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noncompliance is inconsequential to

motor vehicle safety and has filed an

appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR

part 573, ‘‘Defect and Noncompliance

Reports.’’

This notice of receipt of an

application is published under 49

U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not

represent any agency decision or other

exercise of judgment concerning the

merits of the application.

FMVSS No. 108 establishes the

performance and equipment

requirements for lamps, reflective

devices and associated equipment.

Under S7.5(g) of FMVSS No. 108, the

lens of each replaceable bulb headlamp

shall bear permanent marking in front of

each replaceable light source with

which it is equipped that states the

official light source type designation.

Under S7.8.5.3(f)(2), the lens shall

have a mark or markings identifying the

optical axis of the headlamp visible

from the front of the headlamp when

installed on the vehicle, to assure

proper horizontal and vertical

alignment.

Approximately 87 headlamp lens

assemblies manufactured by North

American Lighting, Inc., for use in

Model Year 2000 Subaru Legacy and

Outback vehicles were installed on

production vehicles from October 5,

1999, through December 5, 1999. During

the manufacturing process, ‘‘headlamp

assemblies were assembled with lens

covers with the wrong marking

specification required under FMVSS

108, S7.5(g) and FMVSS 108,

S7.8.5.3(f)(2).’’

Because there are two different

headlamp designs, a 2-bulb version and

a 1-bulb version, both the same shape,

there are two different lenses that are

molded. The manufacturing process for

assembling these headlamps

mismatched the 2-bulb lens and 1-bulb

lens assemblies resulting in the

noncompliance.

Subaru stated that the installation of

the incorrect lens in the 2-bulb and 1-

bulb headlamp assemblies does not

result in performance variations in beam

light patterns resulting in the

noncompliances with FMVSS 108.

Subaru’s supporting data, views and

arguments are as follows:

(1) Headlamp aiming performed during the

manufacturing process does not rely on lens

marking for beam pattern alignment. The

result is proper alignment regardless of the

mismatch in headlamp assembly lens.

(2) The rate of replacement for headlamp

bulbs within the 3/36 warranty period is 0.6

percent. The remaining parts demand for

headlamp bulbs is due to collision which

results in purchase and installation of new

headlamp assemblies not containing the

noncompliance.

(3) Installation of replacement headlamp

bulbs is outlined in the Service Manual for

Subaru Legacy vehicles. The Service Manual

procedure for alignment of the headlamp

does not rely on the markings found in

noncompliance, but rather references the

center marking on the bulb.

(4) Incorrect lens assembly installation

results in the following light performance

variations:

2-bulb lens on 1-bulb assembly: slight

decrease in long range visibility, but within

FMVSS performance requirements.

1-bulb lens on 2-bulb assembly: Slight

broadening of the beam pattern. Vertical

alignment specification variation does not

exceed 0.57 degrees plus/minus specified

aiming.

(5) There is a small possibility that

consumers would purchase replacement

bulbs for non-dealer installation based on the

incorrect marking. However, the incorrect

bulb will not install in the headlamp

assembly irrespective of the incorrect

marking. Additionally, the owner’s manual

provides the correct specification for

replacement bulbs required.

Subaru also submitted data which

show the difference in beam patterns of

the four possible bulb combinations in

the two lamp housings. The data are in

the docket for this application.

The petitioner has indicated that the

noncompliances will not result in any

safety, reliability or serviceability

concern for the operator of a subject

motor vehicle.

Interested persons are invited to

submit written data, views, and

arguments on the application described

above. Comments should refer to the

docket number and be submitted to :

U.S. Department of Transportation,

Docket Management, Room PL–401, 400

Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC

20590. It is requested that two copies be

submitted.

All comments received before the

close of business on the closing date

indicated below will be considered. The

application and supporting materials,

and all comments received after the

closing date, will also be filed and will

be considered to the extent possible.

When the application is granted or

denied, the notice will be published in

the Federal Register pursuant to the

authority indicated below. Comment

closing date: December 6, 2000.

(49 U.S.C. 301118, 301120; delegations of

authority at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8)

Issued on: November 1, 2000.

