Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China, 45702-45703 [E5-4261]

Download as PDF 45702 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 151 / Monday, August 8, 2005 / Notices proposes to recommend that an EFP be issued that would allow one commercial fishing vessel to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The EFP would allow for exemptions from the FMP as follows: The Gulf of Maine (GOM) Rolling Closure Areas and the minimum mesh size for trawl gear. Regulations under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope ‘‘Comments on the GOM Rope Separator Trawl Study.’’ Comments may also be sent via fax to (978) 281–9135 or submitted via e-mail to: DA5–219@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Ruccio, Fishery Management Specialist, phone (978) 281–9104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An application for an EFP was submitted on July 20, 2005, by Dr. Pingguo He of the University of New Hampshire for the continuation of a Cooperative Research Partnership Initiative contract project. The primary goal of the research is to design and test a rope separator trawl that targets haddock and pollock while releasing cod and flounder in inshore western GOM waters. The intent of the researchers is that the experimental net, if successful, could be suitable for fishing using Category B Days at Sea in the future. This EFP would be used to conduct the second phase of at-sea trials for the experimental trawl net. The first phase was conducted under a separate EFP. One vessel would conduct 12 days of atsea trials consisting of three to four 1hour tows per day. Additionally, researchers would use remote underwater video observation and acoustic gear geometry monitoring to assess the success of the net during atsea trials. The design of the net would consist of a rope separator in place of the more common netting separator in order to simplify design and rigging; a large bottom escape area for cod, flatfishes, and benthos; and a raised fishing line running through long drop chains to further allow benthic species to escape. Researchers have requested a VerDate jul<14>2003 20:55 Aug 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 small mesh exemption to allow for the use of a second codend or a small-mesh cover to collect fish released from the trawl to assess the effectiveness of the separator trawl. All specimens caught would be sampled and measured. All undersized fish would be returned to the sea as quickly as practical after measurement and examination. All legal-sized fish, within the possession limit, would be sold, with the proceeds returned to the project for the purposes of enhancing future research. The study would take place from September 1, 2005, to July 30, 2006. The trials would occur between 43°20′ and 42°30′ N. lat. and west of 70°15′ W. long., excluding the Western GOM Closure Area. The principal investigator has requested a small-mesh exemption to allow for the use of a second codend or a small mesh cover to collect fish released from the experimental trawl to assess the effectiveness of the separator trawl. An optimum mixture of haddock and cod is necessary for testing the experimental gear. The majority of field work is tentatively scheduled for fall 2005. Dr. He has requested exemptions from the GOM Rolling Closure Areas to allow for spring 2006 fishing, should weather, vessel availability, or haddock and cod abundance in the study area hinder completion of the fall 2005 survey schedule. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 3, 2005. Alan D. Risenhoover Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–4242 Filed 8–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China August 2, 2005. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the Committee) ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee is extending through August 31, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of cotton and manmade fiber dressing gowns and robes (Category 350/650). PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Jay Dowling, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-4058. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: Section 204 of the Agriculture Act of 1956, as amended; Executive Order 11651, as amended. Background On November 24, 2004, the Committee received a request from the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the National Council of Textile Organizations, the National Textile Association, SEAMS and UNITE HERE requesting that the Committee limit imports from China of cotton and man-made fiber dressing gowns and robes (Category 350/650) due to the threat of market disruption (‘‘threat case’’). The Committee determined this request provided the information necessary for the Committee to consider the request and solicited public comments for a period of 30 days. See Solicitation of Public Comments on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China, 69 FR 77232 (Dec. 27, 2004). On December 30, 2004, the Court of International Trade preliminarily enjoined the Committee from considering or taking any further action on this request and any other requests ‘‘that are based on the threat of market disruption’’. U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel v. United States, 350 F. Supp. 2d 1342 (CIT 2004). On April 27, 2005 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the U.S. government’s motion for a stay and reversed that injunction. U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel v. United States, Ct. No. 05-1209, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 12751 (Fed. Cir. June 28, 2005). Thus, CITA resumed consideration of this case. The public comment period for this request had not yet closed when the injunction took effect on December 30, 2004. The number of calendar days remaining in the public comment period beginning with and including December 30, 2004 was 28 days. On May 9, 2005, therefore, the Committee published a notice in the Federal Register reopening the comment period and inviting public comments to be received not later than June 6, 2005. See Rescheduling of Consideration of Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China and Solicitations of Public Comments, 70 FR 24397 (May 9, 2005). On April 6, 2005, the Committee received a request from the American