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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Comments must be written in the affords interested persons an English language, and be no greater than opportunity to comment on the petition. National Highway Traffic Safety 15 pages in length, although there is no At the close of the comment period, Administration limit to the length of necessary NHTSA decides, on the basis of the attachments to the comments. If petition and any comments that it has [Docket No. NHTSA–2020–0037; Notice 1] comments are submitted in hard copy received, whether the vehicle is eligible Notice of Receipt of Petition for form, please ensure that two copies are for importation. The agency then Decision That Nonconforming Model provided. If you wish to receive publishes this decision in the Federal Year 1997 Jeep Wrangler Multi- confirmation that comments you have Register. Purpose Vehicles Are Eligible for submitted by mail were received, please Wallace Environmental Testing Importation enclose a stamped, self-addressed Laboratories, Inc. (WETL), (Registered postcard along with the comments. Note Importer R–90–005), of Houston, Texas AGENCY: National Highway Traffic that all comments received will be has petitioned NHTSA to decide Safety Administration, Department of posted without change to https:// whether nonconforming 1997 Jeep Transportation (DOT). www.regulations.gov, including any Wrangler MPVs are eligible for ACTION: Receipt of petition. personal information provided. importation into the United States. The All comments and supporting vehicles which Wallace Environmental SUMMARY: This document announces the materials received before the close of Testing Laboratories, Inc. believes are National Highway Traffic Safety business on the closing date indicated substantially similar are MY 1997 Jeep Administration (NHTSA) receipt of a above will be filed in the docket and Wrangler MPVs sold in the United petition for a decision that model year will be considered. All comments and States and certified by their (MY) 1997 Jeep Wrangler multi-purpose supporting materials received after the manufacturer as conforming to all vehicles (MPVs) that were not originally closing date will also be filed and will applicable FMVSS. manufactured to comply with all be considered to the fullest extent The petitioner claims that it compared applicable Federal motor vehicle safety possible. non-U.S. certified MY 1997 Jeep standards (FMVSS), are eligible for All comments, background Wrangler MPVs to their U.S. certified importation into the United States documentation, and supporting counterparts, and found the vehicles to because they are substantially similar to materials submitted to the docket may be substantially similar with respect to vehicles that were originally be viewed by anyone at the address and compliance with most FMVSS. manufactured for sale in the United times given above. The documents may Wallace Environmental Testing States and that were certified by their also be viewed on the internet at https:// Laboratories, Inc. submitted information manufacturer as complying with the www.regulations.gov by following the with its petition intended to safety standards (the U.S.-certified online instructions for accessing the demonstrate that non-U.S. certified MY version of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler dockets. The docket ID number for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler MPVs, as originally MPVs) and are capable of being readily petition is shown in the heading of this manufactured, conform to many applicable FMVSS in the same manner altered to conform to the standards. notice. as their U.S.-certified counterparts, or DATES: DOT’s complete Privacy Act The closing date for comments are capable of being readily altered to on the petition is February 3, 2021. Statement is available for review in a Federal Register notice published on conform to those standards. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are Specifically, the petitioner claims that April 11, 2000, (65 FR 19477–78). invited to submit written data, views, the non-U.S. certified MY 1997 Jeep and arguments on this petition. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wrangler MPVs, as originally Comments must refer to the docket and Robert Mazurowski, Office of Vehicle manufactured, conform to: FMVSS Nos. notice number cited in the title of this Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202–366– 102, Shift Position notice and may be submitted by any of 1012). Sequence, Starter Interlock, and the following methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transmission Braking Effect, 103, • Mail: Send comments by mail Windshield Defrosting and Defogging addressed to the U.S. Department of Background Systems, 104, Windshield Wiping and Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), a Washing Systems, 106, Brake Hoses, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room motor vehicle that was not originally 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, manufactured to conform to all Associated Equipment, 109, New Washington, DC 20590. applicable FMVSS shall be refused Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires, • Hand Delivery: Deliver comments admission into the United States unless 113, Hood Latch System, 116, Motor by hand to the U.S. Department of NHTSA has decided that the motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, 118, Power- Transportation, Docket Operations, M– vehicle is substantially similar to a Operated Window, Partition, and Roof 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room motor vehicle originally manufactured Panel System, 124, Accelerator Control W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, for importation into and sale in the Systems, 135, Light Vehicle Brake Washington, DC 20590. The Docket United States, certified under 49 U.S.C. Systems, 201, Occupant Protection in Section is open on weekdays from 10 30115, and of the same MY as the model Interior Impact, 202, Head Restraints; a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Federal of the motor vehicle to be compared, Applicable at the Manufacturers Option Holidays. and is capable of being readily altered until September 1, 2009, 203, Impact • Electronically: Submit comments to conform to all applicable FMVSS. Protection for the Driver from the electronically by logging onto the Petitions for eligibility decisions may Control System, 204, Steering Federal Docket Management System be submitted by either manufacturers or Control Rearward Displacement, 205, (FDMS) website at https:// importers who have registered with Glazing Materials, 206, Door Locks and www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online NHTSA pursuant to 49 CFR part 592. As Door Retention Components, 207, instructions for submitting comments. specified in 49 CFR 593.7, NHTSA Seating Systems, 210, Seat Belt • Comments may also be faxed to publishes notice of each petition that it Assembly Anchorages, 212, Windshield (202) 493–2251. receives in the Federal Register, and Mounting, 213, Child Restraint Systems,

