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repeater, and at least 5 business days
before operating a modified repeater.
Under § 25.263(c), SDARS licensees
operating terrestrial repeaters must
maintain an accurate and up-to-date
inventory of all terrestrial repeaters,
including the information set forth in
§ 25.263(c)(2) for each repeater, which
must be made available to the
Commission upon request.
The following modified information
collections are contained in the Order
on Reconsideration and received OMB
approval:
47 CFR 25.263(b)—SDARS licensees
are required to provide informational
notifications as specified in § 25.263,
including a requirement that SDARS
licensees must share with WCS
licensees certain technical information
at least 10 business days before
operating a new repeater, and at least 5
business days before operating a
modified repeater; exempting
modifications that do not increase the
predicted power flux density at ground
level by more than one decibel (dB)
(cumulative) and exempting terrestrial
repeaters operating below 2 watts
equivalent isotropically radiated power.
47 CFR 25.263(c)—SDARS licensees
operating terrestrial repeaters must
maintain an accurate and up-to-date
inventory of terrestrial repeaters
operating above 2 W EIRP, including the
information set forth in § 25.263(c)(2)
for each repeater, which shall be made
available to the Commission upon
request. Requirement can be satisfied by
maintaining inventory on a secure Web
site that can be accessed by authorized
Commission staff.
The information collection
requirements contained in § 25.263 are
necessary to determine the potential of
radiofrequency interference from
SDARS terrestrial repeaters to WCS
stations. Without such information, the
Commission would be unable to fulfill
its statutory responsibilities in
accordance with the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended.
The information collection
requirements contained in § 25.263 are
necessary to determine the potential of
radiofrequency interference from
SDARS terrestrial repeaters to Wireless
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such information, the Commission
would be unable to fulfill its statutory
responsibilities in accordance with the
Communications Act of 1934, as
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of
Managing Director.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
49 CFR Part 541
[Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0027]
RIN 2127–AL42
Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard; Final Listing of 2014 Light
Duty Truck Lines Subject to the
Requirements of This Standard and
Exempted Vehicle Lines for Model Year
2014
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule announces
NHTSA’s determination that there are
no new model year (MY) 2014 light duty
truck lines subject to the parts-marking
requirements of the Federal motor
vehicle theft prevention standard
because they have been determined by
the agency to be high-theft or because
they have a majority of interchangeable
parts with those of a passenger motor
vehicle line. This final rule also
identifies those vehicle lines that have
been granted an exemption from the
parts-marking requirements because the
vehicles are equipped with antitheft
devices determined to meet certain
statutory criteria.
DATES: The amendment made by this
final rule is effective July 23, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Rosalind Proctor, Consumer Standards
Division, Office of International Policy,
Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs,
NHTSA, West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., (NVS–131, Room
W43–302) Washington, DC 20590. Ms.
Proctor’s telephone number is (202)
366–4807. Her fax number is (202) 493–
0073.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The theft
prevention standard applies to (1) all
passenger car lines; (2) all multipurpose
passenger vehicle (MPV) lines with a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
6,000 pounds or less; (3) low-theft lightduty truck (LDT) lines with a GVWR of
6,000 pounds or less that have major
parts that are interchangeable with a
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majority of the covered major parts of
passenger car or MPV lines; and (4)
high-theft light-duty truck lines with a
GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less.
The purpose of the theft prevention
standard (49 CFR Part 541) is to reduce
the incidence of motor vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recovery of
parts from stolen vehicles. The standard
seeks to facilitate such tracing by
requiring that vehicle identification
numbers (VINs), VIN derivative
numbers, or other symbols be placed on
major component vehicle parts. The
theft prevention standard requires motor
vehicle manufacturers to inscribe or
affix VINs onto covered original
equipment major component parts, and
to inscribe or affix a symbol identifying
the manufacturer and a common symbol
identifying the replacement component
parts for those original equipment parts,
on all vehicle lines subject to the
requirements of the standard.
