National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting, 1277-1278 [E9-375]

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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 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPVs manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 for sale in the Kuwaiti market are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which WETL believes are substantially similar are 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPVs manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPVs manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 for sale in the Kuwaiti market, 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 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPVs manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 and for sale in the Kuwaiti market, 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 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPVs manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 and for sale in the Kuwaiti market, 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, 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment, 111 Rearview Mirrors, 113 Hood Latch System, 114 Theft Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1277 Partition, and Roof Panel Systems, 120 Tire Selection and Rims for Motor 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, 301 Fuel System Integrity, and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials. 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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: January 6, 2009. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. E9–315 Filed 1–9–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the National Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Monday, February 9, 2009, in room GL–20 at the Greenhoot Cohen Building, 1722 Eye E:\FR\FM\12JAN1.SGM 12JAN1 1278 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 7 / Monday, January 12, 2009 / Notices sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Council is to provide external advice and review for VA’s research mission. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 7 (Monday, January 12, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1277-1278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-375]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the National Research 
Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Monday, February 9, 2009, in 
room GL-20 at the Greenhoot Cohen Building, 1722 Eye

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Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. and 
end at 3 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Council is to provide external advice and review 
for VA's research mission. The agenda will include a review of the VA 
research portfolio and a summary of current budget allocations. The 
Council will also provide feedback on the direction/focus of VA's 
research initiatives.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wishing 
further information should contact Jay A. Freedman, PhD, Designated 
Federal Officer, at (202) 461-1699. Oral comments from the public will 
not be accepted at the meeting. Written statements or comments should 
be transmitted electronically to jay.freedman@va.gov or mailed to Dr. 
Freedman at Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research and 
Development (12), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420.

    Dated: January 6, 2009.
By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E9-375 Filed 1-9-09; 8:45 am]
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