[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 97 (Friday, May 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 29214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7658]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2006-24707; Notice 1]


Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd., Receipt of Petition for Decision 
of Inconsequential Noncompliance

    Pilkington Glass of Canada Ltd. (Pilkington) has determined that 
certain aftermarket windshields that it manufactured in 2005 and 2006 
do not comply with S6.2 and S6.3 of 49 CFR 571.205, Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205, ``Glazing Materials.'' 
Pilkington has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, 
``Defect and Noncompliance Reports.''
    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), Pilkington has 
petitioned for an exemption from the notification and remedy 
requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this 
noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
    This notice of receipt of Pilkington's petition 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 petition.
    Affected are a total of approximately 760 aftermarket windshields 
number GW1549GBY manufactured between September 9, 2005 and March 31, 
2006. Pilkington explains that the exact number of noncompliant 
windshields is unknown, but that 8.1 percent of the windshields that 
remain in the company's possession are noncompliant, and applying that 
percentage to the 9,383 windshields that have been distributed produces 
a result of 760. S6.2 and S6.3 of FMVSS No. 205 require that each 
windshield be marked with certain information including a 
manufacturer's model number and code. The affected windshields are 
marked with either an illegible model number or an illegible 
manufacturer's code. Pilkington has corrected the problem that caused 
these errors so that they will not be repeated in future production.
    Pilkington believes that the noncompliance is inconsequential to 
motor vehicle safety and that no corrective action is warranted. The 
petitioner states that the windshields are clearly inscribed 
``Pilkington'' and ``Made in Canada,'' which would allow a distributor 
or consumer to clearly identify the manufacturer. Pilkington further 
states that consumers do not need the illegible information to operate 
their vehicles safely, and ``repair shops typically do not use the 
model number in deciding upon the size or model of the replacement 
glass. Instead, [they] generally use various manuals and Web sites * * 
* such as * * * National Auto Glass Specifications.'' Pilkington also 
states that it is taking action to prevent additional sales of these 
windshields by notifying wholesalers and distributors to return 
windshields with the noncompliant markings. The windshields meet all 
other FMVSS requirements.
    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and 
arguments on this petition. Comments must refer to the docket and 
notice number cited at the beginning of this notice and be submitted by 
any of the following methods. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on 
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC. It is requested, but not required, that two copies of 
the comments be provided. The Docket Section is open on weekdays from 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Federal Holidays. Comments may be submitted 
electronically by logging onto the Docket Management System website at 
http://dms.dot.gov. Click on ``Help'' to obtain instructions for filing 
the document electronically. Comments may be faxed to 1-202-493-2251, 
or may be submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments.
    The petition, supporting materials, and all comments received 
before the close of business on the closing date indicated below will 
be filed and will be considered. All comments and supporting materials 
received after the closing date will also be filed and will be 
considered to the extent possible. When the petition is granted or 
denied, notice of the decision will be published in the Federal 
Register pursuant to the authority indicated below.
    Comment closing date: June 19, 2006.

(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: Delegations of authority at CFR 
1.50 and 501.8)

    Issued on: May 16, 2006.
Daniel C. Smith,
Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
[FR Doc. E6-7658 Filed 5-18-06; 8:45 am]
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