JAPAN: MOTOR VEHICLES The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 95.130. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: Japan. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: Ministry of Transport. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Motor vehicles (HS: 87.01-05). 5. Title and number of pages of the notified document: Revision of the Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles (available in English, 2 pages). 6. Description of content: Vehicles equipped with devices to stop fuel supply when engine misfire is detected and prevent the abnormal high temperature condition of the catalyst are allowed not to install Heat Damage Warning Devices. 7. Objective and rationale: Establishment of alternative requirements for installing Heat Damage Warning Devices. 8. Relevant documents: The basic document is the Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles. The said amendment will appear in ``KAMPO'' (Official Government Gazette) when adopted. 9. Proposed date of adoption and entry into force: 7 July 1995. 10. Final date for comments: 3 July 1995. (135)

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