Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation, 36373-36375 [E8-14420]
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and on one sidewall with the information
specified in S5.5(e) through (h) according to
the phase-in schedule specified in S7 of this
standard. The markings must be placed
between the maximum section width and the
bead on at least one sidewall, unless the
maximum section width of the tire is located
in an area that is not more than one-fourth
of the distance from the bead to the shoulder
of the tire. If the maximum section width
falls within that area, those markings must
appear between the bead and a point one-half
the distance from the bead to the shoulder of
the tire, on at least one sidewall. The
markings must be in letters and numerals not
less than 0.078 inches high and raised above
or sunk below the tire surface not less than
0.015 inch.
(a) The symbol DOT, which constitutes a
certification that the tire conforms to
applicable Federal motor vehicle safety
standards;
(b) The tire size designation as listed in the
documents and publications specified in
S4.1.1 of this standard;
(c) The maximum permissible inflation
pressure, subject to the limitations of S5.5.4
through S5.5.6 of this standard;
(d) The maximum load rating;
(e) The generic name of each cord material
used in the plies (both sidewall and tread
area) of the tire;
(f) The actual number of plies in the
sidewall, and the actual number of plies in
the tread area, if different;
(g) The term ‘‘tubeless’’ or ‘‘tube type,’’ as
applicable; and
(h) The word ‘‘radial,’’ if the tire is a radial
ply tire.
Goodyear explains that the
noncompliance is that the sidewall
marking incorrectly identifies the
number of plies in the tread of the tire.
Specifically, the tires in question were
inadvertently manufactured with
‘‘Tread 3 Polyester + 2 Steel’’ marked on
the sidewall. The labeling should have
been ‘‘Tread 2 Polyester + 2 Steel + 2
Polyester’’.
Goodyear states that it discovered the
mold labeling error that caused the noncompliance during a routine quality
audit.
Goodyear makes the argument that the
subject tires were manufactured with
the correct number of plies in the tread
and only the sidewall marking is
incorrect.
Goodyear also contends that all of the
markings related to tire service (load
capacity, corresponding inflation
pressure, etc.) are correct and that the
mislabeling of these tires is
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety
because the tires meet or exceed all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
performance standards.
Goodyear also points out that NHTSA
has previously granted petitions for
sidewall marking noncompliances that
it believes are similar to the instant
noncompliance.
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Goodyear also stated that it will
correct the problem that caused these
errors so that they will not be repeated
in future production.
NHTSA notes that the statutory
provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to
file petitions for a determination of
inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to
exempt manufacturers only from the
duties found in sections 30118 and
30120, respectively, to notify owners,
purchasers, and dealers of a defect or
noncompliance and to remedy the
defect or noncompliance. Therefore,
these provisions only apply to vehicles
and equipment that have already passed
from the manufacturer to an owner,
purchaser, or dealer.
Interested persons are invited to
submit written data, views, and
arguments on this petition. Comments
must refer to the docket and notice
number cited at the beginning of this
notice and be submitted by any of the
following methods:
a. By mail addressed to: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
b. By hand delivery to U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590. The Docket Section is open
on weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm except
Federal Holidays.
c. Electronically: By logging onto the
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) Web site at https://
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Comments may also be faxed to 1–202–
493–2251.
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, selfaddressed postcard with the comments.
Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
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.). DOT’s
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complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78).
You may view documents submitted
to a docket at the address and times
given above. You may also view the
documents on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by following the
online instructions for accessing the
dockets available at that Web site.
The petition, supporting materials,
and all comments received before the
close of business on the closing date
indicated below will be filed and will be
considered. All comments and
supporting materials received after the
closing date will also be filed and will
be considered to the extent possible.
When the petition is granted or denied,
notice of the decision will be published
in the Federal Register pursuant to the
authority indicated below.
Comment closing date: July 28, 2008.
Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
delegations of authority at CFR 1.50 and
501.8)
Issued on: June 20, 2008.
Jeffrey Giuseppe,
Acting Director, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8–14422 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2008–0120]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2004
Land Rover Range Rover Multipurpose
Passenger Vehicles Are Eligible for
Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for
decision that nonconforming 2004 Land
Rover Range Rover 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 2004 Land
Rover Range Rover 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
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manufacturer as complying with the
safety standards, and (2) they are
capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on
the petition is July 28, 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).
