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one or more of the six phytosanitary
measures listed in § 318.13–4(b). These
measures are:
• The fruits and vegetables are
inspected in the State of origin or in the
first State of arrival.
• The fruits and vegetables originated
from a pest-free area in the State of
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in accordance with 7 CFR part 305 and
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origin by an inspector and have been
found free of one or more specific
quarantine pests identified by risk
analysis as likely to follow the pathway.
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and the boxes or containers in which
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must be marked to indicate the
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APHIS received a request from the
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allow the interstate movement of Allium
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the requirements specified in the RMD.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and 7781–
7786; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of
April 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund
AGENCY:
Foreign Agricultural Service.
Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
The Foreign Agricultural
Service (FAS) announces that it will
accept claims from eligible individuals
or firms regarding distributions from the
Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund
(Trust Fund) authorized under Section
12314 of the Agricultural Act of 2014
(Pub. L. 113–79) (the Act). FAS is also
requesting comment on the burden of
collecting this information.
SUMMARY:
Effective Date: For calendar year
2014 distributions, all claims and
affidavits must be electronically filed
with FAS no later than June 2, 2014.
Comments on this notice must be
received by FAS or carry a postmark or
equivalent no later than June 2, 2014 for
consideration. Comments on the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) portion
must be submitted by July 1, 2014 for
consideration.
DATES:
Affidavits, supporting
documentation, and claims for
distribution from the Trust Fund must
be sent electronically to the, Office of
Trade Programs, Import Programs and
Export Sales Reporting Division of the
Foreign Agricultural Service to the
following email address:
IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV.
ADDRESSES:
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Paul
Trupo at (202) 720–1335, or via email at:
PAUL.TRUPO@FAS.USDA.GOV
Background: Section 12314 of the Act
establishes the Trust Fund in the
Treasury of the United States. The Trust
Fund is comprised of funds transferred
from the Commodity Credit Corporation
in annual amounts equal to $16,000,000
for each of calendar years 2014 through
2018, to remain available until
expended. The purpose of the Trust
Fund is to reduce the injury to domestic
manufacturers resulting from tariffs on
cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs
on certain apparel articles made of
cotton fabric. The Act authorizes
distributions out of the Trust Fund in
each of calendar years 2014 through
2018, payable to: (1) One or more
nationally recognized associations
established for the promotion of pima
cotton for use in textile and apparel
goods; (2) yarn spinners of pima cotton
that produce ring spun cotton yarns in
the United States; and (3) manufacturers
who cut and sew cotton shirts in the
United States who certify that they used
imported cotton fabric during calendar
year 2013. Eligible claimants are
directed to submit a notarized affidavit,
following the statutory procedures
specified Section 12314(c) or (d) of the
Act, as applicable, to claim a
distribution from the Trust Fund.
Because section 12314 is selfeffectuating, FAS will not be issuing
regulations to implement the program
this year. This notice sets forth the law
and announces applicable deadlines for
claim and affidavit submission as well
as the address to which claims,
affidavits and supporting documents
must be sent.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
12314 of Act (Pub. L. 113–79) is set
forth below in its entirety, followed by
information about how to apply for a
distribution from the Trust Fund. Sec.
12314 PIMA AGRICULTURE COTTON
TRUST FUND.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUST
FUND.—There is established in the
Treasury of the United States a trust
fund to be known as the ‘‘Pima
Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund’’ (in this
section referred to as the ‘‘Trust Fund’’),
consisting of such amounts as may be
transferred to the Trust Fund pursuant
to subsection (h), and to be used for the
purpose of reducing the injury to
domestic manufacturers resulting from
tariffs on cotton fabric that are higher
than tariffs on certain apparel articles
made of cotton fabric.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.—
From amounts in the Trust Fund, the
Secretary shall make payments annually
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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beginning in calendar year 2014 for
calendar years 2014 through 2018 as
follows:
(1) Twenty-five percent of the
amounts in the Trust Fund shall be paid
to one or more nationally recognized
associations established for the
promotion of pima cotton for use in
textile and apparel goods.
