Interpretation ID: nht95-2.56

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: April 26, 1995

FROM: John M. Quinata -- Customs And Quarantine Agency, Government Of Guam

TO: Office of the Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO 7/25/95 LETTER FROM JOHN WOMACK TO JOHN N. QUINATA (VSA 102(3); REDBOOK 2)

TEXT: Dear Sir:

This is to request your assistance in determining whether or not Truck Cranes are subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Accordingly, Sanko Bussan Guam imported a used Nissan Truck Crane Lorries from Japan to off-load frozen tuna at the Port Authority of Guam.

Guam Customs currently enforces the FMVSS. Enclosed is the shipping documents concerning the imported Truck Crane.

Your urgent response to this matter is appreciated.

(Photos and shipping documents omitted.)