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 view the documents from the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the dockets. The docket ID
number and title of this notice are
shown at the heading of this document
notice. 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.
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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 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.
Wallace Environmental Testing
Laboratories, Inc. of Houston, Texas
(WETL) (Registered Importer 90–005)
has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2004 Land
Rover Range Rover multipurpose
passenger vehicles are eligible for
importation into the United States. The
vehicles which WETL believes are
substantially similar are 2004 Land
Rover Range Rover 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 2004 Land
Rover Range Rover multipurpose
passenger vehicles to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
WETL submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
non-U.S. certified 2004 Land Rover
Range Rover multipurpose passenger
vehicles, as originally manufactured,
conform to many FMVSS in the same
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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 Land Rover
Range Rover 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, 106 Brake Hoses, 113 Hood
Latch System, 114 Theft Protection, 116
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118 PowerOperated Window, Partition, and Roof
Panel Systems, 119 New Pneumatic
Tires for Vehicles Other than Passenger
Cars, 124 Accelerator Control Systems,
135 Light Vehicle 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, 208 Occupant Crash
Protection 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210
Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212
Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance,
219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225
Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, and
302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
Petitioner also contends that the
vehicle is 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, and (b) replacement or
conversion of the speedometer to read
in miles per hour.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
Installation of U.S.-model headlamps,
and rear mounted side marker lamps.
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. 120 Tire Selection and
Rims for Motor Vehicles Other than
Passenger Cars: Installation of a tire
information placard.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model fuel
system rollover valve and associated
mounting hardware.
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.
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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 20, 2008.
Jeffrey Giuseppe,
Acting Director, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8–14420 Filed 6–25–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2008–0117]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo Roadster
Passenger Cars Manufactured
Between January 1, 2006 and August
31, 2006 Are Eligible for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for
decision that nonconforming 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo roadster
passenger cars manufactured between
January 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006 are
eligible for importation.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo roadster
passenger cars manufactured between
January 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006
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 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo roadster
passenger cars manufactured between
January 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006,)
and (2) they are capable of being readily
altered to conform to the standards.
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The closing date for comments
on the petition is July 28, 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
and enter the Docket ID number shown
at the heading of this document.
DATES:
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(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.
Automobile Concepts, Inc. (‘‘AMC’’),
of North Miami, Florida (Registered
Importer 01–278) has petitioned NHTSA
to decide whether nonconforming 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo roadster
passenger cars manufactured between
January 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006 are
eligible for importation into the United
States. The vehicles which AMC
believes are substantially similar are
2006 Lamborghini Gallardo roadster
passenger cars manufactured between
January 1, 2006 and August 31, 2006
that were manufactured for sale in the
United States and certified by their
manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSS.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2008-0120]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
2004 Land Rover Range Rover Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Are
Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition for decision that nonconforming
2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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
2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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
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manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are
capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on the petition is July 28, 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).
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 view the documents from the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets. The docket ID number and title of this notice are shown at the
heading of this document notice. 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 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.
Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories, Inc. of Houston, Texas
(WETL) (Registered Importer 90-005) has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2004 Land Rover Range Rover multipurpose
passenger vehicles are eligible for importation into the United States.
The vehicles which WETL believes are substantially similar are 2004
Land Rover Range Rover 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
2004 Land Rover Range Rover multipurpose passenger vehicles to their
U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially
similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
WETL submitted information with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
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 2004
Land Rover Range Rover 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, 106 Brake
Hoses, 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, 135 Light Vehicle 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, 208 Occupant
Crash Protection 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210 Seat Belt Assembly
Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216
Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child
Restraint Anchorage Systems, and 302 Flammability of Interior
Materials.
Petitioner also contends that the vehicle is 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, and (b) replacement or conversion of the speedometer to
read in miles per hour.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Installation of U.S.-model headlamps, and rear mounted side
marker lamps.
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. 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other
than Passenger Cars: Installation of a tire information placard.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model
fuel system rollover valve and associated mounting hardware.
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.
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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 20, 2008.
Jeffrey Giuseppe,
Acting Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. E8-14420 Filed 6-25-08; 8:45 am]
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