Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2010 Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR Motorcycles Are Eligible for Importation, 4362-4363 [2016-01489]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0079 Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2010
Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR
Motorcycles Are Eligible for
Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Receipt of petition.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that
nonconforming 2010 Harley-Davidson
FX, XL and VR 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 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 2010 Harley-Davidson FX,
XL and VR motorcycles) and they are
capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments
on the petition is February 25, 2016.
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
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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
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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.
Skytop Rover Co., of Philadelphia, PA
(Registered Importer R–06–343)
(Skytop) has petitioned NHTSA to
decide whether nonconforming 2010
Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR
motorcycles are eligible for importation
into the United States. The vehicles
which Skytop believes are substantially
similar are 2010 Harley-Davidson FX XL
and VR 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 compared
non-U.S. certified 2010 Harley-Davidson
FX, XL and VR motorcycles to their
U.S.-certified counterparts, and found
the vehicles to be substantially similar
with respect to compliance with most
FMVSS.
Skytop submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
non-U.S. certified 2010 Harley-Davidson
FX, XL and VR motorcycles 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 2010 Harley-Davidson
FX, XL and VR motorcycles are
identical to their U.S. certified
counterparts with respect to compliance
with: Standard Nos. 106 Brake Hoses,
111 Rear Visibility, 116 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluids, 119 New pneumatic tires
for motorcycles, and 122 Motorcycle
brake system.
The petitioner further contends that
the vehicles are capable of being readily
altered to meet the following standards,
in the manner indicated:
108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and
Associated Equipment: Replacement of
front and rear turn signal lamps, front,
rear and side mounted reflex reflectors,
headlamps, rear taillamps, stop lamps
and license plate lamps with U.S.
certified components on vehicles that
are not already so equipped.
120 Tire selection and Rims for
Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger
Cars: Installation of a tire information
placard.
123 Motorcycle Controls and
Displays: Inspection of each vehicle and
replacement of non-conforming
speedometers with U.S.-model
components on vehicles not already so
equipped.
205 Glazing Materials Inspection of
each vehicle and removal of
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noncompliant glazing or replacement of
the glazing with U.S. certified
components on vehicles not already so
equipped.
The petitioner additionally states that
the vehicles meet the requirements of 49
CFR part 565 VIN Requirements.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0080 Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming 2009
Buell 1125R, Ulysses XB, Lightning
XB, and Blast Motorcycles Are Eligible
for Importation
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Receipt of petition.
AGENCY:
This document announces
receipt by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a
petition for a decision that
nonconforming 2009 Buell 1125R,
Ulysses XB, Lightning XB, and Blast
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 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 2009 Buell 1125R,
Ulysses XB, Lightning XB, and Blast
motorcycles) and they are capable of
being readily altered to conform to the
standards.
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The closing date for comments
on the petition is February 25, 2016.
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.
DATES:
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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.
Skytop Rover Co., of Philadelphia, PA
(Registered Importer R–06–343)
(Skytop) has petitioned NHTSA to
decide whether the subject
nonconforming 2009 Buell motorcycles
are eligible for importation into the
United States. The vehicles which
Skytop believes are substantially similar
are 2009 Buell 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 compared
non-U.S. certified 2009 Buell 1125R,
Ulysses XB, Lightning XB, and Blast
motorcycles to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to
be substantially similar with respect to
compliance with most FMVSS.
Skytop submitted information with its
petition intended to demonstrate that
the subject non-U.S. certified 2009 Buell
motorcycles, 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 2009 Buell
motorcycles are identical to their U.S.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0079 Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
2010 Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR Motorcycles Are Eligible for
Importation
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (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
nonconforming 2010 Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR 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 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 2010 Harley-Davidson FX,
XL and VR motorcycles) and they are capable of being readily altered to
conform to the standards.
DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is February 25,
2016.
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.
Skytop Rover Co., of Philadelphia, PA (Registered Importer R-06-
343) (Skytop) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming 2010
Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR motorcycles are eligible for importation
into the United States. The vehicles which Skytop believes are
substantially similar are 2010 Harley-Davidson FX XL and VR 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 compared non-U.S. certified 2010
Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR motorcycles to their U.S.-certified
counterparts, and found the vehicles to be substantially similar with
respect to compliance with most FMVSS.
Skytop submitted information with its petition intended to
demonstrate that non-U.S. certified 2010 Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR
motorcycles 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 2010
Harley-Davidson FX, XL and VR motorcycles are identical to their U.S.
certified counterparts with respect to compliance with: Standard Nos.
106 Brake Hoses, 111 Rear Visibility, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids,
119 New pneumatic tires for motorcycles, and 122 Motorcycle brake
system.
The petitioner further contends that the vehicles are capable of
being readily altered to meet the following standards, in the manner
indicated:
108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment: Replacement
of front and rear turn signal lamps, front, rear and side mounted
reflex reflectors, headlamps, rear taillamps, stop lamps and license
plate lamps with U.S. certified components on vehicles that are not
already so equipped.
120 Tire selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger
Cars: Installation of a tire information placard.
123 Motorcycle Controls and Displays: Inspection of each vehicle
and replacement of non-conforming speedometers with U.S.-model
components on vehicles not already so equipped.
205 Glazing Materials Inspection of each vehicle and removal of
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noncompliant glazing or replacement of the glazing with U.S. certified
components on vehicles not already so equipped.
The petitioner additionally states that the vehicles meet the
requirements of 49 CFR part 565 VIN Requirements.
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. 2016-01489 Filed 1-25-16; 8:45 am]
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