(2) Twenty-five percent of the
amounts in the Trust Fund shall be paid
to yarn spinners of pima cotton that
produce ring spun cotton yarns in the
United States, to be allocated to each
spinner in an amount that bears the
same ratio as—
(A) the spinner’s production of ring
spun cotton yarns, measuring less than
83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric
number) from pima cotton in single and
plied form during calendar year 2013 (as
evidenced by an affidavit provided by
the spinner that meets the requirements
of subsection (c)), bears to—
(B) the production of the yarns
described in subparagraph (A) during
calendar year 2013 for all spinners who
qualify under this paragraph.
(3) Fifty percent of the amounts in the
Trust Fund shall be paid to
manufacturers who cut and sew cotton
shirts in the United States who certify
that they used imported cotton fabric
during calendar year 2013, to be
allocated to each such manufacturer in
an amount that bears the same ratio as—
(A) the dollar value (excluding duty,
shipping, and related costs) of imported
woven cotton shirting fabric of 80s or
higher count and 2-ply in warp
purchased by the manufacturer during
calendar year 2013 (as evidenced by an
affidavit provided by the manufacturer
that meets the requirements of
subsection (d)) used in the
manufacturing of men’s and boys’
cotton shirts, bears to—
(B) the dollar value (excluding duty,
shipping, and related costs) of the fabric
described in subparagraph (A)
purchased during calendar year 2013 by
all manufacturers who qualify under
this paragraph.
(c) AFFIDAVIT OF YARN
SPINNERS.—The affidavit required by
subsection (b)(2)(A) is a notarized
affidavit provided annually by an officer
of a producer of ring spun yarns that
affirms—
(1) that the producer used pima cotton
during the year in which the affidavit is
filed and during calendar year 2013 to
produce ring spun cotton yarns in the
United States, measuring less than 83.33
decitex (exceeding 120 metric number),
in single and plied form;
(2) the quantity, measured in pounds,
of ring spun cotton yarns, measuring
less than 83.33 decitex exceeding 120
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metric number), in single and plied
form during calendar year 2013; and (3)
that the producer maintains supporting
documentation showing the quantity of
such yarns produced, and evidencing
the yarns as ring spun cotton yarns,
measuring less than 83.33 decitex
(exceeding 120 metric number), in
single and plied form during calendar
year 2013.
(d) AFFIDAVIT OF SHIRTING
MANUFACTURERS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The affidavit
required by subsection (b)(3)(A) is a
notarized affidavit provided annually by
an officer of a manufacturer of men’s
and boys’ shirts that affirms—
(A) that the manufacturer used
imported cotton fabric during the year
in which the affidavit is filed and
during calendar year 2013, to cut and
sew men’s and boys’ woven cotton
shirts in the United States;
(B) the dollar value of imported
woven cotton shirting fabric of 80s or
higher count and 2-ply in warp
purchased by the manufacturer during
calendar year 2013;
(C) that the manufacturer maintains
invoices along with other supporting
documentation (such as price lists and
other technical descriptions of the fabric
qualities) showing the dollar value of
such fabric purchased, the date of
purchase, and evidencing the fabric as
woven cotton fabric of 80s or higher
count and 2-ply in warp; and
(D) that the fabric was suitable for use
in the manufacturing of men’s and boys’
cotton shirts.
(2) DATE OF PURCHASE.—For
purposes of the affidavit under
paragraph (1), the date of purchase shall
be the invoice date, and the dollar value
shall be determined excluding duty,
shipping, and related costs.
(e) FILING DEADLINE FOR
AFFIDAVITS.—Any person required to
provide an affidavit under this section
shall file the affidavit with the Secretary
or as directed by the Secretary—
(1) in the case of an affidavit required
for calendar year 2014, not later than 60
days after the date of the enactment of
this Act; and
(2) in the case of an affidavit required
for any of calendar years 2015 through
2018, not later than March 15 of that
calendar year.
(f) TIMING OF DISTRIBUTIONS.—
The Secretary shall make a payment
under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection
(b)—
(1) for calendar year 2014—
(A) not later than the date that is 30
days after the filing of the affidavit
required with respect to that payment;
or
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(B) if the Secretary is unable to make
the payment by the date described in
subparagraph (A), as soon as practicable
thereafter; and
(2) for calendar years 2015 through
2018, not later than the date that is 30
days after the filing of the affidavit
required with respect to that payment.
(g) MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING.—The Secretary and
the Commissioner responsible for U.S.