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219, Windshield Zone Intrusion, 225, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Notice of receipt of ’s petition Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, was published with a 30-day public 301, Fuel System Integrity, and 302, National Highway Traffic Safety comment period, on October 15, 2019, Flammability of Interior Materials. Administration in the Federal Register (84 FR 55219). The petitioner also contends that the One comment was received but lacked [Docket No. NHTSA–2019–0048; Notice 2] relevance to the subject petition. To subject non-U.S. certified vehicles are view the petition and all supporting capable of being readily altered to meet Porsche Cars North America, Inc., documents log onto the Federal Docket the following FMVSS, in the manner Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance Management System (FDMS) website at indicated: https://www.regulations.gov/. Then FMVSS No. 101, Controls and AGENCY: National Highway Traffic follow the online search instructions to Displays: The instrument cluster will Safety Administration (NHTSA), locate docket number ‘‘NHTSA–2019– require replacement with a part meeting Department of Transportation (DOT). 0048.’’ the requirements of this standard. ACTION: Grant of petition. II. Vehicles Involved FMVSS No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation SUMMARY: Porsche Cars North America, Approximately 230,212 of the Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Inc. (Porsche), has determined that following MY 2008–2019 Porsche Information for Motor Vehicles with a certain model year (MY) 2008–2019 Cayenne and Macan motor vehicles, GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 and Macan motor manufactured between June 1, 2007, pounds) or Less: The addition of a tire vehicles do not comply with Federal and September 21, 2018, are potentially involved: label is required. FMVSS No. 111, Rear motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Motor • Visibility: Inscription of the required MY 2008–2014 Porsche Cayenne; Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load • warning statement on the face of the MY 2016–2019 Porsche Cayenne; Carrying Capacity Information for Motor • MY 2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne passenger mirror. FMVSS No. 114, Theft Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 ‘‘Platinum Edition;’’ Protection: The addition of an audible kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less. • MY 2014 Porsche Cayenne Diesel anti-theft system is required, which Porsche filed a noncompliance report ‘‘Platinum Edition;’’ gongs when the key is left in the dated March 28, 2019, and subsequently • MY 2014 Porsche Cayenne ‘‘Platinum ignition module and the driver’s door is petitioned NHTSA on April 20, 2019, Edition;’’ opened. FMVSS No. 208, Occupant for a decision that the subject • MY 2013–2016 Porsche Cayenne Crash Protection: Both front and rear noncompliance is inconsequential as it Diesel; outboard designated seating positions relates to motor vehicle safety. This • MY 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid; will require replacement with Type 2 notice announces the grant of Porsche’s • MY 2008–2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS; belts. However, the petitioner notes petition. • MY 2013–2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS; • ‘‘driver and passenger front outboard FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MY 2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS seating positions are equipped with US Kerrin Bressant, Office of Vehicle Safety ‘‘ Edition 3;’’ version air bag systems and knee • MY 2008–2010 Porsche Cayenne GTS; Compliance, the National Highway • bolsters’’. FMVSS No. 209, Seat Belt MY 2016–2018 Porsche Cayenne GTS Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), • Assemblies: Both front and rear telephone (202) 366–1110, facsimile MY 2015–2018 Porsche Cayenne S E- Hybrid; outboard designated seating positions (202) 366–5930. • will require replacement with Type 2 MY 2011–2014 Porsche Cayenne S SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Hybrid; seat belts. I. Overview • MY 2010 Porsche Cayenne S The petitioner additionally states that Transsyberia; all vehicles will be inspected prior to Porsche has determined that certain • MY 2008–2018 Porsche Cayenne S; importation for compliance with the MY 2008–2019 Porsche Cayenne and • MY 2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne S E- Theft Prevention Standard per 49 CFR Macan motor vehicles do not fully Hybrid ‘‘Platinum Edition;’’ part 541. The petitioner further states a comply with paragraphs S4.4.2(a) and • MY 2008–2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicle identification plate must be S4.4.2(c) of FMVSS No. 110, Tire Turbo; Selection and Rims and Motor Home/ affixed to the vehicle, near the left • MY 2009–2010 Porsche Cayenne Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load windshield pillar, to meet the Turbo S; Carrying Capacity Information for Motor • requirements of 49 CFR part 565, as well MY 2016–2018 Porsche Cayenne Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Turbo S; as, a reference and certification label kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less (49 • added to the left front door post area to MY 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S; CFR 571.110). Porsche filed a • MY 2015–2018 Turbo; meet the requirements of 49 CFR part noncompliance report dated March 28, • MY 2017–2018 Porsche Macan; 567. 2019, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, • MY 2018 Porsche Macan ‘‘Sport Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A), Defect and Noncompliance Edition;’’ (a)(1)(B), and (b)(1); 49 CFR 593.7; delegation Responsibility and Reports, and • MY 2017–2018 Porsche Macan GTS; of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8. subsequently petitioned NHTSA on • MY 2015–2018 Porsche Macan S; and April 20, 2019, for an exemption from • MY 2017–2018 Porsche Macan Turbo Otto G. Matheke III, the notification and remedy Plus Performance Package. Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 [FR Doc. 2020–29041 Filed 12–31–20; 8:45 am] on the basis that this noncompliance is III. Noncompliance BILLING CODE 4910–59–P inconsequential as it relates to motor Porsche explains that the vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. noncompliance is that the subject 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part vehicles are equipped with rims that do 556, Exemption for Inconsequential not contain the required rim markings Defect or Noncompliance. as specified in paragraph S4.4.2 of

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