Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation, 65756-65758 [2013-26101]
Download as PDF
65756
Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2013 / Notices
Conley (IN), Charles E. Dailey (AL),
Kenneth D. Denny (WA), Kenneth D.
Ferguson (WA), Adam M. Hogue (MS),
Allen D. LaFave (ND), Greg P. Mason
(NY), Thomas D. Miller (MT), Douglas
A. Mulligan (KY), David G. Peters (PA),
Robert J. Rispoli, Jr. (NY), Mike P. Senn
(MN), James H. Suttles (AL), Steven L.
Tallaksen (MO), Douglas M. Tiller, Sr.
(VA), Gregory F. Wendt (NE), and
Michael J. Wickstrom (MI) from the
ITDM requirement in 49 CFR
391.41(b)(3), subject to the conditions
listed under ‘‘Conditions and
Requirements’’ above.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315 each exemption will be valid
for two years unless revoked earlier by
FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked
if the following occurs: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of the 1/exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level
of safety than was maintained before it
was granted; or (3) continuation of the
exemption would not be consistent with
the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315. If the exemption is
still effective at the end of the 2-year
period, the person may apply to FMCSA
for a renewal under procedures in effect
at that time.
Issued on: October 25, 2013.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2013–26087 Filed 10–31–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
Limitation on Claims Against Proposed
Public Transportation Projects
Federal Transit Administration
(FTA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces final
environmental actions taken by the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
for a project in Honolulu, HI. The
purpose of this notice is to announce
publicly the environmental decisions by
FTA on the subject project and to
activate the limitation on any claims
that may challenge these final
environmental actions.
DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising
the public of final agency actions
subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23,
United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim
seeking judicial review of the FTA
actions announced herein for the listed
public transportation project will be
barred unless the claim is filed on or
before March 31, 2014.
emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES
SUMMARY:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
17:40 Oct 31, 2013
Jkt 232001
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief
Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312)
353–2577 or Terence Plaskon,
Environmental Protection Specialist,
Office of Human and Natural
Environment, (202) 366–0442. FTA is
located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that FTA has taken final
agency actions by issuing certain
approvals for the public transportation
project listed below. The actions on the
project, as well as the laws under which
such actions were taken, are described
in the documentation issued in
connection with the project to comply
with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) and in other documents in
the FTA administrative record for the
project. Interested parties may contact
either the project sponsor or the relevant
FTA Regional Office for more
information on the project. Contact
information for FTA’s Regional Offices
may be found at https://www.fta.dot.gov.
This notice applies to all FTA
decisions on the listed project as of the
issuance date of this notice and all laws
under which such actions were taken,
including, but not limited to, NEPA [42
U.S.C. 4321–4375] and Section 4(f) of
the Department of Transportation Act of
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]. This notice does
not alter or extend the limitation period
for challenges of project decisions
subject to previous notices for the
Honolulu High-Capacity Transit
Corridor Project published in the
Federal Register. The project and
actions that are the subject of this notice
are:
Project name and location: Honolulu
Rail Transit Project, City and County of
Honolulu, O’ahu, HI. Project sponsor:
Honolulu Authority for Rapid
Transportation (HART). Project
description: The Honolulu Rail Transit
Project (Project) is a 20-mile gradeseparated, fixed-guideway rail transit
project that extends from Kapolei to Ala
Moana Center, via the Honolulu
waterfront. In June 2010, the FTA and
City and County of Honolulu (City)
prepared and distributed a Final
Environmental Impact Statement/
Section 4(f) Evaluation [EIS/4(f)] for the
Project, which was then called the
Honolulu High-Capacity Transit
Corridor Project. The Final EIS/4(f)
identified environmental impacts and
mitigations for the Project, including the
use of properties protected under
Section 4(f) of the Department of
Transportation Act. In January 2011, the
PO 00000
Frm 00152
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
FTA issued a Record of Decision (ROD)
for the Project. Subsequently, the FEIS
and ROD were challenged in federal
court. On November 1, 2012, the Court
issued a Judgment and Partial
Injunction Order (Judgment) of the
United States District Court for the
District of Hawai‘i (Court) in
HonoluluTraffic.com et al. v. Federal
Transit Administration et al., 2012 WL
5386595 (D. Haw. 2012). Pursuant to
that decision, the FTA prepared
additional analysis for the Project. The
FTA prepared a draft version and final
version Supplemental EIS/4(f). The
Supplemental EIS/4(f) was limited in its
scope. Thus, the FTA issued the Final
Supplemental EIS/Section 4(f)
concurrently with an Amended ROD per
Public Law 112–141, 126 Stat. 405,
Section 1319(b). This notice only
applies to the discrete actions taken by
the FTA at this time. Nothing in this
notice affects the FTA’s previous
decisions, or notice thereof, for this
project. Final agency actions: Section
4(f) determination and Amended Record
of Decision, dated September 30, 2013.
