Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: Probable Effect of Modification of U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin, 51648-51649 [E8-20495]

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E8–20496 Filed 9–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. Australia FTA–103–021] Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: Probable Effect of Modification of U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Following a request received August 14, 2008, from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 104 of the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (USAFTA) Implementation Act, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. Australia FTA–103– 021, Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: Probable Effect of Modification of U.S.Australia Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin. DATES: September 17, 2008: Deadline for filing all written statements. October 23, 2008: Transmittal of Commission report to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/edis.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leaders Jackie Jones (202–205– 3466 or jackie.jones@usitc.gov) or Don Sussman (202–205–3331 or donald.sussman@usitc.gov) for PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Background: Chapter 4 and Annex 4– A of the USAFTA contain the rules of origin for textiles and apparel for application of the tariff provisions of the USAFTA. These rules are set forth for the United States in general note 28 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). According to the request letter, U.S. negotiators have recently reached agreement in principle with representatives of the Government of Australia to modify the USAFTA rules of origin for certain yarns because it has been determined that U.S. and Australian producers are not able to produce viscose rayon staple fiber in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Information supplied to the Commission indicates that the yarns affected include blends of viscose rayon staple fibers with synthetic fibers, e.g., polyester, and with other artificial fibers, e.g., acetate. Section 203(o) of the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 104 of the Act, to proclaim such modifications to the rules of origin as are necessary to implement an agreement with Australia pursuant to Article 4.2.5 of the Agreement. One of the requirements set out in section 104 of the Act is that the President obtains advice regarding the proposed action from the United States International Trade Commission. The request letter asks that the Commission provide advice on the probable effect of the proposed modification of the USAFTA rules of origin noted above on U.S. trade under the USAFTA, on total U.S. trade, and on domestic producers of the affected articles. As requested, the Commission will submit its advice to USTR by E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1 sroberts on PROD1PC77 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 172 / Thursday, September 4, 2008 / Notices October 23, 2008, and shortly thereafter will issue a public version of the report with any confidential business information deleted. Additional information concerning the articles and the proposed modifications can be obtained by accessing the electronic version of this investigation and the USTR request letter at the Commission Internet site (https://www.usitc.gov). The current USAFTA rules of origin applicable to U.S. imports can be found in general note 28 of the 2008 HTS (see General Notes link at https:// www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/ index.htm). The HTS subheading affected is 5510.90. All other subheadings covered by the current rules of origin would experience no change. Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., September 17, 2008. All written submissions must conform to the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of a document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/ fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform to the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the confidential or non-confidential version, and that the confidential business information is clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Sep 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 available for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. Issued: August 28, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–20495 Filed 9–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Call for Nominations U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Call for Nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is advertising for nominations for three upcoming vacancies on NRC’s Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI): radiation oncologist with experience in gamma stereotactic radiosurgery, nuclear medicine physicist, and radiation safety officer. DATES: Nominations are due on or before November 3, 2008. Nomination Process: Submit an electronic copy of resume or curriculum vitae to Ms. Ashley Tull, ashley.tull@nrc.gov. Please ensure that resume or curriculum vitae includes the following information, if applicable: Education; certification; professional association membership and committee membership activities; duties and responsibilities in current and previous clinical, research, and/or academic position(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ashley Tull, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs; (240) 888–7129; ashley.tull@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACMUI advises NRC on policy and technical issues that arise in the regulation of the medical use of byproduct material. Responsibilities include providing comments on changes to NRC rules, regulations, and guidance PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51649 documents; evaluating certain nonroutine uses of byproduct material; providing technical assistance in licensing and inspections; and bringing key issues to the attention of NRC, for appropriate action. ACMUI members possess the medical and technical skills needed to address evolving issues. The current membership is comprised of the following professionals: (a) Nuclear medicine physician; (b) nuclear cardiologist; (c) nuclear medicine physicist; (d) therapy medical physicist; (e) radiation safety officer; (f) nuclear pharmacist; (g) two radiation oncologists; (h) patients’ rights advocate; (i) Food and Drug Administration representative; (j) Agreement State representative; and (k) health care administrator. NRC is inviting nominations for the nuclear medicine physicist, radiation oncologist, and radiation safety officer appointments to the ACMUI. The term of the individuals currently occupying these positions will end May 19, 2009, September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009, respectively. Committee members currently serve a four-year term and may be considered for reappointment to an additional term. Nominees must be U.S. citizens and be able to devote approximately 160 hours per year to Committee business. Members who are not Federal employees are compensated for their service. In addition, members are reimbursed travel (including per-diem in lieu of subsistence) and are reimbursed secretarial and correspondence expenses. Full-time Federal employees are reimbursed travel expenses only. Security Background Check: The selected nominee will undergo a thorough security background check. Security paperwork may take the nominee several weeks to complete. Nominees will also be required to complete a financial disclosure statement to avoid conflicts of interest. Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 28th day of August 2008. For the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Andrew L. Bates, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–20477 Filed 9–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P E:\FR\FM\04SEN1.SGM 04SEN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. Australia FTA-103-021]


Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: Probable Effect of Modification of 
U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation.

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SUMMARY: Following a request received August 14, 2008, from the Office 
of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority 
delegated by the President and pursuant to section 104 of the United 
States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (USAFTA) Implementation Act, the 
U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted 
Investigation No. Australia FTA-103-021, Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: 
Probable Effect of Modification of U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement 
Rules of Origin.

DATES: September 17, 2008: Deadline for filing all written statements. 
October 23, 2008: Transmittal of Commission report to the Office of the 
United States Trade Representative.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record 
for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leaders Jackie Jones (202-205-
3466 or jackie.jones@usitc.gov) or Don Sussman (202-205-3331 or 
donald.sussman@usitc.gov) for information specific to this 
investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this 
investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office of 
the General Counsel (202-205-3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The 
media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations 
(202-205-1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired 
individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the 
Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. General information 
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its 
Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility 
impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the 
Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000.
    Background: Chapter 4 and Annex 4-A of the USAFTA contain the rules 
of origin for textiles and apparel for application of the tariff 
provisions of the USAFTA. These rules are set forth for the United 
States in general note 28 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). 
According to the request letter, U.S. negotiators have recently reached 
agreement in principle with representatives of the Government of 
Australia to modify the USAFTA rules of origin for certain yarns 
because it has been determined that U.S. and Australian producers are 
not able to produce viscose rayon staple fiber in commercial quantities 
in a timely manner. Information supplied to the Commission indicates 
that the yarns affected include blends of viscose rayon staple fibers 
with synthetic fibers, e.g., polyester, and with other artificial 
fibers, e.g., acetate. Section 203(o) of the United States-Australia 
Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the 
President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of 
section 104 of the Act, to proclaim such modifications to the rules of 
origin as are necessary to implement an agreement with Australia 
pursuant to Article 4.2.5 of the Agreement. One of the requirements set 
out in section 104 of the Act is that the President obtains advice 
regarding the proposed action from the United States International 
Trade Commission.
    The request letter asks that the Commission provide advice on the 
probable effect of the proposed modification of the USAFTA rules of 
origin noted above on U.S. trade under the USAFTA, on total U.S. trade, 
and on domestic producers of the affected articles. As requested, the 
Commission will submit its advice to USTR by

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October 23, 2008, and shortly thereafter will issue a public version of 
the report with any confidential business information deleted. 
Additional information concerning the articles and the proposed 
modifications can be obtained by accessing the electronic version of 
this investigation and the USTR request letter at the Commission 
Internet site (https://www.usitc.gov). The current USAFTA rules of 
origin applicable to U.S. imports can be found in general note 28 of 
the 2008 HTS (see General Notes link at https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/
bychapter/index.htm). The HTS subheading affected is 5510.90. All other 
subheadings covered by the current rules of origin would experience no 
change.
    Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, 
interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning 
this investigation. All written submissions should be addressed to the 
Secretary, and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., September 
17, 2008. All written submissions must conform to the provisions of 
section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 
CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 requires that a signed original (or a copy so 
designated) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the 
event that confidential treatment of a document is requested, at least 
four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential 
information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further 
information regarding confidential business information). The 
Commission's rules authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by 
facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 
201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, 
https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/
handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding 
electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202-205-2000).
    Any submissions that contain confidential business information must 
also conform to the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the 
rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages 
be clearly marked as to whether they are the confidential or non-
confidential version, and that the confidential business information is 
clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, 
except for confidential business information, will be made available 
for inspection by interested parties.
    The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business 
information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report 
it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the 
Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the 
public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business 
information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm 
supplying the information.

    Issued: August 28, 2008.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-20495 Filed 9-3-08; 8:45 am]
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