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38096 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION vehicles. The standard seeks to facilitate manufactured for sale in the United such tracing by requiring that vehicle States. Therefore, those two vehicle National Highway Traffic Safety identification numbers (VINs), VIN lines were not properly included on the Administration derivative numbers, or other symbols be list in Appendix A, and have been placed on major component vehicle deleted. In addition, two other General 49 CFR Part 541 parts. The theft prevention standard Motors lines, the Corsica [Docket No. NHTSA±98±3752] requires motor vehicle manufacturers to and the Cutlass Ciera inscribe or affix VINs onto covered underwent name and platform changes RIN 2127±AH06 original equipment major component for model year 1997. The new names Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention parts, and to inscribe or affix a symbol have been substituted in Appendix A, Standard; Final Listing of Model Year identifying the manufacturer and a with a footnote indicating the former 1999 High-Theft Vehicle Lines common symbol identifying the name and the date of the change. replacement component parts for those On July 31, 1997, the final listing of AGENCY: National Highway Traffic original equipment parts, on all vehicle high-theft lines for the MY 1998 vehicle Safety Administration (NHTSA), lines selected as high-theft. lines was published in the Federal Department of Transportation. The Anti Car Theft Act also amended Register (62 FR 40949). The final listing ACTION: Final rule. 49 U.S.C. § 33103 to require NHTSA to identified vehicle lines that were listed promulgate a parts-marking standard for the first time and became subject to SUMMARY: This final rule announces applicable to major parts installed by the theft prevention standard beginning NHTSA’s determination for model year manufacturers of ‘‘passenger motor with the 1998 model year. (MY) 1999 high-theft vehicle lines that vehicles (other than light duty ) in For MY 1999, the agency identified are subject to the parts-marking not to exceed one-half of the lines not four new vehicle lines that are likely to requirements of the Federal motor designated under 49 U.S.C. § 33104 as be high-theft lines, in accordance with vehicle theft prevention standard, and high-theft lines.’’ NHTSA published a the procedures published in 49 CFR Part high-theft lines that are exempted from final rule amending 49 CFR Part 541 to 542. The new lines are the the parts-marking requirements because include the definitions of MPV and Odyssey, the Hyundai (nameplate to be the vehicles are equipped with antitheft LDT, and major component parts. See announced), the RX300 devices determined to meet certain 59 FR 64164, December 13, 1995. (SUV) and the Toyota Solara. In statutory criteria for MY 1999, pursuant 49 U.S.C. § 33104(a)(3) specifies that addition to these four vehicle lines, the to the statute relating to motor vehicle NHTSA shall select high-theft vehicle list of high-theft vehicle lines includes theft prevention. lines, with the agreement of the all lines previously selected as high- EFFECTIVE DATE: The amendment made manufacturer, if possible. Section theft and listed for prior model years. by this final rule is effective July 15, 33104(d) provides that once a line has Furthermore, Appendix A has been 1998. been designated as likely high-theft, it amended to reflect a name change for remains subject to the theft prevention the Sidekick (MPV) and the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. standard unless that line is exempted . The Suzuki Rosalind Proctor, Motor Vehicle Theft under § 33106. Section 33106 provides Sidekick has been renamed the Suzuki Group, Office of Planning and that a manufacturer may petition to Grand Vitara, and the Oldsmobile Consumer Programs, NHTSA, 400 have a high-theft line exempted from Achieva has been renamed the Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. the requirements of § 33104, if the line beginning with MY 20590. Ms. Proctor’s telephone number is equipped with an antitheft device as 1999. is (202) 366–0846. Her fax number is standard equipment. The exemption is The list of lines that have been (202) 493–2739. granted if NHTSA determines that the exempted by the agency from the parts- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ‘‘Anti antitheft device is likely to be as marking requirements of Part 541 Car Theft Act of 1992,’’ P. L. 102–519, effective as compliance with the theft includes high-theft lines newly amended the law relating to the parts- prevention standard in reducing and exempted in full beginning with MY marking of major component parts on deterring motor vehicle thefts. 1999. The three vehicle lines newly designated high-theft vehicle lines and The agency annually publishes the exempted in full are the BMW Car line other motor vehicles. The Anti Car Theft names of the lines which were 3, the Oldsmobile Alero Act amended the definition of previously listed as high-theft, and the and the Maxima. Additionally, ‘‘passenger motor vehicle’’ in 49 U.S.C. lines which are being listed for the first the agency was subsequently informed § 33101(10) to include a ‘‘multipurpose time and be subject to the theft that the Amati 1000 car line has passenger vehicle or light duty prevention standard beginning in a never been manufactured for sale in the when that vehicle or truck is rated at not given model year. It also identifies those United States. Therefore, the Mazda more than 6,000 pounds gross vehicle lines that are exempted from the theft Amati 1000 car line has been deleted weight.’’ Since ‘‘passenger motor prevention standard for a given model from Appendix A–I of this listing. vehicle’’ was previously defined to year under § 33104. The vehicle lines listed as being include passenger only, the effect of On April 8, 1996, the final listing of subject to the parts-marking standard the Anti Car Theft Act is that certain high-theft lines for the MY 1997 vehicle have previously been selected as high- multipurpose passenger vehicle (MPV) lines was published in the Federal theft lines in accordance with the and light-duty truck (LDT) lines may be Register (61 FR 15390). The final listing procedures set forth in 49 CFR Part 542. determined to be high-theft vehicles identified vehicle lines that were listed Under these procedures, manufacturers subject to the Federal motor vehicle for the first time and became subject to evaluate new vehicle lines to conclude theft prevention standard (49 CFR Part the theft prevention standard beginning whether those new lines are likely to be 541). with the 1997 model year. However, the high theft. The manufacturer submits The purpose of the theft prevention agency was subsequently informed that these evaluations and conclusions to the standard is to reduce the incidence of beginning with MY 1997, two of those agency, which makes an independent motor vehicle theft by facilitating the lines, the and the evaluation; and, on a preliminary basis, tracing and recovery of parts from stolen , are no longer being determines whether the new line should Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations 38097 be subject to the parts-marking Regulatory Impacts determined that it will not have any significant impact on the quality of the requirements. NHTSA informs the 1. Costs and Other Impacts manufacturer in writing of its human environment. NHTSA has analyzed this rule and evaluations and determinations, 4. Federalism together with the factual information determined that it is not ‘‘significant’’ considered by the agency in making within the meaning of the Department This action has been analyzed in of Transportation’s regulatory policies them. The manufacturer may request the accordance with the principles and and procedures. The agency has also agency to reconsider the preliminary criteria contained in Executive Order considered this notice under Executive determinations. Within 60 days of the 12612, and it has been determined that Order 12866. As already noted, the this final rule does not have sufficient receipt of these requests, the agency selections in this final rule have makes its final determination. NHTSA Federalism implications to warrant the previously been made in accordance preparation of a Federalism Assessment. informs the manufacturer by letter of with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. these determinations and its response to § 33104, and the manufacturers of the 5. Civil Justice Reform the request for reconsideration. If there selected lines have already been This final rule does not have a is no request for reconsideration, the informed that those lines are subject to retroactive effect. In accordance with agency’s determination becomes final 45 the requirements of 49 CFR Part 541 for § 33118 when the Theft Prevention days after sending the letter with the MY 1999. Further, this listing does not Standard is in effect, a State or political preliminary determination. Each of the actually exempt lines from the subdivision of a State may not have a new lines on the high-theft list has been requirements of 49 CFR Part 541; it only different motor vehicle theft prevention the subject of a final determination informs the general public of all such standard for a motor vehicle or major under either 49 U.S.C. § 33103 or previously granted exemptions. Since replacement part. 49 U.S.C. § 33117 § 33104. the only purpose of this final listing is provides that judicial review of this rule to inform the public of prior agency Similarly, the lines listed as being may be obtained pursuant to 49 U.S.C. actions for MY 1999, a full regulatory § 32909. Section 32909 does not require exempt from the standard have evaluation has not been prepared. previously been exempted in submission of a petition for accordance with the procedures of 49 2. Regulatory Flexibility Act reconsideration or other administrative proceedings before parties may file suit CFR Part 543 and 49 U.S.C. § 33106. The agency has also considered the in court. Therefore, NHTSA finds for good effects of this listing under the cause that notice and opportunity for Regulatory Flexibility Act. I hereby List of Subjects in 49 CFR Part 541 certify that this rule will not have a comment on these listings are Administrative practice and significant economic impact on a unnecessary. Further, public comment procedure, Labeling, Motor vehicles, substantial number of small entities. As on the listing of selections and noted above, the effect of this final rule Reporting and recordkeeping exemptions is not contemplated by 49 is simply to inform the public of those requirements. U.S.C. Chapter 331. lines that are subject to the requirements In consideration of the foregoing, 49 For the same reasons, since this of 49 CFR Part 541 for MY 1999. The CFR Part 541 is amended as follows: revised listing only informs the public agency believes that the listing of this PART 541Ð[AMENDED] of previous agency actions and does not information will not have any economic impose additional obligations on any impact on small entities. 1. The authority citation for Part 541 party, NHTSA finds for good cause that 3. Environmental Impacts continues to read as follows: the amendment made by this notice In accordance with the National Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33102–33104 and should be effective as soon as it is 33106; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50. published in the Federal Register. Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the agency has considered the 2. In Part 541, Appendices A, A–I and environmental impacts of this rule, and A–II are revised to read as follows:

