Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama, 74726-74729 [2012-30249]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Abstract of Proposed Collection
Determination of Trade Surplus in
Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and
Sugar-Containing Products of Chile,
Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia,
and Panama
The information collected on the DS–
5525, ‘‘Statement of Exigent/Special
Family Circumstances for Issuance of a
U.S. Passport to a Minor under Age 16’’,
is used in conjunction with the DS–11,
‘‘Application for a U.S. Passport’’. The
DS–5525 can serve as the statement
describing exigent or special family
circumstances, which is required if
written consent of the non-applying
parent or guardian cannot be obtained
when the passport application is
executed for a minor under age 16. The
statement must explain the reason for
the request.
The legal authority permitting this
information assists the Department of
State to administer the regulations in 22
CFR 51.27 requiring that both parents
and/or any guardian consent to the
issuance of a passport to a minor under
age 16, except where one parent has sole
custody. This regulation was mandated
by Section 236 of the Admiral James W.
Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign
Relations authorization Act, Fiscal Year
2000 and 2001 (enacted by Public Law
106–113, Div. B, Section 1000(a)(7)),
and helps to prevent international child
abduction.
Methodology
Passport Services collects information
from U.S. citizens and non-citizen
nationals when they complete and
submit the DS–5525, ‘‘Statement of
Exigent/Special Family Circumstances
for Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a
Minor under Age 16’’. Passport
applicants can either download the DS–
5525 from the Internet or obtain the
form from an Acceptance Facility/
Passport Agency. The form must be
completed, signed, and submitted along
with the applicant’s DS–11,
‘‘Application for a U.S. Passport’’.
Dated: November 28, 2012.
Brenda S. Sprague,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport
Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Department of State.
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Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In accordance with relevant
provisions of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), the
Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) is providing
notice of its determination of the trade
surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products of Chile,
Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia,
and Panama. As described below, the
level of a country’s trade surplus in
these goods relates to the quantity of
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products for which the
United States grants preferential tariff
treatment under (i) the United StatesChile Free Trade Agreement (Chile
FTA); (ii) the United States-Morocco
Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA);
(iii) the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA–DR); (iv) the United
States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
(Peru TPA); (v) the United StatesColombia Trade Promotion Agreement
(Colombia TPA), and (vi) the United
States-Panama Trade Promotion
Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or
delivered to Ann Heilman-Dahl,
Director of Agricultural Affairs, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, Office of the United
States Trade Representative, 600 17th
Street NW., Washington, DC 20508.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann
Heilman-Dahl, Office of Agricultural
Affairs, telephone: (202) 395–6127 or
facsimile: (202) 395–4579.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Chile: Pursuant to section 201 of the
United States-Chile Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
108–77; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 7746 of
December 30, 2003 (68 FR 75789)
implemented the Chile FTA on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTS
to reflect the tariff treatment provided
for in the Chile FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTS
chapter 99 provides that USTR is
SUMMARY:
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required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Chile’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in
Harmonized System (HS) subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60,
1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and
2106.90, except that Chile’s imports of
goods classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
preferential tariff treatment under the
Chile FTA are not included in the
calculation of Chile’s trade surplus.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTS
chapter 99 provides duty-free treatment
for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Chile
entered under subheading 9911.17.05 in
an amount equal to the lesser of Chile’s
trade surplus or the specific quantity set
out in that note for that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of
HTS chapter 99 provides preferential
tariff treatment for certain sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under
subheading 9911.17.10 through
9911.17.85 in an amount equal to the
amount by which Chile’s trade surplus
exceeds the specific quantity set out in
that note for that calendar year.
During calendar year (CY) 2011, the
most recent year for which data is
available, Chile’s imports of sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its
exports of those goods by 528,124
metric tons according to data published
by the Ministro de Agricultura de Chile.
