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Accordingly, Winter Aircraft is in
default.
the Recommended Decision and Order.
See 15 CFR 766.22(c).
C. Summary of Violations Charged
Done and Dated May 1, 2007, Baltimore,
Maryland.
The Honorable Joseph N. Ingolia,
Chief Administrative Law Judge.
The charging letter filed by BIS
included a total of two charges.
Specifically, the charging letter alleged
the following:
Charge 1 (15 CFR 764.2(h)—Engaging in a
Transaction With Intent To Evade the
Regulations)
Between on or about November 1, 2000,
and on or about November 17, 2000, Winter
Aircraft took actions with intent to evade the
Regulations. Specifically, on or about
November 1, 2000, Winter Aircraft acquired
aircraft parts, items subject to the Regulations
and classified under Export Control
Classification Number (‘‘ECCN’’) 9A991, from
U.S. suppliers with intent to transship such
items to Iran. Winter Aircraft failed to inform
the U.S. suppliers of the ultimate destination
of the items and, as such, no license was
obtained from the U.S. Government for this
transaction, as was required by Section 746.7
of the Regulations. On or about November 17,
2000, Winter Aircraft transshipped the
aircraft parts subject to the EAR to Iran with
a substantial markup in price. In taking these
actions, Winter Aircraft committed one
violation of Section 764.2(h) of the
Regulations.
Charge 2 (15 CFR 764.2(h)—Engaging in a
Transaction With Intent To Evade the
Regulations)
Between on or about October 19, 2000, and
on or about November 22, 2000, Winter
Aircraft took actions with intent to evade the
Regulations. Specifically, on or about
October 19, 2000, Winter Aircraft acquired
aircraft parts, items subject to the Regulations
and classified under ECCN 9A991, from U.S.
suppliers with intent to transship such items
to Iran. Winter Aircraft failed to inform the
U.S. suppliers of the ultimate destination of
the items and, as such, no license was
obtained from the U.S. Government for this
transaction, as was required by Section 746.7
of the Regulations. On or about November 22,
2000, Winter Aircraft transshipped the
aircraft parts subject to the EAR to Iran with
a substantial markup in price. In taking these
actions, Winter Aircraft committed one
violation of Section 764.2(h) of the
Regulations.
D. Penalty Recommendation
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E. Conclusion
Accordingly, I am referring this
Recommended Decision and Order to
the Under Secretary of Commerce for
Industry and Security for review and
final action for the agency, without
further notice to the Respondent, as
provided in § 766.7 of the Regulations.
Within 30 days after receipt of this
Recommended Decision and Order, the
Under Secretary shall issue a written
order affirming, modifying, or vacating
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Duty-Free Entry of
Scientific Instrument or Apparatus
Proposed information
collection; comment request.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burdens, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
continuing information collections, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before July 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th & Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 or via internet at
dHynek@doc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Request for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to: Faye Robinson, Statutory
Import Programs Staff, Room 2104, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Washington,
DC 20230; phone number (202) 482–
1660, fax number (202) 482–0949 or via
the Internet at
Faye_Robinson@ita.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Departments of Commerce and
Homeland Security (‘‘DHS’’) are
required to determine whether nonprofit
institutions established for scientific or
educational purposes are entitled to
duty-free entry for scientific instruments
the institutions import under the
Florence Agreement. Form ITA–338P
enables: (1) DHS to determine whether
the statutory eligibility requirements for
the institution and the instrument are
fulfilled, and (2) Commerce to make a
comparison and finding as to the
scientific equivalency of comparable
instruments being manufactured in the
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United States. Without the collection of
the information, DHS and Commerce
would not have the necessary
information to carry out the
responsibilities of determining
eligibility for duty-free entry assigned
by law.
II. Method of Collection
A copy of Form ITA–338P is provided
on and downloadable from a Web site
at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/sips/sipsfap or
the potential applicant may request a
copy from the Department. The
applicant completes the form and then
forwards it via mail to DHS.
Upon acceptance by DHS as a valid
application, the application is
transmitted to Commerce for further
processing.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0625–0037.
Form Number: ITA–338P.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: State or local
government; Federal agencies; not forprofit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
65.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 130.
Estimated Total Annual Costs: $2,860.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and costs) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: May 23, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Request for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument or Apparatus
ACTION: Proposed information collection; comment request.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before July 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th &
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via internet at
dHynek@doc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should
be directed to: Faye Robinson, Statutory Import Programs Staff, Room
2104, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230; phone number
(202) 482-1660, fax number (202) 482-0949 or via the Internet at Faye--
Robinson@ita.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security (``DHS'') are
required to determine whether nonprofit institutions established for
scientific or educational purposes are entitled to duty-free entry for
scientific instruments the institutions import under the Florence
Agreement. Form ITA-338P enables: (1) DHS to determine whether the
statutory eligibility requirements for the institution and the
instrument are fulfilled, and (2) Commerce to make a comparison and
finding as to the scientific equivalency of comparable instruments
being manufactured in the United States. Without the collection of the
information, DHS and Commerce would not have the necessary information
to carry out the responsibilities of determining eligibility for duty-
free entry assigned by law.
II. Method of Collection
A copy of Form ITA-338P is provided on and downloadable from a Web
site at https://ia.ita.doc.gov/sips/sipsfap or the potential applicant
may request a copy from the Department. The applicant completes the
form and then forwards it via mail to DHS.
Upon acceptance by DHS as a valid application, the application is
transmitted to Commerce for further processing.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0625-0037.
Form Number: ITA-338P.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: State or local government; Federal agencies; not
for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 130.
Estimated Total Annual Costs: $2,860.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or forms of information technology.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 23, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-10340 Filed 5-29-07; 8:45 am]
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