WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Measures Affecting the Importation of Animals, Meat and Other Animal Products From Argentina, 12414-12415 [2013-04153]

Download as PDF 12414 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2013 / Notices —Export.gov 2.0 Launch —Doing Business in Africa Initiative —Metropolitan Export Initiative Tiffany Enoch, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, For Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2013–04155 Filed 2–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290–F3–P after the United States submits or receives a request for the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel. Consistent with this obligation, USTR is providing notice that a dispute settlement panel has been established pursuant to the WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding (‘‘DSU’’). The panel will hold its meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. Major Issues Raised by Argentina Due to the presence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Argentina, the United States Department of Agriculture’s [Dispute No. WTO/DS447] Animal and Plant Health Inspection WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Service (APHIS) does not permit the Regarding United States—Measures import of fresh bovine meat (beef) from Affecting the Importation of Animals, Argentina. In December 2002, Argentina Meat and Other Animal Products From submitted an application for Argentina authorization to import fresh beef that is either chilled or frozen from the subAGENCY: Office of the United States national region of Argentina north of the Trade Representative. 42nd parallel. In September 2003, ACTION: Notice; request for comments. Argentina submitted an application for FMD disease-free status (which would SUMMARY: The Office of the United include permission to import fresh beef States Trade Representative (AUSTR@) that is either chilled or frozen) with is providing notice that Argentina has requested the establishment of a dispute respect to a sub-national region designated as Patagonia South. In settlement panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade December 2008, Argentina submitted an application to APHIS requesting FMD Organization (AWTO Agreement@). disease-free status (which would That request may be found at include permission to import fresh beef www.wto.org contained in a document that is either chilled or frozen) with designated as WT/DS447/2. USTR respect to a sub-national region invites written comments from the designated as Patagonia North B. No public concerning the issues raised in final decision has been reached on these this dispute. applications. DATES: Although USTR will accept any In its request for the establishment of comments received during the course of a panel, Argentina alleges that the the dispute settlement proceedings, regulations and other measures of comments should be submitted on or APHIS as applied to Argentina’s request before March 21, 2013, to be assured of for import authorization breach various timely consideration by USTR. provisions of the Agreement on the ADDRESSES: Public comments should be Application of Sanitary and submitted electronically to Phytosanitary Measures (SPS www.regulations.gov, docket number Agreement) and the General Agreements USTR–2013–0003. If you are unable to on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT 1994). provide submissions at For instance, Argentina asserts that www.regulations.gov, please contact APHIS’s existing prohibition on the Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to importation of animals, meat and other arrange for an alternative method of animal products in connection to FMD transmission. lacks scientific justification and is If (as explained below) the comment discriminatory. In addition, Argentina contains confidential information, then argues that APHIS has not processed the comment should be submitted by Argentina’s applications in a timely fax only to Sandy McKinzy at (202) manner. 395–3640. Public Comment: Requirements for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Chen, Assistant General Counsel, Submissions Office of the United States Trade Interested persons are invited to Representative, 600 17th Street NW., submit written comments concerning Washington, DC 20508, (202) 395–3150. the issues raised in this dispute. Persons may submit public comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section electronically to www.regulations.gov 127(b) of the Uruguay Round docket number USTR–2013–0003. If you Agreements Act (‘‘URAA’’) (19 U.S.C. are unable to provide submissions by 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice and www.regulations.gov, please contact opportunity for comment be provided sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Feb 21, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–9483 to arrange for an alternative method of transmission. To submit comments via www.regulations.gov, enter docket number USTR–2013–0003 on the home page and click ‘‘search’’. The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice and click on the link entitled ‘‘Comment Now!’’ (For further information on using the www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on the Web site by clicking on ‘‘How to Use This Site’’ on the left side of the home page.) The www.regulations.gov Web site allows users to provide comments by filling in a ‘‘Type Comments’’ field, or by attaching a document using an ‘‘Upload File’’ field. It is expected that most comments will be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is sufficient to type ‘‘See attached’’ in the ‘‘Type Comments’’field. A person requesting that information contained in a comment that he/she submitted, be treated as confidential business information must certify that such information is business confidential and would not customarily be released to the public by the submitter. Confidential business information must be clearly designated as such and the submission must be marked ‘‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’’ at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page. Any comment containing business confidential information must be submitted by fax to Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395–3640. A non-confidential summary of the confidential information must be submitted to www.regulations.gov. The non-confidential summary will be placed in the docket and will be open to public inspection. USTR may determine that information or advice contained in a comment