Section 33104(d) provides that once a
line has become subject to the theft
prevention standard, the line remains
subject to the requirements of the
standard unless it is exempted under
§ 33106. Section 33106 provides that a
manufacturer may petition annually to
have one vehicle line exempted from
the requirements of § 33104, if the line
is equipped with an antitheft device
meeting certain conditions as standard
equipment. The exemption is granted if
NHTSA determines that the antitheft
device is likely to be as effective as
compliance with the theft prevention
standard in reducing and deterring
motor vehicle thefts.
The agency annually publishes the
names of those LDT lines that have been
determined to be high theft pursuant to
49 CFR Part 541, those LDT lines that
have been determined to have major
parts that are interchangeable with a
majority of the covered major parts of
passenger car or MPV lines and those
vehicle lines that are exempted from the
theft prevention standard under section
33104. Appendix A to Part 541
identifies those LDT lines that are or
will be subject to the theft prevention
standard beginning in a given model
year. Appendix A–I to Part 541
identifies those vehicle lines that are or
have been exempted from the theft
prevention standard.
For MY 2014, there are no new LDT
lines that will be subject to the theft
prevention standard in accordance with
the procedures published in 49 CFR Part
542. Therefore, Appendix A does not
need to be amended.
For MY 2014, the list of lines that
have been exempted by the agency from
the parts-marking requirements of Part
541 is amended to include thirteen
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vehicle lines newly exempted in full.
The thirteen exempted vehicle lines are
the BMW Carline 4, Jeep Cherokee, Ford
Edge, Cadillac ATS Vehicle line, Honda
Civic, Jaguar F-Type, Maserati
Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz New
Generation Compact Car (NGCC) Line
Chassis/CLA-Class, Mitsubishi Mirage,
Nissan Infiniti QX60 (formerly known
as the Infiniti JX), Toyota RAV4,
Volkswagen Eos, and the Volvo S60.
Subsequent to publishing the June 4,
2012 final rule (See 77 FR 32903), the
agency also granted one petition for
exemption in full to Jaguar Land Rover
North America LLC’s (Jaguar) Land
Rover LR2 vehicle lines beginning with
its MY 2013 vehicles.
We note that the agency also removes
from the list being published in the
Federal Register each year certain
vehicles lines that have been
discontinued more than 5 years ago.
Therefore, the agency is removing the
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Chevrolet
Uplander and the Pontiac Grand Prix
vehicle lines from the Appendix A–I
listing. The agency will continue to
maintain a comprehensive database of
all exemptions on our Web site.
However, we believe that re-publishing
a list containing vehicle lines that have
not been in production for a
considerable period of time is
unnecessary.
The vehicle lines listed as being
exempt from the standard have
previously been exempted in
accordance with the procedures of 49
CFR Part 543 and 49 U.S.C., 33106.
Therefore, NHTSA finds for good cause
that notice and opportunity for
comment on these listings are
unnecessary. Further, public comment
on the listing of selections and
exemptions is not contemplated by 49
U.S.C. Chapter 331. For the same
reasons, since this revised listing only
informs the public of previous agency
actions and does not impose additional
obligations on any party, NHTSA finds
for good cause that the amendment
made by this notice should be effective
as soon as it is published in the Federal
Register.
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Regulatory Impacts
A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993), provides for making
determinations whether a regulatory
action is ‘‘significant’’ and therefore
subject to Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) review and to the
requirements of the Executive Order.
The Order defines a ‘‘significant
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regulatory action’’ as one that is likely
to result in a rule that may:
(1) Have an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment, public health or safety, or
State, local, or Tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action taken
or planned by another agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs or the rights and
obligations of recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in the Executive Order.
This final rule was not reviewed
under Executive Order 12866. It is not
significant within the meaning of the
DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. It will not impose any new
burdens on vehicle manufacturers. This
document informs the public of
previously granted exemptions. Since
the only purpose of this final rule is to
inform the public of previous actions
taken by the agency no new costs or
burdens will result.
