Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 60067-60068 [2010-24375]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 29, 2010 / Notices erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES The TRHCA of 2006 extended the expiration of the ATPA to June 30, 2007. See section 7002(a) of the TRHCA 2006. H.R. 1830 further extended the expiration of the ATPA to February 29, 2008. H.R. 5264 further extended the expiration of the ATPA to December 31, 2008. H.R. 7222, 110th Cong. (2008), further extended the expiration of the ATPA to December 31, 2009. H.R. 4284, 111th Cong. (2009), further extended the expiration of the ATPA to December 31, 2010. For the period beginning on October 1, 2010 and extending through December 31, 2010, preferential tariff treatment is limited under the regional fabric provision to imports of qualifying apparel articles in an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period for which data are available. For the purpose of this notice, the 12-month period for which data are available is the 12-month period that ended July 31, 2010. In Presidential Proclamation 7616 (published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2002, 67 FR 67283), the President directed CITA to publish in the Federal Register the aggregate quantity of imports allowed during each period. For the period beginning on October 1, 2010 and extending through December 31, 2010, the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under the regional fabric provision is 1,238,203,339 square meters equivalent. Apparel articles entered in excess of this quantity will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs. This quantity is calculated using the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States, derived from the set of Harmonized System lines listed in the Annex to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), and the conversion factors for units of measure into square meter equivalents used by the United States in implementing the ATC. Kim Glas, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. 2010–24457 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Sep 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and ThirdCountry Fabric Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. ACTION: Publishing the New 12–Month Cap on Duty- and Quota-Free Benefits. AGENCY: Effective Date: October 1, 2010. Don Niewiaroski, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482–4058. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Authority: Title I, Section 112(b)(3) of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (TDA 2000), Pub. L. 106–200, as amended by Division B, Title XXI, section 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107–210; Section 7(b)(2) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108–274; Division D, Title VI, section 6002 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA 2006), Pub. L. 109– 432; Presidential Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000 (65 FR 59321); Presidential Proclamation 7626 of November 13, 2002 (67 FR 69459). Background Title I of TDA 2000 provides for dutyand quota-free treatment for certain textile and apparel articles imported from designated beneficiary subSaharan African countries. Section 112(b)(3) of TDA 2000 provides dutyand quota-free treatment for apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in one or more beneficiary countries from yarn originating in the U.S. or one or more beneficiary countries. This preferential treatment is also available for apparel articles assembled in one or more lesser-developed beneficiary subSaharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric used to make such articles, subject to quantitative limitation. Title VI of the TRHCA 2006 extended this special rule for lesser-developed countries through September 30, 2012. The AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 provides that the quantitative limitation for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2010 will be an amount not to exceed 7 percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period for which data are available. See Section 112(b)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of TDA 2000, as PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60067 amended by Section 7(b)(2)(B) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004. Of this overall amount, apparel imported under the special rule for lesser-developed countries is limited to an amount not to exceed 3.5 percent of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period. See Section 112(b)(3)(B)(ii)(II) of TDA 2000, as amended by Section 6002(a) of TRHCA 2006. Presidential Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000 directed CITA to publish the aggregate quantity of imports allowed during each 12-month period in the Federal Register. For the one-year period, beginning on October 1, 2010, and extending through September 30, 2011, the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under these provisions is 1,733,484,674 square meters equivalent. Of this amount, 866,742,337 square meters equivalent is available to apparel articles imported under the special rule for lesserdeveloped countries. Apparel articles entered in excess of these quantities will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs. These quantities are calculated using the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States, derived from the set of Harmonized System lines listed in the Annex to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), and the conversion factors for units of measure into square meter equivalents used by the United States in implementing the ATC. Kimberly Glas, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. 2010–24460 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: International Trade Administration (ITA). Title: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota Established Under Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 as Amended for Imports of Certain Worsted Wool. OMB Control Number: 0625–0240. Form Number(s): ITA–4139P and ITA–4140P. E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 60068 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 188 / Wednesday, September 29, 2010 / Notices erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 160. Number of Respondents: 30. Average Hours per Response: 3 hours, Application for TRQ License; and 1 hour, Request for Reallocation of Tariff Rate Quota. Needs and Uses: Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (‘‘the Act’’) as amended by the Trade Act of 2002, the Miscellaneous Trade Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 contains several provisions to assist the wool products industries. These include the establishment of tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for a limited quantity of worsted wool fabrics. The Act requires the President to fairly allocate the TRQ to persons who cut and sew men’s and boys’ worsted wool suits and suit-like jackets and trousers in the United States, and who apply for an allocation based on the amount of suits they produced in the prior year. The Department must collect certain information in order to fairly allocate the TRQ to eligible persons. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Wendy Liberante, (202) 395–3647. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Wendy Liberante, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395–5167 or via the Internet at Wendy_L._Liberante@omb.eop.gov. Dated: September 24, 2010. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–24375 Filed 9–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Sep 28, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary; National Telecommunications and Information Administration; International Trade Administration; National Institute of Standards and Technology [Docket No. 100921457–0457–01] RIN 0660–XA20 Global Free Flow of Information on the Internet Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce; National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; and National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Inquiry. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce’s Internet Policy Task Force is examining issues related to the global free flow of information on the Internet. Specifically, the Department seeks public comment from all stakeholders, including the commercial, academic, and civil society sectors, on government policies that restrict information flows on the Internet. The Task Force seeks to understand why these restrictions have been instituted; what, if any, impact they have had on innovation, economic development, global trade and investment; and how best to address negative impacts. After analyzing the comments responding to this Notice, the Department intends to publish a report which will contribute to the Administration’s domestic policy and international engagement on these issues. SUMMARY: Comments are due on or before November 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted by mail to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4701, Washington, DC 20230. Submissions may be in any of the following formats: HTML, ASCII, Word (.doc and .docx), .odf, .rtf, or .pdf. Online submissions in electronic form may be sent to freeflow-noi2010@ntia.doc.gov. Paper submissions should include a three and one-half inch computer diskette or compact disc (CD). Diskettes or CDs should be labeled with the name and organizational affiliation of the filer and the name of the word processing program used to create the document. Comments will be DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 posted at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/ internetpolicytaskforce/gffi/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this Notice contact: Chris Hemmerlein, Office of International Affairs, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4706, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–1885; e-mail chemmerlein@ntia.doc.gov. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA’s Office of Public Affairs at (202) 482–7002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Recognizing the vital importance of the Internet to U.S. prosperity, education and political and cultural life, the Department of Commerce has made it a top priority to ensure that the Internet remains open for innovation. The Department has created an Internet Policy Task Force (Task Force) to identify leading public policy challenges in the Internet environment. The Task Force leverages expertise across many bureaus at the Department, including those responsible for domestic and international information and communications policy, international trade, cybersecurity standards and best practices, intellectual property, business advocacy, and export control. This is one in a series of inquiries from the Task Force. Other reviews include Internet privacy, cybersecurity, and online copyright protection issues. The Task Force may explore additional areas in the future. The Department of Commerce launched the Internet Policy Task Force to identify and examine the impact that restrictions on the flow of information over the Internet have on American businesses and global commerce. Businesses, emerging entrepreneurs and consumers alike benefit from the ability to transmit information quickly and efficiently both domestically and internationally. The Department aims to assist industry, and other stakeholders to operate in varying Internet environments and to identify policies that will advance economic growth and create jobs and opportunities for the American people. Many countries have recognized that the free flow of information over the Internet is integral to economic growth and vibrancy, as well as to the promotion of democratic values that are essential to free markets and free societies. In 2008, members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issued the E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of 
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Agency: International Trade Administration (ITA).
    Title: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota Established Under Title 
V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 as Amended for Imports of 
Certain Worsted Wool.
    OMB Control Number: 0625-0240.
    Form Number(s): ITA-4139P and ITA-4140P.

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    Type of Request: Regular submission.
    Burden Hours: 160.
    Number of Respondents: 30.
    Average Hours per Response: 3 hours, Application for TRQ License; 
and 1 hour, Request for Reallocation of Tariff Rate Quota.
    Needs and Uses: Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 
(``the Act'') as amended by the Trade Act of 2002, the Miscellaneous 
Trade Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and the 
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 contains several 
provisions to assist the wool products industries. These include the 
establishment of tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for a limited quantity of 
worsted wool fabrics. The Act requires the President to fairly allocate 
the TRQ to persons who cut and sew men's and boys' worsted wool suits 
and suit-like jackets and trousers in the United States, and who apply 
for an allocation based on the amount of suits they produced in the 
prior year. The Department must collect certain information in order to 
fairly allocate the TRQ to eligible persons.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: Wendy Liberante, (202) 395-3647.
    Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained 
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance 
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at 
dHynek@doc.gov.
    Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information 
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice 
to Wendy Liberante, OMB Desk Officer, Fax number (202) 395-5167 or via 
the Internet at Wendy_L._Liberante@omb.eop.gov.

    Dated: September 24, 2010.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-24375 Filed 9-28-10; 8:45 am]
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