Appendix A to Part 541—Lines Subject to the Requirements of This Standard

Manufacturer Subject lines

ALFA ROMEO ...... Milano 161. 164. BMW ...... Z3. 6 Car Line. ...... . Chrysler Executive, /. /Newport. Chrysler Laser. Chrysler LeBaron/Town & Country. Chrysler LeBaron GTS. Chrysler's TC. Fifth Avenue. . Chrysler Town & Country. . Dodge Aries. Dodge Avenger. . . 38098 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations

Manufacturer Subject lines

Dodge Diplomat. Dodge Lancer. Dodge Neon. . . Dodge Stealth. Summit. . Jeep Cherokee (MPV). Jeep Grand Cherokee (MPV). Jeep Wrangler (MPV). Caravelle. Plymouth Colt. Plymouth Laser. . Plymouth Neon. . Plymouth Sundance. Plymouth Breeze. CONSULIER ...... Consulier GTP. FERRARI ...... Mondial 8. 308. 328. FORD ...... Ford Aspire. Ford Crown Victoria. Ford Escort. Ford Mustang. Ford Probe. Ford Taurus. Ford Thunderbird. Lincoln Continental. Lincoln Mark. Lincoln Town Car. Capri. Mercury Cougar. Mercury Grand Marquis. Mercury Sable. Mercury Tracer. Merkur Scorpio. Merkur XR4Ti. GENERAL MOTORS ...... Electra. Buick Reatta. Buick Skylark. (MPV). . .1 (MYs 1987±88). Chevrolet Nova. Chevrolet Blazer (MPV). Chevrolet Prizm.2 Chevrolet S±10 Pickup. Storm. (MPV).2 GMC Jimmy (MPV). GMC Safari (MPV). GMC Sonoma Pickup. Oldsmobile Achieva (MYs 1997±1998).3 . .4 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (MYs 1988± 1997).5 . Fiero. . Saturn Sports . . HONDA ...... Accord. CRV (MPV). Odyssey (MPV).6 Passport. Prelude. Integra. HYUNDAI ...... Accent. (nameplate to be announced).6 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations 38099

Manufacturer Subject lines

Sonata. Tiburon. ...... Impulse. Rodeo. Stylus. Trooper/Trooper II. JAGUAR ...... XJ. XJ±6. XJ±40. KIA MOTORS ...... S±II. LOTUS ...... Elan. MASERATI ...... Biturbo. Quattroporte. 228. MAZDA ...... GLC. 626. MX±3. MX±5 Miata. MX±6. MERCEDES-BENZ ...... 190 D. 190 E. 250D±T. 260 E. 300 SE. 300 TD. 300 SDL. 300 SEC/500 SEC. 300 SEL/500 SEL. 420 SEL. 560 SEL. 560 SEC. 560 SL. ...... Cordia. Eclipse. Mirage. Montero (MPV). Montero Sport (MPV). Tredia. 3000GT. NISSAN ...... 240SX. Pathfinder. Sentra/200SX. Stanza/Altima. PEUGEOT ...... 405. PORSCHE ...... 924S. SUBARU ...... XT. SVX. Forester. Legacy. SUZUKI ...... X90. Samurai (MPV). Sidekick (MYs 1997±1998).7 Grand Vitara (MPV). TOYOTA ...... Toyota 4-Runner (MPV). Toyota Avalon. Toyota Camry. Toyota Celica. Toyota Corolla/Corolla Sport. Toyota MR2. Toyota RAV4 (MPV). Toyota Sienna (MPV). Toyota Solara.8 Toyota Starlet. Toyota Tercel. Lexus RX300 (SUV).8 VOLKSWAGEN ...... Quattro. Volkswagen Rabbit. Volkswagen Scirocco. 1 Replaced the beginning with MY 1997. 2 The Geo make identifier was replaced by the Chevrolet make identifier beginning with MY 1998. 3 Renamed the Oldsmobile Alero beginning with MY 1999. 4 Replaced the in MY 1997. 5 Renamed the Oldsmobile Intrigue beginning with MY 1998. 6 Lines added for MY 1999. 38100 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations

7 Renamed the Suzuki Grand Vitara beginning with MY 1999. 8 Lines added for MY 1999. Appendix A–I—High-Theft Lines With Antitheft Devices Which are Exempted From the Parts-Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 543