Supporting documentation: Final
Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation, dated
September 30, 2013.
Lucy Garliauskas,
Associate Administrator for Planning and
Environment.
[FR Doc. 2013–25972 Filed 10–31–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0103, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 1992
Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose Vehicles
Are Eligible for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt of petition.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that
nonconforming 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose 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 they are
substantially similar to vehicles that
were originally manufactured for sale in
the United States and that were certified
SUMMARY:
E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM
01NON1
Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2013 / Notices
by their manufacturer as complying
with the safety standards (1992 Jeep
Wrangler Multi-Purpose Passenger
Vehicles) and they are capable of being
readily altered to conform to the
standards.
The closing date for comments
on the petition is December 2, 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
emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES
DATES:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
17:40 Oct 31, 2013
Jkt 232001
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.
US Specs, of Havre De Grace, MD
(Registered Importer R–03–321) has
petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles are
eligible for importation into the United
States. The vehicles which US Specs
believes are substantially similar are
1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose
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 compared
non-U.S. certified 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 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 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles, as
originally manufactured, conform to
PO 00000
Frm 00153
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
65757
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 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose 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, 105 Hydraulic and
Electric Brake Systems, 106 Brake
Hoses, 107 Reflecting Surfaces, 113
Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control
Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in
Interior Impact, 202 Head Restraints,
204 Steering Control Rearward
Displacement, 205 Glazing Materials,
207 Seating Systems, 210 Seat Belt
Assembly Anchorages, 211 Wheel Nuts,
Wheels Disks, and Hub Caps, 212
Windshield Mounting, 216 Roof Crush
Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone
Intrusion, 301 Fuel System Integrity, 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: Modification or replacement
of the speedometer to read in miles per
hour (MPH) if the vehicle is not already
so equipped and replacement of the ECE
warning symbol on the brake failure
indicator light with the word ‘‘BRAKE’’
to comply with this standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
Replacement of the headlamps, side
marker lights, turn signal/park lights,
front and rear reflex reflectors, and stop
lamps with U.S.-model components if
the vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors:
Replacement of the passenger side
rearview mirror with a U.S.-model
component or inscription of the
required warning statement on the face
of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection
and Rollaway Prevention: Installation or
reprogramming of the warning buzzer to
meet this standard if the vehicle is not
already so equipped.
Standard No. 118 Power Operated
Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: Installation of the window
systems to ensure they meet the
requirements of this standard and
rewiring there systems to meet the
standard if necessary.
Standard No. 119 New Pneumatic
Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger
E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM
01NON1
65758
Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 212 / Friday, November 1, 2013 / Notices
Cars: Inspection of vehicle and
installation of conforming tires if the
vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection for
Vehicles Other Than Passenger
Vehicles: Installation of an information
placard containing manufacturer
specifications for seating capacity and
loading, and tire specifications if the
vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 206 Door Locks and
Door Retention Components: Inspection
of door locks and retention components
and installation of conforming parts
from U.S. Vehicle if the vehicle is not
already so equipped.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: Installation of seat belt lamp
and audible warning buzzer if the
vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt
Assemblies: Inspection of seat belts and
installation of U.S. model parts if the
vehicle is not already so equipped.
