North American Free Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel Reviews; Notice of Panel Decision, 14683 [E6-4172]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 56 / Thursday, March 23, 2006 / Notices demands of other proceedings handled by the office administering this review, the Department has determined that it is not practicable to complete this review within the original time period. Accordingly, the Department is extending the time for completion of the final results until no later than May 10, 2006, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. We are issuing and publishing this notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 15, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 06–2778 Filed 3–22–06; 8:45 am] Under Article 1904 of the Agreement, which came into force on January 1, 1994, the Government of the United States, the Government of Canada and the Government of Mexico established Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews (‘‘Rules’’). These Rules were published in the Federal Register on February 23, 1994 (59 FR 8686). Panel Decision: On March 17, 2006, the Binational Panel affirmed the Department of Commerce’s redetermination on remand. The Secretariat will issue a notice of final panel action in this matter on the 11th day after the issuance of this decision (March 28, 2006). Dated: March 17, 2006. Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat. [FR Doc. E6–4172 Filed 3–22–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration BILLING CODE 3510–GT–P North American Free Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel Reviews; Notice of Panel Decision DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Panel Decision. [Docket No. 060317074–6074–01; I.D. No. 031306A] AGENCY: On March 17, 2006, the binational panel issued its decision in the review of the final results of the countervailing duty determination made by the International Trade Administration (ITA) respecting Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (Secretariat File No. USA–CDA–2002– 1904–03) affirmed the re-determination on remand of the Department of Commerce. A copy of the complete panel decision is available from the NAFTA Secretariat. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482–5438. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chapter 19 of the North American Free-Trade Agreement (‘‘Agreement’’) establishes a mechanism to replace domestic judicial review of final determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty cases involving imports from the other country with review by independent binational panels. When a Request for Panel Review is filed, a panel is established to act in place of national courts to review expeditiously the final determination to determine whether it conforms with the antidumping or countervailing duty law of the country that made the determination. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 Mar 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Endangered and Threatened Species: 90–Day Finding on Petition to Redefine the Southern Extent of the Central California Coho Salmon Evolutionarily Significant Unit National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notification of 90–day petition finding. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), have received a petition to redefine the southern boundary of the Central California Coast (CCC) coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) to exclude coho salmon populations in the counties (Santa Cruz County and coastal San Mateo County) south of San Francisco Bay, California. Coho salmon populations south of San Francisco Bay are part of the CCC coho salmon ESU, which is listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The petition fails to present substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned action may be warranted. Furthermore, after reviewing the best available scientific and other information, NMFS finds the petitioned action is not warranted. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14683 The finding announced in this document is effective March 23, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments or questions concerning this petition finding should be submitted to the Regional Administrator, Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 5200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Wingert, NMFS, Southwest Region, (562) 980–4021, or Marta Nammack, NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, (301)713–1401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Background Section 2(b) of the ESA outlines the purposes of the statute which are to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered and threatened species depend may be conserved, to provide a program for the conservation of such endangered species and threatened species, and to take such steps as may be appropriate to achieve the purposes of the treaties and conventions set forth in subsection (2)(a). Section 4(a) of the ESA directs the Secretary to determine whether a species is endangered or threatened solely on the basis of the best scientific and commercial data available to him after conducting a review of the status of the species and after taking into account those efforts, if any, being made by any state or foreign nation, to protect such species. The ESA authorizes the listing, delisting, or reclassification of a species, subspecies, or distinct population segment of a vertebrate species (DPS) (16 U.S.C. 1533(4)(a)). We have determined that DPSs are represented by Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs) for Pacific salmon, and we treat ESUs as ‘‘species’’ under the ESA (Salmonid ESU Policy, 56 FR 58612; November 20, 1991). Under the Salmonid ESU policy, a stock of Pacific salmon is considered a distinct population, and hence a ‘‘species’’ under the ESA, if it represents an evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) of the biological species. A stock must satisfy two criteria to be considered an ESU: (1) It must be substantially reproductively isolated from other conspecific population units; and (2) It must represent an important component in the evolutionary legacy of the species. Coho salmon populations that occupy coastal streams in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties south of San Francisco Bay are currently considered part of the larger CCC coho salmon ESU. This ESU was originally listed as a threatened E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2006)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


North American Free Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel 
Reviews; Notice of Panel Decision

AGENCY: NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade 
Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of Panel Decision.

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SUMMARY: On March 17, 2006, the binational panel issued its decision in 
the review of the final results of the countervailing duty 
determination made by the International Trade Administration (ITA) 
respecting Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada (Secretariat 
File No. USA-CDA-2002-1904-03) affirmed the re-determination on remand 
of the Department of Commerce. A copy of the complete panel decision is 
available from the NAFTA Secretariat.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caratina L. Alston, United States 
Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482-5438.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chapter 19 of the North American Free-Trade 
Agreement (``Agreement'') establishes a mechanism to replace domestic 
judicial review of final determinations in antidumping and 
countervailing duty cases involving imports from the other country with 
review by independent binational panels. When a Request for Panel 
Review is filed, a panel is established to act in place of national 
courts to review expeditiously the final determination to determine 
whether it conforms with the antidumping or countervailing duty law of 
the country that made the determination.
    Under Article 1904 of the Agreement, which came into force on 
January 1, 1994, the Government of the United States, the Government of 
Canada and the Government of Mexico established Rules of Procedure for 
Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews (``Rules''). These Rules were 
published in the Federal Register on February 23, 1994 (59 FR 8686).
    Panel Decision: On March 17, 2006, the Binational Panel affirmed 
the Department of Commerce's re-determination on remand.
    The Secretariat will issue a notice of final panel action in this 
matter on the 11th day after the issuance of this decision (March 28, 
2006).

    Dated: March 17, 2006.
Caratina L. Alston,
United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat.
[FR Doc. E6-4172 Filed 3-22-06; 8:45 am]
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