submitted, other than business confidential information, is confidential in accordance with Section 135(g)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that information or advice may qualify as such, the submitter— (1) Must clearly so designate the information or advice; (2) Must clearly mark the material as ‘‘SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE’’ at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page; and (3) Must provide a non-confidential summary of the information or advice. Any comment containing confidential information must be submitted by fax. A non-confidential summary of the E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2013 / Notices confidential information must be submitted to www.regulations.gov. The non-confidential summary will be placed in the docket and will be open to public inspection. Pursuant to section 127(e) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will maintain a docket on this dispute settlement proceeding, docket number USTR– 2013–0003, accessible to the public at www.regulations.gov. The public file will include nonconfidential comments received by USTR from the public regarding the dispute. If a dispute settlement panel is convened, or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, the following documents will be made available to the public at www.ustr.gov: the United States’ submissions, any nonconfidential submissions received from other participants in the dispute, and any non-confidential summaries of submissions received from other participants in the dispute. In the event that a dispute settlement panel is convened, or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, and, if applicable, the report of the Appellate Body, will also be available on the Web site of the World Trade Organization, at www.wto.org. Comments open to public inspection may be viewed at www.regulations.gov. Juan Millan, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2013–04153 Filed 2–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290–F3–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Government/Industry Aeronautical Charting Forum Meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces the biannual meeting of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Charting Forum (ACF) to discuss informational content and design of aeronautical charts and related products, as well as instrument flight procedures development policy and design criteria. DATES: The ACF is separated into two distinct groups. The Instrument Procedures Group (IPG) will meet April 23, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Charting Group will meet April 24 and 25, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Feb 21, 2013 Jkt 229001 The meeting will be hosted by Innovative Solutions International, a Pragmatics, Inc. Company at 1761 Business Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information relating to the Instrument Procedures Group, contact Thomas E. Schneider, FAA, Flight Procedures Standards Branch, AFS–420, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; telephone: (405) 954–5852, fax: (405) 954–2528. For information relating to the Charting Group, contact Valerie S. Watson, FAA, National Aeronautical Navigation Products (AeroNav Products), Quality Assurance & Regulatory Support, AJV–3, 1305 EastWest Highway, SSMC4, Station 4640, Silver Spring, MD 20910; telephone: (301) 427–5155, fax: (301) 427–5412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to § 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463; 5 U.S.C. App. II), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the FAA Aeronautical Charting Forum to be held from April 23 through April 25, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Innovative Solutions International (ISI), a Pragmatics Inc. Company, at their offices at 1761 Business Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. The Instrument Procedures Group agenda will include briefings and discussions on recommendations regarding pilot procedures for instrument flight, as well as criteria, design, and developmental policy for instrument approach and departure procedures. The Charting Group agenda will include briefings and discussions on recommendations regarding aeronautical charting specifications, flight information products, and new aeronautical charting and air traffic control initiatives. Attendance is open to the interested public, but will be limited to the space available. Please note the following special security requirements for access to the Pragmatics, Inc. Corporation Headquarters. A picture I.D. is required of all US citizens. All foreign national participants are required to have a passport. Additionally, not later than April 5, 2013, foreign national attendees must provide their name, country of citizenship, company/organization representing, and country of the company/organization. Send the information to: Christy Nettleton, Innovative Solutions International, FAA, Flight Procedures Implementation & Oversight Branch, AFS–460, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., P.O. Box 25082, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12415 Oklahoma City, OK, or via Email (preferred) to: Christy.ctr.nettleton@faa.gov. Foreign nationals who do not provide the required information will not be allowed entrance—NO EXCEPTIONS. The public must make arrangements by April 5, 2013, to present oral statements at the meeting. The public may present written statements and/or new agenda items to the committee by providing a copy to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section not later than April 5, 2013. Public statements will only be considered if time permits. Issued in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2013. Valerie S. Watson, Co-Chair, Aeronautical Charting Forum. [FR Doc. 2013–04123 Filed 2–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permit Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: List of applications for modification of special permits. AGENCY: In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the applications described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Requests for modification of special permits (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ‘‘M’’ denote a modification request. These applications have been separated from the new application for special permits to facilitate processing. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 11, 2013. Address Comments To: Record Center, Pipeline and Hazardous SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

