Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement), 63166-63167 [E7-21950]
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burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other 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: November 1, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7–21946 Filed 11–7–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Individual Fishing
Quotas for Pacific Halibut and
Sablefish in the Alaska Fisheries
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before January 7, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Diana Hynek, Departmental
Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6625,
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instruments and instructions should be
directed to Patsy A. Bearden, (907) 586–
7008 or patsy.bearden@noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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I. Abstract
National Marine Fisheries Service,
Alaska Region (NMFS) seeks to renew a
collection of information for the
continued management of the
Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program
for fixed-gear Pacific halibut and
sablefish fisheries off Alaska as well as
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the Western Alaska Community
Development Quota Program (CDQ)
halibut fishery. The IFQ program
allocates annual total catch limits for
the halibut and sablefish fisheries
among individual fishermen. The CDQ
halibut program allocates annual total
catch limits for the halibut fishery
among individual CDQ fishermen.
Fishermen are assigned Quota Shares
(QS) for the fisheries, and then annually
receive an IFQ and/or CDQ. The
applications and reporting are required
to manage and track the program.
II. Method of Collection
Paper applications and reports,
electronic reports, and telephone calls
are required from participants, and
methods of submittal include Internet
and fax transmission of paper forms.
III. Data
OMB Number: 0648–0272.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
2,877.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours
for Eligibility to Receive QS/IFQ
Application; 30 minutes for IFQ/CDQ
Hired Master Permit Application; 30
minutes for IFQ/CDQ Registered Buyer
Permit Application; 30 minutes for
Application for Replacement of
Certificates, Permits, or Licenses
Application; 200 hours for Application
to Become a Community Quota Entity
(CQE); 10 hours for Community Petition
to Form Governing Body; 2 hours for
Transfer of QS/IFQ Application; 2 hours
for Transfer of QS/IFQ by Sweep-up
Application; 2 hours for Transfer of QS/
IFQ to or from a CQE Application; 30
minutes for Approval of Transfer from
Governing Body; 2 hours for QS
Holder—Identification of Ownership
Interest; 40 hours for CQE Annual
Report; 4 hours for Letter of Appeal; 30
minutes for QS/IFQ Beneficiary
Designation Form; 30 minutes for
Annual Updates on the Status of
Corporations and Partnerships QS; 6
minutes for IFQ Administrative Waiver;
12 minutes for Prior Notice of IFQ
Landing; 15 minutes for Departure
Report; 12 minutes for Transshipment
Authorization; and 6 minutes for
Dockside Sales Receipt.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 10,578.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $24,000 for miscellaneous costs.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
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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 cost) 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 other 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: November 1, 2007.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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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)
November 2, 2007.
The 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.
AGENCY:
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 8,
SUMMARY: The Committee for
2007.
the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA) has determined that certain
three-thread circular knit fleece 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 in
unrestricted quantities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Stetson, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482-2582.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/
CaftaReqTrack.nsf.Reference number:
36.2007.09.20.Fabric.Alston&Birdfor
PerryManufacturing
SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION:
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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).
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BACKGROUND:
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)-(5)
when the President of the United States
determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is
not available in commercial quantities
in a timely manner in the territory of
any Party. See also section 203(o)(4)(C)
of the CAFTA-DR Act.
The CAFTA-DR Act requires the
President to establish procedures
governing the submission of a request
and providing an opportunity for
interested entities to submit comments
and supporting evidence before a
commercial availability determination is
made. 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
March 21, 2007, CITA published final
procedures it would follow in
considering requests to modify the
Annex 3.25 list (72 FR 13256).
On September 20, 2007, the Chairman
of CITA received a request from Alston
& Bird, LLP on behalf of Perry
Manufacturing Company for certain
three-thread circular knit fleece fabrics,
of the specifications detailed below. On
September 24, 2007, CITA notified
interested parties of, and posted on its
website, the accepted request and asked
that interested entities provide, by
October 4, 2007, a response advising of
its objection to the request or its ability
to supply the subject product, and
rebuttals to responses by October 11,
2007.
On October 1, 2007, Texpasa, S.A.