Customs and Border Protection shall, as
soon as practicable after the date of the
enactment of this Act, negotiate a
memorandum of understanding to
establish procedures pursuant to which
the Commissioner will assist the
Secretary in carrying out the provisions
of this section.
(h) FUNDING.—Of the funds of the
Commodity Credit Corporation, the
Secretary shall transfer to the Trust
Fund $16,000,000 for each of calendar
years 2014 through 2018, to remain
available until expended.
Procedures for Claiming a Distribution
Under the Statute
Eligible claimants for a distribution
from the Trust Fund are directed to
submit a notarized affidavit, following
the statutory procedures specified in
section 12314(c) of the Act for yarn
spinners, and Section 12314 (d) of the
Act for shirting manufacturers, to claim
a distribution from the Pima
Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund.
Claimants are advised to note that
sections 12314(c) of the Act require each
affidavit submitted by yarn spinners to
provide definitive statements and
supporting documentation verifying
their eligibility. Section 12314(d) of the
Act require each affidavit submitted by
shirting manufacturers to provide
definitive statements and supporting
documentation verifying their
eligibility. All claimants must provide
FAS with a W–9 form to indicate and
certify their taxpayer identification
number. All claimants must also
provide a Form 1199A, a direct deposit
sign-up form, to facilitate any transfer of
funds. Trade associations filing a claim
for a distribution must electronically
provide a notarized statement whether
they are a domestic nationally
recognized association established for
the promotion of pima cotton for
domestic use in textile and apparel
goods. Trade Associations must also
electronically provide W–9 and W–1199
forms of the Internal Revenue Service
applicable to the eligible claimant for
tax year 2013 as supporting
documentation. All claimants must
maintain such documentation as they
have affirmed to exist in their respective
affidavits.
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Deadlines for Claim/Affidavit
Submission
All claims, affidavits, and supporting
documentation by eligible claimants for
calendar year 2014 distributions must
be sent to FAS no later than 30 days
following the publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: The office charged with
administering the Trust Fund is the
Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of
Trade Programs, Import Policies and
Export Reporting Division. This office is
physically located at: 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop
1021, Washington, DC 20250. Claims
and affidavits for distribution from the
Trust Fund, including any supporting
documentation that may be
subsequently requested by FAS, must be
submitted electronically to the
following email address:
IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV.
Request for Comment on Information
Collection
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, FAS is requesting comments from
all interested individuals and
organizations on the Pima Agricultural
Cotton Trust Fund (referred to as the
‘‘Trust Fund’’). This is a new
information collection request.
Claimants will be required to submit
a notarized affidavit to request a
distribution from the Trust Fund
electronically to FAS.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust
Fund
OMB Control Number: 0551-New.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Abstract: This information collection
is required for affidavits submitted to
FAS for claims against the Pima
Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
for this collection of information is
estimated to average 60 minutes per
response.
Respondents: There are three groups
of potential respondents, all of whom
must meet the requirements of Section
12314 of Act (Pub. L. 113–79): (1) One
or more nationally recognized
associations established for the
promotion of pima cotton for use in
textile and apparel goods; (2) Certain
yarn spinners of pima cotton that
produce ring spun cotton yarns in the
United States from pima cotton during
calendar year 2013; (3) Manufacturers
who cut and sew cotton shirts in the
United States who certify that they used
imported cotton fabric during calendar
year 2013.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 12
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Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Number of
Responses: 12
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 12 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart,
the Agency Information Collection
Coordinator, at (202) 690–1589 or email
at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov.
Request for comments: We are
requesting comments on all aspects of
this information collection to help us to:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of FSA’s functions,
including whether the information will
have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of FAS’s
estimate of burden including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; (3) Enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
Minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Send responses to: Foreign
Agricultural Service, Import Programs
and Export Reporting Division, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop
1021, Washington, DC 20250.
Submissions by email may be sent to the
following email address:
IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be summarized and included in the
submission for Office of Management
and Budget approval.
E-Government Act Compliance
FAS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act, to promote the
use of the Internet and other
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information and
services, and for other purposes.
Persons with disabilities who require
an alternative means for communication
of information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s
Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice
and TDD).
Signed at Washington, DC on April 17,
2014.
