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also stated that the Lincoln Nautilus is
comparably similar to the Ford Escape
in vehicle segment, size and equipment.
The agency agrees that the device is
substantially similar to devices installed
on other vehicle lines for which the
agency has already granted exemptions.
Based on the supporting evidence
submitted by Ford on the device, the
agency believes that the antitheft device
for the Lincoln Nautilus vehicle line is
likely to be as effective in reducing and
deterring motor vehicle theft as
compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of the Theft Prevention
Standard (49 CFR part 541).
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 49
CFR 543.7 (b), the agency grants a
petition for exemption from the partsmarking requirements of part 541 either
in whole or in part, if it determines that,
based upon substantial evidence, the
standard equipment antitheft device is
likely to be as effective in reducing and
deterring motor vehicle theft as
compliance with the parts-marking
requirements of part 541. The agency
finds that Ford has provided adequate
reasons for its belief that the antitheft
device for the Lincoln Nautilus vehicle
line is likely to be as effective in
reducing and deterring motor vehicle
theft as compliance with the partsmarking requirements of the Theft
Prevention Standard (49 CFR part 541).
This conclusion is based on the
information Ford provided about its
device.
The agency concludes that the device
will provide the five types of
performance listed in § 543.6(a)(3):
Promoting activation; attracting
attention to the efforts of unauthorized
persons to enter or operate a vehicle by
means other than a key; preventing
defeat or circumvention of the device by
unauthorized persons; preventing
operation of the vehicle by
unauthorized entrants; and ensuring the
reliability and durability of the device.
For the foregoing reasons, the agency
hereby grants in full Ford’s petition for
exemption for the Lincoln Nautilus
vehicle line from the parts-marking
requirements of 49 CFR part 541. The
agency notes that 49 CFR part 541,
Appendix A–1, identifies those lines
that are exempted from the Theft
Prevention Standard for a given model
year. 49 CFR part 543.7(f) contains
publication requirements incident to the
disposition of all part 543 petitions.
Advanced listing, including the release
of future product nameplates, the
beginning model year for which the
petition is granted and a general
description of the antitheft device is
necessary in order to notify law
enforcement agencies of new vehicle
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lines exempted from the parts-marking
requirements of the Theft Prevention
Standard.
If Ford decides not to use the
exemption for this line, it must formally
notify the agency. If such a decision is
made, the line must be fully marked
according to the requirements under 49
CFR parts 541.5 and 541.6 (marking of
major component parts and replacement
parts).
NHTSA notes that if Ford wishes in
the future to modify the device on
which this exemption is based, the
company may have to submit a petition
to modify the exemption. Part 543.7(d)
states that a part 543 exemption applies
only to vehicles that belong to a line
exempted under this part and equipped
with the antitheft device on which the
line’s exemption is based. Further, part
543.9(c)(2) provides for the submission
of petitions ‘‘to modify an exemption to
permit the use of an antitheft device
similar to but differing from the one
specified in that exemption.’’
The agency wishes to minimize the
administrative burden that part
543.9(c)(2) could place on exempted
vehicle manufacturers and itself. The
agency did not intend in drafting part
543 to require the submission of a
modification petition for every change
to the components or design of an
antitheft device. The significance of
many such changes could be de
minimis. Therefore, NHTSA suggests
that if the manufacturer contemplates
making any changes, the effects of
which might be characterized as de
minimis, it should consult the agency
before preparing and submitting a
petition to modify.
Issued in Washington, DC, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR part 1.95 and 501.8.
Raymond R. Posten,
Associate Administrator for Rulemaking.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer
Advocacy Panel Joint Committee:
Change
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of meeting: change.
AGENCY:
In the Federal Register notice
that was originally published on May 4,
2018, the meeting date has changed. The
correct date of the meeting is Thursday,
May 31, 2018.
SUMMARY:
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The meeting will be held
Thursday, May 31, 2018.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa
Billups at 1–888–912–1227 or (214)
413–6523.
Notice is
hereby given pursuant to Section
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988)
that an open meeting of the Taxpayer
Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be
held Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 1:00
p.m. Eastern Time via teleconference.
The public is invited to make oral
comments or submit written statements
for consideration. For more information
please contact Lisa Billups at 1–888–
912–1227 or (214) 413–6523, or write
TAP Office 1114 Commerce Street,
Dallas, TX 75242–1021, or post
comments to the website: https://
www.improveirs.org.
The agenda will include various
committee issues for submission to the
IRS and other TAP related topics. Public
input is welcomed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: May 10, 2018.
Antoinette Ross,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. 2018–10481 Filed 5–15–18; 8:45 am]
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List of Countries Requiring
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In accordance with section 999(a)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
the Department of the Treasury is
publishing a current list of countries
which require or may require
participation in, or cooperation with, an
international boycott (within the
meaning of section 999(b)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
On the basis of the best information
currently available to the Department of
the Treasury, the following countries
require or may require participation in,
or cooperation with, an international
boycott (within the meaning of section
999(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986).
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee:
Change
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of meeting: change.
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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register notice that was originally published
on May 4, 2018, the meeting date has changed. The correct date of the
meeting is Thursday, May 31, 2018.
DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Billups at 1-888-912-1227 or
(214) 413-6523.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988)
that an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee
will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time via
teleconference. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit
written statements for consideration. For more information please
contact Lisa Billups at 1-888-912-1227 or (214) 413-6523, or write TAP
Office 1114 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242-1021, or post comments to
the website: https://www.improveirs.org.
The agenda will include various committee issues for submission to
the IRS and other TAP related topics. Public input is welcomed.
Dated: May 10, 2018.
Antoinette Ross,
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
[FR Doc. 2018-10481 Filed 5-15-18; 8:45 am]
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