(‘‘Texpasa’’) advised CITA of its
objection to the request, explaining its
ability to supply the fabrics listed in the
request. On October 3, 2007, Elasticos
Centro Americanos y Textiles
(‘‘Elcatex’’) advised CITA of its
objection to the request by submitting a
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response with an offer to supply certain
fabrics.
In its rebuttal submitted on October
10, 2007, Perry asserted that neither
Texpasa’s nor Elcatex’responses were
sufficient. In the case of Texpasa, Perry
claimed that it was concerned that
Tepasa cannot supply the required
quantity of fabric. With respect to
Elcatex, Perry stated that the fabric
Elcatex offered to supply did not meet
Perry’s specifications. As a result, Perry
asserted that Elcatex could not supply
the fabrics in question.
On October 15, 2007, in accordance
with Section 203(o)(4)(C)(iv) of the
CAFTA-DR Implementation Act and
section 8(c)(4) of CITA’s procedures,
because there was insufficient
information to make a determination
after 30 days, CITA extended the period
for making a determination by 14 U.S.
business days.
On October 23 and 24, 2007,
respectively, Texpasa and Elcatex
advised CITA that they were
withdrawing their responses to Perry’s
request.
In accordance with Section
203(o)(4)(C)(iii)(II) of the CAFTA-DR
Act, and its procedures, as the two
entities who objected to the request both
withdrew their objections, and because
no other interested entity submitted a
response advising CITA of its objection
to the request or its ability to supply the
subject product, CITA has determined to
add the specified fabrics to the list in
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR
Agreement.
The subject fabrics are added to the
list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR
Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A
revised list has been published on-line.
Weight:
Width:
Finish:
Performance Criteria:
Fabric #2:
Fiber Content:
Gauge:
Knit Type:
Weight:
Width:
Finish:
Performance Criteria:
6001.21.0000
72 to 78 percent cotton,
22 to 28 percent polyester
Yarn:
Face Yarn - Single ply,
ring spun cotton. Metric yarn number: 41
to 48; English yarn
number: 24 to 28
Tie Yarn - Polyester
filament of 49 to
51denier
Fleece yarn - Single ply
staple of 57 to 63
percent cotton and 37
to 43 percent polyester. Metric
yarnnumber: 24 to
30; English yarn
number 14 to 18.
20 to 24
Three-thread circular
knit
Gauge:
Knit Type:
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77 to 83 percent cotton,
17 to 23 percent polyester
Yarn:
Specifications:
HTS Subheading:
Fabric #1:
Fiber Content:
Metric - 285 to 300
grams per square
meter; English - 8.42
to 9.75 ounces per
square yard.
Metric - 172 to 183 centimeters; English - 68
to 72 inches.
Napped on the technical back; bleached,
yarn dyed, or piece
dyed.
Not more than 5 percent vertical and horizontal shrinkage and
not more than 4 percent vertical torque.
Face Yarn - Single ply,
ring spun cotton. Metric yarn number: 47
to 54; English yarn
number: 28 to 32
Tie Yarn - Polyester
filament of 49 to
51denier
Fleece yarn - Single ply
staple of 67 to 73
percent cotton and 27
to 33 percent polyester. Metric yarn
number: 24 to 30;
English yarn number
14 to 18.
20 to 24
Three-thread circular
knit
Metric - 266 to 308
grams per square
meter; English - 7.85
to 9.08 ounces per
square yard.
Metric - 146 to 183 centimeters; English - 58
to 72 inches.
Napped on the technical back; bleached,
yarn dyed, or piece
dyed.
Not more than 5 percent vertical and horizontal shrinkage and
not more than 4 percent vertical torque.
R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements.
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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)
November 2, 2007.
AGENCY: The 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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EFFECTIVE DATE: November 8, 2007.
SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA) has determined that certain three-thread circular knit fleece
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 in unrestricted quantities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, Office of Textiles
and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2582.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/
CaftaReqTrack.nsf.Reference number: 36.2007.09.20.Fabric.Alston&Birdfor
PerryManufacturing
SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION:
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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).
BACKGROUND:
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)-(5) when the President of the
United States determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available
in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the territory of any
Party. See also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Act.
