Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement), 33067-33068 [E8-13074]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Dybczak, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 3651. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 66.2008.05.06.Fabric.ST&RforBWA SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that this list 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 Annex 3.25, Note; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the Act. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing 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 May 6, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request from Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A. on behalf of B*W*A for certain 100% cotton woven indigo-dyed fabrics, of the specifications detailed below. On May 7, 2008, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its website, the accepted petition and requested that interested entities provide, by May 20, 2008, a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product, and rebuttals to responses by May 27, 2008. No interested entity filed a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with Section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:13 Jun 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to the request or expressing an ability to supply the subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement. The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been published on-line. Specifications: HTS: 5208.39.6090 and 5208.39.8090 Fiber Content: 100% combed cotton Average Yarn Number: Metric: 64/2 + 64/1 x 64/1 to 71/2 + 71/1 x 71/2 English: 38/2 + 38/1 x 38/1 to 42/2 + 42/1 x 42/1 Construction: Woven with a dobby attachment Weight: Metric: 135-149 gms/sq. mtr. English: 4.0 - 4.4 oz./sq. yd. Width: Metric: 135-149 cm. English: 53-59 in. Finish: Piece dyed with synthetic indigo, color index no: 73000 R. Matthew Priest, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–13072 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S 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) June 6, 2008. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: June 11, 2008. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain 100% cotton woven indigo-dyed fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a tiely 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: Maria Dybczak, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 3651. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 65.2008.05.06.Fabric.ST&RforBWA PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33067 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides that this list 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 Annex 3.25, Note; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the Act. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing 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 May 6, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request from Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A. on behalf of B*W*A for certain 100% cotton woven indigo-dyed fabrics, of the specifications detailed below. On May 7, 2008, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its website, the accepted petition and requested that interested entities provide, by May 20, 2008, a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product, and rebuttals to responses by May 27, 2008. No interested entity filed a response advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with Section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to the request or expressing an ability to supply the subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement. E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1 33068 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 113 / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 / Notices The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been published on-line. Specifications: HTS: 5208.39.8090 Fiber Content: 100% combed cotton Average Yarn Number: Metric: 97/2 x 64/1 to 107/2 x+ 71/1 English: 57/2 x 38/1 to 63/2 x 42/1 Construction: Woven with a dobby attachment Weight: Metric: 124-137 gms/sq. mtr. English: 3.7 - 4.0 oz./sq. yd. Width: Metric: 135-149 cm English: 53-59 in. Finish: Piece dyed with synthetic indigo, color index no: 73000 R. Matthew Priest, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–13074 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Advisory Committee Meeting Notice sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: Department of the ACTION: Notice of meeting. Army, DOD. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 102–3.140 through 160), the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting: Name of Committee: Army Education Advisory Committee. Date: July 7, 2008. Place: Meeting will be conducted electronically online using Adobe Connect. Time: 1400–1500. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information please contact Mr. Wayne Joyner at albert.wayne.joyner@us.army.mil or (757) 788–5890. Written submissions are to be submitted to the following address: Army Education Advisory Committee, ATTN: Designated Federal Officer, 5 Fenwick Road, building 161, room 217, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651. Attendance will be limited to those persons who have notified the Advisory Committee Management Office at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting requesting the web address of the meeting and guest authorization. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Agenda: The meeting agenda includes a VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 Jun 10, 2008 Jkt 214001 review of actions and recommendations from five subcommittees: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Command and General Staff College Board of Visitors, Army War College Board of Visitors, Distance Learning/Training Technology Applications Subcommittee, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps Subcommittee. Approved recommendations will be forwarded to the Office of the Administrative Assistant, Secretary of the Army, the appropriate Subcommittee’s Alternate Designated Federal Official (ADFO), and the Subcommittee’s decision maker. Filing Written Statement: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak; however, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Subcommittees. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address listed (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting may not be provided to or considered by the subcommittees until its next meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to the members of the respective subcommittee before the meeting. After reviewing written comments, the Chairperson and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during the open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the Chairperson, may allot a specific amount of time for the members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8–13052 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Carolinas Cement Company LLC Castle Hayne Project in New Hanover County, NC ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Wilmington District, Wilmington Regulatory Division is amending the request for Department of the Army authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, from Carolinas Cement Company LLC (a subsidiary of Titan America LLC) to construct the Carolinas Cement Company LLC Castle Hayne Project. This project will include quarrying to support cement manufacturing in northern New Hanover County, NC. The amendment is a change in date and location of the scoping meeting and an extension of the comment period deadline. The original Notice of Intent was published in the Federal Register on May 30, 2008 (73 FR 31072), with a comment deadline of June 30, 2008. The public scoping meeting date and location for the DEIS has been changed. Originally it was to be held at Emsley A. Laney High School, 2700 North College Road, Wilmington, NC, June 12, 2008, at 6 p.m. EST, but because of a scheduling conflict with New Hanover County and the lack of air conditioning for the facilities at the High School the meeting had to be rescheduled. The meeting will now take place at Wilmington Christian Academy/Grace Baptist Church, 1401 North College Road, Wilmington, NC, July 1, 2008, at 6 p.m. EST. Also, the comment deadline is being extended from June 30, 2008, to July 15, 2008. DATES: Copies of comments and questions regarding scoping of the Draft EIS may be addressed to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Regulatory Division, ATTN: File Number SAW–2007–00073, P.O. Box 1890, Wilmington, NC 28402–1890. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action and DEIS can be directed to Mr. Henry Wicker, Regulatory Division, telephone: (910) 251–4930. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E8–13100 Filed 6–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–GN–P Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 None. E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33067-33068]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13074]