Manufacturer Subject lines

AUSTIN ROVER ...... Sterling. BMW ...... 3 Car Line.1 5 Car Line. 7 Car Line. 8 Car Line. CHRYSLER ...... Chrysler Conquest. Chrysler . GENERAL MOTORS ...... Buick Park Avenue. /Century. Buick Riviera. Allante. Cadillac Seville. . . Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo. Oldsmobile Alero.1. . . Pontiac Sunfire. HONDA ...... Acura CL. Acura Legend (MYs 1987±1996).2 Acura NSX. Acura RL. Acura SLX. Acura TL. Acura Vigor (MYs 1992±1995).3

ISUZU ...... Impulse (MYs 1987±1991). JAGUAR ...... XK8 MAZDA ...... 929. RX±7. Millenia. MERCEDES±BENZ ...... 124 Car Line (the models within this line are): 300D. 300E. 300CE. 300TE. 400E. 500E. 129 Car Line (the models within this line are): 300SL.4 500SL.5 600SL.6 SL320. SL500. SL600. 202 Car Line (the models within this line are): C220. C230. C280. C36 MITSUBISHI ...... Galant. Starion. Diamante. NISSAN ...... Nissan Maxima.7 Nissan 300ZX. I30. Infiniti J30. Infiniti M30. Infiniti QX4. Infiniti Q45. PORSCHE ...... 911. 928. 968. Boxster. SAAB ...... 900. 9000. TOYOTA ...... Toyota Supra. Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 1998 / Rules and Regulations 38101

Manufacturer Subject lines

Toyota Cressida. Lexus ES. Lexus GS. Lexus LS. Lexus SC VOLKSWAGEN ...... Audi 5000S. Audi 100. Audi 200. Audi A6. Audi S4. Audi S6. Audi Cabriolet. Volkswagen Cabrio. Volkswagen Corrado. Volkswagen Golf/GTI. Volkswagen Passat. Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta III 1 Exempted in full beginning with MY 1999. 2 Renamed the Acura RL beginning with MY 1997. 3 Replaced by the Acura TL beginning with MY 1996. 4 Replaced by the SL320 beginning with MY 1997. 5 Renamed the SL500 beginning with MY 1994. 6 Renamed the SL600 beginning with MY 1994. 7 Exempted in full beginning with MY 1999. Appendix A—II to Part 541—High-Theft Lines With Antitheft Devices Which are Exempted In-Part From the Parts- Marking Requirements of This Standard Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 543

Manufacturers Subject lines Parts to be marked

GENERAL MOTORS ...... Buick LeSabre ...... Engine, . Cadillac Deville ...... Engine, Transmission. Cadillac Eldorado ...... Engine, Transmission. Cadillac Sixty Special 1 ...... Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight ...... Engine, Transmission. Pontiac Bonneville ...... Engine, Transmission. Pontiac Firebird ...... Engine, Transmission. ...... Engine, Transmission. Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight ...... Engine, Transmission. 1 Renamed the Cadillac Concours beginning with MY 1994.

Issued on: June 30, 1998. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Provisional 1997 regulatory language is L. Robert Shelton, Commerce. updated by this final rule. These actions Associate Administrator for Safety ACTION: Final rule. are intended to recognize the historical Performance Standards. and more recent participation and [FR Doc. 98–18538 Filed 7–14–98; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: NMFS issues this final rule to investment in the fixed gear sablefish BILLING CODE 4910±59±P implement management measures fishery while eliminating the traditional recommended by the Pacific Fishery ‘‘derby’’ style management system. Management Council (Council) for the limited entry, fixed gear sablefish DATES: Effective July 10, 1998. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ° fishery north of 36 N. lat. These ADDRESSES: Copies of the measures provide a three-tiered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Environmental Assessment/Regulatory management regime with three different Administration Impact Review/Initial Regulatory cumulative landings limits for permit Flexibility Analysis (EA/RIR/IRFA) and 50 CFR Part 660 holders participating in the regular, the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis limited entry, fixed gear sablefish (FRFA) for this action are available from fishery. The cumulative landings limit [Docket No. 980406085-8164-01; I.D. the Pacific Fishery Management available to a permit holder depends on 031998C] Council, 2130 SW. Fifth Avenue, Suite the tier to which the permit is assigned, 224, Portland, OR 97201. Comments with tier assignment based on historical RIN 0648±AJ27 and more recent participation in the regarding the collection-of-information fixed gear sablefish fishery. Both the requirements contained in this rule Fisheries off West Coast States and in should be sent to William Stelle, the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast limited entry and open access fixed gear sablefish fisheries will be closed for 48 Administrator, Northwest Region, Groundfish Fishery; Management NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN Measures for Nontrawl Sablefish hours immediately before and for 30 hours immediately after the regular C15700, Seattle, WA 98115–0070 or to AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries fishery, with different restrictions Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and applying during the two closed periods.