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local officials or the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
E. Unfunded Mandates Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 requires agencies to prepare a
written assessment of the costs, benefits
and other effects of proposed or final
rules that include a Federal mandate
likely to result in the expenditure by
State, local or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
more than $100 million annually
($120.7 million as adjusted annually for
inflation with base year of 1995). The
assessment may be combined with other
assessments, as it is here.
This final rule will not result in
expenditures by State, local or tribal
governments or automobile
manufacturers and/or their suppliers of
more than $120.7 million annually. This
document informs the public of
previously granted exemptions. Since
the only purpose of this final rule is to
inform the public of previous actions
taken by the agency, no new costs or
burdens will result.
F. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice
Reform)
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980
(5 U.S.C. § 601 et seq.) requires agencies
to evaluate the potential effects of their
rules on small businesses, small
organizations and small governmental
jurisdictions. I have considered the
effects of this rulemaking action under
the Regulatory Flexibility Act and
certify that it would not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. As
noted above, the effect of this final rule
is only to inform the public of agency’s
previous actions.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12988,
‘‘Civil Justice Reform,’’ 1 the agency has
considered whether this final rule has
any retroactive effect. We conclude that
it would not have such an effect. In
accordance with § 33118 when the Theft
Prevention Standard is in effect, a State
or political subdivision of a State may
not have a different motor vehicle theft
prevention standard for a motor vehicle
or major replacement part. 49 U.S.C.
33117 provides that judicial review of
this rule may be obtained pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 32909. Section 32909 does not
require submission of a petition for
reconsideration or other administrative
proceedings before parties may file suit
in court.
C. National Environmental Policy Act
G. Paperwork Reduction Act
NHTSA has analyzed this final rule
for the purposes of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The agency
has determined that implementation of
this action will not have any significant
impact on the quality of the human
environment. Accordingly, no
environmental assessment is required.
The Department of Transportation has
not submitted an information collection
request to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork
reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,
44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This rule does
not impose any new information
collection requirements on
manufacturers.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
D. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
The agency has analyzed this
rulemaking in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in
Executive Order 13132 and has
determined that it does not have
sufficient federal implications to
warrant consultation with State and
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List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 541
Administrative practice and
procedure, Labeling, Motor vehicles,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
1 See
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In consideration of the foregoing, 49
CFR part 541 is amended as follows:
Manufacturer
PART 541—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 541
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33103,
33104, 33105 and 33106; delegation of
authority at 49 CFR 1.50.
HYUNDAI ..................
2. In part 541, Appendix A–I is
revised to read as follows:
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Appendix A–I to Part 541—Lines With
Antitheft Devices Which Are Exempted
From the Parts-Marking Requirements
of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR
Part 543
Manufacturer
Subject lines
BMW .........................
MINI.
X1.
X3.
X5.
Z4.
1 Car Line.
3 Car Line.
4 Car Line.1
5 Car Line.
6 Car Line.
7 Car Line.
300C.
Jeep Cherokee.1
Fiat 500.
Town and Country
MPV.
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Jeep Patriot.
Jeep Wrangler.
Dodge Charger.
Dodge Challenger.
Dodge Dart.
Dodge Journey.
Dodge Magnum
(2008).
C-Maxx.
Edge.1
Escape.
Explorer.
Focus.
Fusion.
Lincoln Town Car.
Mustang.
Mercury Mariner.
Mercury Grand Marquis.
Mercury Sable.
Taurus.
Taurus X.
Buick Lucerne.
Buick LaCrosse.
Buick Verano.
Cadillac ATS.1
Cadillac CTS.
Cadillac DTS/Deville.
Cadillac XTS/Deville.
Chevrolet Camaro.
Chevrolet Cobalt
(2005–2010).
Chevrolet Corvette.
Chevrolet Cruze.
Chevrolet Equinox.
CHRYSLER ...............
FORD MOTOR CO ...
