Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement), 30389-30390 [06-4916]
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DNS by maintaining its historic role in
authorizing changes or modifications to
the authoritative root zone file;
governments have legitimate interest in
the management of their country code
top level domains (ccTLD); ICANN is
the appropriate technical manager of the
Internet DNS; and dialogue related to
Internet governance should continue in
relevant multiple fora.7
Request for Comment: Because the
current MOU will expire on September
30, 2006, NTIA seeks comment on the
progress to date of the transition of the
technical coordination and management
of the Internet DNS to the private sector.
The questions below are intended to
assist in identifying the issues and
should not be construed as a limitation
on comments that may be submitted.
When referencing, in your comments,
any studies, research, and other
empirical data that are not widely
published, please provide copies of the
referenced materials with the submitted
comments.
1. The DNS White Paper articulated
principles (i.e., stability; competition;
private, bottom-up coordination; and
representation) necessary for guiding
the transition to private sector
management of the Internet DNS. Are
these principles still relevant? Should
additional principles be considered in
light of: The advance in Internet
technology; the expanded global reach
of the Internet; the experience gained
over the eight years since the
Department of Commerce issued the
DNS White Paper; and the international
dialogue, including the discussions
related to Internet governance at the
United Nations World Summit on the
Information Society (WSIS)?
2. The DNS White Paper articulated a
number of actions that should be taken
in order for the U.S. Government to
transition its Internet DNS technical
coordination and management
responsibilities to the private sector.
These actions appear in the MOU as a
series of core tasks and milestones. Has
ICANN achieved sufficient progress in
its tasks, as agreed in the MOU, for the
transition to take place by September
30, 2006?
3. Are these core tasks and milestones
still relevant to facilitate this transition
and meet the goals outlined in the DNS
White Paper and the U.S. Principles on
the Internet’s Domain Name and
Addressing System? Should new or
revised tasks/methods be considered in
order for the transition to occur? And on
7 U.S.
Department of Commerce, U.S. Principles
on the Internet’s Domain Name and Addressing
System (June 30, 2005), https://www.ntia.doc.gov/
ntiahome/domainname/
usdnsprinciplesl06302005.htm.
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what time frame and by what method
should a transition occur?
4. The DNS White Paper listed several
key stakeholder groups whose
meaningful participation is necessary
for effective technical coordination and
management of the Internet DNS. Are all
of these groups involved effectively in
the ICANN process? If not, how could
their involvement be improved? Are
there key stakeholder groups not listed
in the DNS White Paper, such as those
with expertise in the area of Internet
security or infrastructure technologies,
that could provide valuable input into
the technical coordination and
management of the Internet DNS? If so,
how could their involvement be
facilitated?
5. The DNS White Paper listed
principles and mechanisms for
technical coordination and management
of the Internet DNS to encourage
meaningful participation and
representation of key stakeholders.
ICANN, in conjunction with many of
these key stakeholders, has created
various supporting organizations and
committees to facilitate stakeholder
participation in ICANN processes. Is
participation in these organizations
meeting the needs of key stakeholders
and the Internet community? Are there
ways to improve or expand
participation in these organizations and
committees?
6. What methods and/or processes
should be considered to encourage
greater efficiency and responsiveness to
governments and ccTLD managers in
processing root management requests to
address public policy and sovereignty
concerns? Please keep in mind the need
to preserve the security and stability of
the Internet DNS and the goal of
decision-making at the local level. Are
there new technology tools available
that could improve this process, such as
automation of request processing?
7. Many public and private
organizations have various roles and
responsibilities related to the Internet
DNS, and more broadly, to Internet
governance. How can information
exchange, collaboration and enhanced
cooperation among these organizations
be achieved as called for by the WSIS?8
Public Meeting: NTIA announces a
public meeting to be held on July 26,
2006, to discuss issues associated with
this transition. The agenda for the
meeting will be posted on NTIA’s Web
site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov, one week
prior to the meeting.
8 See,
e.g., World Summit on the Information
Society, Tunis Agenda for the Information Society
(November 18, 2005), WSIS-05/TUNIS/DOC/6(Rev.
1)-E, available at https://www.itu.int/wsis/docs2/
tunis/off/6rev1.html.