Based on this data, USTR determines
that Chile’s trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter
XI of HTS chapter 99, goods of Chile are
not eligible to enter the United States
duty-free under subheading 9911.17.05
or at preferential tariff rates under
subheading 9911.17.10 through
9911.17.85 in CY 2013.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States-Morocco Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
108–302; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of
December 22, 2005 (70 FR 76651)
implemented in Morocco FTA on behalf
of the United States and modified the
HTS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Morocco FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of HTS
chapter 99 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register determination of the
amount of Morocco’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except
that Morocco’s imports of U.S. goods
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classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
preferential tariff treatment under the
Morocco FTA are not included in the
calculation of Morocco’s trade surplus.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of HTS
chapter 99 provides duty-free treatment
for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Morocco
entered under subheading 9912.17.05 in
an amount equal to the lesser of
Morocco’s trade surplus or the specific
quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS
chapter 99 provides preferential tariff
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
Morocco entered under subheading
9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in an
amount equal to the amount by which
Morocco’s trade surplus exceeds the
specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Morocco’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 880,867 metric tons
according to data published by its
customs authority, the Office des
Changes. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Morocco’s trade surplus
is negative. Therefore, in accordance
with U.S. Note 12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c)
to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99,
goods of Morocco are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential
tariff rates under subheading 9912.17.10
through 9912.17.85 in CY 2013.
CAFTA–DR: Pursuant to section 201
of the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
109–53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7987 of February 28,
2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7991 of March 24,
2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential
Proclamation No. 7996 of March 31,
2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8034 of June 30, 2006
(71 FR 38509), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28,
2007 (72 FR 10025), Presidential
Proclamation No. 8331 of December 23,
2008 (73 FR 79585), and Presidential
Proclamation No. 8536 of June 12, 2010
(75 FR 34311) implemented the
CAFTA–DR on behalf of the United
States and modified the HTS to reflect
the tariff treatment provided for in the
CAFTA–DR.
Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
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amount of each CAFTA–DR country’s
trade surplus, by volume, with all
sources for goods in HS subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
1702.40, and 1702.60, except that each
CAFTA–DR country’s exports to the
United States of goods classified under
HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12,
1701.91, and 1701.99 and its imports of
goods classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
preferential tariff treatment under the
CAFTA–DR are not included in the
calculation of that country’s trade
surplus.
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII
of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup
goods and sugar-containing products of
each CAFTA–DR country entered under
subheading 9822.05.20 in an amount
equal to the lesser of that country’s trade
surplus or the specific quantity set out
in that note for that country and that
calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Costa Rica’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 17,670 metric tons
according to data published by the Costa
Rican Customs Department, Ministry of
Finance. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Costa Rica’s trade
surplus is 17,670 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY 2013
is 12,540 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Costa Rica that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 12,540 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Costa Rica’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Costa Rica for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, the
Dominican Republic’s imports of the
sugar and syrup goods and sugarcontaining products described above
exceeded its exports of those goods by
3,066 metric tons according to data
published by the National Statistics
Office of the Dominican Republic. Based
on this data, USTR determines that the
Dominican Republic’s trade surplus is
3,066 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
the Dominican Republic for CY 2013 is
11,400 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of the Dominican
Republic that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY
2013 is 3,066 metric tons (i.e., the
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amount that is the lesser of the
Dominican Republic’s trade surplus and
the specific quantity set out in that note
for the Dominican Republic for CY
2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, El
Salvador’s exports of the sugar and
syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its
imports of those goods by 198,359
metric tons according to data published
by the Ministro de Economia de El
Salvador. Based on this data, USTR
determines that El Salvador’s trade
surplus is 198,359 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for El Salvador for CY 2013
is 31,000 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of El Salvador that
may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is
31,000 metric tons (i.e., the amount that
is the lesser of El Salvador’s trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out
in that note for El Salvador for CY
2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Guatemala’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 1,311,620 metric tons
according to data published by the
Asociacio´n de Azucareros de
Guatemala. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Guatemala’s trade
surplus is 1,311,620 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY 2013 is
42,000 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Guatemala that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 42,000 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Guatemala’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Guatemala for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Honduras’
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 52,492 metric tons
according to data published by the
Honduran Executive Directorate of
Revenue (DEI). Based on this data,
USTR determines that Honduras’ trade
surplus is 52,492 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Honduras for CY 2013 is
9,120 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Honduras that may
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be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 9,120 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Honduras’ trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Honduras for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Nicaragua’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 206,806 metric tons
according to data published by the
Ministry of Development, Industry and
Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data,
USTR determines that Nicaragua’s trade
surplus is 206,806 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY 2013 is
25,080 metric tons. Therefore, in
accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may
be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 25,080 metric
tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser
of Nicaragua’s trade surplus and the
specific quantity set out in that note for
Nicaragua for CY 2013).