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HONDA .....................
Equus (originally
codenamed VI)..
JAGUAR ....................
KIA ............................
MASERATI ................
MAZDA ......................
Subject lines
Chevrolet Impala/
Monte Carlo.
Chevrolet Malibu.
Chevrolet Sonic.
GMC Terrain.
Pontiac G6.
Saturn Aura.
Acura TL.
Civic.1
Azera.
Genesis.
F-Type.1
XJ.
XK.
Land Rover LR2.2
Land Rover Range
Rover Evoque.
Amanti.
Quattroporte.1
2.
1 Granted an exemption from
marking requirements beginning
2014.
2 Granted an exemption from
marking requirements beginning
2013.
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ ...
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Manufacturer
the parts
with MY
MITSUBISHI ..............
NISSAN .....................
the parts
with MY
Subject lines
3.
5.
6.
CX–5.
CX–7.
CX–9.
MX–5 Miata.
Tribute.
smart USA fortwo.
SL-Class (the models
within this line are):
SL550.
SL55.
SL 63/AMG.
SL 65/AMG.
SLK-Class (the
models within this line
are):
SLK 300.
SLK 350.
SLK 55 AMG.
S-Class/CL-Class
(the models within
this line are):
S450.
S500.
S550.
S600.
S55.
S63 AMG.
S65 AMG.
CL55.
CL65.
CL500.
CL550.
CL600.
NGCC/CLA- Class1
(the models within
this line are):
CLA250.
CLA250 4MATIC.
CLA45 4MATIC
AMG.
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PORSCHE ................
SAAB .........................
SUBARU ...................
SUZUKI .....................
TESLA .......................
TOYOTA ...................
VOLKSWAGEN .........
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Subject lines
C-Class/CLK-Class
(the models within
this line are):
C240.
C300.
C350.
CLK 350.
CLK 550.
CLK 63AMG.
E-Class/CLS Class
(the models within
this line are):
E320/E320DT CDi.
E350/E500/E550.
CLS500/CLS55.
Eclipse.
Endeavor.
Galant.
iMiEV.
Lancer.
Outlander.
Outlander Sport.
Mirage.1
Altima.
Cube.
Juke.
Leaf.
Maxima.
Murano.
Pathfinder.
Quest.
Rogue.
Sentra.
Versa (2008–2011).
Versa Hatchback.5
Versa Note.6
Infiniti G.4
Infiniti Q50.
Infiniti QX60.12
Infiniti M.3
Infiniti Q70
911.
Boxster/Cayman.
Panamera.
9–3.
9–5.
Forester.
Impreza.
Legacy.
B9 Tribeca.
Outback.
XV Crosstrek.
Kizashi.
XL–7.
Model S.
Camry.
Corolla.
Lexus ES.
Lexus GS.
Lexus LS.
Lexus SC.
Prius.
RAV4.1
Audi A3.
Audi A4.
A4 Allroad MPV.
Audi A6.
Audi A8.
Audi Q5.
Beetle.
Eos.1
Golf/Rabbit/GTI/R.
Jetta.
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Manufacturer
Subject lines
VOLVO ......................
New Beetle (renamed
‘‘Beetle’’ in MY
2012).
Passat.
Tiguan.
S60.1
1 Granted an exemption from the parts
marking requirements beginning with MY
2014.
2 Formerly known as the Infiniti JX—nameplate changed to Infiniti QX60 beginning with
MY 2014 vehicles.
3 Nameplate changed to Infiniti Q70 beginning with MY 2014 vehicles.
4 Nameplate changed from the Infiniti G
Sedan to the Infiniti Q50 Sedan and the Infiniti
G Coupe/Convertible model was changed to
the Infiniti Q60 Coupe/Convertible beginning
with MY 2014 vehicles.
5 Nameplate changed to Nissan Versa Note
beginning with MY 2014.
6 Nissan will not utilize its exemption for the
Versa Note in MY2014 but will parts-mark all
Versa Note vehicles.
