Decision That Certain Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation, 66736-66737 [2016-23320]

Download as PDF 66736 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 28, 2016 / Notices inspections, full compliance assessments, and periodic safety committee meetings, which Transco contends would ensure an equivalent level of safety if the requested exemption is granted. A copy of the Transco’s application for exemption is available for review in the docket for this notice. Issued on: September 15, 2016. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2016–23364 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0086] Decision That Certain Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Grant of petitions. AGENCY: This document announces decisions by NHTSA that certain motor vehicles 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 originally manufactured for sale in the United States and certified by their manufacturers as complying with the safety standards, and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards or because they have safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all applicable FMVSS. DATES: These decisions became effective on the dates specified in Annex A. ADDRESSES: For further information contact Mr. George Stevens, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–5308). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 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/or sale in the United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and of the same model year as VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 238001 the model of the motor vehicle to be compared, and is capable of being readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS. Where there is no substantially similar U.S.-certified motor vehicle, 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B) permits a nonconforming motor vehicle to be admitted into the United States if its safety features comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all applicable FMVSS based on destructive test data or such other evidence as NHTSA decides to be adequate. 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. NHTSA received petitions from registered importers to decide whether the vehicles listed in Annex A to this notice are eligible for importation into the United States. To afford an opportunity for public comment, NHTSA published notice of these petitions as specified in Annex A. The reader is referred to those notices for a thorough description of the petitions. Comments: No substantive comments were received in response to the petitions identified in Appendix A. NHTSA Decision: Accordingly, on the basis of the foregoing, NHTSA hereby decides that each motor vehicle listed in Annex A to this notice, which was not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable FMVSS, is either substantially similar to a motor vehicle manufactured for importation into and/ or sale in the United States, and certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, as specified in Annex A, and is capable of being readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS or has safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicle Eligibility Number for Subject Vehicles: The importer of a vehicle admissible under any final decision must indicate on the form HS–7 accompanying entry the appropriate vehicle eligibility number indicating that the vehicle is eligible for entry. Vehicle eligibility numbers assigned to PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 vehicles admissible under this decision are specified in Annex A. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B) and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. Jeffrey M. Giuseppe, Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. Annex A—Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Decided To Be Eligible For Importation 1. Docket No. NHTSA–2014–0058 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 passenger vehicles. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 passenger vehicles. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 26867 (May 4, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–582 (effective date July 1, 2016) 2. Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0082 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2009 MercedesBenz G Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis) multipurpose passenger vehicles. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis) multipurpose passenger vehicles. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 26869 (May 4, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–583 (effective date July 1, 2016) 3. Docket No. NHTSA–2015–0084 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2012 Jeep Wrangler multipurpose passenger vehicles manufactured for the Mexican market. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2012 Jeep Wrangler multipurpose passenger vehicles. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 29616 (May 12, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–584 (effective date July 1, 2016) 4. Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0060 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2011 Ducati Multistrada motorcycles. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2011 Ducati Multistrada motorcycles. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 46998 (July 19, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–585 (effective date August 26, 2016) 5. Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0005 Nonconforming Vehicles: 1994–1995 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 passenger cars. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 1994–1995 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 passenger cars. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 47490 (July 21, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–586 (effective date September 1, 2016) 6. Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0055 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2008–2011 Ferrari 599 passenger cars. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2008–2011 Ferrari 599 passenger cars. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 47491 (July 21, 2016) E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 28, 2016 / Notices Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–587 (effective date September 1, 2016) 7. Docket No. NHTSA–2016–0059 Nonconforming Vehicles: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur 4-door (Saloon) and 2-door (Continental) passenger cars. Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur 4-door (Saloon) and 2-door (Continental) passenger cars. Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 50788 (August 2, 2016) Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP–588 (effective date September 15, 2016) [FR Doc. 2016–23320 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The IRS is soliciting comments concerning an existing revenue procedure, RP 2009–37, Internal Revenue Code Section 108(i) Election, and Treasury Decision 9498. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 28, 2016 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Tuawana Pinkston, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the regulations should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or through the internet at Lanita.VanDyke@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Internal Revenue Code Section 108(i) Election. OMB Number: 1545–2147. Regulation Project Number: TD 9498; Revenue Procedure 2009–37. Abstract: The law allows taxpayers to defer for 5 years taxation of certain income arising in 2009 or 2010. Taxpayers then must include the mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:04 Sep 27, 2016 Jkt 238001 deferred amount in income ratably over 5 years. The election statement advises that a taxpayer makes the election and the election and information statements provide information necessary to track the income. Respondents are C corporations and other persons in a business that reacquire debt instruments. Current Actions: There is no change to this Treasury Decision or revenue procedure. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300,000. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. Request for comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Approved: September 13, 2016. Tuawana Pinkston, IRS Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–23420 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66737 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Agreement (TRAC) for Use in Industries Other Than the Food and Beverage Industry and the Cosmetology and Barber Industry. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Agreement (TRAC) For Use in Industries Other than the Food and Beverage Industry and The Cosmetology and Barber Industry. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 28, 2016 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Tuawana Pinkston, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6527, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection should be directed to R. Joseph Durbala, at Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224, or at (202) 317– 5746, or through the internet at RJoseph.Durbala@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment Agreement (TRAC) for Use in Industries Other Than the Food and Beverage Industry and The Cosmetology and Barber Industry. OMB Number: 1545–1714. Abstract: Announcement 2000–19, 2000–19 I.R.B. 973, and Announcement 2001–1, #2001–2 I.R.B. p. 277 contain information required by the Internal Revenue Service, in its tax compliance efforts to assist employers and their employees in understanding and complying with Internal Revenue Code section 6053(a), which requires employees to report all their tips monthly to their employers. Current Actions: There is no change to this existing information collection. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0086]


