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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection
19 CFR Part 12
[CBP Dec. 06–22]
RIN 1505–AB72
Import Restrictions on Byzantine
Ecclesiastical and Ritual Ethnological
Material From Cyprus
Customs and Border Protection,
Department of Homeland Security;
Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) regulations by
reflecting that the bilateral agreement
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Since the passage of the Cultural
Property Implementation Act (19 U.S.C.
2601 et seq.), import restrictions have
been imposed on archaeological and
ethnological artifacts of a number of
signatory nations. These restrictions
have been imposed either as a result of
requests for emergency protection
received from those nations or pursuant
to bilateral agreements between the U.S.
and other countries.
Pursuant to Article 9 of the 1970
Convention on the Means of Prohibiting
and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export
and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural
Property, and Sec. 303(a)(3) of the
Convention on Cultural Property
Implementation Act (19 U.S.C.
2602(a)(3)), a State Party to the 1970
UNESCO Convention, may request that
the U.S. Government impose import
restrictions on certain categories of
archaeological and/or ethnological
material the pillage of which, if alleged,
jeopardizes the national cultural
patrimony.
Import Restrictions Imposed on an
Emergency Basis
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
AGENCY:
between Cyprus and the U.S. to impose
certain import restrictions on
archaeological material from Cyprus has
been amended to include import
restrictions which had been previously
imposed on an emergency basis for
certain Byzantine period ecclesiastical
and ritual ethnological material.
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations
are effective on September 4, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
legal aspects, George F. McCray, Esq.,
Chief, Intellectual Property Rights and
Restricted Merchandise Branch, (202)
572–8710. For operational aspects,
Michael Craig, Chief, Other Government
Agencies Branch, (202) 344–1684.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On March 4, 1999, and in response to
the determination that an emergency
condition applies with respect to certain
Byzantine ecclesiastical and ritual
ethnological material from Cyprus, the
U.S. Government made the
determination that emergency import
restrictions be imposed. Accordingly, on
April 12, 1999, the former United States
Customs Service published Treasury
Decision (T.D.) 99–35 in the Federal
Register (64 FR 17529), which amended
19 CFR 12.104g(b) to indicate the
imposition of these emergency import
restrictions. In that Treasury Decision, a
list designating the types of ethnological
materials covered by these restrictions
for a five-year period, is set forth.
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These emergency import restrictions
were later extended by CBP Dec. 03–25
for an additional three-year period. (See
68 FR 51903, August 29, 2003). These
emergency import restrictions are
scheduled to expire on September 4,
2006.
Import Restrictions Imposed Pursuant
to Bilateral Agreement
Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970
United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Convention, codified into U.S. law as
the Convention on Cultural Property
Implementation Act (Pub. L. 97–446, 19
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States
entered into a bilateral agreement with
Cyprus on July 16, 2002, concerning the
imposition of import restrictions on
archeological material originating in
Cyprus and representing the preClassical and Classical periods. On July
19, 2002, the former United States
Customs Service published T.D. 02–37
in the Federal Register (67 FR 47447),
which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to
indicate the imposition of these
restrictions and included a list
designating the types of archaeological
material covered by the restrictions. The
articles that were subject to emergency
restrictions in 1999 were not included
in the original list designated pursuant
to the bilateral agreement.
Amended Bilateral Agreement
Since the emergency import
restrictions on the Byzantine materials
is due to expire on September 4, 2006,
the Republic of Cyprus requested,
through diplomatic channels, that the
Byzantine materials that have been
protected by the emergency action
continue to be protected in the future by
amending the existing bilateral
agreement.
After reviewing the findings and
recommendations of the Cultural
Property Advisory Committee, the
Assistant Secretary for Educational and
Cultural Affairs, United States
Department of State, concluded that the
cultural heritage of Cyprus continues to
be in jeopardy from the pillage of
certain Byzantine ecclesiastical and
ritual ethnological materials ranging in
date from approximately the 4th century
A.D. through approximately the 15th
century A.D. from Cyprus.
On August 11, 2006, the Republic of
Cyprus and the U.S. Government
amended the bilateral agreement of July
16, 2002, pursuant to the provisions of
19 U.S.C. 2602 and Article 4(b) of the
agreement, by including the list of
Byzantine ecclesiastical and ritual
ethnological material that were
protected pursuant to the emergency
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action in the list of articles protected in
the bilateral agreement. Please note that
this amended bilateral agreement will
expire on July 19, 2007, unless extended
by the State Parties.
