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for importation. The agency then
publishes this decision in the Federal
Register.
US SPECS of Havre de Grace,
Maryland (Registered Importer 03–321)
has petitioned NHTSA to decide
whether nonconforming 2006–2010
BMW M3 passenger cars are eligible for
importation into the United States. The
vehicles which US SPECS believes are
substantially similar are 2006–2010
BMW M3 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 2006–2010 BMW M3
passenger cars to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
US SPECS submitted information
with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified
2006–2010 BMW M3 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 2006–2010 BMW M3
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, 113 Hood
Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control Systems,
135 Light Vehicle Brake Systems, 202
Head Restraints, 204 Steering Control
Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing
Materials, 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: (a) inscription of the word
‘‘brake’’ on the brake failure indicator
lamp in place of the international ECE
warning symbol; and (b) replacement of
the speedometer with a unit reading in
miles per hour, or modification of the
existing speedometer so that it reads in
miles per hour.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
installation of the following U.S.-model
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components on vehicles not already so
equipped: (a) front side marker lamps;
(b) headlamps; (c) tail lamps that
incorporate rear side marker lights; (d)
high-mounted stop lamp; and (e) front
and rear side reflex reflectors.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and
Rims 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 the existing mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
installation of a supplemental key
warning buzzer, or reprogramming of
the control system to meet the
requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 118 Power-Operated
Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: reprogramming or rewiring of
the power operated window system to
meet the requirements of this standard
on vehicles not already so equipped.
Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure
Monitoring Systems: installation of U.S.model components and software, or of
a conforming aftermarket system, on all
vehicles not already so equipped.
Standard No. 201 Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact: inspection
of each vehicle and replacement of non
U.S.-model upper interior components
with U.S.-model components to meet
the requirements of this standard on
vehicles not already so equipped.
Standard No. 206 Door Locks and
Door Retention Components: inspection
of each vehicle and replacement of non
U.S.-model door lock components with
U.S.-model components on vehicles that
are not already so equipped.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: inspection of each vehicle
and (a) installation of a seat belt
warning lamp and buzzer on vehicles
that are not already so equipped; and (b)
replacement of any non U.S.- model air
bags, air bag control units, sensors, seat
belts, software and knee bolsters on
vehicles that are not already so
equipped.
In a supplement to the original
petition the petitioner included
descriptions and part numbers for both
the non-U.S. model components and the
U.S.-model components they will be
replaced with. The petitioner also
included a listing of the required
software changes. These listings have
been included along with the copy of
the petition in the docket referred to in
the title of this notice.
The petitioner states that the vehicles
are equipped with an automatic
restraint system that consists of dual
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front air bags and knee bolsters. In
addition, the vehicles have combination
lap and shoulder belts at the outboard
front and rear seating positions that are
self-tensioning and capable of being
released by means of a single red push
button.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies: inspection of each vehicle
and replacement of any non U.S.certified model seat belts with U.S.model components
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems: inspection of each
vehicle and installation of U.S.-model
child restraint anchorage system
components on vehicles not already no
so equipped.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: inspection of each vehicle and
replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel
system components with U.S.-model
components on vehicles not already so
equipped.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk
Release: installation of U.S.-model
interior trunk release components on
vehicles not already so equipped.
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),
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued on: December 19, 2012.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2012–0163, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2005
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Passenger Cars
Are Eligible for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of receipt of petition.
SUMMARY: This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that
nonconforming 2005 Ferrari 612
Scaglietti 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 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 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
passenger cars) and they are capable of
being readily altered to conform to the
standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is January 28, 2013.
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
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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:
George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety
Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308).
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.
G&K Automotive Conversions, Inc., of
Santa Ana, California (G&K) (Registered
Importer 90–007) has petitioned NHTSA
to decide whether nonconforming 2005
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti passenger cars are
eligible for importation into the United
States. The vehicles which G&K believes
are substantially similar are 2005 Ferrari
612 Scaglietti passenger cars that were
manufactured for sale in the United
States and certified by their
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manufacturer as conforming to all
applicable FMVSS.
The petitioner claims that it compared
non-U.S. certified 2005 Ferrari 612
Scaglietti passenger cars 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 2005 Ferrari 612
Scaglietti 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 2005
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 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, 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: Replacement of the instrument
cluster and associated software with
U.S.-model components, or
modification of the existing cluster and
software.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
Replacement of the front and rear side
marker lamps with U.S.-model
components.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and
Rims 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
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the required warning statement on the
face of the existing mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection:
Reprogram the starting system to meet
the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems: Installation of U.S.model child restraint anchorage system
components.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model fuel
system components if not already
installed.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk
Release: Installation of U.S.-model
interior trunk release components.