Philip C. Karsting,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Inviting Rural Business Enterprise
Grant Program Applications for Grants
to Provide Technical Assistance for
Rural Transportation Systems
Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Rural BusinessCooperative Service (RBS), an Agency
within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
mission area, announces the availability
of two individual grants: one single
$500,000 grant from the rural
transportation funds appropriated for
the Rural Business Enterprise Grant
(RBEG) program and another single
$250,000 grant for Federally Recognized
Native American Tribes’ (FRNATs)
(collectively ‘‘Programs’’) from funds
appropriated for the RBEG program.
RBS will administer these awards under
the RBEG program and 7 U.S.C.
1932(c)(2) for fiscal year (FY) 2014. Each
grant is to be competitively awarded to
an eligible applicant which is a
qualified national non-profit
organization. One grant is for the
provision of technical assistance to rural
transportation (RT) projects and the
other grant will be for the provision of
technical assistance to RT projects
operated by FRNAT’s only.
All applicants are responsible for any
expenses incurred in developing their
applications.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of
applications in the USDA Rural
Development State Office is no later
than 4:30 p.m. (local time) on July 1,
2014. Applications received at a USDA
Rural Development State Office after
that date will not be considered for FY
2014 funding.
ADDRESSES: Entities wishing to apply for
assistance should contact the
appropriate USDA Rural Development
State Office to receive copies of the
application package. A list of the USDA
Rural Development State Offices
addresses and telephone numbers can
be found online at: https://
www.rurdev.usda.gov/
StateOfficeAddresses.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Please contact the USDA Rural
Development State Office in the State in
which the project will be located.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Overview
Federal Agency: Rural BusinessCooperative Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund
AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announces that it will
accept claims from eligible individuals or firms regarding
distributions from the Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund (Trust Fund)
authorized under Section 12314 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L.
113-79) (the Act). FAS is also requesting comment on the burden of
collecting this information.
DATES: Effective Date: For calendar year 2014 distributions, all claims
and affidavits must be electronically filed with FAS no later than June
2, 2014. Comments on this notice must be received by FAS or carry a
postmark or equivalent no later than June 2, 2014 for consideration.
Comments on the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) portion must be submitted
by July 1, 2014 for consideration.
ADDRESSES: Affidavits, supporting documentation, and claims for
distribution from the Trust Fund must be sent electronically to the,
Office of Trade Programs, Import Programs and Export Sales Reporting
Division of the Foreign Agricultural Service to the following email
address: IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Trupo at (202) 720-1335, or via
email at: PAUL.TRUPO@FAS.USDA.GOV
Background: Section 12314 of the Act establishes the Trust Fund in
the Treasury of the United States. The Trust Fund is comprised of funds
transferred from the Commodity Credit Corporation in annual amounts
equal to $16,000,000 for each of calendar years 2014 through 2018, to
remain available until expended. The purpose of the Trust Fund is to
reduce the injury to domestic manufacturers resulting from tariffs on
cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles
made of cotton fabric. The Act authorizes distributions out of the
Trust Fund in each of calendar years 2014 through 2018, payable to: (1)
One or more nationally recognized associations established for the
promotion of pima cotton for use in textile and apparel goods; (2) yarn
spinners of pima cotton that produce ring spun cotton yarns in the
United States; and (3) manufacturers who cut and sew cotton shirts in
the United States who certify that they used imported cotton fabric
during calendar year 2013. Eligible claimants are directed to submit a
notarized affidavit, following the statutory procedures specified
Section 12314(c) or (d) of the Act, as applicable, to claim a
distribution from the Trust Fund. Because section 12314 is self-
effectuating, FAS will not be issuing regulations to implement the
program this year. This notice sets forth the law and announces
applicable deadlines for claim and affidavit submission as well as the
address to which claims, affidavits and supporting documents must be
sent.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 12314 of Act (Pub. L. 113-79) is set
forth below in its entirety, followed by information about how to apply
for a distribution from the Trust Fund. Sec. 12314 PIMA AGRICULTURE
COTTON TRUST FUND.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUST FUND.--There is established in the
Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the ``Pima
Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the
``Trust Fund''), consisting of such amounts as may be transferred to
the Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (h), and to be used for the
purpose of reducing the injury to domestic manufacturers resulting from
tariffs on cotton fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain
apparel articles made of cotton fabric.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.--From amounts in the Trust Fund, the
Secretary shall make payments annually
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beginning in calendar year 2014 for calendar years 2014 through 2018 as
follows:
(1) Twenty-five percent of the amounts in the Trust Fund shall be
paid to one or more nationally recognized associations established for
the promotion of pima cotton for use in textile and apparel goods.