Regulatory Action
Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR
12.104g(b) to remove the abovereferenced Byzantine materials from
Cyprus from the list of import
restrictions imposed by emergency
action, and to reference these materials
under the listing of cultural property
(§ 12.104g(a)) protected pursuant to
bilateral agreement.
Lists of Protected Designated Articles
The Designated List of articles that are
otherwise protected pursuant to the
bilateral agreement on archeological
material originating in Cyprus and
representing the pre-Classical and
Classical periods ranging approximately
from the 8th millennium B.C. to 330
A.D. is found in T.D. 02–37.
The Designated List of Byzantine
Ecclesiastical and Ritual Ethnological
Material from Cyprus which is now
encompassed within the bilateral
agreement is set forth below.
List of Ecclesiastical and Ritual
Ethnological Material From Cyprus
Representing the Byzantine Period
Ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological
material from Cyprus representing the
Byzantine period dating from
approximately the 4th century A.D.
through the 15th century A.D., includes
the categories listed below. The
following list is representative only.
I. Metal
A. Bronze
Ceremonial objects include crosses,
censers (incense burners), rings, and
buckles for ecclesiastical garments. The
objects may be decorated with engraved
or modeled designs or Greek
inscriptions. Crosses, rings and buckles
are often set with semi-precious stones.
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B. Lead
Lead objects date to the Byzantine
period and include ampulla (small
bottle-shaped forms) used in religious
observance.
C. Silver and Gold
Ceremonial vessels and objects used
in ritual and as components of church
treasure. Ceremonial objects include
censers (incense burners), book covers,
liturgical crosses, archbishop’s crowns,
buckles, and chests. These are often
decorated with molded or incised
geometric motifs or scenes from the
Bible, and encrusted with semi-precious
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or precious stones. The gems themselves
may be engraved with religious figures
or inscriptions. Church treasure may
include all of the above, as well as rings,
earrings, and necklaces (some decorated
with ecclesiastical themes) and other
implements (e.g., spoons).
II. Wood
Artifacts made of wood are primarily
those intended for ritual or
ecclesiastical use during the Byzantine
period. These include painted icons,
painted wood screens (iconstasis),
carved doors, crosses, painted wooded
beams from churches or monasteries,
thrones, chests and musical
instruments. Religious figures (Christ,
the Apostles, the Virgin, and others)
predominate in the painted and carved
figural decoration. Ecclesiastical
furniture and architectural elements
may also be decorated with geometric or
floral designs.
III. Ivory and Bone
Ecclesiastical and ritual objects of
ivory and bone boxes, plaques,
pendants, candelabra, stamp rings,
crosses. Carved and engraved decoration
includes religious figures, scenes from
the Bible, and floral and geometric
designs.
IV. Glass
Ecclesiastical objects such as lamps
and ritual vessels.
V. Textiles—Ritual Garments
Ecclesiastical garments and other
ritual textiles from the Byzantine
period. Robes, vestments and altar
clothes are often of a fine fabric and
richly embroidered in silver and gold.
Embroidered designs include religious
motifs and floral and geometric designs.
VI. Stone
A. Wall Mosaics
Dating to the Byzantine period, wall
mosaics are found in ecclesiastical
buildings. These generally portray
images of Christ, Archangels, and the
Apostles in scenes of Biblical events.
Surrounding panels may contain
animal, floral, or geometric designs.
B. Floor Mosaics
Floor mosaics from ecclesiastical
contexts. Examples include the mosaics
at Nea Paphos, Kourion, Kouklia,
Chrysopolitissa Basilica
andCampanopetra Basilica. Floor
mosaics may have animal, floral,
geometric designs, or inscriptions.
VII. Frescoes/Wall Paintings
Wall paintings from the Byzantine
period religious structures (churches,
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monasteries, chapels, etc.) Like the
mosaics, wall paintings generally
portray images of Christ, Archangels,
and the Apostles in scenes of Biblical
events. Surrounding paintings may
contain animal, floral, or geometric
designs.
More information on import
restrictions can be obtained from the
International Cultural Property
Protection Web site (https://
exchanges.state.gov/culprop).
Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed
Effective Date
This amendment involves a foreign
affairs function of the United States and
is, therefore, being made without notice
or public procedure (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)).
In addition, CBP has determined that
such notice or public procedure would
be impracticable and contrary to the
public interest because the action being
taken is essential to avoid interruption
of the application of the existing import
restrictions (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). For the
same reasons, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), a delayed effective date is not
required.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because no notice of proposed
rulemaking is required, the provisions
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply.
