Determination of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to Apply a Textile Safeguard Measure on Imports of Certain Cotton Socks from Honduras, 23196 [E8-9339]

Download as PDF 23196 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 29, 2008 / Notices Dated: April 23, 2008. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–9389 Filed 4–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 15 May 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Commission’s offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary Square, 401 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion may include buildings, parks and memorials. Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: https:// www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address, or call 202–504–2200. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Botero, Office of Textiles and VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:59 Apr 28, 2008 Jkt 214001 Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Title III, Subtitle B, Section 321 through Section 328 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA-DR’’ or the ‘‘Agreement’’) Implementation Act; Proclamation 7987 of February 28, 2006, paragraph (6); Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, paragraph (4); Article 3.23 of the Agreement. Notice: On April 25, 2008, the Committee determined to apply a textile safeguard measure on imports of certain cotton socks of Honduras. The relief provided by the safeguard measure applies to imports entering, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. BACKGROUND: On August 21, 2007, the Committee initiated a safeguard proceeding to determine whether imports of Honduran cotton, wool, and man-made fiber socks (merged Category 332/432 and 632 part) are causing serious damage, or actual threat thereof, to the U.S. industry producing socks, (72 FR 46611, August 21, 2007). The initiation of the safeguard proceeding commenced a 30-day period during which interested parties and stakeholders were invited to submit comments. Based on the comments received and information available to the Committee, the Committee determined that imports of Honduran origin cotton socks (Category 332) were causing serious damage, or actual threat thereof, and therefore, the Committee intended to apply a textile safeguard measure with respect to such goods. In accordance with section 4 of the Committee’s Procedures for considering action under the CAFTA-DR textile and apparel safeguard, (71 FR 25157, April 28, 2006), on January 18, 2008, the United States provided written notice to the Government of Honduras indicating its intent to apply a textile safeguard measure on imports of Honduran origin cotton socks (73 FR 4542, January 25, 2008). The Committee noted that it was not at that time making a determination regarding whether to apply a safeguard measure with respect to wool and manmade fiber socks (Categories 432 and 632 Part, respectively), that were part of the original safeguards inquiry. In accordance with Article 3.23.4 of the Agreement, following receipt of written notice by the United States of its intent to apply a safeguard measure, the Government of Honduras requested consultations. Consultations between the Governments of Honduras and the United States were held for 60 days, and PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 by agreement of the Parties, were continued for an additional 30 day period. The Committee has determined, pursuant to section 322(a) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, that cotton socks of Honduras classifiable in subheading 6115.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause serious damage to the domestic industry producing like or directly competitive cotton socks. The Committee has further decided, pursuant to section 322(b) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, to provide relief from the imports that are the subject of this determination, in the form of a duty in the amount of 5 percent ad valorem to all CAFTA-DR originating cotton socks of Honduras classifiable in subheading 6115.95 of the HTSUS that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The 5 percent ad valorem duty shall be applicable on the full value of the entered goods, regardless of the value of any United States content of such goods. The Committee further notes that, in the course of consultations, the Government of Honduras agreed that it will not seek compensation or take any tariff action under Article 3.23.6 of the Agreement with respect to this safeguard measure. The Committee has determined that the actions described above will remedy the serious damage and facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition. As provided in paragraph (5) of Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, the United States Trade Representative will modify the HTS to reflect this determination. R. Matthew Priest, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–9339 Filed 4–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [CPSC Docket No. 08–C00l0] DollarDays International, LLC, Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\29APN1.SGM 29APN1

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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS


Determination of the Committee for the Implementation of Textile 
Agreements to Apply a Textile Safeguard Measure on Imports of Certain 
Cotton Socks from Honduras

April 23, 2008.
AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements 
(``the Committee'').

ACTION: Notice.

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EFFECTIVE DATE:  April 29, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Committee has determined to apply a textile safeguard 
measure on imports of Honduran origin cotton socks classifiable under 
subheading 9115.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (``HTSUS'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Botero, Office of Textiles and 
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority: Title III, Subtitle B, Section 321 through Section 
328 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free 
Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'' or the ``Agreement'') Implementation 
Act; Proclamation 7987 of February 28, 2006, paragraph (6); 
Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, paragraph (4); Article 3.23 of 
the Agreement.
    Notice: On April 25, 2008, the Committee determined to apply a 
textile safeguard measure on imports of certain cotton socks of 
Honduras. The relief provided by the safeguard measure applies to 
imports entering, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during 
the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

BACKGROUND:

    On August 21, 2007, the Committee initiated a safeguard proceeding 
to determine whether imports of Honduran cotton, wool, and man-made 
fiber socks (merged Category 332/432 and 632 part) are causing serious 
damage, or actual threat thereof, to the U.S. industry producing socks, 
(72 FR 46611, August 21, 2007). The initiation of the safeguard 
proceeding commenced a 30-day period during which interested parties 
and stakeholders were invited to submit comments. Based on the comments 
received and information available to the Committee, the Committee 
determined that imports of Honduran origin cotton socks (Category 332) 
were causing serious damage, or actual threat thereof, and therefore, 
the Committee intended to apply a textile safeguard measure with 
respect to such goods. In accordance with section 4 of the Committee's 
Procedures for considering action under the CAFTA-DR textile and 
apparel safeguard, (71 FR 25157, April 28, 2006), on January 18, 2008, 
the United States provided written notice to the Government of Honduras 
indicating its intent to apply a textile safeguard measure on imports 
of Honduran origin cotton socks (73 FR 4542, January 25, 2008). The 
Committee noted that it was not at that time making a determination 
regarding whether to apply a safeguard measure with respect to wool and 
man-made fiber socks (Categories 432 and 632 Part, respectively), that 
were part of the original safeguards inquiry.
    In accordance with Article 3.23.4 of the Agreement, following 
receipt of written notice by the United States of its intent to apply a 
safeguard measure, the Government of Honduras requested consultations. 
Consultations between the Governments of Honduras and the United States 
were held for 60 days, and by agreement of the Parties, were continued 
for an additional 30 day period.
    The Committee has determined, pursuant to section 322(a) of the 
CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, that cotton socks of Honduras classifiable 
in subheading 6115.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (HTS) are being imported into the United States in such 
increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause serious 
damage to the domestic industry producing like or directly competitive 
cotton socks. The Committee has further decided, pursuant to section 
322(b) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act, to provide relief from the 
imports that are the subject of this determination, in the form of a 
duty in the amount of 5 percent ad valorem to all CAFTA-DR originating 
cotton socks of Honduras classifiable in subheading 6115.95 of the 
HTSUS that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption 
during the period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The 5 percent 
ad valorem duty shall be applicable on the full value of the entered 
goods, regardless of the value of any United States content of such 
goods.
    The Committee further notes that, in the course of consultations, 
the Government of Honduras agreed that it will not seek compensation or 
take any tariff action under Article 3.23.6 of the Agreement with 
respect to this safeguard measure.
    The Committee has determined that the actions described above will 
remedy the serious damage and facilitate efforts by the domestic 
industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition. As 
provided in paragraph (5) of Proclamation 8228 of March 28, 2008, the 
United States Trade Representative will modify the HTS to reflect this 
determination.

R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc. E8-9339 Filed 4-28-08; 8:45 am]
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