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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice of
Collection of Applications for Dispute
Settlement Rosters
[Public Notice 5243]
Culturally Significant Object Imported
for Exhibition; Determinations:
‘‘Portraits of a People: Picturing
African Americans in the Nineteenth
Century’
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of
the following determinations: Pursuant
to the authority vested in me by the Act
of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22
U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of
March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs
Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998
(112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501
note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority
No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and
Delegation of Authority No. 236 of
October 19, 1999, as amended, and
Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April
15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby
determine that the object to be included
in the exhibition Portraits of a People:
Picturing African Americans in the
Nineteenth Century,’’ imported from
abroad for temporary exhibition within
the United States, is of cultural
significance. The object is imported
pursuant to a loan agreement with the
foreign lender. I also determine that the
exhibition or display of the exhibit
object at the Addison Gallery of
American Art, Andover, MA from on or
about January 14, 2006 to on or about
March 14, 2006, Delaware Art Museum,
Wilmington, DE from on or about April
21, 2006 to on or about July 16, 2006,
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long
Beach, CA from on or about August 25,
2006 to on or about November 26, 2006,
and at possible additional venues yet to
be determined, is in the national
interest. Public Notice of these
determinations is ordered to be
published in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information, including the
exhibit object, contact Carol B. Epstein,
Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal
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Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Request for comments on the
collection of applications.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Free trade agreements entered
into by the United States require the
establishment of lists or rosters of
individuals that would be available to
serve as panelists in dispute settlement
proceedings. From time to time, the
Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) will collect
applications from people who wish to
serve on those panels. USTR is
soliciting comments from the public on
this proposed collection of information
prior to submitting a request for
approval to the Office of Management
and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
DATES: Comments regarding this
collection of information should be
received no later than February 15,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be
submitted (i) electronically, to
FR0605@ustr.eop.gov, Attn: ‘‘FTA
Applications Comments’’ in the subject
line, or (ii) by fax to Sandy McKinzy at
202–395–3640.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Apol, Office of the United States
Trade Representative, (202) 395–9633.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dispute Settlement Mechanisms of U.S.
Free Trade Agreements
U.S. free trade agreements set out
detailed procedures for the resolution of
disputes over compliance with the
obligations set out in each agreement.
Generally, dispute settlement involves
three stages: (1) Lower level
consultations between the disputing
Parties to try to arrive at a mutually
satisfactory resolution of the matter; (2)
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cabinet-level consultations; and, (3)
resort to a neutral panel to make a
determination as to whether a Party is
in compliance with its obligations under
the agreement. This panel is composed
of individuals chosen by the Parties.
The method by which the panel is
selected varies between agreements.
Some agreements require the
establishment of a roster, from which
panelists shall normally be selected. See
e.g. Chile FTA, Article 22.7. Other
agreements allow the Parties to select
anyone as a panelist, after consultations,
but provide for a contingent list from
which panelists can be selected by lot,
if the Parties do not otherwise select a
panelist. See e.g. Singapore FTA, Article
20.4; Australia FTA, Article 21.7;
Morocco FTA, Article 20.7.
Eligible individuals who wish to be
considered for the various rosters and
lists will be invited to submit
applications. Persons submitting
applications may either send one copy
by fax or transmit a copy electronically.
Applications must be typewritten, and
should be headed ‘‘Application for
Consideration as an FTA Panelist.’’
Applications will be asked to include
the following information:
1. Name of the applicant.
2. Business address, telephone
number, fax number, and e-mail
address.
3. Citizenship(s).
4. Agreement or agreements for which
the applicant wishes to be considered.
5. Current employment, including
title, description of responsibility, and
name and address of employer.
6. Relevant education and
professional training.
7. Relevant language fluency, written
and spoken.
8. Post-education employment
history, including the dates and
addresses of each prior position and a
summary of responsibilities.
9. Relevant professional affiliations
and certifications, including, if any,
current bar memberships in good
standing.
10. A list and copies of publications,
testimony, and speeches, if any,
concerning the relevant area of
expertise. Judges or former judges
should list relevant judicial decisions.
Only one copy of publications,
testimony, speeches, and decisions need
be submitted.
