Probable Effect of Certain Modifications to the North American Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin, 36657-36658 [05-12570]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 121 / Friday, June 24, 2005 / Notices INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–377 (Second Review)] Internal Combustion Industrial Forklift Trucks From Japan United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of Commission determination to conduct a full five-year review concerning the antidumping duty order on internal combustion industrial forklift trucks from Japan. AGENCY: The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with a full review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on internal combusion industrial forklift trucks from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the review will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective date: June 6, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Messer (202–205–3193), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this review may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 6, 2005, the Commission determined that it should proceed to a full review in the subject five-year review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act. The Commission found that the domestic interested party group response to its notice of institution (70 FR 9971, March 1, 2005) was adequate 1 and that the SUMMARY: 1 Vice respondent interested party group response was inadequate. The Commission also found that other circumstances warranted conducting a full review.2 A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner’s statements will be available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission’s Web site. Authority: This review is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. Issued: June 17, 2005. By order of the Commission Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–12480 Filed 6–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–M INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. NAFTA–103–012] Probable Effect of Certain Modifications to the North American Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation and request for written submissions. AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: June 3, 2005. SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on May 23, 2005 (as modified by a letter received on June 16, 2005), from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 103 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313), the Commission instituted investigation No. NAFTA– 103–012, Probable Effect of Certain Modifications to the NAFTA Rules of Origin. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from Linda White, Office of Industries (202–205– 3427, linda.white@usitc.gov), or JudithAnne Webster, Office of Industries (202–205–3489, judithanne.webster@usitc.gov). For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091, william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819, margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun dissenting. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:06 Jun 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 2 Chairman Frm 00101 Stephen Koplan dissenting. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36657 Background: According to the USTR’s letter, U.S. negotiators have recently reached agreement in principle with representatives of the governments of Canada and Mexico on proposed modifications to Annexes 401 and 403 of the NAFTA. Chapter 4 and Annexes 401 and 403 of the NAFTA set forth the rules of origin for applying the tariff provisions of the NAFTA to trade in goods. Section 202(q) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 103 of the Act, to proclaim such modifications to the rules as may from time to time be agreed to by the NAFTA countries. One of the requirements set out in section 103 of the Act is that the President obtain advice from the United States International Trade Commission. The USTR has requested that the Commission provide advice on the probable effect of the modifications on U.S. trade under the NAFTA and on domestic industries. The modifications concern rules of origin in NAFTA Annexes 401 and 403 for (1) Cocoa and cocoa preparations; (2) cranberry juice; (3) ores, slag and ash; (4) leather; (5) cork and articles of cork; (6) prepared feathers and down and articles made of feather or of down, artificial flowers, and articles of human hair; (7) glass and glassware; (8) copper; (9) nickel and articles thereof; (10) lead; (11) zinc and articles thereof; (12) tin; (13) other base metals; (14) televisions; (15) information technology agreement goods; and (16) controls. A detailed list of the proposed modifications is available from the Office of the Secretary to the Commission or by accessing the electronic version of this notice at the Commission’s Internet site (https:// www.usitc.gov). This list was amended by the USTR, as conveyed in a letter dated June 16, 2005, from Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Carmen SuroBredie, to delete filament yarns of viscose rayon, tri-lobal rayon staple fiber, and untextured yarns of nylon, as the Commission had previously provided probable effect advice concerning modifications to rules of origin for these products in Investigation Nos. NAFTA–103–7 (October 2004) and NAFTA–103–9 (December 2004). The U.S. NAFTA rules of origin can be found in General Note 12 of the 2005 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (see ‘‘General Notes’’ link at https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/ bychapter/index.htm) and the most recent updates to the current U.S. NAFTA rules of origin can be found in E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1 36658 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 121 / Friday, June 24, 2005 / Notices Presidential Proclamation 7870 of February 9, 2005 (70 FR 7611). As requested, the Commission will forward its advice to the USTR by September 26, 2005. Written Submissions: Interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning the probable effect of the modifications. Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written statements should be submitted to the Commission at the earliest practical date and should be received no later than the close of business on August 3, 2005. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original (or copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, from which the confidential business information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https:// hotdocs.usitc.gov/pubs/ electronic_filing_handbook.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000 or edis@usitc.gov). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR and the President. As VerDate jul<14>2003 19:06 Jun 23, 2005 Jkt 205001 requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 21, 2005. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–12570 Filed 6–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Executive Office for United States Trustees; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested 60-day emergency notice of information collection under review: application for approval as a provider of a personal financial management instructional course. ACTION: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by July 1, 2005. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until August 23, 2005. During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Mark Neal, Assistant United States Trustee, Executive Office for United States Trustees, Department of Justice, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20530, or by facsimile at 202–307–2397. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information: (1) Type of information collection: New Collection. (2) The title of the form/collection: Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. Executive Office for United States Trustees. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Other: Not-for-profit Institutions. Congress passed a new bankruptcy law that requires individuals who file for bankruptcy to complete an approved personal financial management instructional course as a condition of receiving a discharge. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated that 1,000 respondents will complete the application in approximately 3 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated total annual E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 121 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. NAFTA-103-012]


Probable Effect of Certain Modifications to the North American 
Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and request for written 
submissions.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: June 3, 2005.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on May 23, 2005 (as modified by 
a letter received on June 16, 2005), from the United States Trade 
Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and 
pursuant to section 103 of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
(NAFTA) Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. NAFTA-103-012, Probable Effect of Certain 
Modifications to the NAFTA Rules of Origin.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from Linda 
White, Office of Industries (202-205-3427, linda.white@usitc.gov), or 
Judith-Anne Webster, Office of Industries (202-205-3489, judith-
anne.webster@usitc.gov). For information on the legal aspects of this 
investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General 
Counsel (202-205-3091, william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should 
contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-
1819, margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov).