E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 151 / Monday, August 8, 2005 / Notices Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the National Council of Textile Organizations, the National Textile Association, and UNITE HERE requesting that the Committee limit imports from China of cotton and manmade fiber dressing gowns and robes (Category 350/650) due to market disruption (‘‘market disruption case’’). The Committee determined that this request provided the information necessary for the Committee to consider the request and solicited public comments for a period of 30 days. See Solicitation of Public Comment on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China, 70 FR 23117 (May 4, 2005). The Committee’s Procedures, 68 FR 27787 (May 21, 2003) state that the Committee will make a determination within 60 calendar days of the close of the public comment period as to whether the United States will request consultations with China. If the Committee is unable to make a determination within 60 calendar days, it will cause to be published a notice in the Federal Register, including the date by which it will make a determination. The 60 day determination period for the market disruption case expired on August 2, 2005 and the determination period for the threat case expired on August 5, 2005. However, the Committee has decided to extend until August 31, 2005, the period for making determinations on these cases in order to consult with the domestic textile and apparel industry and members of Congress about whether to pursue a broader agreement with China on imports of Chinese textile and apparel products to the United States. Because of these consultations, the Committee is unable to make a determination within 60 days of the close of the public comment period. James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E5–4261 Filed 8–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China August 2, 2005. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the Committee) AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 20:13 Aug 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: The Committee is extending through August 31, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of men’s and boys’ wool trousers (Category 447). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay Dowling, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-4058. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 204 of the Agriculture Act of 1956, as amended; Executive Order 11651, as amended. Background On November 12, 2004, the Committee received a request from the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the National Council of Textile Organizations, the National Textile Association, SEAMS and UNITE HERE requesting that the Committee limit imports from China of men’s and boys’ wool trousers (Category 447) due to the threat of market disruption. The Committee determined this request provided the information necessary for the Committee to consider the request and solicited public comments for a period of 30 days. See Solicitation of Public Comment on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China, 69 FR 71781 (Dec. 10, 2004). On December 30, 2004, the Court of International Trade preliminarily enjoined the Committee from considering or taking any further action on this request and any other requests ‘‘that are based on the threat of market disruption’’. U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel v. United States, 350 F. Supp. 2d 1342 (CIT 2004). On April 27, 2005 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the U.S. government’s motion for a stay and reversed that injunction. U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel v. United States, Ct. No. 05-1209, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 12751 (Fed. Cir. June 28, 2005). Thus, CITA resumed consideration of this case. The public comment period for this request had not yet closed when the injunction took effect on December 30, 2004. The number of calendar days remaining in the public comment period beginning with and including December 30, 2004 was 12 days. On May 9, 2005, therefore, the Committee published a notice in the Federal Register reopening the comment period and inviting public comments to be received not later than May 23, 2005. See Rescheduling of Consideration of PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45703 Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China and Solicitations of Public Comments, 70 FR 24397 (May 9, 2005). The Committee’s Procedures, 68 FR 27787 (May 21, 2003) state that the Committee will make a determination within 60 calendar days of the close of the public comment period as to whether the United States will request consultations with China. If the Committee is unable to make a determination within 60 calendar days, it will cause to be published a notice in the Federal Register, including the date by which it will make a determination. The 60 day determination period for this case expired on July 22, 2005. However, the Committee was unable to make a determination at that time and extended the determination period to July 31, 2005. See Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China. 70 FR 43397 (July 27, 2005). The Committee has decided to further extend until August 31, 2005, the period for making a determination on this case in order to consult with the domestic textile and apparel industry and members of Congress about whether to pursue a broader agreement with China on imports of Chinese textile and apparel products to the United States. Because of these consultations, the Committee is unable to make a determination within 60 days of the close of the public comment period. James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E5–4262 Filed 8–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China August 2, 2005. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the Committee) AGENCY: ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: The Committee is extending through August 31, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of cotton and manmade fiber brassieres (Category 349/ 649). E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 151 (Monday, August 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45702-45703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-4261]