11. Summary of any current and past
employment by, or consulting or other
work for, the Government of the United
States or for the government of the other
Party to the Agreement for which you be
to be considered (e.g. NAFTA,
Singapore, Chile, Australia, or
Morocco).
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12. The names and nationalities of all
foreign principals for whom the
applicant is currently or has previously
been registered pursuant to the Foreign
Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. 611
et seq., and the dates of all registration
periods.
13. A short statement of qualifications
and availability for service on FTA
dispute settlement panels, including
information relevant to the applicant’s
familiarity with international trade law
and willingness and ability to make
time commitments necessary for service
on panels.
14. On a separate page, the names,
addresses, telephone and fax numbers of
three individuals willing to provide
information concerning the applicant’s
qualifications for service, including the
applicant’s character, reputation,
reliability, judgment, and familiarity
with international trade law.
15. Information regarding any specific
skill or experience which may be
relevant to a specific panel for which
the applicant is applying.
Paperwork Burden
It is estimated that approximately 150
individuals a year will submit
applications for various panels and that
it will take each applicant
approximately three hours to compile
their applications for a total paperwork
burden of 450 hours a year. The
recordkeeping cost of maintaining the
information received will be minimal.
Request for Comments
USTR request comments on this
proposed collection of information
including comments on the following
questions: (1) Is the proposed collection
of information necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of USTR?
(2) Is the estimated burden of the
proposed collection of information
accurate? (3) Can the utility and clarity
of the information being collected be
enhanced? and (4) Can the burden on
the providers of the information be
minimized.
David J. Apol,
Associate General Counsel, Office of the
United States Trade Representative.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Procurement Thresholds for
Implementation of the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
AGENCY:
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Determination of procurement
thresholds under the World Trade
Organization Government Procurement
Agreement, the United States-Australia
Free Trade Agreement, the United
States-Chile Free Trade Agreement, the
North American Free Trade Agreement,
and the United States-Singapore Free
Trade Agreement.
ACTION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dawn Shackleford, Director for
International Procurement, Office of the
United States Trade Representative,
(202) 395–9461 or
Dawn_Shackleford@ustr.eop.gov.
SUMMARY: Executive Order 12260
requires the United States Trade
Representative to set the U.S. dollar
thresholds for application of Title III of
the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 2511 et seq.), which
implements U.S. trade agreement
obligations, including those under the
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Government Procurement Agreement,
Chapter 15 of the United StatesAustralia Free Trade Agreement,
Chapter 9 of the United States-Chile
Free Trade Agreement, Chapter 10 of the
North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA), and Chapter 13 of the United
States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
These obligations apply to covered
procurements valued at or above
specified U.S. dollar thresholds.
Now, therefore, I, Rob Portman,
United States Trade Representative, in
conformity with the provisions of
Executive Order 12260, and in order to
carry out U.S. trade agreement
obligations under the World Trade
Organization (WTO) Government
Procurement Agreement, Chapter 15 of
the United States-Australia Free Trade
Agreement, Chapter 9 of the United
States-Chile Free Trade Agreement,
Chapter 10 of NAFTA, and Chapter 13
of the United States-Singapore Free
Trade Agreement, do hereby determine,
effective on January 1, 2006:
For the calendar years 2006–2007, the
thresholds are as follows:
I. WTO Government Procurement
Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in
U.S. Annex 1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$193,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in U.S. Annex 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$526,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
C. Other Entities listed in U.S. Annex 3:
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(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$593,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
II. U.S.-Australia Free Trade
Agreement, Chapter 15
A. Central Government Entities listed in
the U.S. Schedule to Annex 15–A,
Section 1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$64,786; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
15–A, Section 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$526,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 15–A, Section 3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List A Entities—$323,929;
(2) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities— $593,000;
(3) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
III. U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement,
Chapter 9
A. Central Government Entities listed in
the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$64,786; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$526,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List A Entities— $323,929;
(2) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$593,000;
(3) Procurement of construction
services—$7,407,000.
IV. North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA), Chapter 10
A. Federal Government Entities listed in
the U.S. Schedule to Annex
1001.1a–1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$64,786; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$8,422,165.
B. Government Enterprises listed in the
U.S. Schedule to Annex 1001.1a–2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$323,929; and
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice of Collection of Applications for
Dispute Settlement Rosters
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Request for comments on the collection of applications.