Executive Order 12866
This amendment does not meet the
criteria of a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ as described in Executive Order
12866.
Signing Authority
This regulation is being issued in
accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1).
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12
Cultural property, Customs duties and
inspection, Imports, Prohibited
merchandise.
Amendment to CBP Regulations
For the reasons set forth above, part 12
of Title 19 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is
amended as set forth below:
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PART 12—SPECIAL CLASSES OF
MERCHANDISE
1. The general authority citation for
part 12 and the specific authority
citation for § 12.104g continue to read as
follows:
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(General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)),
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Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also
issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612;
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agreements imposing import restrictions
on described articles of cultural
property of State Parties is revised to
read as follows:
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2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (a), the
entry for Cyprus in the table of list of
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§ 12.104g Specific items or categories
designated by agreements or emergency
actions.
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State party
Cultural property
Decision No.
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Archaeological Material of pre-Classical and Classical periods ranging
approximately from the 8th millennium B.C. to 330 A.D. and ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological material representing the Byzantine
period ranging from approximately the 4th century A.D. through approximately the 15th century A.D.
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T.D. 02–37, as amended by CBP
Dec. 06–22.
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3. In § 12.104g, paragraph (b), the
table of the list of agreements imposing
emergency import restrictions on
described articles of cultural property of
State Parties is amended by removing
the entry for Cyprus, but by retaining
the table headings.
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Approved: August 25, 2006.
Deborah J. Spero,
Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and
Border Protection.
Timothy E. Skud,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 101
[Docket No. 1994P–0036] (Formerly 94P–
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Nutrition Labeling of Dietary
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is amending its
nutrition labeling of dietary
supplements regulations. This action is
being taken to ensure the accuracy of
FDA’s regulations.
DATES: This rule is effective August 31,
2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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810), Food and Drug Administration,
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Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient
Content Claims, and Health Claims’’
(the trans fat rule). Among other things,
the final rule amended § 101.36(b)(2)(i)
(21 CFR 101.36(b)(2)(i)) by incorporating
‘‘trans fat’’ as a dietary ingredient that
must be declared in the nutrition label
of a dietary supplement when it is
present in a dietary supplement in
quantitative amounts by weight that
exceed the amount that can be declared
as zero in nutrition labeling of foods in
accordance with § 101.9(c) (21 CFR
101.9(c)). Other than the addition of
‘‘trans fat’’ to the list of dietary
ingredients subject to the requirements
in § 101.36(b)(2)(i) (21 CFR
101.36(b)(2)(i)), no other changes to that
section were proposed or finalized.
However, in making this revision,
requirements for dietary ingredients set
forth in § 101.36(b)(2)(i) that were not
affected by the addition of the term
‘‘trans fat’’ in that section were
inadvertently deleted. The text of the
requirements that were inadvertently
removed from this section was ‘‘Calories
from saturated fat and polyunsaturated
fat, monounsaturated fat, soluble fiber,
insoluble fiber, sugar alcohol, and other
carbohydrate may be declared, but they
shall be declared when a claim is made
about them. Any other vitamins or
minerals listed in § 101.9(c)(8)(iv) or
(c)(9) may be declared, but they shall be
declared when they are added to the
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supplementation, or when a claim is
made about them. Any (b)(2)-dietary
ingredients that are not present, or that
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vitamin C, calcium and iron, shall be
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dietary supplement in quantitative
amounts by weight that exceed the
amount that can be declared as zero in
nutrition labeling of foods in accordance
with § 101.9(c). Calories from saturated
fat and polyunsaturated fat,
monounsaturated fat, soluble fiber,
insoluble fiber, sugar alcohol, and other
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
19 CFR Part 12
[CBP Dec. 06-22]
RIN 1505-AB72
Import Restrictions on Byzantine Ecclesiastical and Ritual
Ethnological Material From Cyprus
AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security;
Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) regulations by reflecting that the bilateral agreement
between Cyprus and the U.S. to impose certain import restrictions on
archaeological material from Cyprus has been amended to include import
restrictions which had been previously imposed on an emergency basis
for certain Byzantine period ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological
material.
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations are effective on September 4,
2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal aspects, George F. McCray,
Esq., Chief, Intellectual Property Rights and Restricted Merchandise
Branch, (202) 572-8710. For operational aspects, Michael Craig, Chief,
Other Government Agencies Branch, (202) 344-1684.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Since the passage of the Cultural Property Implementation Act (19
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), import restrictions have been imposed on
archaeological and ethnological artifacts of a number of signatory
nations. These restrictions have been imposed either as a result of
requests for emergency protection received from those nations or
pursuant to bilateral agreements between the U.S. and other countries.
