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the ignition switch, all of the doors and 

hood must be closed and the driver’s 

door must be locked with the ignition 

key or all doors must be locked with the 

keyless entry. When the device is 

armed, the visual (flashing hazard 

lamps) and audible (horn sound) alarm 

system will be triggered if unauthorized 

entry is attempted through the doors, 

trunk or the hood. The device is 

disarmed when the driver’s door is 

unlocked with the transponder key or 

keyless entry. 

Hyundai stated that its antitheft 

device has been installed as standard 

equipment on the Hyundai Azera which 

was previously approved for exemption 

from Part 541. There is currently no 

available theft rate data for Hyundai 

vehicle lines that have been installed 

with similar devices. However, Hyundai 

submitted data on the effectiveness of 

various antitheft devices to support its 

belief that its device will be at least 

effective as comparable devices 

installed on other vehicle lines 

previously granted exemptions by the 

agency. Hyundai further stated that it 

believes that the General Motors, Ford 

and Isuzu devices contain components 

that are functionally and operationally 

similar to its device. Hyundai also 

stated that the theft data from the 

National Crime Information Center 

(NCIC) show a clear reduction in vehicle 

thefts after the introduction of the GM 

and Ford devices. Therefore, Hyundai 

believes that its device will be at least 

as effective as those devices that have 

been installed on lines previously 

granted exemptions by the agency. 

Hyundai provided theft rate data for the 

Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird 

vehicle lines showing a substantial 

reduction in theft rates comparing the 

lines between pre- and post 

introduction of the Pass-Key device. 

Hyundai also provided ‘‘percent 

reduction’’ data for theft rates between 

pre- and post-production years for the 

Ford Taurus and Mustang, and 

Oldsmobile Toronado and Riviera 

vehicle lines normalized to the threeyear average of the Camaro and Firebird 

pre-introduction data. Hyundai stated 

that the data shows a dramatic 

reduction of theft rates due to the 

introduction of devices substantially 

similar to the Hyundai immobilizer 

device. Specifically, the Taurus, 

Mustang, Riviera and Toronado vehicle 

lines showed a 63, 70, 80 and 58 percent 

theft rate reduction respectively 

between pre- and post-introduction of 

immobilizer devices as standard 

equipment on these vehicle lines. 

In addressing the specific content 

requirements of 543.6, Hyundai 

provided information on the reliability 

and durability of its proposed device. 

To ensure reliability and durability of 

the device, Hyundai conducted tests 

based on its own specified standards. 

Hyundai also provided a detailed list of 

the tests conducted and believes that the 

device is reliable and durable since the 

device complied with its specified 

requirements for each test. 

Based on the evidence submitted by 

Hyundai, the agency believes that the 

antitheft device for the Genesis 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). 

Based on the information Hyundai 

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. 

As required by 49 U.S.C. 33106 and 

49 CFR 543.6(a)(4) and (5), the agency 

finds that Hyundai has provided 

adequate reasons for its belief that the 

antitheft device will reduce and deter 

theft. 

For the foregoing reasons, the agency 

hereby grants in full Hyundai’s petition 

for exemption for the Genesis 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 

lines exempted from the parts-marking 

requirements of the Theft Prevention 

Standard. 

If Hyundai 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 Hyundai 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 anti-theft 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. 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 33106; delegation of 

authority at 49 CFR 1.50. 

Issued on: January 17, 2008. 

Stephen R. Kratzke, 

Associate Administrator for Rulemaking. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration, Office of 

Hazardous Materials Safety Notice of 

Application for Special Permits 

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration 

(PHMSA), DOT. 

ACTION: List of Applications for Special 

Permits. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

procedures governing the application 

for, and the processing of, special 

permits from the Department of 

Transportation’s Hazardous Material 

Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart 

B), notice is hereby given that the Office 

of Hazardous Materials Safety has 

received the application described 

herein. Each mode of transportation for 

which a particular special permit is 

requested is indicated by a number in 

the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of 

the table below as follows: 1—Motor 

vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel, 

4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passengercarrying aircraft. 


