Amendment to the 2009 Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Nicaragua under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), 30521-30522 [E9-15178]

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E9–15110 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Amendment to the 2009 Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Nicaragua under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) June 23, 2009. AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). ACTION: Amending the 2009 TPL for Nicaragua. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 26, 2009. SUMMARY: This notice reduces the 2009 TPL for Nicaragua to 88,618,262 square meters equivalent to account for the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment for cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers exported from Nicaragua to the United States. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION: Authority: Authority: Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR; Section 1634(a)(2) and (c)(2) of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109280); Presidential Proclamation 8111 of February 28, 2007. BACKGROUND: Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR establishes a TPL for non-originating apparel goods of Nicaragua. Section 1634(a)(2) of the Pension Protection Act references the exchange of letters between the United States and Nicaragua, which establishes the one-toone commitment for cotton and manmade fiber trousers. Section 1634(c)(2) of the Pension Protection Act authorizes the President to proclaim a reduction in the overall limit in the TPL if the President determines that Nicaragua has failed to comply with the one-to-one commitment. 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For 2008, the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment is 11,381,738 square meters equivalent. This amount is being deducted from the 2009 TPL, resulting in a new TPL level for 2009 of 88,618,262 square meters equivalent. Janet E. Heinzen, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc.E9–15178 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Notice AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting. DATE AND TIME: Monday, July 6, 2009; 11 a.m. EDT. PLACE: Via Teleconference: Public Dial in—1–800–597–7623, Conference ID #17168618. Meeting Agenda This meeting is open to the public. I. Approval of Agenda. II. Program Planning. • National Civil Rights Conference. III. Adjourn. CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 376– 8591. TDD: (202) 376–8116. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 122 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30521-30522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15178]


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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS


Amendment to the 2009 Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Nicaragua 
under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade 
Agreement (CAFTA-DR)

June 23, 2009.
AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA).

ACTION: Amending the 2009 TPL for Nicaragua.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: June 26, 2009.
SUMMARY: This notice reduces the 2009 TPL for Nicaragua to 88,618,262 
square meters equivalent to account for the shortfall in meeting the 
one-to-one commitment for cotton and man-made fiber woven trousers 
exported from Nicaragua to the United States.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Stetson, International Trade 
Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, (202) 482-3400.

SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION:

    Authority: Authority: Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR; Section 
1634(a)(2) and (c)(2) of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 
109-280); Presidential Proclamation 8111 of February 28, 2007.

BACKGROUND:

    Annex 3.28 of the CAFTA-DR establishes a TPL for non-originating 
apparel goods of Nicaragua. Section 1634(a)(2) of the Pension 
Protection Act references the exchange of letters between the United 
States and Nicaragua, which establishes the one-to-one commitment for 
cotton and man-made fiber trousers. Section 1634(c)(2) of the Pension 
Protection Act authorizes the President to proclaim a reduction in the 
overall limit in the TPL if the President determines that Nicaragua has 
failed to comply with the one-to-one commitment. In Presidential 
Proclamation 8111, the President delegated to CITA the authority to 
determine whether Nicaragua had failed

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to comply with the one-to-one commitment and to reduce the overall 
limit in the TPL.
    In an exchange of letters dated March 24 and 27, 2006, Nicaragua 
agreed that for each square meter equivalent of exports of cotton and 
man-made fiber woven trousers entered under the TPL, Nicaragua would 
export to the United States an equal amount of cotton and man-made 
fiber woven trousers made of U.S. formed fabric of U.S. formed yarn. 
This commitment for cotton woven trousers applies to the first 40 
million square meters equivalent in 2008, the third year after the date 
of entry into force of the CAFTA-DR. Further, any shortfall in meeting 
this commitment that was not rectified by April 1 of the succeeding 
year would be applied against the TPL for the succeeding year. For 
2008, the shortfall in meeting the one-to-one commitment is 11,381,738 
square meters equivalent. This amount is being deducted from the 2009 
TPL, resulting in a new TPL level for 2009 of 88,618,262 square meters 
equivalent.

Janet E. Heinzen,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile 
Agreements.
[FR Doc.E9-15178 Filed 6-25-09; 8:45 am]
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