Pursuant to Article 9 of the 1970 Convention on the Means of
Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of
Ownership of Cultural Property, and Sec. 303(a)(3) of the Convention on
Cultural Property Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 2602(a)(3)), a State
Party to the 1970 UNESCO Convention, may request that the U.S.
Government impose import restrictions on certain categories of
archaeological and/or ethnological material the pillage of which, if
alleged, jeopardizes the national cultural patrimony.
Import Restrictions Imposed on an Emergency Basis
On March 4, 1999, and in response to the determination that an
emergency condition applies with respect to certain Byzantine
ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological material from Cyprus, the U.S.
Government made the determination that emergency import restrictions be
imposed. Accordingly, on April 12, 1999, the former United States
Customs Service published Treasury Decision (T.D.) 99-35 in the Federal
Register (64 FR 17529), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(b) to indicate the
imposition of these emergency import restrictions. In that Treasury
Decision, a list designating the types of ethnological materials
covered by these restrictions for a five-year period, is set forth.
These emergency import restrictions were later extended by CBP Dec.
03-25 for an additional three-year period. (See 68 FR 51903, August 29,
2003). These emergency import restrictions are scheduled to expire on
September 4, 2006.
Import Restrictions Imposed Pursuant to Bilateral Agreement
Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention, codified into
U.S. law as the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act
(Pub. L. 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States entered
into a bilateral agreement with Cyprus on July 16, 2002, concerning the
imposition of import restrictions on archeological material originating
in Cyprus and representing the pre-Classical and Classical periods. On
July 19, 2002, the former United States Customs Service published T.D.
02-37 in the Federal Register (67 FR 47447), which amended 19 CFR
12.104g(a) to indicate the imposition of these restrictions and
included a list designating the types of archaeological material
covered by the restrictions. The articles that were subject to
emergency restrictions in 1999 were not included in the original list
designated pursuant to the bilateral agreement.
Amended Bilateral Agreement
Since the emergency import restrictions on the Byzantine materials
is due to expire on September 4, 2006, the Republic of Cyprus
requested, through diplomatic channels, that the Byzantine materials
that have been protected by the emergency action continue to be
protected in the future by amending the existing bilateral agreement.
After reviewing the findings and recommendations of the Cultural
Property Advisory Committee, the Assistant Secretary for Educational
and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, concluded that
the cultural heritage of Cyprus continues to be in jeopardy from the
pillage of certain Byzantine ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological
materials ranging in date from approximately the 4th century A.D.
through approximately the 15th century A.D. from Cyprus.
On August 11, 2006, the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Government
amended the bilateral agreement of July 16, 2002, pursuant to the
provisions of 19 U.S.C. 2602 and Article 4(b) of the agreement, by
including the list of Byzantine ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological
material that were protected pursuant to the emergency
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action in the list of articles protected in the bilateral agreement.
Please note that this amended bilateral agreement will expire on July
19, 2007, unless extended by the State Parties.
Regulatory Action
Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(b) to remove the above-
referenced Byzantine materials from Cyprus from the list of import
restrictions imposed by emergency action, and to reference these
materials under the listing of cultural property (Sec. 12.104g(a))
protected pursuant to bilateral agreement.
Lists of Protected Designated Articles
The Designated List of articles that are otherwise protected
pursuant to the bilateral agreement on archeological material
originating in Cyprus and representing the pre-Classical and Classical
periods ranging approximately from the 8th millennium B.C. to 330 A.D.
is found in T.D. 02-37.
The Designated List of Byzantine Ecclesiastical and Ritual
Ethnological Material from Cyprus which is now encompassed within the
bilateral agreement is set forth below.
List of Ecclesiastical and Ritual Ethnological Material From Cyprus
Representing the Byzantine Period
Ecclesiastical and ritual ethnological material from Cyprus
representing the Byzantine period dating from approximately the 4th
century A.D. through the 15th century A.D., includes the categories
listed below. The following list is representative only.
I. Metal
A. Bronze
Ceremonial objects include crosses, censers (incense burners),
rings, and buckles for ecclesiastical garments. The objects may be
decorated with engraved or modeled designs or Greek inscriptions.
Crosses, rings and buckles are often set with semi-precious stones.
B. Lead
Lead objects date to the Byzantine period and include ampulla
(small bottle-shaped forms) used in religious observance.