The petitioner states that the VIN
plate must also beinstalled on the left
front corner of the dashboard 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: October 29, 2013.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013–26101 Filed 10–31–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–59–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES
[Docket No. NHTSA–2013–0104; Notice 1]
Receipt of Petition for Decision That
Nonconforming 2011–2012 BMW
S1000RR Motorcycles Are Eligible for
Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of receipt.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
SUMMARY:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
17:40 Oct 31, 2013
Jkt 232001
petition for a decision that 2011–2012
BMW S1000RR Motorcycles 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, and (2) they are
capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is December 2, 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
PO 00000
Frm 00154
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
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 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.
J.K. Technologies, LLC. (‘‘J.K.’’), of
Baltimore, Maryland (Registered
Importer RI–90–006) has petitioned
NHTSA to decide whether non-U.S.
certified 2011–2012 BMW S1000RR
motorcycles are eligible for importation
into the United States. The vehicles that
J.K. believes are substantially similar are
2011–2012 BMW S1000RR motorcycles
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 2011–2012
BMW S1000RR motorcycles to their
U.S. certified counterparts, and found
the vehicles to be substantially similar
with respect to compliance with most
FMVSS.
E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM
01NON1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 212 (Friday, November 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65756-65758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26101]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2013-0103, Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
ACTION: 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 1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose 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 they are substantially similar to
vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United
States and that were certified
[[Page 65757]]
by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (1992 Jeep
Wrangler Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles) and they are capable of
being readily altered to conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is December 2,
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. Sec. 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.
US Specs, of Havre De Grace, MD (Registered Importer R-03-321) has
petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 1992 Jeep Wrangler
Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles are eligible for importation into the
United States. The vehicles which US Specs believes are substantially
similar are 1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose 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 compared non-U.S. certified 1992 Jeep
Wrangler Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 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 1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-Purpose
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 1992 Jeep Wrangler Multi-
Purpose 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, 105 Hydraulic and Electric Brake
Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 107 Reflecting Surfaces, 113 Hood Latch
System, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 124 Accelerator Control
Systems, 201 Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, 202 Head
Restraints, 204 Steering Control Rearward Displacement, 205 Glazing
Materials, 207 Seating Systems, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 211
Wheel Nuts, Wheels Disks, and Hub Caps, 212 Windshield Mounting, 216
Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 301 Fuel System
Integrity, 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: Modification or replacement
of the speedometer to read in miles per hour (MPH) if the vehicle is
not already so equipped and replacement of the ECE warning symbol on
the brake failure indicator light with the word ``BRAKE'' to comply
with this standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Replacement of the headlamps, side marker lights, turn
signal/park lights, front and rear reflex reflectors, and stop lamps
with U.S.-model components if the vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 111 Rearview Mirrors: Replacement of the passenger
side rearview mirror with a U.S.-model component or inscription of the
required warning statement on the face of that mirror.
Standard No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention:
Installation or reprogramming of the warning buzzer to meet this
standard if the vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 118 Power Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel
Systems: Installation of the window systems to ensure they meet the
requirements of this standard and rewiring there systems to meet the
standard if necessary.
Standard No. 119 New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than
Passenger
[[Page 65758]]
Cars: Inspection of vehicle and installation of conforming tires if the
vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 120 Tire Selection for Vehicles Other Than Passenger
Vehicles: Installation of an information placard containing
manufacturer specifications for seating capacity and loading, and tire
specifications if the vehicle is not already so equipped.
Standard No. 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components:
Inspection of door locks and retention components and installation of
conforming parts from U.S. Vehicle if the vehicle is not already so
equipped.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Installation of seat
belt lamp and audible warning buzzer if the vehicle is not already so
equipped.
Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: Inspection of seat belts and
installation of U.S. model parts if the vehicle is not already so
equipped.
The petitioner states that the VIN plate must also beinstalled on
the left front corner of the dashboard 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: October 29, 2013.
Claude H. Harris,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-26101 Filed 10-31-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-59-P