The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures
governing the submission of a request and providing an opportunity for
interested entities to submit comments and supporting evidence before a
commercial availability determination is made. 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 March 21, 2007, CITA published final procedures it
would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list (72
FR 13256).
On September 20, 2007, the Chairman of CITA received a request from
Alston & Bird, LLP on behalf of Perry Manufacturing Company for certain
three-thread circular knit fleece fabrics, of the specifications
detailed below. On September 24, 2007, CITA notified interested parties
of, and posted on its website, the accepted request and asked that
interested entities provide, by October 4, 2007, a response advising of
its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject
product, and rebuttals to responses by October 11, 2007.
On October 1, 2007, Texpasa, S.A. (``Texpasa'') advised CITA of its
objection to the request, explaining its ability to supply the fabrics
listed in the request. On October 3, 2007, Elasticos Centro Americanos
y Textiles (``Elcatex'') advised CITA of its objection to the request
by submitting a response with an offer to supply certain fabrics.
In its rebuttal submitted on October 10, 2007, Perry asserted that
neither Texpasa's nor Elcatex'responses were sufficient. In the case of
Texpasa, Perry claimed that it was concerned that Tepasa cannot supply
the required quantity of fabric. With respect to Elcatex, Perry stated
that the fabric Elcatex offered to supply did not meet Perry's
specifications. As a result, Perry asserted that Elcatex could not
supply the fabrics in question.
On October 15, 2007, in accordance with Section 203(o)(4)(C)(iv) of
the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act and section 8(c)(4) of CITA's
procedures, because there was insufficient information to make a
determination after 30 days, CITA extended the period for making a
determination by 14 U.S. business days.
On October 23 and 24, 2007, respectively, Texpasa and Elcatex
advised CITA that they were withdrawing their responses to Perry's
request.
In accordance with Section 203(o)(4)(C)(iii)(II) of the CAFTA-DR
Act, and its procedures, as the two entities who objected to the
request both withdrew their objections, and because no other interested
entity submitted a response advising CITA of its objection to the
request or its ability to supply the subject product, CITA has
determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex 3.25 of
the CAFTA-DR Agreement.
The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the
CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been
published on-line.
Specifications:
HTS Subheading: 6001.21.0000
Fabric 1: .................................
Fiber Content: 72 to 78 percent cotton, 22 to 28
percent polyester
Yarn: .................................
Face Yarn - Single ply, ring
spun cotton. Metric yarn number:
41 to 48; English yarn number:
24 to 28
Tie Yarn - Polyester filament of
49 to 51denier
Fleece yarn - Single ply staple
of 57 to 63 percent cotton and
37 to 43 percent polyester.
Metric yarnnumber: 24 to 30;
English yarn number 14 to 18.
Gauge: 20 to 24
Knit Type: Three-thread circular knit
Weight: Metric - 285 to 300 grams per
square meter; English - 8.42 to
9.75 ounces per square yard.
Width: Metric - 172 to 183 centimeters;
English - 68 to 72 inches.
Finish: Napped on the technical back;
bleached, yarn dyed, or piece
dyed.
Performance Criteria: Not more than 5 percent vertical
and horizontal shrinkage and not
more than 4 percent vertical
torque.
Fabric 2: .................................
Fiber Content: 77 to 83 percent cotton, 17 to 23
percent polyester
Yarn: .................................
Face Yarn - Single ply, ring
spun cotton. Metric yarn number:
47 to 54; English yarn number:
28 to 32
Tie Yarn - Polyester filament of
49 to 51denier
Fleece yarn - Single ply staple
of 67 to 73 percent cotton and
27 to 33 percent polyester.
Metric yarn number: 24 to 30;
English yarn number 14 to 18.
Gauge: 20 to 24
Knit Type: Three-thread circular knit
Weight: Metric - 266 to 308 grams per
square meter; English - 7.85 to
9.08 ounces per square yard.
Width: Metric - 146 to 183 centimeters;
English - 58 to 72 inches.
Finish: Napped on the technical back;
bleached, yarn dyed, or piece
dyed.
Performance Criteria: Not more than 5 percent vertical
and horizontal shrinkage and not
more than 4 percent vertical
torque.
R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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