Issued on: July 18, 2013.
Christopher J. Bonanti,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Part 679
[Docket No. 120918468–3111–02]
RIN 0648–XC769
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish in
the Western Regulatory Area of the
Gulf of Alaska
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
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Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
NMFS is prohibiting retention
of northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
(GOA). This action is necessary because
the 2013 total allowable catch of
northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA has been
reached.
SUMMARY:
Effective 1200 hours, Alaska
local time (A.l.t.), July 22, 2013, through
2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Whitney, 907–586–7269.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
manages the groundfish fishery in the
GOA exclusive economic zone
according to the Fishery Management
Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of
Alaska (FMP) prepared by the North
Pacific Fishery Management Council
under authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act. Regulations governing
fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance
with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50
CFR Part 600 and 50 CFR Part 679.
The 2013 total allowable catch (TAC)
of northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA is 2,008
metric tons as established by the final
2013 and 2014 harvest specifications for
groundfish of the GOA (78 FR 13162,
February 26, 2013).
In accordance with § 679.20(d)(2), the
Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS
(Regional Administrator), has
determined that the 2013 TAC of
northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA has been
reached. Therefore, NMFS is requiring
that northern rockfish caught in the
Western Regulatory Area of the GOA be
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treated as prohibited species in
accordance with § 679.21(b).
Classification
This action responds to the best
available information recently obtained
from the fishery. The Acting Assistant
Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA
(AA), finds good cause to waive the
requirement to provide prior notice and
opportunity for public comment
pursuant to the authority set forth at 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is
impracticable and contrary to the public
interest. This requirement is
impracticable and contrary to the public
interest as it would prevent NMFS from
responding to the most recent fisheries
data in a timely fashion and would
delay prohibiting the retention of
northern rockfish in the Western
Regulatory Area of the GOA. NMFS was
unable to publish a notice providing
time for public comment because the
most recent, relevant data only became
available as of July 17, 2013.
The AA also finds good cause to
waive the 30-day delay in the effective
date of this action under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3). This finding is based upon
the reasons provided above for waiver of
prior notice and opportunity for public
comment.
This action is required by § 679.20
and § 679.21 and is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: July 18, 2013.
Kelly Denit,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 541
[Docket No. NHTSA-2013-0027]
RIN 2127-AL42
Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Final Listing
of 2014 Light Duty Truck Lines Subject to the Requirements of This
Standard and Exempted Vehicle Lines for Model Year 2014
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule announces NHTSA's determination that there are
no new model year (MY) 2014 light duty truck lines subject to the
parts-marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft
prevention standard because they have been determined by the agency to
be high-theft or because they have a majority of interchangeable parts
with those of a passenger motor vehicle line. This final rule also
identifies those vehicle lines that have been granted an exemption from
the parts-marking requirements because the vehicles are equipped with
antitheft devices determined to meet certain statutory criteria.
DATES: The amendment made by this final rule is effective July 23,
2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rosalind Proctor, Consumer
Standards Division, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and
Consumer Programs, NHTSA, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(NVS-131, Room W43-302) Washington, DC 20590. Ms. Proctor's telephone
number is (202) 366-4807. Her fax number is (202) 493-0073.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The theft prevention standard applies to (1)
all passenger car lines; (2) all multipurpose passenger vehicle (MPV)
lines with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 6,000 pounds or
less; (3) low-theft light-duty truck (LDT) lines with a GVWR of 6,000
pounds or less that have major parts that are interchangeable with a
majority of the covered major parts of passenger car or MPV lines; and
(4) high-theft light-duty truck lines with a GVWR of 6,000 pounds or
less.