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The meeting will be open to the
public and press on a first-come, firstserved basis. Space is limited. Due to
security requirements and to facilitate
entry to the Department of Commerce
building, anyone wishing to attend must
contact Tanika Hawkins at (202) 482–
1866 or thawkins@ntia.doc.gov at least
five (5) days prior to the meeting in
order to provide the necessary clearance
information. When arriving for the
meeting, attendees must present photo
or passport identification and/or a U.S.
Government building pass, if applicable,
and should arrive at least one-half hour
prior to the start time of the meeting.
The public meeting is physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Individuals requiring special services,
such as sign language interpretation or
other ancillary aids are asked to indicate
this to Ms. Hawkins.
Dated: May 22, 2006.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications
and Information Administration.
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COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Determination under the Textile and
Apparel Commercial Availability
Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free
Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR
Agreement)
May 23, 2006.
Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA).
AGENCY:
Determination to add a product
in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25
of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA) has determined that certain
100% cotton flannel fabrics, as specified
below, are not available in commercial
quantities in a timely manner in the
CAFTA-DR region. The product will be
added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the
CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted
quantities.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
May 26, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Stetson, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482 2582.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE:
https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/
CaftaReqTrack.nsf.
Reference number:
3.2006.04.17.Fabric.ST&RforBWA.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority: Section 203(o)(4) of the
Dominican Republic-Central America-United
States Free Trade Agreement Implementation
Act (CAFTA-DR Act); the Statement of
Administrative Action (SAA), accompanying
the CAFTA-DR Act; Presidential
Proclamations 7987 (February 28, 2006) and
7996 (March 31, 2006).
The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides a
list in Annex 3.25 for fabrics, yarns, and
fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA-DR
Agreement have determined are not
available in commercial quantities in a
timely manner in the territory of any
Party. Articles that otherwise meet the
rule of origin to qualify for preferential
treatment are not disqualified because
they contain one of the products on the
Annex 3.25 list.
The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides
that the list in Annex 3.25 may be
modified pursuant to Article 3.25(4)-(6).
The CAFTA-DR Act states that the
President will make a determination on
whether additional fabrics, yarns, and
fibers are available in commercial
quantities in a timely manner in the
territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR
Act requires the President to establish
procedures governing the submission of
a request and providing opportunity for
interested entities to submit comments
and supporting evidence before making
a determination. In Presidential
Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the
President delegated to CITA the
authority under section 203(o)(4) of
CAFTA-DR Act for modifying the
Annex 3.25 list. On February 23, 2006,
CITA published interim procedures it
would follow in considering requests to
modify the Annex 3.25 list. (71 FR 9315)
On April 17, 2006, the Chairman of
CITA received a request from Sandler,
Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A. on behalf of
B*W*A for certain 100% cotton flannel
fabrics, of the specifications detailed
below. On April 19, 2006, CITA notified
interested parties of, and posted on its
website, the accepted petition and
requested that interested entities
provide, by May 1, 2006, a response
advising of its objection to the request
or its ability to supply the subject
product, and rebuttals to responses by
May 5, 2006.
No interested entity filed a response
advising of its objection to the request
or its ability to supply the subject
product.
In accordance with Section 203(o)(4)
of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its
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procedures, as no interested entity
submitted a response objecting to the
request or expressing an ability to
supply the subject product, CITA has
determined to add the specified fabrics
to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR
Agreement.
The subject fabrics are added to the
list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR
Agreement in unrestricted quantities.
Specifications:
HTS Subheading:
Fiber Content:
Average Yarn
Number:
Thread Count:
Weave Type:
Weight:
Width:
Finish:
5208.43.00
100% Cotton
*COM041*67 to 69 metric
warp and filling (39.5 to
40.5 English)
44 to 48 warp ends per centimeter X 31 to 39 filling
picks per centimeter; none
less than 78.7 ends and
picks per square centimeter. (112 to 122 warp
ends per inch X 79 to 100
filling picks per inch; none
less than 200 ends and
picks per square inch)
3 or 4 thread twill
98 to 152 grams per square
meter (2.9 to 4.5 ounces
per sq. yard)
145 to 154 centimeters (57 to
63 inches)
Of yarns of different colors,
plaids, checks and stripes,
napped on both sides, preshrunk
Dr.
Edmond J. Collier, Director for
Programs, National Security Education
Program, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
1210, Rosslyn P.O. Box 20010,
Arlington, Virginia 22209–2248; (703)
696–1991. Electronic mail address:
colliere@ndu.edu.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
National Security Education Board
Group of Advisors meeting is open to
the public. This notice is being
published less than 15 days due to an
administrative oversight.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: May 23, 2006.
