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: June 4, 2008.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8–12955 Filed 6–9–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. DOT-NHTSA-2008-0110]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
2004-2005 Ferrari 575 Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for decision that nonconforming
2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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
2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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
(the U.S.-certified version of the 2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger
car), and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to
the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is July 10, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to the docket and notice numbers above
and be submitted by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001
Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251
Instructions: Comments must be written in the English language, and
be no greater than 15 pages in length, although there is no limit to
the length of necessary attachments to the comments. If comments are
submitted in hard copy form, please ensure that two copies are
provided. If you wish to receive confirmation that your comments were
received, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with the
comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below.
Privacy Act: 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 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit https://
DocketInfo.dot.gov.
How to Read Comments submitted to the Docket: You may read the
comments received by Docket Management at the address and times given
above. You may also see the comments on the Internet. To read the
comments on the Internet, take the following steps:
(1) Go to the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Web page
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) On that page, click on ``Advanced Docket Search.''
(3) On the next page select ``NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'' from the drop-down menu in the Agency field
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and enter the Docket ID number shown at the heading of this document.
(4) After entering that information, click on ``submit.''
(5) The next page contains docket summary information for the
docket you selected. Click on the comments you wish to see. You may
download the comments. Please note that even after the comment closing
date, we will continue to file relevant information in the Docket as it
becomes available. Further, some people may submit late comments.
Accordingly, we recommend that you periodically search the Docket for
new material.
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 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.
J.K. Technologies, LLC, of Baltimore, Maryland (JK) (Registered
Importer 90-006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming
2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars are eligible for importation into
the United States. The vehicles which JK believes are substantially
similar are 2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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 compared non-U.S. certified 2004-2005
Ferrari 575 passenger cars to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and
found the vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
JK submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate
that non-U.S. certified 2004-2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars, 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 2004-
2005 Ferrari 575 passenger cars 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, 106 Brake Hoses, 109 New
Pneumatic Tires, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids,
118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems, 124
Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Passenger Car Brake Systems, 201
Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head Restraints, 204
Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials, 206 Door
Locks and Door Retention Components, 207 Seating Systems, 210 Seat Belt
Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion,
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: Installation of a U.S.-
model instrument cluster that has been reprogrammed to reflect the
correct mileage on the vehicle.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: (a) Installation of U.S.-model front and rear sidemarker
lamps; and (b) installation of U.S.-model taillamp assemblies.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: Installation on the
vehicle of a tire information placard.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: Installation of a U.S.-model
passenger side rearview mirror, or inscription of the required warning
statement on the face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Installation of U.S.-version
software to meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Installation of U.S.-
version software to ensure that the seat belt warning system meets the
requirements of this standard.
The petitioner states that the crash protection system used in
these vehicles consists of dual front airbags and knee bolsters, and
combination lap and shoulder belts at the front outboard seating
positions. These manual systems are automatic, self-tensioning, and are
released by means of a single red push-button.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model
seat belt assemblies.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Inspection of
all vehicles and installation of U.S.-model components on vehicles that
are not already so equipped.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model
fuel system vent lines, canister, filler neck, tank leak check pump and
associated mounting hardware.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk Release: Installation of U.S.-model
secondary trunk release system components including; hood release,
under hood handle and associated cable, wiring harness and associated
mounting hardware.
In addition, the petitioner claims that the bumpers must be
modified by the installation of U.S.-model components to meet the
requirements of the Bumper Standard found in 49 CFR Part 581.
The petitioner additionally states that a vehicle identification
plate must be affixed to the vehicles near the left windshield post to
meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 565.
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 addresses 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: June 4, 2008.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8-12955 Filed 6-9-08; 8:45 am]
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