Peru: Pursuant to section 201 of the
United States-Peru Trade Promotion
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
110–138; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note),
Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of
January 16, 2009 (74 FR 4105)
implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of
the United States and modified the HTS
to reflect the tariff treatment provided
for in the Peru TPA.
Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Peru’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except
that Peru’s imports of U.S. goods
classified under HS subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Peru TPA and Peru’s
exports to the United States of goods
classified under HS subheadings
1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, and 1701.99
are not included in the calculation of
Peru’s trade surplus.
Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment
for certain sugar goods of Peru entered
under subheading 9822.06.10 in an
amount equal to the lesser of Peru’s
trade surplus or the specific quantity set
out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Peru’s
imports of the sugar goods described
above exceeded its exports of those
goods by 212,217 metric tons according
to data published by the
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Superintendencia Nacional de
Administracion Tributaria. Based on
this data, USTR determines that Peru’s
trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in
accordance with U.S. Note 28(d) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98,
goods of Peru are not eligible to enter
the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.06.10 in CY 2013.
Colombia: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States-Colombia Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation
Act (Pub. L. 112–42; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No.
8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR 29519)
implemented the Colombia TPA on
behalf of the United States and modified
the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Colombia’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14,
1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
except that Colombia’s imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Colombia TPA and
Colombia’s exports to the United States
of goods classified under subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the
calculation of Colombia’s trade surplus.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of
Colombia entered under subheading
9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the
lesser of Colombia’s trade surplus or the
specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Colombia’s
exports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its imports of
those goods by 621,365 metric tons
according to data published by USDA
Global Trade Atlas. Based on this data,
USTR determines that Colombia’s trade
surplus is 621,365 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for CY 2013 is 50,750 metric
tons. Therefore, in accordance with that
note, the aggregate quantity of goods of
Colombia that may be entered duty-free
under subheading 9822.08.01 in CY
2013 is 50,750 metric tons (i.e., the
amount that is the lesser of Colombia’s
trade surplus and the specific quantity
set out in that note for Colombia for CY
2013).
Panama: Pursuant to section 201 of
the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation
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Act (Pub. L. 112–43; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No.
8894 of October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505)
implemented the Panama TPA on behalf
of the United States and modified the
HTS to reflect the tariff treatment
provided for in the Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides that USTR is
required to publish annually in the
Federal Register a determination of the
amount of Panama’s trade surplus, by
volume, with all sources for goods in HS
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14,
1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60,
except that Panama’s imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating
goods under the Panama TPA and
Panama’s exports to the United States of
goods classified under subheadings
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and
1701.99 are not included in the
calculation of Panama’s trade surplus.
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment
for certain sugar goods of Panama
entered under subheading 9822.09.17 in
an amount equal to the lesser of
Panama’s trade surplus or the specific
quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year
for which data is available, Panama’s
imports of the sugar and syrup goods
and sugar-containing products
described above exceeded its exports of
those goods by 531 metric tons
according to data published by National
Institute of Statistics and Census, Office
of the General Comptroller of Panama.
Based on this data, USTR determines
that Panama’s trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter
98, goods of Panama are not eligible to
enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9822.09.17.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the
U.S. Trade Representative.
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Prospectuses: Extension of Effective
Date to January 14, 2013.