    Background: According to the USTR's letter, U.S. negotiators have 
recently reached agreement in principle with representatives of the 
governments of Canada and Mexico on proposed modifications to Annexes 
401 and 403 of the NAFTA. Chapter 4 and Annexes 401 and 403 of the 
NAFTA set forth the rules of origin for applying the tariff provisions 
of the NAFTA to trade in goods. Section 202(q) of the NAFTA 
Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the President, subject to the 
consultation and layover requirements of section 103 of the Act, to 
proclaim such modifications to the rules as may from time to time be 
agreed to by the NAFTA countries. One of the requirements set out in 
section 103 of the Act is that the President obtain advice from the 
United States International Trade Commission.
    The USTR has requested that the Commission provide advice on the 
probable effect of the modifications on U.S. trade under the NAFTA and 
on domestic industries. The modifications concern rules of origin in 
NAFTA Annexes 401 and 403 for (1) Cocoa and cocoa preparations; (2) 
cranberry juice; (3) ores, slag and ash; (4) leather; (5) cork and 
articles of cork; (6) prepared feathers and down and articles made of 
feather or of down, artificial flowers, and articles of human hair; (7) 
glass and glassware; (8) copper; (9) nickel and articles thereof; (10) 
lead; (11) zinc and articles thereof; (12) tin; (13) other base metals; 
(14) televisions; (15) information technology agreement goods; and (16) 
controls.
    A detailed list of the proposed modifications is available from the 
Office of the Secretary to the Commission or by accessing the 
electronic version of this notice at the Commission's Internet site 
(https://www.usitc.gov). This list was amended by the USTR, as conveyed 
in a letter dated June 16, 2005, from Assistant U.S. Trade 
Representative Carmen Suro-Bredie, to delete filament yarns of viscose 
rayon, tri-lobal rayon staple fiber, and untextured yarns of nylon, as 
the Commission had previously provided probable effect advice 
concerning modifications to rules of origin for these products in 
Investigation Nos. NAFTA-103-7 (October 2004) and NAFTA-103-9 (December 
2004).
    The U.S. NAFTA rules of origin can be found in General Note 12 of 
the 2005 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (see ``General 
Notes'' link at https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/index.htm) 
and the most recent updates to the current U.S. NAFTA rules of origin 
can be found in

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Presidential Proclamation 7870 of February 9, 2005 (70 FR 7611). As 
requested, the Commission will forward its advice to the USTR by 
September 26, 2005.
    Written Submissions: Interested parties are invited to submit 
written statements concerning the probable effect of the modifications. 
Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States 
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. 
To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written statements 
should be submitted to the Commission at the earliest practical date 
and should be received no later than the close of business on August 3, 
2005. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of 
section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 
CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original 
(or copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each 
document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the 
document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be 
filed, from which the confidential business information must be deleted 
(see the following paragraph for further information regarding 
confidential business information). The Commission's rules authorize 
filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means 
only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see 
Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://hotdocs.usitc.gov/
pubs/electronic_filing_handbook.pdf). Persons with questions 
regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202-205-2000 
or edis@usitc.gov).
    Any submissions that contain confidential business information must 
also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the 
rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages 
be clearly marked as to whether they are the ``confidential'' or 
``nonconfidential'' version, and that the confidential business 
information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written 
submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made 
available in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for 
inspection by interested parties.
    The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business 
information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report 
it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the 
Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the 
public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business 
information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm 
supplying the information.
    The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the 
Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing 
impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by 
contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with 
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access 
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: June 21, 2005.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-12570 Filed 6-23-05; 8:45 am]
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