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.
Application
No.
Docket No.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A),
(a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation
of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued on: December 19, 2012.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2012–31209 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety;
Notice of Application for Special
Permits
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: List of applications for special
permits.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
procedures governing the application
for, and the processing of, special
permits from the Department of
Transportation’s Hazardous Material
Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart
B), notice is hereby given that the Office
of Hazardous Materials Safety has
received the application described
herein. Each mode of transportation for
which a particular special permit is
Applicant
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requested is indicated by a number in
the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of
the table below as follows: 1—Motor
vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel,
4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passengercarrying aircraft.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before January 28, 2013.
Address Comments To: Record
Center, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590.
Comments should refer to the
application number and be submitted in
triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of
comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing
the special permit number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Copies of the applications are available
for inspection in the Records Center,
East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington
DC or at https://regulations.gov.
This notice of receipt of applications
for special permit is published in
accordance with Part 107 of the Federal
hazardous materials transportation law
(49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)).
Issued in Washington, DC, on December
17, 2012.
Donald Burger,
Chief, General Approvals and Permits.
Regulation(s) affected
Nature of special permits thereof
New Special Permits
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Micronesian Aviation
Corporation dba
Americopters, Saipan,
MP.
49 CFR § 172.101 Column
(9B), § 172.204(c)(3),
§ 173.27(b)(2),
§ 175.30(a)(1), §§ 172.200,
172.300, 172.400,
173.302(f)(3) and § 175.75.
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K&S Helicopters, Inc.,
Kailua Kona, HI (9B).
49 CFR Column, § 172.101,
§ 172.204(c)(3),
§ 173.27(b)(2),
§ 175.30(a)(1), §§ 172.200,
172.300, 172.400,
173.302(f)(3) and § 175.75.
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Matheson Tri-Gas Basking, Ridge, NJ.
49 CFR 172.203; 172.301;
172.302; 180.205; 180.209;
180.213; 180.215.
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49 CFR 107.105, IMDG
OH.
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E.I. DuPont de Nemours 49 CFR 172.302(a);
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172.302(c); 172.326(a);
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suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of
the U.S. without meeting certain hazard communication and stowage requirements. (mode
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To authorize the transportation in commerce of
certain hazardous materials by Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations, attached to or
suspended from an aircraft, in remote areas of
the U.S. without meeting certain hazard communication and stowage requirements. (mode
4)
To authorize the transportation in commerce of
certain cylinders that have been ultrasonically
retested for use in transporting Division 2.1,
2.2, and 2.3 materials. (modes 1, 2, 4)
To authorize the transportation in commerce of
damaged/defective lithium ion batteries in accordance with CAA2012070015. (modes 1, 3)
To authorize the positioning of placarded cars
without NE a buffer car. (mode 2)
To authorize the transportation in commerce of
bulk packagings and unmarked IBCs and
DOT–57 portable tanks containing residue of
high flash point combustible liquid. (mode 1)
To authorize the transportation of solid
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2012-0163, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
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ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition.
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SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that
nonconforming 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 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 2005 Ferrari 612
Scaglietti passenger cars) and they are capable of being readily
altered to conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is January 28,
2013.
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: George Stevens, Office of Vehicle
Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202-366-5308).
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.
G&K Automotive Conversions, Inc., of Santa Ana, California (G&K)
(Registered Importer 90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti passenger cars are eligible
for importation into the United States. The vehicles which G&K believes
are substantially similar are 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 2005
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti passenger cars 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 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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
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, 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: Replacement of the
instrument cluster and associated software with U.S.-model components,
or modification of the existing cluster and software.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Replacement of the front and rear side marker lamps with
U.S.-model components.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims 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
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the required warning statement on the face of the existing mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection: Reprogram the starting system to
meet the requirements of this standard.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Installation of
U.S.-model child restraint anchorage system components.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Installation of U.S.-model
fuel system components if not already installed.
Standard No. 401 Interior Trunk Release: Installation of U.S.-model
interior trunk release components.
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), (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49
CFR 593.7; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.
Issued on: December 19, 2012.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2012-31209 Filed 12-27-12; 8:45 am]
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