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compared, and is capable of being

readily altered to conform to all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

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

published this decision in the Federal

Register.

J.K. Motors of Kingsville, Maryland

(Registered Importer R–90–006)

petitioned NHTSA to decide whether

1985 Maserati Bi-Turbo passenger cars

are eligible for importation into the

United States. NHTSA published notice

of the petition on March 21, 1996 (61 FR

11676) to afford an opportunity for

public comment. The reader is referred

to that notice for a thorough description

of the petition. No comments were

received in response to the notice.

Based on its review of the information

submitted by the petitioner, NHTSA has

decided to grant the petition.

Vehicle Eligibility Number for Subject

Vehicles

The importer of a vehicle admissible

under any final decision must indicate

on the form HS–7 accompanying entry

the appropriate vehicle eligibility

number indicating that the vehicle is

eligible for entry. VSP–155 is the

vehicle eligibility number assigned to

vehicles admissible under this decision.

Final Decision

Accordingly, on the basis of the

foregoing, NHTSA hereby decides that a

1985 Maserati Bi-Turbo not originally

manufactured to comply with all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards is substantially similar to a

1985 Maserati Bi-Turbo originally

manufactured for importation into and

sale in the United States and certified

under 49 U.S.C. § 30115, and is capable

of being readily altered to conform to all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and

(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority

at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

Issued on: May 14, 1996.

Marilynne Jacobs,

Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.

[FR Doc. 96–12632 Filed 5–17–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–59–M

[Docket No. 98–025; Notice 2]

Decision That Nonconforming 1990

Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Passenger

Cars Are Eligible for Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of decision by NHTSA

that nonconforming 1990 MercedesBenz 500SEL passenger cars are eligible

for importation.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the

decision by NHTSA that 1990

Mercedes-Benz 500SEL passenger cars

not originally manufactured to comply

with all applicable Federal motor

vehicle safety standards are eligible for

importation into the United States

because they are substantially similar to

a vehicle originally manufactured for

importation into and sale in the United

States and certified by its manufacturer

as complying with the safety standards

(the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL), and

they are capable of being readily altered

to conform to the standards.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

George Entwistle, Office of Vehicle

Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–

5306).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A)

(formerly section 108(c)(3)(A)(i) of the

National Traffic and Motor Vehicle

Safety Act (the Act)), a motor vehicle

that was not originally manufactured to

conform to all applicable Federal motor

vehicle safety standards 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 (formerly section 114 of the Act),

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 Federal motor vehicles safety

standards.

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. of

Santa Ana, California (Registered

Importer R–90–007) petitioned NHTSA

to decide whether 1990 Mercedes-Benz

500SEL passenger cars are eligible for

importation into the United States.

NHTSA published notice of the petition

on March 25, 1996 (61 FR 12129) to

afford an opportunity for public

comment. The reader is referred to that

notice for a thorough description of the

petition. No comments were received in

response to the notice. Based on its

review of the information submitted by

the petitioner, NHTSA has decided to

grant the petition.

Vehicle Eligibility Number of Subject

Vehicles

The importer of a vehicle admissible

under any final decision must indicate

on the form HS–7 accompanying entry

the appropriate vehicle eligibility

number indicating that the vehicle is

eligible for entry. VSP–153 is the

vehicle eligibility number assigned to

vehicles admissible under this notice of

final decision.

Final Decision

Accordingly, on the basis of the

foregoing, NHTSA hereby decides that a

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL is

substantially similar to a 1990

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL originally

manufactured for importation into and

sale in the United States and certified

under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and is capable

of being readily altered to conform to all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A) and

(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority

at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

Issued on: May 14, 1996

Marilynne Jacobs,

Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.

