Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws, 19462-19463 [2010-8489]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 19462 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 14, 2010 / Notices 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 (J.K.) (Registered Importer 90– 006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2006 and 2007 Mercedes Benz G-Class (463 chassis) LWB MPVs are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which J.K. believes are substantially similar are 2006 and 2007 Mercedes Benz G-Class (463 chassis) LWB MPVs 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 2006 and 2007 Mercedes Benz G-Class (463 chassis) LWB MPVs, to their U.S.certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS. J.K. submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2006 and 2007 Mercedes Benz G-Class (463 chassis) LWB MPVs, 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 2006 and 2007 Mercedes Benz G-Class (463 chassis) LWB MPVs, 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, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 139 New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles, 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, 301 VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:27 Apr 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 Fuel System Integrity, 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) Replacement of the instrument cluster with a U.S.-model component; (b) installation or activation of the U.S.version control and display software; and (c) installation of a U.S.-model cruise control lever. Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Installation of the following U.S.-model components on vehicles that are not already so equipped: (a) Front sidemarker lamps; (b) headlamps; and (c) tail lamps with integral rear side marker lamps. Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreational Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less: Installation 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 on all vehicles not already so equipped. Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Installation of U.S.-version software on all vehicles not already so equipped. Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems: Installation or activation of U.S.-version software in the vehicle’s computer system to meet the requirements of this standard on vehicles that do not already have this software installed or activated. Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Inspection of all vehicles and installation of a conforming tire monitoring system on vehicles not already so equipped. Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Installation or activation of U.S.-version software to ensure that the seat belt warning system meets the requirements of this standard. The petitioner states that the occupant crash protection systems used in these vehicles are identical to the U.S.-version with the exception of the front and rear passenger seat belt assemblies. All seat belt assemblies with the exception of the driver’s seat belt assembly must be replaced with ones that meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 208 and FMVSS No. 209. Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: All seat belt assemblies with the exception of the driver’s seat PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 belt assembly must be replaced with ones that meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 208 and FMVSS No. 209. Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Installation of U.S.model child restraint anchorage system components that meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 225. 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: April 8, 2010. Claude H. Harris, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2010–8483 Filed 4–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2010 0033] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel TOMAHAWK. SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010– 0033 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 14, 2010 / Notices U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 14, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2010–0033. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov https://smses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel TOMAHAWK is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Day sailing charters in the San Juan Islands and multi-day trips along the coasts of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Our charters in B.C and AK will be combination trips that include Sailing and Skiing or Sailing and Surfing.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘Washington and Alaska’’. 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, VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:27 Apr 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 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). By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: April 6, 2010. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–8489 Filed 4–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2010–0034] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel MISS YANKEE PRIDE. SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010– 0034 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 14, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2010–0034. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19463 U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov https://smses.dot.gov/submit/. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel MISS YANKEE PRIDE is: Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘river cruises and weekend charters for Maine coast.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘Maine.’’ 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 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: April 6, 2010. Christine Gurland, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–8490 Filed 4–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision Procedures for Monitoring Bank Secrecy Act Compliance AGENCY: Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 14, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-8489]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD-2010 0033]


Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws

AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative 
waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel TOMAHAWK.

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SUMMARY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of 
Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), 
is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the 
coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver 
has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the 
proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in 
DOT docket MARAD-2010-0033 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested 
parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel 
builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD 
determines, in accordance with 46

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U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; 
April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly 
adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-
flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments 
should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in 
order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also 
state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address 
the waiver criteria given in Sec.  388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 
CFR Part 388.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 14, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD-2010-0033. 
Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket 
Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov https://smses.dot.gov/submit/. 
All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for 
inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic 
version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is 
available on the World Wide Web at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Room W21-203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202-366-5979.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended 
service of the vessel TOMAHAWK is:
    Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ``Day sailing charters in the 
San Juan Islands and multi-day trips along the coasts of British 
Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Our charters in B.C and AK will be 
combination trips that include Sailing and Skiing or Sailing and 
Surfing.''
    Geographic Region: ``Washington and Alaska''.

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 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477-78).

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: April 6, 2010.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-8489 Filed 4-13-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-81-P
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