Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement), 68420-68421 [E8-27342]

Download as PDF 68420 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 18, 2008 / Notices 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 12, 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: November 18, 2008. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain 100% polyester pin dot dobby fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement 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: 95.2008.10.09.Fabric.SharrettsPaley forFishman&Tobin. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: dwashington3 on PRODPC61 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 CAFTADR Act. The CAFTA-DR Act requires the President to establish procedures governing the submission of a request and providing opportunity for interested VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:36 Nov 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 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 September 15, 2008, CITA published modified procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list (73 FR 53200) (‘‘procedures’’). On October 9, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request for a commercial availability determination (‘‘Request’’) under the CAFTA-DR from Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C., on behalf of Fishman & Tobin, for certain 100% polyester pin dot dobby fabrics. On October 10, 2008, in accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request and posted the Request on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (‘‘Response’’) must be submitted by October 24, 2008, and any Rebuttal be submitted by October 30, 2008. No interested entity submitted a Response advising CITA of its objection to the Request and its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and CITA’s procedures, as no interested entity submitted a Response objecting to the Request and demonstrating its ability to supply the subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabric to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement. The subject product has been added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTADR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. Specifications: Certain Polyester Pin Dot Dobby Fabric HTS: 5515.12.00; 5407.93.20 Fiber Content: 100% Polyester Warp Yarn: English: 30/2 or 30/1 to 50/2 or 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 100-300 denier. Metric: 51/2 or 51/1 to 85/2 or 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 90 to 30 decitex. Fill Yarn: English: 30/2 or 30/1 to 50/2 or 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 100-300 denier. Metric: 51/2 or 51/1 to 85/2 or 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 90 to 30 decitex. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Construction: English: 180-210 warp ends x 85-95 filling picks per inch. Metric: 70-82 warp ends x 33-37 filling picks per centimeter. Weave: Various. Weight: English: 6.2 to 7.5 oz/sq. yd. Metric: 210 to 255 g/sq. m. Width: English: 56 to 64 inches. Metric: 142 to 163 centimeters. Finish: Containing at least 2 different color yarns, each of which is dyed a different color, with either cationic or disperse dyes or any combinations of both. Janet E. Heinzen, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–27341 Filed 11–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS 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 12, 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: November 18, 2008. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain 100% polyester stripe fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement 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: 94.2008.10.09.Fabric.SharrettsPaley forFishman&Tobin. 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). E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1 dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 18, 2008 / Notices 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 CAFTADR 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 September 15, 2008, CITA published modified procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list (73 FR 53200) (‘‘procedures’’). On October 9, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request for a commercial availability determination (‘‘Request’’) under the CAFTA-DR from Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C., on behalf of Fishman & Tobin, for certain 100% polyester stripe fabrics. On October 10, 2008, in accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request and posted the Request on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (‘‘Response’’) must be submitted by October 24, 2008, and any Rebuttal be submitted by October 30, 2008. No interested entity submitted a Response advising CITA of its objection to the Request and its ability to supply the subject product. In accordance with section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and CITA’s procedures, as no interested entity submitted a Response objecting to the Request and demonstrating its ability to supply the subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabric to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement. The subject product has been added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA- VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:36 Nov 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. Specifications: Certain Polyester Stripe Fabric HTS: 5512.19.00; 5515.12.00 Fiber Content: 100% Polyester Warp Yarn: English: 30/2 or 30/1 to 50/2 or 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 100-300 denier. Metric: 51/2 or 51/1 to 85/2 or 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers combined with polyester filament of 90 to 30 decitex. Fill Yarn: English: 30/1 to 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers. Metric: 51/1 to 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers. Construction: English: 90-105 warp ends x 95-115 filling picks per inch. Metric: 35-41 warp ends x 37-45 filling picks per centimeter. Weave: Various. Weight: English: 6.2 to 7.5 oz/sq. yd. Metric: 210 to 255 g/sq. m. Width: English: 56 to 64 inches. Metric: 142 to 163 centimeters. Finish: Containing at least 2 different color yarns, each of which is dyed a different color, with either cationic or disperse dyes or any combinations of both. Janet E. Heinzen, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E8–27342 Filed 11–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038–0052, Establishing Procedures for Designated Contract Markets and Applicants Seeking Designation, Comment Request Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 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This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Designated contract markets are fully regulated commodity futures and options exchanges. Such markets, prior to registration and on an ongoing basis, must demonstrate compliance with the criteria for designation (set forth in Section 5(b) of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 7(b)), the core principles for operation (set forth in Section 5(d) of the Act, 7 U.S.C. 7(d)), and the provisions of Part 38 of the Commission’s regulations, 17 CFR Part 38. Part 38 of the Commission’s regulations governs the activities of designated contract markets. The information collected thereunder is necessary for the Commission to evaluate whether entities operating as, or applying to become, designated contract markets are in compliance with the designation criteria and the core principles delineated in the Act and the Commission’s regulations adopted thereunder. Appendix A to Part 38 provides guidance to applicants on how the specific conditions for initial designation may be met by an applicant. Appendix B to Part 38 provides guidance to applicants on how designated contract markets can remain in compliance with the core principles. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the Commission’s regulations were initially published on December 30, 1981. See 46 FR 63035 (Dec. 30, 1981). The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on September 12, 2008 (73 FR 52959). No comments were received in response to this publication. The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1