C.R. Choate,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
National Security Education Board
Meeting
National Defense University,
Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice of open meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92–
463, notice is hereby given of a
forthcoming meeting of the National
Security Education Board. The purpose
of the meeting is to review and make
recommendations to the Secretary
concerning requirements established by
the David L. Boren National Security
Education Act, Title VIII of Public Law
120–183, as amended.
Office of the Secretary
DATES:
James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements.
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National Security Education Board
Group of Advisors Meeting
June 8, 2006.
The National
Transportation Safety Board, Conference
Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW.,
Washington, DC 20594.
ADDRESSES:
National Defense University,
Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice open meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92–
463, notice is hereby given of a
forthcoming meeting of the National
Security Education Board Group of
Advisors. The purpose of the meeting is
to review and make recommendations to
the Board concerning requirements
established by the David L. Boren
National Security Education Act, Title
VIII of Public Law 102–183, as
amended.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
June 2, 2006.
The Doubletree/Edgewater
Hotel, 100 Madison Street, Missoula,
Montana 59802.
DATES:
ADDRESSES:
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Dr.
Edmond J. Collier, Deputy Director,
National Security Education Program,
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1210,
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209–2248; (703)
696–1991. Electronic mail address:
colliere@ndu.edu.
The Board
meeting is open to the Public. This
notice is being published less than 15
days due to an administrative oversight.
Dated: May 23, 2006.
C.R. Choate,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. 06–4899 Filed 5–25–06; 8:45 am]
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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial
Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United
States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement)
May 23, 2006.
AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA).
ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.
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SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA) has determined that certain 100% cotton flannel fabrics, as
specified below, are not available in commercial quantities in a timely
manner in the CAFTA-DR region. The product will be added to the list in
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 26, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, Office of Textiles
and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 2582.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE:
https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/CaftaReqTrack.nsf.
Reference number: 3.2006.04.17.Fabric.ST&RforBWA.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
(CAFTA-DR Act); the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA),
accompanying the CAFTA-DR Act; Presidential Proclamations 7987
(February 28, 2006) and 7996 (March 31, 2006).
The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides a list in Annex 3.25 for fabrics,
yarns, and fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA-DR Agreement have
determined are not available in commercial quantities in a timely
manner in the territory of any Party. Articles that otherwise meet the
rule of origin to qualify for preferential treatment are not
disqualified because they contain one of the products on the Annex 3.25
list.
The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that the list in Annex 3.25 may be
modified pursuant to Article 3.25(4)-(6). The CAFTA-DR Act states that
the President will make a determination on whether additional fabrics,
yarns, and fibers are available in commercial quantities in a timely
manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the
President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request
and providing opportunity for interested entities to submit comments
and supporting evidence before making a determination. In Presidential
Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the President delegated to CITA the
authority under section 203(o)(4) of CAFTA-DR Act for modifying the
Annex 3.25 list. On February 23, 2006, CITA published interim
procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex
3.25 list. (71 FR 9315)
On April 17, 2006, the Chairman of CITA received a request from
Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A. on behalf of B*W*A for certain 100%
cotton flannel fabrics, of the specifications detailed below. On April
19, 2006, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its
website, the accepted petition and requested that interested entities
provide, by May 1, 2006, a response advising of its objection to the
request or its ability to supply the subject product, and rebuttals to
responses by May 5, 2006.
No interested entity filed a response advising of its objection to
the request or its ability to supply the subject product.
In accordance with Section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its
procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to
the request or expressing an ability to supply the subject product,
CITA has determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex
3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement.
The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR
Agreement in unrestricted quantities.
Specifications:
HTS Subheading: 5208.43.00
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Average Yarn Number: *COM041*67 to 69 metric warp and filling
(39.5 to 40.5 English)
Thread Count: 44 to 48 warp ends per centimeter X 31
to 39 filling picks per centimeter;
none less than 78.7 ends and picks per
square centimeter. (112 to 122 warp
ends per inch X 79 to 100 filling picks
per inch; none less than 200 ends and
picks per square inch)
Weave Type: 3 or 4 thread twill
Weight: 98 to 152 grams per square meter (2.9 to
4.5 ounces per sq. yard)
Width: 145 to 154 centimeters (57 to 63 inches)
Finish: Of yarns of different colors, plaids,
checks and stripes, napped on both
sides, pre-shrunk
James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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