C. Silver and Gold
Ceremonial vessels and objects used in ritual and as components of
church treasure. Ceremonial objects include censers (incense burners),
book covers, liturgical crosses, archbishop's crowns, buckles, and
chests. These are often decorated with molded or incised geometric
motifs or scenes from the Bible, and encrusted with semi-precious or
precious stones. The gems themselves may be engraved with religious
figures or inscriptions. Church treasure may include all of the above,
as well as rings, earrings, and necklaces (some decorated with
ecclesiastical themes) and other implements (e.g., spoons).
II. Wood
Artifacts made of wood are primarily those intended for ritual or
ecclesiastical use during the Byzantine period. These include painted
icons, painted wood screens (iconstasis), carved doors, crosses,
painted wooded beams from churches or monasteries, thrones, chests and
musical instruments. Religious figures (Christ, the Apostles, the
Virgin, and others) predominate in the painted and carved figural
decoration. Ecclesiastical furniture and architectural elements may
also be decorated with geometric or floral designs.
III. Ivory and Bone
Ecclesiastical and ritual objects of ivory and bone boxes, plaques,
pendants, candelabra, stamp rings, crosses. Carved and engraved
decoration includes religious figures, scenes from the Bible, and
floral and geometric designs.
IV. Glass
Ecclesiastical objects such as lamps and ritual vessels.
V. Textiles--Ritual Garments
Ecclesiastical garments and other ritual textiles from the
Byzantine period. Robes, vestments and altar clothes are often of a
fine fabric and richly embroidered in silver and gold. Embroidered
designs include religious motifs and floral and geometric designs.
VI. Stone
A. Wall Mosaics
Dating to the Byzantine period, wall mosaics are found in
ecclesiastical buildings. These generally portray images of Christ,
Archangels, and the Apostles in scenes of Biblical events. Surrounding
panels may contain animal, floral, or geometric designs.
B. Floor Mosaics
Floor mosaics from ecclesiastical contexts. Examples include the
mosaics at Nea Paphos, Kourion, Kouklia, Chrysopolitissa Basilica
andCampanopetra Basilica. Floor mosaics may have animal, floral,
geometric designs, or inscriptions.
VII. Frescoes/Wall Paintings
Wall paintings from the Byzantine period religious structures
(churches, monasteries, chapels, etc.) Like the mosaics, wall paintings
generally portray images of Christ, Archangels, and the Apostles in
scenes of Biblical events. Surrounding paintings may contain animal,
floral, or geometric designs.
More information on import restrictions can be obtained from the
International Cultural Property Protection Web site (https://
exchanges.state.gov/culprop).
Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed Effective Date
This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States and is, therefore, being made without notice or public procedure
(5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)). In addition, CBP has determined that such notice
or public procedure would be impracticable and contrary to the public
interest because the action being taken is essential to avoid
interruption of the application of the existing import restrictions (5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). For the same reasons, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), a delayed effective date is not required.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do
not apply.
Executive Order 12866
This amendment does not meet the criteria of a ``significant
regulatory action'' as described in Executive Order 12866.
Signing Authority
This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR
0.1(a)(1).
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12
Cultural property, Customs duties and inspection, Imports,
Prohibited merchandise.
Amendment to CBP Regulations
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For the reasons set forth above, part 12 of Title 19 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is amended as set forth below:
PART 12--SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE
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1. The general authority citation for part 12 and the specific
authority citation for Sec. 12.104g continue to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i),
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624;
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Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C.
2612;
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2. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (a), the entry for Cyprus in the table
of list of agreements imposing import restrictions on described
articles of cultural property of State Parties is revised to read as
follows:
Sec. 12.104g Specific items or categories designated by agreements or
emergency actions.
(a) * * *
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State party Cultural property Decision No.
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Cyprus........................ Archaeological T.D. 02-37, as
Material of pre- amended by CBP
Classical and Dec. 06-22.
Classical periods
ranging approximately
from the 8th
millennium B.C. to
330 A.D. and
ecclesiastical and
ritual ethnological
material representing
the Byzantine period
ranging from
approximately the 4th
century A.D. through
approximately the
15th century A.D.
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3. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (b), the table of the list of agreements
imposing emergency import restrictions on described articles of
cultural property of State Parties is amended by removing the entry for
Cyprus, but by retaining the table headings.
Approved: August 25, 2006.
Deborah J. Spero,
Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
Timothy E. Skud,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 06-7266 Filed 8-30-06; 8:45 am]
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