[Dispute No. WTO/DS447]


WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States--
Measures Affecting the Importation of Animals, Meat and Other Animal 
Products From Argentina

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (AUSTR@) 
is providing notice that Argentina has requested the establishment of a 
dispute settlement panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the 
World Trade Organization (AWTO Agreement@). That request may be found 
at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS447/2. USTR 
invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised 
in this dispute.

DATES: Although USTR will accept any comments received during the 
course of the dispute settlement proceedings, comments should be 
submitted on or before March 21, 2013, to be assured of timely 
consideration by USTR.

ADDRESSES: Public comments should be submitted electronically to 
www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2013-0003. If you are unable to 
provide submissions at www.regulations.gov, please contact Sandy 
McKinzy at (202) 395-9483 to arrange for an alternative method of 
transmission.
    If (as explained below) the comment contains confidential 
information, then the comment should be submitted by fax only to Sandy 
McKinzy at (202) 395-3640.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Chen, Assistant General 
Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20508, (202) 395-3150.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 127(b) of the Uruguay Round 
Agreements Act (``URAA'') (19 U.S.C. 3537(b)(1)) requires that notice 
and opportunity for comment be provided after the United States submits 
or receives a request for the establishment of a WTO dispute settlement 
panel. Consistent with this obligation, USTR is providing notice that a 
dispute settlement panel has been established pursuant to the WTO 
Dispute Settlement Understanding (``DSU''). The panel will hold its 
meetings in Geneva, Switzerland.

Major Issues Raised by Argentina

    Due to the presence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Argentina, 
the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) does not permit the import of fresh bovine 
meat (beef) from Argentina. In December 2002, Argentina submitted an 
application for authorization to import fresh beef that is either 
chilled or frozen from the sub-national region of Argentina north of 
the 42nd parallel. In September 2003, Argentina submitted an 
application for FMD disease-free status (which would include permission 
to import fresh beef that is either chilled or frozen) with respect to 
a sub-national region designated as Patagonia South. In December 2008, 
Argentina submitted an application to APHIS requesting FMD disease-free 
status (which would include permission to import fresh beef that is 
either chilled or frozen) with respect to a sub-national region 
designated as Patagonia North B. No final decision has been reached on 
these applications.
    In its request for the establishment of a panel, Argentina alleges 
that the regulations and other measures of APHIS as applied to 
Argentina's request for import authorization breach various provisions 
of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures (SPS Agreement) and the General Agreements on Tariffs and 
Trade 1994 (GATT 1994). For instance, Argentina asserts that APHIS's 
existing prohibition on the importation of animals, meat and other 
animal products in connection to FMD lacks scientific justification and 
is discriminatory. In addition, Argentina argues that APHIS has not 
processed Argentina's applications in a timely manner.

Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions

    Interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
concerning the issues raised in this dispute. Persons may submit public 
comments electronically to www.regulations.gov docket number USTR-2013-
0003. If you are unable to provide submissions by www.regulations.gov, 
please contact Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395-9483 to arrange for an 
alternative method of transmission.
    To submit comments via www.regulations.gov, enter docket number 
USTR-2013-0003 on the home page and click ``search''. The site will 
provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with 
this docket. Find a reference to this notice and click on the link 
entitled ``Comment Now!'' (For further information on using the 
www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on 
the Web site by clicking on ``How to Use This Site'' on the left side 
of the home page.)
    The www.regulations.gov Web site allows users to provide comments 
by filling in a ``Type Comments'' field, or by attaching a document 
using an ``Upload File'' field. It is expected that most comments will 
be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is 
sufficient to type ``See attached'' in the ``Type Comments''field.
    A person requesting that information contained in a comment that 
he/she submitted, be treated as confidential business information must 
certify that such information is business confidential and would not 
customarily be released to the public by the submitter. Confidential 
business information must be clearly designated as such and the 
submission must be marked ``BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL'' at the top and 
bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page. Any comment 
containing business confidential information must be submitted by fax 
to Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395-3640.
    A non-confidential summary of the confidential information must be 
submitted to www.regulations.gov. The non-confidential summary will be 
placed in the docket and will be open to public inspection.
    USTR may determine that information or advice contained in a 
comment submitted, other than business confidential information, is 
confidential in accordance with Section 135(g)(2) of the Trade Act of 
1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155(g)(2)). If the submitter believes that information 
or advice may qualify as such, the submitter--
    (1) Must clearly so designate the information or advice;
    (2) Must clearly mark the material as ``SUBMITTED IN CONFIDENCE'' 
at the top and bottom of the cover page and each succeeding page; and
    (3) Must provide a non-confidential summary of the information or 
advice. Any comment containing confidential information must be 
submitted by fax. A non-confidential summary of the

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confidential information must be submitted to www.regulations.gov. The 
non-confidential summary will be placed in the docket and will be open 
to public inspection.
    Pursuant to section 127(e) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 
U.S.C. 3537(e)), USTR will maintain a docket on this dispute settlement 
proceeding, docket number USTR-2013-0003, accessible to the public at 
www.regulations.gov.
    The public file will include non-confidential comments received by 
USTR from the public regarding the dispute. If a dispute settlement 
panel is convened, or in the event of an appeal from such a panel, the 
following documents will be made available to the public at 
www.ustr.gov: the United States' submissions, any non-confidential 
submissions received from other participants in the dispute, and any 
non-confidential summaries of submissions received from other 
participants in the dispute.
    In the event that a dispute settlement panel is convened, or in the 
event of an appeal from such a panel, and, if applicable, the report of 
the Appellate Body, will also be available on the Web site of the World 
Trade Organization, at www.wto.org. Comments open to public inspection 
may be viewed at www.regulations.gov.

Juan Millan,
Assistant United States Trade Representative for Monitoring and 
Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2013-04153 Filed 2-21-13; 8:45 am]
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