Decision That Certain Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Are Eligible 
for Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Grant of petitions.

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SUMMARY: This document announces decisions by NHTSA that certain motor 
vehicles 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 originally manufactured for sale in the United 
States and certified by their manufacturers as complying with the 
safety standards, and they are capable of being readily altered to 
conform to the standards or because they have safety features that 
comply with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all 
applicable FMVSS.

DATES: These decisions became effective on the dates specified in Annex 
A.

ADDRESSES: For further information contact Mr. 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/or 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.
    Where there is no substantially similar U.S.-certified motor 
vehicle, 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(B) permits a nonconforming motor vehicle 
to be admitted into the United States if its safety features comply 
with, or are capable of being altered to comply with, all applicable 
FMVSS based on destructive test data or such other evidence as NHTSA 
decides to be adequate.
    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.
    NHTSA received petitions from registered importers to decide 
whether the vehicles listed in Annex A to this notice are eligible for 
importation into the United States. To afford an opportunity for public 
comment, NHTSA published notice of these petitions as specified in 
Annex A. The reader is referred to those notices for a thorough 
description of the petitions.
    Comments: No substantive comments were received in response to the 
petitions identified in Appendix A.
    NHTSA Decision: Accordingly, on the basis of the foregoing, NHTSA 
hereby decides that each motor vehicle listed in Annex A to this 
notice, which was not originally manufactured to comply with all 
applicable FMVSS, is either substantially similar to a motor vehicle 
manufactured for importation into and/or sale in the United States, and 
certified under 49 U.S.C. 30115, as specified in Annex A, and is 
capable of being readily altered to conform to all applicable FMVSS or 
has safety features that comply with, or are capable of being altered 
to comply with, all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
    Vehicle Eligibility Number for Subject Vehicles: The importer of a 
vehicle admissible under any final decision must indicate on the form 
HS-7 accompanying entry the appropriate vehicle eligibility number 
indicating that the vehicle is eligible for entry. Vehicle eligibility 
numbers assigned to vehicles admissible under this decision are 
specified in Annex A.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B) and (b)(1); 49 
CFR 593.7; delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8.

Jeffrey M. Giuseppe,
Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.

Annex A--Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Decided To Be Eligible For 
Importation

1. Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0058

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 passenger 
vehicles.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2008 Aston Martin 
Vantage V8 passenger vehicles.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 26867 (May 4, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-582 (effective date July 1, 2016)

2. Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0082

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G Class Long Wheelbase 
(LWB) (463 Chassis) multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G 
Class Long Wheelbase (LWB) (463 Chassis) multipurpose passenger 
vehicles.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 26869 (May 4, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-583 (effective date July 1, 2016)

3. Docket No. NHTSA-2015-0084

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2012 Jeep Wrangler multipurpose passenger 
vehicles manufactured for the Mexican market.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2012 Jeep Wrangler 
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 29616 (May 12, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-584 (effective date July 1, 2016)

4. Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0060

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2011 Ducati Multistrada motorcycles.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2011 Ducati 
Multistrada motorcycles.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 46998 (July 19, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-585 (effective date August 26, 2016)

5. Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0005

Nonconforming Vehicles: 1994-1995 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 passenger 
cars.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 1994-1995 Lamborghini 
Diablo SE30 passenger cars.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 47490 (July 21, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-586 (effective date September 1, 
2016)

6. Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0055

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2008-2011 Ferrari 599 passenger cars.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2008-2011 Ferrari 599 
passenger cars.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 47491 (July 21, 2016)

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Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-587 (effective date September 1, 
2016)

7. Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0059

Nonconforming Vehicles: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur 4-door (Saloon) and 
2-door (Continental) passenger cars.
Substantially Similar U.S. Certified Vehicles: 2014 Bentley Flying 
Spur 4-door (Saloon) and 2-door (Continental) passenger cars.
Notice of Petition Published at: 81 FR 50788 (August 2, 2016)
Vehicle Eligibility Number: VSP-588 (effective date September 15, 
2016)

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