Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement), 29663-29664 [E9-14728]

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Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. 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SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain yarn dyed, plaid poplin fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29663 The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurie Mease, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2043. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 120.2009.05.15.Fabric.SS&Afor CintasCorp. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: The CAFTA-DR Agreement; Section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA-DR Implementation Act), Pub. Law 109-53; the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA), accompanying the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act; and 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 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act. The CAFTA-DR Implementation 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 Implementation 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 of products determined to be not commercially available in the territory of any Party to CAFTA-DR (Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) (‘‘procedures’’). On May 15, 2009, the Chairman of CITA received a Request for a E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 29664 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 119 / Tuesday, June 23, 2009 / Notices Commercial Availability Determination (‘‘Request’’) from Sorini, Samet & Associates (‘‘SS&A’’) for Cintas Corporation for certain yarn dyed plaid poplin fabrics. On May 19, 2009, in accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted 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 June 1, 2009, and any Rebuttal Comments to a Response (‘‘Rebuttal’’) must be submitted by June 5, 2009. No interested entity submitted a Response to the Request 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 Implementation Act, and Section 8(c)(2) of 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 Yarn Dyed Plaid Poplin Fabric HTSUS: 5513.31 Fiber Content: 64% to 67% polyester; 33% to 36% cotton Yarn size, warp: Ring spun 49/1 to 53/1 metric: 64% to 67% polyester; 33% to 36% cotton Yarn size, filling: Ring spun 49/1 to 53/1 metric: 64% to 67% polyester; 33% to 36% cotton Thread count: 34.5 to 38 ends x 21 to 23 picks per centimeter Weave type: Plain Fabric Weight: 127 to 140 grams per square meter Fabric Width: 156 to 170 centimeters, cuttable Coloration: Warp stripes, filling yarns dyed multiple colors Finishing Processes: Moisture management, precure permanent press, 10% mechanical stretch in filling direction Kim-Bang Nguyen, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. E9–14728 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:02 Jun 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 18, 2009. 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. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 23, 2009. SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain cotton stretch woven 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: 117.2009.05.13.Fabric.AmericanDesign Industries. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: The CAFTA–DR Agreement; Section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA–DR Implementation Act), Pub. Law 109–53; the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA), accompanying the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act; and 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 of the CAFTA–DR Agreement; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA–DR Implementation Act. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The CAFTA–DR Implementation 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 Implementation 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 of products determined to be not commercially available in the territory of any Party to CAFTA–DR (Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) (‘‘procedures’’). On May 13, 2009, the Chairman of CITA received a Request for a Commercial Availability determination (‘‘Request’’) from American Design Industries (‘‘ADI’’) for certain cotton stretch woven fabrics. On May 15, 2009, in accordance with CITA’s procedures (73 FR 53200, September 15, 2008), CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted 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 May 28, 2009, and any rebuttal to a Response (‘‘Rebuttal’’) must be submitted by June 3, 2009. No interested entity submitted a Response to the Request 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 Implementation Act, and Section 8(c)(2) of 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 Cotton Stretch Woven Fabric HTS: 5209.39.0090 and 5209.39.0080 Fiber Content: 96% to 97% cotton/4% to 3% spandex E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29663-29664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 18, 2009.
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 23, 2009.
SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements 
(``CITA'') has determined that certain yarn dyed, plaid poplin 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: Laurie Mease, Office of Textiles and 
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2043.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE: https://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/CaftaReqTrack.nsf. Reference number: 120.2009.05.15.Fabric.SS&Afor 
CintasCorp.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority: The CAFTA-DR Agreement; Section 203(o)(4) of the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA-DR Implementation Act), Pub. Law 
109-53; the Statement of Administrative Action (SAA), accompanying 
the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act; and 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 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement; 
see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act.
    The CAFTA-DR Implementation 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 Implementation 
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 of products determined to be not 
commercially available in the territory of any Party to CAFTA-DR 
(Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests Under the 
Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) 
(``procedures'').
    On May 15, 2009, the Chairman of CITA received a Request for a

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Commercial Availability Determination (``Request'') from Sorini, Samet 
& Associates (``SS&A'') for Cintas Corporation for certain yarn dyed 
plaid poplin fabrics. On May 19, 2009, in accordance with CITA's 
procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was 
posted 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 June 1, 2009, 
and any Rebuttal Comments to a Response (``Rebuttal'') must be 
submitted by June 5, 2009. No interested entity submitted a Response to 
the Request 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 
Implementation Act, and Section 8(c)(2) of 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 Yarn Dyed Plaid Poplin Fabric
 
HTSUS: 5513.31
Fiber Content: 64% to 67% polyester; 33% to 36% cotton
Yarn size, warp: Ring spun 49/1 to 53/1 metric: 64% to 67% polyester;
 33% to 36% cotton
Yarn size, filling: Ring spun 49/1 to 53/1 metric: 64% to 67% polyester;
 33% to 36% cotton
Thread count: 34.5 to 38 ends x 21 to 23 picks per centimeter
Weave type: Plain
Fabric Weight: 127 to 140 grams per square meter
Fabric Width: 156 to 170 centimeters, cuttable
Coloration: Warp stripes, filling yarns dyed multiple colors
Finishing Processes: Moisture management, pre-cure permanent press, 10%
 mechanical stretch in filling direction
 


Kim-Bang Nguyen,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile 
Agreements.
[FR Doc. E9-14728 Filed 6-22-09; 8:45 am]
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