Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union (EU) and Loss of GSP Eligibility, 2717 [E7-809]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 13 / Monday, January 22, 2007 / Notices consultation is required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. The NRC staff has also determined that the proposed action is not the type of activity that has the potential to cause effects on historic properties. Therefore, no further consultation is required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. III. Finding of No Significant Impact rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES IV. Further Information 15:20 Jan 19, 2007 beneficiary developing countries for GSP. Dated at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania this 12th day of January, 2007. For The Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James P. Dwyer, Chief, Commercial and R&D Branch, Division of Nuclear Materials Safety, Region I. [FR Doc. E7–793 Filed 1–19–07; 8:45 am] Susan C. Schwab, United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 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Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20, Subpart E, ‘‘Radiological Criteria for License Termination;’’ 3. Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51, ‘‘Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions;’’ 4. NUREG–1496, ‘‘Generic Environmental Impact Statement in Support of Rulemaking on Radiological Criteria for License Termination of NRCLicensed Nuclear Facilities;’’ 5. Notification Letter dated September 6, 2006 (ML062850444); 6. Amendment Request Letter with Final Status Report (ML063210371). If you do not have access to ADAMS, or if there are problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, contact the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) Reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301– 415–4737, or by e-mail to pdr@nrc.gov. These documents may also be viewed electronically on the public computers located at the NRC’s PDR, O 1 F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. The PDR VerDate Aug<31>2005 reproduction contractor will copy documents for a fee. BILLING CODE 7590–01–P The NRC staff has prepared this EA in support of the proposed action. On the basis of this EA, the NRC finds that there are no significant environmental impacts from the proposed action, and that preparation of an environmental impact statement is not warranted. Accordingly, the NRC has determined that a Finding of No Significant Impact is appropriate. 2717 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As a result of becoming EU Member States on January 1, 2007, Bulgaria and Romania are no longer designated as beneficiary developing countries under the U.S. GSP program, effective as of that date. GSP Subcommittee, Office of the United States Trade Representative, USTR Annex, 1724 F Street, NW., Room F220, Washington, DC 20508. The telephone number is 202–395–6971. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The GSP program is authorized pursuant to title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘the Trade Act’’) (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.). The GSP program grants duty-free treatment to designated eligible articles that are imported from designated beneficiary developing countries. Countries that may not be designated as beneficiary countries for purposes of the GSP include, among others, EU Member States (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)). In Proclamation 8098 (December 29, 2006), the President, pursuant to section 502(b)(1)(C) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)(1)(C)), announced that ‘‘Bulgaria and Romania shall no longer be designated as beneficiary developing countries for GSP upon the date that each country becomes a European Union Member State. The United States Trade Representative shall announce each such date in a notice published in the Federal Register.’’ The United States Trade Representative hereby announces that January 1, 2007, was the date on which Bulgaria and Romania became EU Member States and are no longer SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed Rule Change as Modified by Amendment No. 1 Thereto To Trade the StreetTRACKS Dow Jones Global Titans Index Fund Pursuant to Unlisted Trading Privileges January 11, 2007. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on October 18, 2006, NYSE Arca, Inc. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 13 (Monday, January 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 2717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-809]


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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE


Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Accession of Bulgaria 
and Romania to the European Union (EU) and Loss of GSP Eligibility

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As a result of becoming EU Member States on January 1, 2007, 
Bulgaria and Romania are no longer designated as beneficiary developing 
countries under the U.S. GSP program, effective as of that date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: GSP Subcommittee, Office of the United 
States Trade Representative, USTR Annex, 1724 F Street, NW., Room F220, 
Washington, DC 20508. The telephone number is 202-395-6971.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GSP program is authorized pursuant to 
title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (``the Trade Act'') (19 
U.S.C. 2461 et seq.). The GSP program grants duty-free treatment to 
designated eligible articles that are imported from designated 
beneficiary developing countries. Countries that may not be designated 
as beneficiary countries for purposes of the GSP include, among others, 
EU Member States (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)). In Proclamation 8098 (December 
29, 2006), the President, pursuant to section 502(b)(1)(C) of the Trade 
Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)(1)(C)), announced that 
``Bulgaria and Romania shall no longer be designated as beneficiary 
developing countries for GSP upon the date that each country becomes a 
European Union Member State. The United States Trade Representative 
shall announce each such date in a notice published in the Federal 
Register.'' The United States Trade Representative hereby announces 
that January 1, 2007, was the date on which Bulgaria and Romania became 
EU Member States and are no longer beneficiary developing countries for 
GSP.

Susan C. Schwab,
United States Trade Representative.
[FR Doc. E7-809 Filed 1-19-07; 8:45 am]
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