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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)

June 6, 2008.
AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to 
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement

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EFFECTIVE DATE:  June 11, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements 
(CITA) has determined that certain 100% cotton woven indigo-dyed 
fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities 
in a tiely 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: Maria Dybczak, Office of Textiles and 
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482 3651.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/
CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 65.2008.05.06.Fabric.ST&RforBWA

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    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. The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides 
that this list 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 Annex 3.25, Note; see also section 
203(o)(4)(C) of the Act.
    The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures 
governing the submission of a request and providing 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 May 6, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request from 
Sandler, Travis, & Rosenberg, P.A. on behalf of B*W*A for certain 100% 
cotton woven indigo-dyed fabrics, of the specifications detailed below. 
On May 7, 2008, CITA notified interested parties of, and posted on its 
website, the accepted petition and requested that interested entities 
provide, by May 20, 2008, a response advising of its objection to the 
request or its ability to supply the subject product, and rebuttals to 
responses by May 27, 2008. No interested entity filed a response 
advising of its objection to the request or its ability to supply the 
subject product.
    In accordance with Section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and its 
procedures, as no interested entity submitted a response objecting to 
the request or expressing an ability to supply the subject product, 
CITA has determined to add the specified fabrics to the list in Annex 
3.25 CAFTA-DR Agreement.

[[Page 33068]]

    The subject fabrics are added to the list in Annex 3.25 CAFTA-DR 
Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been published 
on-line.

 
 
 
Specifications:
 
HTS: 5208.39.8090
Fiber Content: 100% combed cotton
Average Yarn Number:
  Metric: 97/2 x 64/1 to 107/2 x+ 71/1
  English: 57/2 x 38/1 to 63/2 x 42/1
Construction: Woven with a dobby attachment
Weight:
  Metric: 124-137 gms/sq. mtr.
  English: 3.7 - 4.0 oz./sq. yd.
Width:
  Metric: 135-149 cm
  English: 53-59 in.
Finish: Piece dyed with synthetic indigo, color index no: 73000
 


R. Matthew Priest,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc. E8-13074 Filed 6-10-08; 8:45 am]
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