Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis) Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Are Eligible for Importation, 26869-26870 [2016-10349]
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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–2015–0082; Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for
Decision That Nonconforming Model
Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class
Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis)
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle 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 model year
(MY) 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long
Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis)
multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) 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 Mercedes-Benz G
Class LWB MPV) and they are capable
of being readily altered to conform to
the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on
the petition is June 3, 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.
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• 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.
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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 (JK) of
Baltimore, Maryland (Registered
Importer R–90–006) has petitioned
NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 2009 Mercedes-Benz G
Class LWB MPVs are eligible for
importation into the United States. The
vehicles which JK believes are
substantially similar are MY 2009
Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs sold
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 MY 2009 MercedesBenz G Class LWB MPVs 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 MY 2009 MercedesBenz G Class LWB MPVs, as originally
manufactured, conform to many
applicable 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
the non U.S.-certified MY 2009
Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, as
originally manufactured, conform to:
Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift
Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and
Transmission Braking Effect, 103
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and
Washing Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113
Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated
Window, Partition, and Roof panel
System, 124 Accelerator Control
Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake
Systems, 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems, 139 New pneumatic radial
tires for light vehicles, 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, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210
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Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212
Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance,
219 Windshield Zone Intrusion, and 302
Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the
subject non-U.S certified 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 original
instrument cluster with the U.S. model
component and reprogramming the
associated software as described in the
petition. Inspection of each vehicle, and
replacement of the cruise control lever
with the U.S.-model component if
required for the vehicle to conform to
the standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment:
Replacement of the front and rear turn
signal and side marker lamps,
headlamps, taillamps, stop lamps, and
backup lamps with U.S.-conforming
components.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and
Rims: Installation of the required 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
required warning statement on the face
of the existing mirror.
No. 114 Theft Protection and
Rollaway Prevention: Reprograming to
activate the audible key warning and
belt warning as described in the
petition.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash
Protection: The petitioner states that the
passive restraint systems of the
international specification vehicles
comply with the requirements of this
standard and are identical to the U.S.
version with respect to all aspects of
this standard, except for the passenger
sun visor and dash mounted air bag
warning labels. The petitioner also
states that all software used to control
the occupant crash protection systems
bears the U.S. program codes and all
hardware parts bear the U.S. part
numbers.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint
Anchorage Systems: Installation of U.S.
model anchorages and labels.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System
Integrity: The petitioner states that the
fuel systems in these vehicles are
identical to those in the U.S.-certified
model. Fuel spillage problems are
controlled by the evaporative system
that was installed to meet EPA
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requirements. These evaporative
systems have a rollover and check valve
incorporated into their design.
The petitioner also states that a
vehicle identification plate must be
affixed to the vehicle near the left
windshield pillar 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.
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The Department of the
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort
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assured of consideration.
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(a) Whether the collection of
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agency, including whether the
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to provide information.
Dated: April 28, 2016.
Bruce A. Sharp,
Bureau Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
[Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0082; Notice 1]
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming
Model Year 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (463 Chassis)
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle 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
model year (MY) 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463
Chassis) multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) 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 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPV) and they
are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.
DATE: The closing date for comments on the petition is June 3, 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.
J.K. Technologies LLC (JK) of Baltimore, Maryland (Registered
Importer R-90-006) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether nonconforming
2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs are eligible for importation into
the United States. The vehicles which JK believes are substantially
similar are MY 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs sold 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 MY 2009
Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs 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 MY 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, as
originally manufactured, conform to many applicable 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 the non U.S.-certified MY
2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class LWB MPVs, as originally manufactured,
conform to: Standard Nos. 102 Transmission Shift Lever Sequence,
Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect, 103 Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging Systems, 104 Windshield Wiping and Washing
Systems, 106 Brake Hoses, 113 Hood Latch System, 116 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof panel
System, 124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake
Systems, 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, 139 New pneumatic radial
tires for light vehicles, 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, 209 Seat Belt Assemblies, 210
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Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, 212 Windshield Mounting, 214 Side Impact
Protection, 216 Roof Crush Resistance, 219 Windshield Zone Intrusion,
and 302 Flammability of Interior Materials.
The petitioner also contends that the subject non-U.S certified
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 original
instrument cluster with the U.S. model component and reprogramming the
associated software as described in the petition. Inspection of each
vehicle, and replacement of the cruise control lever with the U.S.-
model component if required for the vehicle to conform to the standard.
Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: Replacement of the front and rear turn signal and side
marker lamps, headlamps, taillamps, stop lamps, and backup lamps with
U.S.-conforming components.
Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: Installation of the
required 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
required warning statement on the face of the existing mirror.
No. 114 Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention: Reprograming to
activate the audible key warning and belt warning as described in the
petition.
Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: The petitioner states
that the passive restraint systems of the international specification
vehicles comply with the requirements of this standard and are
identical to the U.S. version with respect to all aspects of this
standard, except for the passenger sun visor and dash mounted air bag
warning labels. The petitioner also states that all software used to
control the occupant crash protection systems bears the U.S. program
codes and all hardware parts bear the U.S. part numbers.
Standard No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems: Installation of
U.S. model anchorages and labels.
Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: The petitioner states that
the fuel systems in these vehicles are identical to those in the U.S.-
certified model. Fuel spillage problems are controlled by the
evaporative system that was installed to meet EPA requirements. These
evaporative systems have a rollover and check valve incorporated into
their design.
The petitioner also states that a vehicle identification plate must
be affixed to the vehicle near the left windshield pillar 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. 2016-10349 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am]
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