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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0251; FRL-8438-5]
RIN 2070-AB27

Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances;
Technical Amendment

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of November 5, 2008 (73 FR 65743)
(FRL-8371-3), EPA issued direct final significant new use rules (SNURs)
for 56 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture
notices (PMNs). For the chemical substance identified as Oxetane, 3,3'-
[oxybis(methylene)] bis[3-ethyl- (PMN P-03-471; CAS No. 18934-00-4),
the citation at Sec.  721.10095(a)(2)(ii) incorrectly identified one of
the hazard communication program requirements. This action corrects the
final regulation.

DATES: This final rule is effective November 6, 2009.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0251. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202)
566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic
identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor
log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and
subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must
be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address: TSCA-
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For technical information contact: Abeer Hashem, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the direct final rule a list of those who
may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

II. What Does this Technical Amendment Do?

    In the Federal Register of November 5, 2008 (73 FR 65743), EPA
issued a direct final SNUR for the chemical substance identified as
Oxetane, 3,3'-[oxybis(methylene)] bis[3-ethyl- (PMN P-03-471; CAS No.
18934-00-4) in accordance with the procedures at Sec.
721.160(c)(3)(i). For this substance, the citation at Sec.
721.10095(a)(2)(ii) incorrectly identified one of the hazard
communication program requirements. This technical amendment corrects
the hazard communication requirement under Sec.  721.72 from (g)(1)(v)
to (g)(1)(vi).

III. Why is this Technical Amendment Issued as a Final Rule?

    Section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B), provides that, when an Agency for good cause finds that
notice and public procedure are impracticable,

unnecessary or contrary to the public interest, the Agency may issue a
final rule without providing notice and an opportunity for public
comment. EPA has determined that there is good cause for making today's
technical amendment final without prior proposal and opportunity for
comment, because this rule does not impose any new requirements. EPA
finds that this constitutes good cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).

IV. Do Any of the Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this
Action?

    This rule does not impose any new requirements. As such, the Agency
has determined that this rule will not have any adverse impacts,
economic or otherwise.
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types
of regulatory actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled
Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). This
rule does not contain any information collections subject to approval
under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The
Agency certifies pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), that this rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
    For the same reasons, this action does not require any action under
Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Public Law
104-4). This rule has neither Federalism implications, because it will
not have substantial direct effects on States, on the relationship
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government,
as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999)., nor tribal implications, because it will not
have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the
relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, as specified in Executive Order 13175,
entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments
(65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
(62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this is not an economically
significant regulatory action as defined under Executive Order 12866,
and it does not address environmental health or safety risks
disproportionately affecting children. It is not subject to Executive
Order 13211, entitled Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly
Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001),
because this action is not expected to affect energy supply,
distribution, or use. Because this action does not involve any
technical standards, section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113 section 12(d)
(15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to this action. This action does
not involve special considerations of environmental justice related
issues as required by Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions
to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

V. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the Agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to
the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report
containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate,
the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the
United States prior to publication of this final rule in the Federal
Register. This final rule is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: October 26, 2009.
Wendy C. Hamnett,
Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

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Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows:

PART 721--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).

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2. In Sec.  721.10095, by amending paragraph (a)(2)(ii) to read as
follows:

Sec.  721.10095  Oxetane, 3.3'-[oxybis(methylene)] bis[3-ethyl-.

    (a) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in
Sec.  721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)(1)(iv), (g)(1)(vi), and
(g)(2)(v).
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 4362-007]

Inman Mills; Notice of Termination of License (Minor Project) by
Implied Surrender and Soliciting Comments, Protests and Motions To
Intervene