[FR Doc. 96–12633 Filed 5–17–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–59–M

[Docket No. 96–026; Notice 2]

Decision That Nonconforming 1990

Mercedes-Benz 500SE Passenger Cars

Are Eligible for Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.
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ACTION: Notice of decision by NHTSA

that nonconforming 1990 MercedesBenz 500SE passenger cars are eligible

for importation.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the

decision by NHTSA that 1990

Mercedes-Benz 500SE passenger cars

not originally manufactured to comply

with all applicable Federal motor

vehicle safety standards are eligible for

importation into the United States

because they are substantially similar to

a vehicle originally manufactured for

importation into and sale in the United

States and certified by its manufacturer

as complying with the safety standards

(the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE), and

they are capable of being readily altered

to conform to the standards.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

George Entwistle, Office of Vehicle

Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202–336–

5306).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A)

(formerly section 108(c)(3)(A)(i) of the

National Traffic and Motor Vehicle

Safety Act (the Act)), a motor vehicle

that was not originally manufactured to

conform to all applicable Federal motor

vehicle safety standards 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 (formerly section 114 of the Act),

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 Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

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 is 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. of

Santa Ana, California (Registered

Importer R–90–007) petitioned NHTSA

to decide whether 1990 Mercedes-Benz

500SE passenger cars are eligible for

importation into the United States.

NHTSA published notice of the petition

on March 25, 1996 (61 FR 12131) to

afford an opportunity for public

comment. The reader is referred to that

notice for a thorough description of the

petition. No comments were received in

response to the notice. Based on its

review of the information submitted by

the petitioner, NHTSA has decided to

grant the petition.

Vehicle Eligibility Number for Subject

Vehicles

The importer of a vehicle admissible

under any final decision must indicate

on the form HS–7 accompanying entry

the appropriate vehicle eligibility

number indicating that the vehicle is

eligible for entry. VSP–154 is the

vehicle eligibility number assigned to

vehicles admissible under this notice of

final decision.

Final Decision

Accordingly, on the basis of the

foregoing, NHTSA hereby decides that a

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is

substantially similar to a 1990

Mercedes-Benz 300SE originally

manufactured for importation into and

sale in the United States and certified

under 49 U.S.C. 30115, and is capable

of being readily altered to conform to all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30141 (a)(1)(A) and

(b)(1); 49 CFR 593.8; delegations of authority

at 49 CFR 1.50 and 501.8.

Issued on: May 14, 1996.

Marilynne Jacobs,

Director, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance.

[FR Doc. 96–12634 Filed 5–17–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–59–M

[Docket No. 95–61; Notice 2]

Decision That Nonconforming 1992

Volvo 740 GL and 940 GL Sedan and

Wagon Passenger Cars Are Eligible for

Importation

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of decision by NHTSA

that nonconforming 1992 Volvo 740 GL

and 940 GL Sedan and Wagon passenger

cars are eligible for importation.

SUMMARY: This notice announces the

decision by NHTSA that 1992 Volvo 740

GL and 940 GL Sedan and Wagon

passenger cars not originally

manufactured to comply with all

applicable Federal motor vehicle safety

standards are eligible for importation

into the United States because they are

substantially similar to vehicles

originally manufactured for importation

into and sale in the United States and

certified by their manufacturer as

complying with the safety standards

(the U.S. certified versions of the 1992

Volvo 740 GL and 940 GL Sedan and

Wagon), and they are capable of being

readily altered to conform to the

standards.

DATES: This decision is effective as of

the date of its publication in the Federal

Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

George Entwistle, Office of Vehicle

Safety Compliance, NHTSA (202–366–

5306).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Under 49 U.S.C. 30141(a)(1)(A)

(formerly section 108(c)(3)(A)(i) of the

National Traffic and Motor Vehicle

Safety Act (the Act)), a motor vehicle

that was not originally manufactured to

conform to all applicable Federal motor

vehicle safety standards 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 (formerly section 114 of the Act),

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 Federal motor vehicle safety

standards.

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.

J.K. Motors of Kingsville, Maryland

(‘‘J.K.’’) (Registered Importer R–90–006)

petitioned NHTSA to decide whether

1992 Volvo 740 GL and 940 GL Sedan

and Wagon passenger cars are eligible

for importation into the United States.

NHTSA published notice of the petition

on August 10, 1995 (61 FR 40878) to

afford an opportunity for public

comment. The notice identified the

vehicles which J.K. believes to be

substantially similar as 1992 Volvo 740