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[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-27342]


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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 12, 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: November 18, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements 
(CITA) has determined that certain 100% polyester stripe fabric, as 
specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely 
manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list 
in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement 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: 94.2008.10.09.Fabric.SharrettsPaley 
forFishman&Tobin.

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).

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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. 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 CAFTA-DR 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 September 15, 2008, CITA published modified 
procedures it would follow in considering requests to modify the Annex 
3.25 list (73 FR 53200) (``procedures'').
    On October 9, 2008, the Chairman of CITA received a request for a 
commercial availability determination (``Request'') under the CAFTA-DR 
from Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C., on behalf of Fishman & 
Tobin, for certain 100% polyester stripe fabrics. On October 10, 2008, 
in accordance with CITA's procedures, CITA notified interested parties 
of the Request and posted the Request on the dedicated website for 
CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA 
advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (``Response'') must 
be submitted by October 24, 2008, and any Rebuttal be submitted by 
October 30, 2008. No interested entity submitted a Response advising 
CITA of its objection to the Request and its ability to supply the 
subject product.
    In accordance with section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and 
CITA's procedures, as no interested entity submitted a Response 
objecting to the Request and demonstrating its ability to supply the 
subject product, CITA has determined to add the specified fabric to the 
list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.
    The subject product has been added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the 
CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been 
posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability 
proceedings.

 
 
 
Specifications: Certain Polyester Stripe Fabric
 
HTS: 5512.19.00; 5515.12.00
 
Fiber Content: 100% Polyester
 
Warp Yarn:
  English: 30/2 or 30/1 to 50/2 or 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers
   combined with polyester filament of 100-300 denier.
  Metric: 51/2 or 51/1 to 85/2 or 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers
   combined with polyester filament of 90 to 30 decitex.
 
Fill Yarn:
  English: 30/1 to 50/1 spun polyester staple fibers.
  Metric: 51/1 to 85/1 spun polyester staple fibers.
 
Construction:
  English: 90-105 warp ends x 95-115 filling picks per inch.
  Metric: 35-41 warp ends x 37-45 filling picks per centimeter.
 
Weave: Various.
 
Weight:
  English: 6.2 to 7.5 oz/sq. yd.
  Metric: 210 to 255 g/sq. m.
 
Width:
  English: 56 to 64 inches.
  Metric: 142 to 163 centimeters.
 
Finish: Containing at least 2 different color yarns, each of which is
 dyed a different color, with either cationic or disperse dyes or any
 combinations of both.
 


Janet E. Heinzen,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile 
Agreements.
[FR Doc. E8-27342 Filed 11-17-08; 8:45 am]
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