Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2011 Tariff-Rate Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses, 47258 [2010-19166]

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AGENCY: ACTION: The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture is providing notice of the establishment of the fiscal year (FY) 2011 in-quota aggregate quantity of the raw, as well as, refined and specialty sugar Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQ) as required under the U.S. World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. The FY 2011 raw cane sugar TRQ is established at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value (MTRV) that may be entered under subheading 1701.11.10 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) during FY 2011 (October 1, 2010– September 30, 2011). In addition, the inquota aggregate quantity of the refined and specialty sugar TRQ is established at 99,111 MTRV for certain sugars, syrups, and molasses (collectively referred to as refined sugar) that may be entered under subheadings 1701.12.10, 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 1702.90.10, and 2106.90.44 of the HTS during FY 2011. DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angel Gonzalez, Import Policies and Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., AgStop 1021, Washington, DC 20250–1021; by telephone (202) 720–2916; by fax (202) 720–0876; or by e-mail angel.f.gonzalez@fas.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the in-quota TRQ amounts (expressed in terms of mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:52 Aug 04, 2010 Jkt 220001 raw value) for imports of raw cane sugar and certain sugars, syrups, and molasses that may be entered under the subheadings of the HTS subject to the lower tier of duties of the TRQs for entry during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2010. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for the allocation of these quantities among supplying countries and areas. Section 359(k) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended requires that at the beginning of the quota year the Secretary of Agriculture establish the TRQs for raw cane sugar and refined sugars at the minimum levels necessary to comply with obligations under international trade agreements, with the exception of specialty sugar. Notice is hereby given that I have determined, in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS and section 359(k) of the 1938 Act, that an aggregate quantity of up to 1,117,195 MTRV of raw cane sugar described in subheading 1701.11.10 of the HTS may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2011 (October 1, 2010–September 30, 2011). This is the minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements. I have further determined that an aggregate quantity of 99,111 MTRV of sugars, syrups, and molasses described in subheadings 1701.12.10, 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 1702.90.10, and 2106.90.44 may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2011. Of this quantity of 99,111 MTRV, the quantity of 78,767 MTRV is reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by the USTR. The total of 99,111 MTRV includes the 22,000 MTRV minimum level necessary to comply with U.S. WTO Uruguay Round commitments, of which 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. Because the specialty sugar TRQ is first-come, firstserved, tranches are needed to allow for orderly marketing throughout the year. The FY 2011 specialty sugar TRQ will be opened in five tranches. The first tranche, totaling 1,656 MTRV, will open October 20, 2010. All specialty sugars are eligible for entry under this tranche. The second tranche will open on November 10, 2010, and be equal to 27,500 MTRV. The remaining tranches PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 will each be equal to 16,537 MTRV, with the third opening on January 12, 2011; the fourth, on May 18, 2011; and the fifth, on August 24, 2011. The second, third, fourth, and fifth tranches will be reserved for organic sugar and other specialty sugars not currently produced commercially in the United States or reasonably available from domestic sources. Conversion factor: 1 metric ton = 1.10231125 short tons. Kathleen A. Merrigan, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2010–19166 Filed 8–4–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Del Norte Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. The Del Norte Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Crescent City, California. The committee meeting is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination (SRS) Act (Pub. L. 110– 343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held August 31, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Del Norte County Unified School District, Board Room, 301 West Washington Boulevard, Crescent City, California 95531. ADDRESSES: Julie Ranieri, Committee Coordinator, Six Rivers National Forest, at (707) 441– 3673; e-mail jranieri@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Review of Title II project proposals submitted, (2) schedule meetings for public presentations of project proposals, and (3) discuss how members will vote. Public input opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to address the Committee at that time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2011 Tariff-Rate 
Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture 
is providing notice of the establishment of the fiscal year (FY) 2011 
in-quota aggregate quantity of the raw, as well as, refined and 
specialty sugar Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQ) as required under the U.S. 
World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. The FY 2011 raw cane sugar 
TRQ is established at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value (MTRV) that may 
be entered under subheading 1701.11.10 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule (HTS) during FY 2011 (October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011). In 
addition, the in-quota aggregate quantity of the refined and specialty 
sugar TRQ is established at 99,111 MTRV for certain sugars, syrups, and 
molasses (collectively referred to as refined sugar) that may be 
entered under subheadings 1701.12.10, 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 
1702.90.10, and 2106.90.44 of the HTS during FY 2011.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angel Gonzalez, Import Policies and 
Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., AgStop 1021, Washington, DC 
20250-1021; by telephone (202) 720-2916; by fax (202) 720-0876; or by 
e-mail angel.f.gonzalez@fas.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of the 
Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS authorize the Secretary 
of Agriculture to establish the in-quota TRQ amounts (expressed in 
terms of raw value) for imports of raw cane sugar and certain sugars, 
syrups, and molasses that may be entered under the subheadings of the 
HTS subject to the lower tier of duties of the TRQs for entry during 
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2010. The Office of the U.S. Trade 
Representative (USTR) is responsible for the allocation of these 
quantities among supplying countries and areas.
    Section 359(k) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as 
amended requires that at the beginning of the quota year the Secretary 
of Agriculture establish the TRQs for raw cane sugar and refined sugars 
at the minimum levels necessary to comply with obligations under 
international trade agreements, with the exception of specialty sugar.
    Notice is hereby given that I have determined, in accordance with 
paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS 
and section 359(k) of the 1938 Act, that an aggregate quantity of up to 
1,117,195 MTRV of raw cane sugar described in subheading 1701.11.10 of 
the HTS may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption 
during FY 2011 (October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011). This is the 
minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO 
Uruguay Round Agreements. I have further determined that an aggregate 
quantity of 99,111 MTRV of sugars, syrups, and molasses described in 
subheadings 1701.12.10, 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 1702.90.10, and 
2106.90.44 may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption 
during FY 2011. Of this quantity of 99,111 MTRV, the quantity of 78,767 
MTRV is reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by 
the USTR. The total of 99,111 MTRV includes the 22,000 MTRV minimum 
level necessary to comply with U.S. WTO Uruguay Round commitments, of 
which 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. Because the specialty 
sugar TRQ is first-come, first-served, tranches are needed to allow for 
orderly marketing throughout the year. The FY 2011 specialty sugar TRQ 
will be opened in five tranches. The first tranche, totaling 1,656 
MTRV, will open October 20, 2010. All specialty sugars are eligible for 
entry under this tranche. The second tranche will open on November 10, 
2010, and be equal to 27,500 MTRV. The remaining tranches will each be 
equal to 16,537 MTRV, with the third opening on January 12, 2011; the 
fourth, on May 18, 2011; and the fifth, on August 24, 2011. The second, 
third, fourth, and fifth tranches will be reserved for organic sugar 
and other specialty sugars not currently produced commercially in the 
United States or reasonably available from domestic sources.
    Conversion factor: 1 metric ton = 1.10231125 short tons.

Kathleen A. Merrigan,
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2010-19166 Filed 8-4-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-10-P

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