Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars (Manufactured Before September 1, 2006) Are Eligible for Importation, 67483-67485 [2015-27824]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 211 / Monday, November 2, 2015 / Notices 2005–21711; FMCSA–2005–22194; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2009– 0154. Their exemptions are effective as of December 27, 2015 and will expire on December 27, 2017. As of December 31, 2015, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, the following 6 individuals have satisfied the conditions for obtaining a renewed exemption from the vision requirements (66 FR 53826; 66 FR 66966; 68 FR 61857; 68 FR 69434; 68 FR 75715; 70 FR 74102; 71 FR 646; 72 FR 71993; 72 FR 71998; 74 FR 65846; 76 FR 78729; 78 FR 67454; 78 FR 67462; 79 FR 4803): Martiniano L. Espinosa (FL) Dustin K. Heimbach (PA) James G. LaBair (MI) Lonnie Lomax, Jr. (IL) Eugene C. Murphy (FL) John H. Voigts (AZ). The drivers were included in one of the following dockets: Docket No. FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA–2003– 16241. Their exemptions are effective as of December 31, 2015 and will expire on December 31, 2017. Each of the 99 applicants listed in the groups above has requested renewal of the exemption and has submitted evidence showing that the vision in the better eye continues to meet the requirement specified at 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10) and that the vision impairment is stable. In addition, a review of each record of safety while driving with the respective vision deficiencies over the past two years indicates each applicant continues to meet the vision exemption requirements. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver’s ability to continue to drive safely in interstate commerce. Therefore, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of two years is likely to achieve a level of safety equal to that existing without the exemption. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Request for Comments FMCSA will review comments received at any time concerning a particular driver’s safety record and determine if the continuation of the exemption is consistent with the requirements at 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315. However, FMCSA requests that interested parties with specific data concerning the safety records of these drivers submit comments by December 2, 2015. FMCSA believes that the requirements for a renewal of an exemption under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315 can be satisfied by initially VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Oct 30, 2015 Jkt 238001 granting the renewal and then requesting and evaluating, if needed, subsequent comments submitted by interested parties. As indicated above, the Agency previously published notices of final disposition announcing its decision to exempt these 99 individuals from the vision requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). The final decision to grant an exemption to each of these individuals was made on the merits of each case and made only after careful consideration of the comments received to its notices of applications. The notices of applications stated in detail the qualifications, experience, and medical condition of each applicant for an exemption from the vision requirements. That information is available by consulting the above cited Federal Register publications. Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver. Submitting Comments You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket numbers FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–2001– 9258; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– 2002–11426; FMCSA–2003–14223; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2003– 16241; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– 2005–22194; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–2009– 0121; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– 2009–0206; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA–2011– 0275; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA– 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0022; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013– 0169 and click the search button. When the new screen appears, click on the blue ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button on the right hand side of the page. On the new page, enter information required including the specific section of this PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67483 document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change this proposed rule based on your comments. FMCSA may issue a final rule at any time after the close of the comment period. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as any documents mentioned in this preamble, To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the search box insert the docket number FMCSA–1999–5578; FMCSA–2001– 9258; FMCSA–2001–10578; FMCSA– 2002–11426; FMCSA–2003–14223; FMCSA–2003–15892; FMCSA–2003– 16241; FMCSA–2005–21711; FMCSA– 2005–22194; FMCSA–2007–27897; FMCSA–2007–29019; FMCSA–2009– 0121; FMCSA–2009–0154; FMCSA– 2009–0206; FMCSA–2011–0092; FMCSA–2011–0142; FMCSA–2011– 0275; FMCSA–2011–0276; FMCSA– 2011–26690; FMCSA–2013–0022; FMCSA–2013–0166; FMCSA–2013– 0169 and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, click ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’ and you will find all documents and comments related to the proposed rulemaking. Issued on: October 21, 2015. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–27884 Filed 10–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0081; Notice 1] Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars (Manufactured Before September 1, 2006) Are Eligible for Importation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT. ACTION: Receipt of petition. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 67484 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 211 / Monday, November 2, 2015 / Notices nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL that was manufactured before September 1, 2006) 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, 2015. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Oct 30, 2015 Jkt 238001 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. J.K. Technologies, LLC of Baltimore (JK), Maryland (Registered Importer 90– 006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2006 MercedesBenz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles which JK believes are substantially similar are 2006 MercedesBenz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) that were manufactured for sale in the United States and certified by their manufacturer as conforming to all applicable FMVSS. PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The petitioner claims that it compared non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) to their U.S.certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS. JK submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006), 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 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) 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, 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, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, 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 with a U.S.-model component and reprogramming the unit to activate required safety systems. Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Replacement of the headlamps, side marker lamps, and tail 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: Replacement of the passenger side rearview mirror with a U.S.-model component or inscription of the E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 211 / Monday, November 2, 2015 / Notices required warning statement on the face of that mirror. Standard No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention: Reprogramming the vehicle computer to activate safety systems. Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems: Reprogramming of the vehicle computer. Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Addition of OEM tire pressure monitoring system using OEM parts and programs. Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Reprogramming in order to activate audible warning system. Installation of U.S.-Model front cross member and knee bolsters. Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model passenger seat belt. Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Inspection of all vehicles and replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel system components with U.S.-model components as necessary to conform to the requirements of the standard. 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. Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–27824 Filed 10–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2015–0209; Notice No. 15–21] Hazardous Materials: Explosive Approvals—Compliance With Special Provision 347 proposing to terminate the approvals listed below for the approval holders’ failure to provide PHMSA with evidence that UN 6(d) testing has been performed in accordance with 49 CFR 172.102(c)(1) (Special Provision 347) or requesting a reassignment of the EX number to a higher compatibility group other than ‘‘S’’. II. Background Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Proposed termination of explosive approvals. AGENCY: On January 19, 2011, PHMSA published a final rule (76 FR 3308; HM– 215K) titled ‘‘Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with the United Nations Recommendations, International SUMMARY: PHMSA proposes to terminate Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and the explosive approvals listed herein. the International Civil Aviation PHMSA, via certified mail, attempted to Organization Technical Instructions for contact all of the below listed approval the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods holders during the month of October by Air’’. The final rule amended Special 2014. The certified letters were titled Provision 347 to require successful ‘‘Hazardous Materials Safety Law testing according to UN Test Series 6(d) Division, Letter of Warning: Test Series of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and 6(d) requirements for Division 1.4S Criteria. This change affected explosives Explosive Approvals.’’ The certified classified as Division 1.4S, and letters requested that the approval impacted eight UN Numbers, including: holders notify PHMSA within 30 days UN0323, UN0366, UN0441, UN0445, with their intent with respect to the UN0455, UN0456, UN0460, and approvals. They were given the options UN0500. This requirement became to provide evidence of UN 6(d) testing, effective for transportation by aircraft on request a reassignment of the EX number to a higher compatibility group July 1, 2011, for transportation by vessel than ‘‘S’’, or request termination. To on January 1, 2012, and for domestic date, no correspondence has been highway and rail transportation on received by PHMSA concerning the January 1, 2014. PHMSA has no records below listed explosive approval of the required UN 6(d) testing for the numbers. below listed EX numbers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. III. Action Ryan Paquet, Director, Approvals and Permits Division, Office of Hazardous PHMSA will terminate the below Materials Safety, (202) 366–4512, listed approvals 30 days after this notice PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., is published in the Federal Register, Washington, DC 20590. Correspondence unless the holder requests with respect to the below listed reconsideration as outlined in 49 CFR explosive approval numbers should be 107.715. sent to explo@dot.gov, subject line— IV. Approvals Scheduled for ‘‘UN 6(d) Testing’’ or respond to the listed address for Mr. Ryan Paquet. Termination SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0081; Notice 1]


Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Passenger Cars (Manufactured Before September 1, 
2006) Are Eligible for Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.

ACTION: 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

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nonconforming 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before 
September 1, 2006) 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL that was manufactured before September 1, 
2006) 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, 
2015.

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.
    J.K. Technologies, LLC of Baltimore (JK), Maryland (Registered 
Importer 90-006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 
2006) are eligible for importation into the United States. The vehicles 
which JK believes are substantially similar are 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 
passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) 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 
Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before September 1, 2006) 
to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the vehicles to be 
substantially similar with respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
    JK submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate 
that non-U.S. certified 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars 
(manufactured before September 1, 2006), 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 Mercedes-Benz SL passenger cars (manufactured before 
September 1, 2006) 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, 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, 210 Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 
Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact Protection, 216 Roof Crush 
Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225 Child Restraint 
Anchorage Systems, 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 with a U.S.-model component and reprogramming the 
unit to activate required safety systems.
    Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated 
Equipment: Replacement of the headlamps, side marker lamps, and tail 
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: Replacement of the passenger 
side rearview mirror with a U.S.-model component or inscription of the

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required warning statement on the face of that mirror.
    Standard No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention: 
Reprogramming the vehicle computer to activate safety systems.
    Standard No. 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel 
Systems: Reprogramming of the vehicle computer.
    Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Addition of OEM 
tire pressure monitoring system using OEM parts and programs.
    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: Reprogramming in order 
to activate audible warning system. Installation of U.S.-Model front 
cross member and knee bolsters.
    Standard No. 209 Seat Belt Assemblies: Installation of U.S.-model 
passenger seat belt.
    Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: Inspection of all vehicles 
and replacement of any non U.S.-model fuel system components with U.S.-
model components as necessary to conform to the requirements of the 
standard.
    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.

Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2015-27824 Filed 10-30-15; 8:45 am]
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