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DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 25, 2008. 

ADDRESSES COMMENTS TO: Record 

Center, Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

Comments should refer to the 

application number and be submitted in 

triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of 

comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing 

the special permit number. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Copies of the applications are available 

for inspection in the Records Center, 

East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC or 

at http://dms.dot.gov. 

This notice of receipt of applications 

for special permit is published in 

accordance with part 107 of the Federal 

hazardous materials transportation law 

(49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). 

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 14, 

2008. 

Delmer F. Billings, 

Director, Office of Hazardous Materials, 

Special Permits and Approvals. 

NEW SPECIAL PERMITS

Application No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permits thereof 

14624–N ............. ........................ INOCOM Inc., 

Dalsung-gun, Daegu.

49 CFR 173.302a, 173.304a and 

180.205.

To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale 

and use of non-DOT specification fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite (FC) 

cylinders for the transportation in commerce of certain Division 2.1 and 2.2 compressed gases. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). 

14625–N ............. ........................ Sun & Skin Care Research, Inc., Cocoa, 

FL.

49 CFR 173.306(a)(3)(v) .............. To authorize the transportation in commerce 

of an aerosol in certain non-refillable containers which have been tested by an alternative method in lieu of the hot water bath 

test. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). 

14626–N ............. ........................ Aerojet, Sacramento, 

CA.

49 CFR 173.56, 173.60 and 

173.62.

To authorize the one-time, one-way transportation in commerce of a Class 1 explosive 

contained in a solid rocket motor in alternative packaging. (mode 1). 

14627–N ............. ........................ American Spraytech, 

North Branch, NJ.

49 CFR 173.306(a)(3)(v) .............. To authorize the transportation in commerce 

of certain aerosols containing a Division 

2.2 compressed gas in certain non-refillable aerosol containers which are not subject to the hot water bath test. (mode 1). 

14628–N ............. ........................ National Aeronautics 

and Space Administration.

49 CFR 173.301(f) and 

173.302a(a).

To authorize the transportation in commerce 

of certain non-DOT specification pressure 

vessels containing compressed hydrogen, 

which are component parts of a nickel-hydrogen battery. (mode 1). 

14629–N ............. ........................ Eastman Chemical 

Company, Kingsport, TN.

49 CFR 173.31, 174.50 and 

179.200–16.

To authorize the filling and transportation of 

certain railcars having broken or unused 

magnetic gauging devices (MGDs) without 

first obtaining a specific FRA Movement 

Approval for each railcar or conducting the 

repair on site. (mode 2). 

14630–N ............. ........................ Dow Agrosciences 

LLC, Indianapolis, 

IN.

49 CFR 172.302(a); 172.504(a) ... To authorize the transportation in commerce 

of Division 6.1 liquid fumigants in non-DOT 

specification cargo tanks equipped with an 

alternative pressure relief system. (mode 

1). 

14631–N ............. ........................ iSi Automotive GmbH, 

Austria.

49 CFR 173.301, 173.302a and 

173.305.

To authorize the manufacture, marking, sale 

and use of non-DOT specification cylinders 

for certain hazardous materials for use as 

components of safety systems. (mode 1, 2, 

3, 4, 5). 

[FR Doc. 08–248 Filed 1–23–08; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration, Office of 

Hazardous Materials Safety 

Notice of Applications for Modification 

of Special Permit 

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration 

(PHMSA), DOT. 

ACTION: List of Applications for 

Modifications of Special Permit. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

procedures governing the application 

for, and the processing of, special 

permits from the Department of 

Transportation’s Hazardous Material 

Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart 

B), notice is hereby given that the Office 

of Hazardous Materials Safety has 

received the application described 

herein. This notice is abbreviated to 

expedite docketing and public notice. 

Because the sections affected, modes of 

transportation, and the nature of 

application have been shown in earlier 


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