The Department is publishing
the following notice extending the
effective date of a prior notice, dated
November 13, 2012, on policies
affecting the review and approval of
public charter filings under 14 CFR part
380.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicholas Lowry, Attorney, Office of
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(C–70), 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE.,
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SUMMARY:
Guidance on Review and Approval of
Public Charter Prospectuses: Extension
of Effective Date to January 14, 2013
On November 13, 2012, the
Department of Transportation’s Office of
International Aviation and the Office of
Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings
issued a notice providing guidance on
the review and approval of public
charter prospectuses. 77 FR 69692
(2012). The notice was to have taken
effect on December 12, 2012. By this
addendum, we are deferring the
implementation date until January 14,
2013.
The notice was issued in light of the
bankruptcy of Southern Sky Air &
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investigation of Direct Air revealed noncompliance with a number of existing
regulatory requirements designed to
protect consumers. Based on the Direct
Air experience, we determined that by
clarifying certain elements of our public
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could promote more effective
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thereby enhance consumer protection.
We have received a number of
comments and questions from members
of the public regarding the November
notice. While we are firmly committed
to enhancing consumer protection and
preventing a recurrence of the type of
problems encountered in the Direct Air
situation, we want to be sure that
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afforded a reasonable opportunity to be
heard, and that we have had the
opportunity to consider their views
fully. Therefore, we have decided to
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30 days, until January 14, 2013.
Questions and comments regarding our
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Paul L. Gretch,
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Samuel Podberesky,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Notice To Rescind a Notice of Intent
and Draft Environmental Impact
Statement: I–10 Corridor Improvement
Study; Maricopa County, AZ
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice to rescind a Notice of
Intent and Draft Environmental Impact
Statement.
AGENCY:
The FHWA is issuing this
notice to advise the public that we are
rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI)
and Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for proposed freeway
improvements along Interstate 10 (I–10)
from State Route (SR) 51 to the Santan
Freeway within Maricopa County,
Arizona. A NOI to prepare an EIS for the
I–10 Corridor Improvement Study was
published in the Federal Register on
February 4, 2002, with a subsequent
correction to the project limits
published in the Federal Register on
May 14, 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Alan Hansen, Major Projects Manager,
Federal Highway Administration, 4000
North Central Avenue, Suite 1500,
Phoenix, AZ 85012–3500, Telephone:
(602) 382–8964, Email:
alan.hansen@dot.gov.
The FHWA Arizona Division Office’s
normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. (Mountain Standard Time).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 4, 2002, the FHWA, in
cooperation with the Arizona
Department of Transportation (ADOT),
issued an NOI to prepare an EIS for
proposed freeway improvements along
I–10 from SR 51 to the Santan Freeway
in Maricopa County, Arizona. The I–10
Corridor is in or adjacent to the cities of
Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler, as well
as the Town of Guadalupe.
In May 2002, the FWHA issued a
revised NOI to correct the project limits.
The study area limits for the EIS
consisted of approximately 15 miles of
I–10 and segments of I–17, SR 143, and
US Highway (US) 60. The study area
primarily extended south along I–10
from the I–10/SR51/SR202L System
SUMMARY:
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[Notices]
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods
and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru,
Colombia, and Panama
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with relevant provisions of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Office of the United
States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of its
determination of the trade surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia,
and Panama. As described below, the level of a country's trade surplus
in these goods relates to the quantity of sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products for which the United States grants
preferential tariff treatment under (i) the United States-Chile Free
Trade Agreement (Chile FTA); (ii) the United States-Morocco Free Trade
Agreement (Morocco FTA); (iii) the Dominican Republic-Central America-
United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR); (iv) the United States-
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA); (v) the United States-
Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA), and (vi) the United
States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Inquiries may be mailed or delivered to Ann Heilman-Dahl,
Director of Agricultural Affairs, Office of Agricultural Affairs,
Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20508.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Heilman-Dahl, Office of
Agricultural Affairs, telephone: (202) 395-6127 or facsimile: (202)
395-4579.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Chile: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Chile Free
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108-77; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7746 of December 30, 2003 (68 FR
75789) implemented the Chile FTA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Chile FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides that USTR is
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required to publish annually in the Federal Register a determination of
the amount of Chile's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for
goods in Harmonized System (HS) subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60, 1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12,
2101.20, and 2106.90, except that Chile's imports of goods classified
under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential
tariff treatment under the Chile FTA are not included in the
calculation of Chile's trade surplus.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Chile entered under subheading 9911.17.05 in an amount
equal to the lesser of Chile's trade surplus or the specific quantity
set out in that note for that calendar year.