Stephen R. Kratzke,

Associate Administrator for Safety

Performance Standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Surface Transportation Board

[STB Docket No. AB–290 (Sub–No. 209X)]

Camp Lejeune Railroad Company—

Discontinuance of Service

Exemption—in Onslow County, NC

On October 17, 2000, Camp Lejeune

Railroad Company (CL), a wholly

owned subsidiary of Norfolk Southern

Railway Company, filed with the

Surface Transportation Board (Board) a

petition under 49 U.S.C. 10502 for

exemption from the provisions of 49

U.S.C. 10903 to discontinue service over

5.5 miles of rail line extending between

milepost CK–2.5 at Camp Lejeune and

milepost CK–8.0 at Marine Junction, in

Onslow County, NC. CL operated the

line under a lease from the United

States Government that expired in

August 1999. The line traverses U.S.

Postal Service Zip Codes 28542 and

28547.

The line does not contain federally

granted rights-of-way. However, the

right-of-way is owned by the United

States Government. Any documentation

in CL’s possession will be made

available promptly to those requesting

it.

The interest of railroad employees

will be protected by the conditions set

forth in Oregon Short Line R.

Co. Abandonment Goshen, 360 I.C.C.

91 (1979).

By issuing this notice, the Board is

instituting an exemption proceeding

pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 10502(b). A final

decision will be issued by February 2,

2001.

Any offer of financial assistance

(OFA) under 49 CFR 1152.27(b)(2) will

be due no later than 10 days after

service of a decision granting the

petition for exemption. Each OFA must

be accompanied by a $1,000 filing fee.

See 49 CFR 1002.2(f)(25).

All filings in response to this notice

must refer to STB Docket No. AB–290

(Sub-No. 209X) and must be sent to: (1)

Surface Transportation Board, Office of

the Secretary, Case Control Unit, 1925 K

Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20423–

0001; and (2) James R. Paschall, Norfolk

Southern Railway Company, Three

Commercial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Replies to the CL petition are due on or

before November 27, 2000.

Persons seeking further information

concerning abandonment and

discontinuance procedures may contact

the Board’s Office of Public Services at

(202) 565–1592 or refer to the full

abandonment or discontinuance

regulations at 49 CFR part 1152.

Questions concerning environmental

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issues may be directed to the Board’s

Section of Environmental Analysis

(SEA) at (202) 565–1545. [TDD for the

hearing impaired is available at 1–800–

877–8339.]

An environmental assessment (EA) (or

environmental impact statement (EIS), if

necessary) prepared by SEA will be

served upon all parties of record and

upon any agencies or other persons who

commented during its preparation.

Other interested persons may contact

SEA to obtain a copy of the EA (or EIS).

EAs in these abandonment or

discontinuance proceedings normally

will be made available within 60 days

of the filing of the petition. The

deadline for submission of comments on

the EA will generally be within 30 days

of its service.

Board decisions and notices are

available on our website at

‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’

Decided: October 30, 2000.

By the Board, David M. Konschnik,

Director, Office of Proceedings.

Vernon A. Williams,

Secretary.

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BILLING CODE 4915–00–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

[REG–252936–96]

Proposed Collection; Comment

Request for Regulation Project

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),

Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for

comments.

SUMMARY: 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 an

existing final regulation, REG–252936–

96 (TD 8780), Rewards for Information

Relating to Violations of Internal

Revenue Laws (§ 301.7623–1).

DATES: Written comments should be

received on or before January 5, 2001 to

be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments

to Garrick R. Shear, Internal Revenue

Service, room 5244, 1111 Constitution

Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or

copies of the regulation should be

directed to Martha R. Brinson, (202)

622–3869, Internal Revenue Service,

room 5244, 1111 Constitution Avenue

NW., Washington, DC 20224.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Rewards for Information

Relating to Violations of Internal

Revenue Laws.

OMB Number: 1545–1534.

Regulation Project Number: REG–

252936–96.

Abstract: The regulations explain the

procedure for submitting information

that relates to violations of the internal

revenue laws. The regulations also

require a person claiming a reward for

information to provide, in certain

circumstances, identification of

evidence that the person is the proper

claimant.

Current Actions: There is no change to

this existing regulation.

Type of Review: Extension of a

currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or

households, business or other for-profit

organizations, and not-for-profit

institutions.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

10,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hr.

Estimated Total Annual Burden

Hours: 30,000.

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: October 26, 2000.

Garrick R. Shear,

IRS Reports Clearance Officer.

[FR Doc. 00–28435 Filed 11–3–00; 8:45 am]

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