The purpose of the theft prevention standard (49 CFR Part 541) is
to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle theft by facilitating the
tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The standard seeks
to facilitate such tracing by requiring that vehicle identification
numbers (VINs), VIN derivative numbers, or other symbols be placed on
major component vehicle parts. The theft prevention standard requires
motor vehicle manufacturers to inscribe or affix VINs onto covered
original equipment major component parts, and to inscribe or affix a
symbol identifying the manufacturer and a common symbol identifying the
replacement component parts for those original equipment parts, on all
vehicle lines subject to the requirements of the standard.
Section 33104(d) provides that once a line has become subject to
the theft prevention standard, the line remains subject to the
requirements of the standard unless it is exempted under Sec. 33106.
Section 33106 provides that a manufacturer may petition annually to
have one vehicle line exempted from the requirements of Sec. 33104, if
the line is equipped with an antitheft device meeting certain
conditions as standard equipment. The exemption is granted if NHTSA
determines that the antitheft device is likely to be as effective as
compliance with the theft prevention standard in reducing and deterring
motor vehicle thefts.
The agency annually publishes the names of those LDT lines that
have been determined to be high theft pursuant to 49 CFR Part 541,
those LDT lines that have been determined to have major parts that are
interchangeable with a majority of the covered major parts of passenger
car or MPV lines and those vehicle lines that are exempted from the
theft prevention standard under section 33104. Appendix A to Part 541
identifies those LDT lines that are or will be subject to the theft
prevention standard beginning in a given model year. Appendix A-I to
Part 541 identifies those vehicle lines that are or have been exempted
from the theft prevention standard.
For MY 2014, there are no new LDT lines that will be subject to the
theft prevention standard in accordance with the procedures published
in 49 CFR Part 542. Therefore, Appendix A does not need to be amended.
For MY 2014, the list of lines that have been exempted by the
agency from the parts-marking requirements of Part 541 is amended to
include thirteen
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vehicle lines newly exempted in full. The thirteen exempted vehicle
lines are the BMW Carline 4, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Edge, Cadillac ATS
Vehicle line, Honda Civic, Jaguar F-Type, Maserati Quattroporte,
Mercedes-Benz New Generation Compact Car (NGCC) Line Chassis/CLA-Class,
Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Infiniti QX60 (formerly known as the Infiniti
JX), Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Eos, and the Volvo S60.
Subsequent to publishing the June 4, 2012 final rule (See 77 FR
32903), the agency also granted one petition for exemption in full to
Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC's (Jaguar) Land Rover LR2 vehicle
lines beginning with its MY 2013 vehicles.
We note that the agency also removes from the list being published
in the Federal Register each year certain vehicles lines that have been
discontinued more than 5 years ago. Therefore, the agency is removing
the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Chevrolet Uplander and the Pontiac Grand
Prix vehicle lines from the Appendix A-I listing. The agency will
continue to maintain a comprehensive database of all exemptions on our
Web site. However, we believe that re-publishing a list containing
vehicle lines that have not been in production for a considerable
period of time is unnecessary.
The vehicle lines listed as being exempt from the standard have
previously been exempted in accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR
Part 543 and 49 U.S.C., 33106. Therefore, NHTSA finds for good cause
that notice and opportunity for comment on these listings are
unnecessary. Further, public comment on the listing of selections and
exemptions is not contemplated by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 331. For the same
reasons, since this revised listing only informs the public of previous
agency actions and does not impose additional obligations on any party,
NHTSA finds for good cause that the amendment made by this notice
should be effective as soon as it is published in the Federal Register.
Regulatory Impacts
A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' (58 FR 51735,
October 4, 1993), provides for making determinations whether a
regulatory action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) review and to the requirements of the
Executive Order. The Order defines a ``significant regulatory action''
as one that is likely to result in a rule that may:
(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or State, local, or Tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients
thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
the Executive Order.
This final rule was not reviewed under Executive Order 12866. It is
not significant within the meaning of the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures. It will not impose any new burdens on vehicle
manufacturers. This document informs the public of previously granted
exemptions. Since the only purpose of this final rule is to inform the
public of previous actions taken by the agency no new costs or burdens
will result.