U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides
preferential tariff treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Chile entered under subheading 9911.17.10
through 9911.17.85 in an amount equal to the amount by which Chile's
trade surplus exceeds the specific quantity set out in that note for
that calendar year.
During calendar year (CY) 2011, the most recent year for which data
is available, Chile's imports of sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods
by 528,124 metric tons according to data published by the Ministro de
Agricultura de Chile. Based on this data, USTR determines that Chile's
trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99, goods of
Chile are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9911.17.05 or at preferential tariff rates under subheading
9911.17.10 through 9911.17.85 in CY 2013.
Morocco: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Morocco Free
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108-302; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of December 22, 2005 (70 FR
76651) implemented in Morocco FTA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Morocco FTA.
Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides that USTR
is required to publish annually in the Federal Register determination
of the amount of Morocco's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Morocco's imports of U.S. goods
classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
preferential tariff treatment under the Morocco FTA are not included in
the calculation of Morocco's trade surplus.
Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products of Morocco entered under subheading 9912.17.05 in an amount
equal to the lesser of Morocco's trade surplus or the specific quantity
set out in that note for that calendar year.
Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides
preferential tariff treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products of Morocco entered under subheading
9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in an amount equal to the amount by which
Morocco's trade surplus exceeds the specific quantity set out in that
note for that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Morocco's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 880,867
metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the
Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR determines that Morocco's
trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note
12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99, goods of
Morocco are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under
subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential tariff rates under subheading
9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in CY 2013.
CAFTA-DR: Pursuant to section 201 of the Dominican Republic-Central
America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L.
109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential Proclamation No. 7987 of February
28, 2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential Proclamation No. 7991 of March 24,
2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential Proclamation No. 7996 of March 31,
2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential Proclamation No. 8034 of June 30, 2006
(71 FR 38509), Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28, 2007
(72 FR 10025), Presidential Proclamation No. 8331 of December 23, 2008
(73 FR 79585), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8536 of June 12, 2010
(75 FR 34311) implemented the CAFTA-DR on behalf of the United States
and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in
the CAFTA-DR.
Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides that
USTR is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a
determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR country's trade surplus,
by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11,
1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that each
CAFTA-DR country's exports to the United States of goods classified
under HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, and 1701.99 and its
imports of goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60
that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the CAFTA-DR are
not included in the calculation of that country's trade surplus.
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides
duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-
containing products of each CAFTA-DR country entered under subheading
9822.05.20 in an amount equal to the lesser of that country's trade
surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that country
and that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Costa Rica's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 17,670
metric tons according to data published by the Costa Rican Customs
Department, Ministry of Finance. Based on this data, USTR determines
that Costa Rica's trade surplus is 17,670 metric tons. The specific
quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY 2013 is 12,540 metric tons. Therefore,
in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Costa
Rica that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY
2013 is 12,540 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of
Costa Rica's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that
note for Costa Rica for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
the Dominican Republic's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and
sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those
goods by 3,066 metric tons according to data published by the National
Statistics Office of the Dominican Republic. Based on this data, USTR
determines that the Dominican Republic's trade surplus is 3,066 metric
tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to
subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for the Dominican Republic for CY
2013 is 11,400 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note,
the aggregate quantity of goods of the Dominican Republic that may be
entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 3,066
metric tons (i.e., the
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amount that is the lesser of the Dominican Republic's trade surplus and
the specific quantity set out in that note for the Dominican Republic
for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
El Salvador's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 198,359
metric tons according to data published by the Ministro de Economia de
El Salvador. Based on this data, USTR determines that El Salvador's
trade surplus is 198,359 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in
U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for El
Salvador for CY 2013 is 31,000 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of El Salvador that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 31,000
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of El Salvador's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for El Salvador
for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Guatemala's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by
1,311,620 metric tons according to data published by the
Asociacio[acute]n de Azucareros de Guatemala. Based on this data, USTR
determines that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,311,620 metric tons. The
specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of
HTS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY 2013 is 42,000 metric tons.
Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of
goods of Guatemala that may be entered duty-free under subheading
9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 42,000 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is
the lesser of Guatemala's trade surplus and the specific quantity set
out in that note for Guatemala for CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Honduras' exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 52,492
metric tons according to data published by the Honduran Executive
Directorate of Revenue (DEI). Based on this data, USTR determines that
Honduras' trade surplus is 52,492 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Honduras for CY 2013 is 9,120 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Honduras that may be
entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 9,120
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Honduras' trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Honduras for
CY 2013).
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Nicaragua's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 206,806
metric tons according to data published by the Ministry of Development,
Industry and Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data, USTR determines that
Nicaragua's trade surplus is 206,806 metric tons. The specific quantity
set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for
Nicaragua for CY 2013 is 25,080 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance
with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may
be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2013 is 25,080
metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Nicaragua's trade
surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Nicaragua
for CY 2013).
Peru: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Peru Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 110-138; 19 U.S.C. 3805
note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of January 16, 2009 (74 FR
4105) implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Peru TPA.
Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides that USTR
is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a determination
of the amount of Peru's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for
goods in HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40,
and 1702.60, except that Peru's imports of U.S. goods classified under
HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the
Peru TPA and Peru's exports to the United States of goods classified
under HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, and 1701.99 are not
included in the calculation of Peru's trade surplus.
Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru entered under subheading
9822.06.10 in an amount equal to the lesser of Peru's trade surplus or
the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Peru's imports of the sugar goods described above exceeded its exports
of those goods by 212,217 metric tons according to data published by
the Superintendencia Nacional de Administracion Tributaria. Based on
this data, USTR determines that Peru's trade surplus is negative.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS
chapter 98, goods of Peru are not eligible to enter the United States
duty-free under subheading 9822.06.10 in CY 2013.
Colombia: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Colombia
Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 112-42; 19 U.S.C.
3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR
29519) implemented the Colombia TPA on behalf of the United States and
modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the
Colombia TPA.
Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides that USTR
is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a determination
of the amount of Colombia's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, except that Colombia's imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are
originating goods under the Colombia TPA and Colombia's exports to the
United States of goods classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of
Colombia's trade surplus.
Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-
free treatment for certain sugar goods of Colombia entered under
subheading 9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the lesser of Colombia's
trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that
calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Colombia's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 621,365
metric tons according to data published by USDA Global Trade Atlas.
Based on this data, USTR determines that Colombia's trade surplus is
621,365 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note
32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for CY 2013 is 50,750
metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate
quantity of goods of Colombia that may be entered duty-free under
subheading 9822.08.01 in CY 2013 is 50,750 metric tons (i.e., the
amount that is the lesser of Colombia's trade surplus and the specific
quantity set out in that note for Colombia for CY 2013).
Panama: Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Panama Trade
Promotion Agreement Implementation
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Act (Pub. L. 112-43; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation
No. 8894 of October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505) implemented the Panama TPA
on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the
tariff treatment provided for in the Panama TPA.
Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides that USTR
is required to publish annually in the Federal Register a determination
of the amount of Panama's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources
for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91,
1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, except that Panama's imports of U.S.
goods classified under subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are
originating goods under the Panama TPA and Panama's exports to the
United States of goods classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13,
1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of
Panama's trade surplus.
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free
treatment for certain sugar goods of Panama entered under subheading
9822.09.17 in an amount equal to the lesser of Panama's trade surplus
or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year.
During CY 2011, the most recent year for which data is available,
Panama's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing
products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 531
metric tons according to data published by National Institute of
Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama.
Based on this data, USTR determines that Panama's trade surplus is
negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 35(c) to subchapter
XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of Panama are not eligible to enter the
United States duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17.
Islam A. Siddiqui,
Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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