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric proceeding has been
initiated by the Commission:
    a. Type of Proceeding: Termination of license by implied surrender.
    b. Project No.: 4362-007.
    c. Date Initiated: April 7, 2015.
    d. Licensee: Inman Mills.
    e. Name and Location of Project: The Riverdale Hydroelectric
Project, located on the Enoree River near Enoree, in Spartanburg and
Laurens counties, South Carolina.
    f. Filed Pursuant to: Standard Article 16.
    g. Licensee Contact Information: Mr. Keith Woods, Corporate
Technical Director Inman Mills, P.O. Box 207, Inman, SC 29439, (864)
472-2121.
    h. FERC Contact: M. Joseph Fayyad,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    i. Deadline for filing comments and protests is 30 days from the
issuance date of this notice by the Commission. Please file your
submittal electronically via the Internet (eFiling) in lieu of paper.
Please refer to the instructions on the Commission's Web site under
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp and filing instructions in
the Commission's Regulations at 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii). To assist
you with eFilings you should refer to the submission guidelines
document at http://www.ferc.gov/help/submission-guide/user-guide.pdf.
In addition, certain filing requirements have statutory or regulatory
formatting and other instructions. You should refer to a list of these
``qualified documents'' at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing.pdf. You must include your name and contact information at the
end of your comments. Please include the project number (4362-007) on
any documents or motions filed. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings; otherwise, you should submit an original and seven
copies of any submittal to the following address: The Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Mail Code: DHAC, PJ-12, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    j. Description of Project Facilities: (1) A reinforced concrete dam
approximately 14 feet high and 425 feet long; (2) a 9-foot-diameter
penstock, approximately 110 feet long; (3) a powerhouse containing one
generating Unit with a capacity of 1,240 kW; (4) a reservoir with a
surface area of 9 acres at a normal pool elevation of 512 feet, and a
gross storage capacity of 22 acre-feet; and (5) appurtenant facilities.
    k. Description of Proceeding: The licensee is in violation of
Article 16 of its license, which was granted September 29, 1982 (20
FERC ] 62,586). Article 16 states in part: If the Licensee shall
abandon or discontinue good faith operation of the project or refuse or
neglect to comply with the terms of the license and the lawful orders
of the Commission, the Commission will deem it to be the intent of the
Licensee to surrender the license.
    Commission records show that the project has not been operational
since January 2001 and the licensee (Inman Mills) has failed to retain
sufficient rights to operate the project. Inman Mills transferred the
property rights to another party without securing an effective transfer
approval from the Commission, which is a continuing violation of
standard article 5 of the license. The current project license expired
on August 31, 2012, and the project remains authorized under an annual
license. Inman Mills failed to file a notice of intent to seek a
subsequent license, which the Commission deemed as notice that Inman
Mills does not intend to file an application for subsequent license.
Then on August 31, 2010, Lockhart Power Company, Inc., filed a license
application for the project; however, the application was withdrawn on
October 1, 2014. On November 26, 2014, staff sent the licensee a letter
pursuant to the Commission's regulations at 18 CFR 16.26(b), requiring
the licensee to file a schedule for the filing of a surrender
application for the project license for Commission approval within 90
days from the date of the letter. The letter required that any
application must be filed in accordance with 18 CFR 16.8 and Part 6 of
the Commission's regulations. The letter stated that if no response is
filed, the Commission will take action to terminate license by implied
surrender. On February 3, 2015, the licensee filed a response but
failed to file a surrender application in accordance with18 CFR 16.8
and Part 6 of the Commission's regulations.
    l. This notice is available for review and reproduction at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the
Docket number (P-4362-007) excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the notice. You may also register online
at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via
email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending
projects. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments and Protests--Anyone may submit comments or protests in
accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18
CFR 385.210, .211 and .214. In determining the appropriate action to
take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments
filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with
the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any
protests must be received on or before the specified deadline date for
the particular proceeding.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filing must (1)
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS, ``PROTEST'', or
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the
project number of the proceeding to which the filing responds; (3)
furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person
commenting or protesting; and (4) otherwise comply with the
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments or
protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. All comments,
protests, or motions to intervene should relate to project works which
are the subject of the termination of license. A copy of any protest or
motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the
licensee specified in item ``g'' above. A copy of all other filings in
reference to this notice must be accompanied by proof of service on all
persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this
proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.

    p. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described proceeding. If any agency does not
file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be
presumed to have no comments.