B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. Sec. 601 et seq.)
requires agencies to evaluate the potential effects of their rules on
small businesses, small organizations and small governmental
jurisdictions. I have considered the effects of this rulemaking action
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act and certify that it would not have
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. As noted above, the effect of this final rule is only to
inform the public of agency's previous actions.
C. National Environmental Policy Act
NHTSA has analyzed this final rule for the purposes of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The agency has determined that implementation
of this action will not have any significant impact on the quality of
the human environment. Accordingly, no environmental assessment is
required.
D. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
The agency has analyzed this rulemaking in accordance with the
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 and has
determined that it does not have sufficient federal implications to
warrant consultation with State and local officials or the preparation
of a federalism summary impact statement.
E. Unfunded Mandates Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires agencies to
prepare a written assessment of the costs, benefits and other effects
of proposed or final rules that include a Federal mandate likely to
result in the expenditure by State, local or tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of more than $100 million annually
($120.7 million as adjusted annually for inflation with base year of
1995). The assessment may be combined with other assessments, as it is
here.
This final rule will not result in expenditures by State, local or
tribal governments or automobile manufacturers and/or their suppliers
of more than $120.7 million annually. This document informs the public
of previously granted exemptions. Since the only purpose of this final
rule is to inform the public of previous actions taken by the agency,
no new costs or burdens will result.
F. Executive Order 12988 (Civil Justice Reform)
Pursuant to Executive Order 12988, ``Civil Justice Reform,'' \1\
the agency has considered whether this final rule has any retroactive
effect. We conclude that it would not have such an effect. In
accordance with Sec. 33118 when the Theft Prevention Standard is in
effect, a State or political subdivision of a State may not have a
different motor vehicle theft prevention standard for a motor vehicle
or major replacement part. 49 U.S.C. 33117 provides that judicial
review of this rule may be obtained pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 32909.
Section 32909 does not require submission of a petition for
reconsideration or other administrative proceedings before parties may
file suit in court.
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\1\ See 61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996.
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G. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Department of Transportation has not submitted an information
collection request to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork
reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This rule
does not impose any new information collection requirements on
manufacturers.
List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 541
Administrative practice and procedure, Labeling, Motor vehicles,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
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In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR part 541 is amended as
follows:
PART 541--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 541 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33101, 33102, 33103, 33104, 33105 and
33106; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50.
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2. In part 541, Appendix A-I is revised to read as follows:
Appendix A-I to Part 541--Lines With Antitheft Devices Which Are
Exempted From the Parts-Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant
to 49 CFR Part 543
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Manufacturer Subject lines
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BMW....................................... MINI.
X1.
X3.
X5.
Z4.
1 Car Line.
3 Car Line.
4 Car Line.\1\
5 Car Line.
6 Car Line.
7 Car Line.
CHRYSLER.................................. 300C.
Jeep Cherokee.\1\
Fiat 500.
Town and Country MPV.
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Jeep Patriot.
Jeep Wrangler.
Dodge Charger.
Dodge Challenger.
Dodge Dart.
Dodge Journey.
Dodge Magnum (2008).
FORD MOTOR CO............................. C-Maxx.
Edge.\1\
Escape.
Explorer.
Focus.
Fusion.
Lincoln Town Car.
Mustang.
Mercury Mariner.
Mercury Grand Marquis.
Mercury Sable.
Taurus.
Taurus X.
GENERAL MOTORS............................ Buick Lucerne.
Buick LaCrosse.
Buick Verano.
Cadillac ATS.\1\
Cadillac CTS.
Cadillac DTS/Deville.
Cadillac XTS/Deville.
Chevrolet Camaro.
Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-
2010).
Chevrolet Corvette.
Chevrolet Cruze.
Chevrolet Equinox.
Chevrolet Impala/Monte
Carlo.
Chevrolet Malibu.
Chevrolet Sonic.
GMC Terrain.
Pontiac G6.
Saturn Aura.
HONDA..................................... Acura TL.