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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS


Extension of Period of Determination on Request for Textile and 
Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China

August 2, 2005.
AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the 
Committee)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Committee is extending through August 31, 2005, the period 
for making a determination on whether to request consultations with 
China regarding imports of cotton and man-made fiber dressing gowns and 
robes (Category 350/650).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay Dowling, Office of Textiles and 
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-4058.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority: Section 204 of the Agriculture Act of 1956, as 
amended; Executive Order 11651, as amended.

Background

    On November 24, 2004, the Committee received a request from the 
American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the National Council of 
Textile Organizations, the National Textile Association, SEAMS and 
UNITE HERE requesting that the Committee limit imports from China of 
cotton and man-made fiber dressing gowns and robes (Category 350/650) 
due to the threat of market disruption (``threat case'').
    The Committee determined this request provided the information 
necessary for the Committee to consider the request and solicited 
public comments for a period of 30 days. See Solicitation of Public 
Comments on Request for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports 
from China, 69 FR 77232 (Dec. 27, 2004).
    On December 30, 2004, the Court of International Trade 
preliminarily enjoined the Committee from considering or taking any 
further action on this request and any other requests ``that are based 
on the threat of market disruption''. U.S. Association of Importers of 
Textiles and Apparel v. United States, 350 F. Supp. 2d 1342 (CIT 2004). 
On April 27, 2005 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted 
the U.S. government's motion for a stay and reversed that injunction. 
U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel v. United States, 
Ct. No. 05-1209, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 12751 (Fed. Cir. June 28, 2005). 
Thus, CITA resumed consideration of this case.
    The public comment period for this request had not yet closed when 
the injunction took effect on December 30, 2004. The number of calendar 
days remaining in the public comment period beginning with and 
including December 30, 2004 was 28 days. On May 9, 2005, therefore, the 
Committee published a notice in the Federal Register re-opening the 
comment period and inviting public comments to be received not later 
than June 6, 2005. See Rescheduling of Consideration of Request for 
Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China and 
Solicitations of Public Comments, 70 FR 24397 (May 9, 2005).
    On April 6, 2005, the Committee received a request from the 
American

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Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition, the National Council of Textile 
Organizations, the National Textile Association, and UNITE HERE 
requesting that the Committee limit imports from China of cotton and 
man-made fiber dressing gowns and robes (Category 350/650) due to 
market disruption (``market disruption case''). The Committee 
determined that this request provided the information necessary for the 
Committee to consider the request and solicited public comments for a 
period of 30 days. See Solicitation of Public Comment on Request for 
Textile and Apparel Safeguard Action on Imports from China, 70 FR 23117 
(May 4, 2005).
    The Committee's Procedures, 68 FR 27787 (May 21, 2003) state that 
the Committee will make a determination within 60 calendar days of the 
close of the public comment period as to whether the United States will 
request consultations with China. If the Committee is unable to make a 
determination within 60 calendar days, it will cause to be published a 
notice in the Federal Register, including the date by which it will 
make a determination.
    The 60 day determination period for the market disruption case 
expired on August 2, 2005 and the determination period for the threat 
case expired on August 5, 2005. However, the Committee has decided to 
extend until August 31, 2005, the period for making determinations on 
these cases in order to consult with the domestic textile and apparel 
industry and members of Congress about whether to pursue a broader 
agreement with China on imports of Chinese textile and apparel products 
to the United States. Because of these consultations, the Committee is 
unable to make a determination within 60 days of the close of the 
public comment period.

James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc. E5-4261 Filed 8-5-05; 8:45 am]
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