    Dated: April 7, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0550; Airspace Docket No. 20-AGL-23]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Park Rapids, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok
Field, Park Rapids, MN. This action as the result of an airspace review
caused by the decommissioning of the Park Rapids VHF omnidirectional
range (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) Program. The name and geographic coordinates of the
airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 5, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok Field, Park
Rapids, MN, to support instrument flight rule operations at this
airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 37595; June 23, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2020-0550 to
amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok Field, Park Rapids,
MN. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface to within a 6.5-mile (reduced from a 7-mile) radius
of Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok Field, Park Rapids, MN; and
updates the name (previously park Rapids Municipal Airport) and
geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database.
    This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Park Rapids VOR, which provided navigation
information for the instrument procedures this airport, as part of the
VOR MON Program.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AGL MN E5 Park Rapids, MN [Amended]

Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok Field, MN
    (Lat. 46[deg]54'04'' N, long. 95[deg]04'23'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Park Rapids Municipal Airport-Konshok
Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 31, 2020.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EF09-5031-000]

Western Area Power Administration; Notice of Filing

January 21, 2009.
    Take notice that on January 12, 2009, the Acting Deputy Secretary,
U.S. Department of Energy, pursuant to the authority vested by
Delegation Order No. 00-037.00, submitted for confirmation and approval
on a final basis effective February 1, 2009 and ending December 31,
2013, proposed firm power rate adjustment for the Pick-Sloan Missouri
Basin Program, Rate Schedules P-SED-F10 and P-SED-FP-10 under Rate
Order No. WAPA-140.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. On or
before the comment date, it is not necessary to serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on February 11, 2009.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0121; Notice 1]

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming
Model Year 2009 Jeep Compass Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles 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
model year (MY) 2009 Jeep Compass multipurpose passenger 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 Jeep
Compass MPVs) and they are capable of being readily altered to conform
to the standards.

DATES: The closing date for comments on the petition is October 21,
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:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    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<PHONE_NUMBER>).

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.
    G&K Automotive Conversion Inc. (G&K) of Santa Ana, California
(Registered Importer R-90-007) has petitioned NHTSA to decide whether
nonconforming 2009 Jeep Compass MPVs are eligible for importation into
the United States. The vehicles which G&K believes are substantially
similar are MY 2009 Jeep Compass 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
Jeep Compass MPVs to their U.S.-certified counterparts, and found the
vehicles to be substantially similar with respect to compliance with
most FMVSS.
    G&K submitted information with its petition intended to demonstrate
that non-U.S. certified MY 2009 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass 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, 114 Theft Protection, 116 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluids, 118 Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof panel System,
124 Accelerator Control Systems, 135 Light Vehicle Brake 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 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 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 associated
software, or modifying the existing speedometer such that speed is
displayed in miles per hour (MPH) and the brake telltale displays the
word ``BRAKE'' as described in the petition.
    Standard No. 108 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment: installation of U.S.-conforming front side marker lamps,
headlamps, and front side mounted reflex reflectors.
    Standard No. 110 Tire Selection and Rims: installation of the
required tire information placard.
    Standard No. 111 Rear Visibility: inscription of the required
warning statement on the face of the passenger mirror, or replacement
of the passenger side mirror with the U.S.-model component.
    Standard No. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: installation of
the original vehicle manufacturer's U.S.-model TPMS system including
the module receiver, tire pressure sensors, associated software and
additional components as necessary for a vehicle to conform to the
standard.

    Standard No. 208 Occupant Crash Protection: inspection of each
vehicle and replacement of any non-conforming seatbelts and advanced
air bag suppression system components with U.S.-model components as
described in the petition as necessary for the vehicle to conform to
the standard.
    Standard No. 301 Fuel System Integrity: inspection of each vehicle
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 as described in the petition.
    The petitioner additionally 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. 2016-22720 Filed 9-20-16; 8:45 am]
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