Civic.\1\
HYUNDAI................................... Azera.
Genesis.
Equus (originally codenamed VI)...........
JAGUAR.................................... F-Type.\1\
XJ.
XK.
Land Rover LR2.\2\
Land Rover Range Rover
Evoque.
KIA....................................... Amanti.
MASERATI.................................. Quattroporte.\1\
MAZDA..................................... 2.
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\1\ Granted an exemption from the parts marking requirements beginning
with MY 2014.
\2\ Granted an exemption from the parts marking requirements beginning
with MY 2013.
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Manufacturer Subject lines
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3.
5.
6.
CX-5.
CX-7.
CX-9.
MX-5 Miata.
Tribute.
MERCEDES-BENZ............................. smart USA fortwo.
SL-Class (the models within
this line are):
SL550.
SL55.
SL 63/AMG.
SL 65/AMG.
SLK-Class (the models within
this line are):
SLK 300.
SLK 350.
SLK 55 AMG.
S-Class/CL-Class (the models
within this line are):
S450.
S500.
S550.
S600.
S55.
S63 AMG.
S65 AMG.
CL55.
CL65.
CL500.
CL550.
CL600.
NGCC/CLA- Class\1\ (the
models within this line
are):
CLA250.
CLA250 4MATIC.
CLA45 4MATIC AMG.
C-Class/CLK-Class (the
models within this line
are):
C240.
C300.
C350.
CLK 350.
CLK 550.
CLK 63AMG.
E-Class/CLS Class (the
models within this line
are):
E320/E320DT CDi.
E350/E500/E550.
CLS500/CLS55.
MITSUBISHI................................ Eclipse.
Endeavor.
Galant.
iMiEV.
Lancer.
Outlander.
Outlander Sport.
Mirage.\1\
NISSAN.................................... Altima.
Cube.
Juke.
Leaf.
Maxima.
Murano.
Pathfinder.
Quest.
Rogue.
Sentra.
Versa (2008-2011).
Versa Hatchback.\5\
Versa Note.\6\
Infiniti G.\4\
Infiniti Q50.
Infiniti QX60.\12\
Infiniti M.\3\
Infiniti Q70
PORSCHE................................... 911.
Boxster/Cayman.
Panamera.
SAAB...................................... 9-3.
9-5.
SUBARU.................................... Forester.
Impreza.
Legacy.
B9 Tribeca.
Outback.
XV Crosstrek.
SUZUKI.................................... Kizashi.
XL-7.
TESLA..................................... Model S.
TOYOTA.................................... Camry.
Corolla.
Lexus ES.
Lexus GS.
Lexus LS.
Lexus SC.
Prius.
RAV4.\1\
VOLKSWAGEN................................ Audi A3.
Audi A4.
A4 Allroad MPV.
Audi A6.
Audi A8.
Audi Q5.
Beetle.
Eos.\1\
Golf/Rabbit/GTI/R.
Jetta.
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New Beetle (renamed
``Beetle'' in MY 2012).
Passat.
Tiguan.
VOLVO..................................... S60.\1\
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\1\ Granted an exemption from the parts marking requirements beginning
with MY 2014.
\2\ Formerly known as the Infiniti JX--nameplate changed to Infiniti
QX60 beginning with MY 2014 vehicles.
\3\ Nameplate changed to Infiniti Q70 beginning with MY 2014 vehicles.
\4\ Nameplate changed from the Infiniti G Sedan to the Infiniti Q50
Sedan and the Infiniti G Coupe/Convertible model was changed to the
Infiniti Q60 Coupe/Convertible beginning with MY 2014 vehicles.
\5\ Nameplate changed to Nissan Versa Note beginning with MY 2014.
\6\ Nissan will not utilize its exemption for the Versa Note in MY2014
but will parts-mark all Versa Note vehicles.
Issued on: July 18, 2013.
Christopher J. Bonanti,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2013-17630 Filed 7-22-13; 8:45 am]
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