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SUMMARY: Free trade agreements entered into by the United States
require the establishment of lists or rosters of individuals that would
be available to serve as panelists in dispute settlement proceedings.
From time to time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative
(USTR) will collect applications from people who wish to serve on those
panels. USTR is soliciting comments from the public on this proposed
collection of information prior to submitting a request for approval to
the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act.
DATES: Comments regarding this collection of information should be
received no later than February 15, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted (i) electronically, to
FR0605@ustr.eop.gov, Attn: ``FTA Applications Comments'' in the subject
line, or (ii) by fax to Sandy McKinzy at 202-395-3640.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Apol, Office of the United
States Trade Representative, (202) 395-9633.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dispute Settlement Mechanisms of U.S. Free Trade Agreements
U.S. free trade agreements set out detailed procedures for the
resolution of disputes over compliance with the obligations set out in
each agreement. Generally, dispute settlement involves three stages:
(1) Lower level consultations between the disputing Parties to try to
arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter; (2)
cabinet-level consultations; and, (3) resort to a neutral panel to make
a determination as to whether a Party is in compliance with its
obligations under the agreement. This panel is composed of individuals
chosen by the Parties. The method by which the panel is selected varies
between agreements. Some agreements require the establishment of a
roster, from which panelists shall normally be selected. See e.g. Chile
FTA, Article 22.7. Other agreements allow the Parties to select anyone
as a panelist, after consultations, but provide for a contingent list
from which panelists can be selected by lot, if the Parties do not
otherwise select a panelist. See e.g. Singapore FTA, Article 20.4;
Australia FTA, Article 21.7; Morocco FTA, Article 20.7.
Eligible individuals who wish to be considered for the various
rosters and lists will be invited to submit applications. Persons
submitting applications may either send one copy by fax or transmit a
copy electronically. Applications must be typewritten, and should be
headed ``Application for Consideration as an FTA Panelist.''
Applications will be asked to include the following information:
1. Name of the applicant.
2. Business address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail
address.
3. Citizenship(s).
4. Agreement or agreements for which the applicant wishes to be
considered.
5. Current employment, including title, description of
responsibility, and name and address of employer.
6. Relevant education and professional training.
7. Relevant language fluency, written and spoken.
8. Post-education employment history, including the dates and
addresses of each prior position and a summary of responsibilities.
9. Relevant professional affiliations and certifications,
including, if any, current bar memberships in good standing.
10. A list and copies of publications, testimony, and speeches, if
any, concerning the relevant area of expertise. Judges or former judges
should list relevant judicial decisions. Only one copy of publications,
testimony, speeches, and decisions need be submitted.
11. Summary of any current and past employment by, or consulting or
other work for, the Government of the United States or for the
government of the other Party to the Agreement for which you be to be
considered (e.g. NAFTA, Singapore, Chile, Australia, or Morocco).
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12. The names and nationalities of all foreign principals for whom
the applicant is currently or has previously been registered pursuant
to the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq., and the
dates of all registration periods.
13. A short statement of qualifications and availability for
service on FTA dispute settlement panels, including information
relevant to the applicant's familiarity with international trade law
and willingness and ability to make time commitments necessary for
service on panels.
14. On a separate page, the names, addresses, telephone and fax
numbers of three individuals willing to provide information concerning
the applicant's qualifications for service, including the applicant's
character, reputation, reliability, judgment, and familiarity with
international trade law.
15. Information regarding any specific skill or experience which
may be relevant to a specific panel for which the applicant is
applying.
Paperwork Burden
It is estimated that approximately 150 individuals a year will
submit applications for various panels and that it will take each
applicant approximately three hours to compile their applications for a
total paperwork burden of 450 hours a year. The recordkeeping cost of
maintaining the information received will be minimal.
Request for Comments
USTR request comments on this proposed collection of information
including comments on the following questions: (1) Is the proposed
collection of information necessary for the proper performance of the
functions of USTR? (2) Is the estimated burden of the proposed
collection of information accurate? (3) Can the utility and clarity of
the information being collected be enhanced? and (4) Can the burden on
the providers of the information be minimized.
David J. Apol,
Associate General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade
Representative.
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