(2) Twenty-five percent of the amounts in the Trust Fund shall be
paid to yarn spinners of pima cotton that produce ring spun cotton
yarns in the United States, to be allocated to each spinner in an
amount that bears the same ratio as--
(A) the spinner's production of ring spun cotton yarns, measuring
less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) from pima cotton
in single and plied form during calendar year 2013 (as evidenced by an
affidavit provided by the spinner that meets the requirements of
subsection (c)), bears to--
(B) the production of the yarns described in subparagraph (A)
during calendar year 2013 for all spinners who qualify under this
paragraph.
(3) Fifty percent of the amounts in the Trust Fund shall be paid to
manufacturers who cut and sew cotton shirts in the United States who
certify that they used imported cotton fabric during calendar year
2013, to be allocated to each such manufacturer in an amount that bears
the same ratio as--
(A) the dollar value (excluding duty, shipping, and related costs)
of imported woven cotton shirting fabric of 80s or higher count and 2-
ply in warp purchased by the manufacturer during calendar year 2013 (as
evidenced by an affidavit provided by the manufacturer that meets the
requirements of subsection (d)) used in the manufacturing of men's and
boys' cotton shirts, bears to--
(B) the dollar value (excluding duty, shipping, and related costs)
of the fabric described in subparagraph (A) purchased during calendar
year 2013 by all manufacturers who qualify under this paragraph.
(c) AFFIDAVIT OF YARN SPINNERS.--The affidavit required by
subsection (b)(2)(A) is a notarized affidavit provided annually by an
officer of a producer of ring spun yarns that affirms--
(1) that the producer used pima cotton during the year in which the
affidavit is filed and during calendar year 2013 to produce ring spun
cotton yarns in the United States, measuring less than 83.33 decitex
(exceeding 120 metric number), in single and plied form;
(2) the quantity, measured in pounds, of ring spun cotton yarns,
measuring less than 83.33 decitex exceeding 120 metric number), in
single and plied form during calendar year 2013; and (3) that the
producer maintains supporting documentation showing the quantity of
such yarns produced, and evidencing the yarns as ring spun cotton
yarns, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number),
in single and plied form during calendar year 2013.
(d) AFFIDAVIT OF SHIRTING MANUFACTURERS.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--The affidavit required by subsection (b)(3)(A) is
a notarized affidavit provided annually by an officer of a manufacturer
of men's and boys' shirts that affirms--
(A) that the manufacturer used imported cotton fabric during the
year in which the affidavit is filed and during calendar year 2013, to
cut and sew men's and boys' woven cotton shirts in the United States;
(B) the dollar value of imported woven cotton shirting fabric of
80s or higher count and 2-ply in warp purchased by the manufacturer
during calendar year 2013;
(C) that the manufacturer maintains invoices along with other
supporting documentation (such as price lists and other technical
descriptions of the fabric qualities) showing the dollar value of such
fabric purchased, the date of purchase, and evidencing the fabric as
woven cotton fabric of 80s or higher count and 2-ply in warp; and
(D) that the fabric was suitable for use in the manufacturing of
men's and boys' cotton shirts.
(2) DATE OF PURCHASE.--For purposes of the affidavit under
paragraph (1), the date of purchase shall be the invoice date, and the
dollar value shall be determined excluding duty, shipping, and related
costs.
(e) FILING DEADLINE FOR AFFIDAVITS.--Any person required to provide
an affidavit under this section shall file the affidavit with the
Secretary or as directed by the Secretary--
(1) in the case of an affidavit required for calendar year 2014,
not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) in the case of an affidavit required for any of calendar years
2015 through 2018, not later than March 15 of that calendar year.
(f) TIMING OF DISTRIBUTIONS.--The Secretary shall make a payment
under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (b)--
(1) for calendar year 2014--
(A) not later than the date that is 30 days after the filing of the
affidavit required with respect to that payment; or
(B) if the Secretary is unable to make the payment by the date
described in subparagraph (A), as soon as practicable thereafter; and
(2) for calendar years 2015 through 2018, not later than the date
that is 30 days after the filing of the affidavit required with respect
to that payment.
(g) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.--The Secretary and the
Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall,
as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act,
negotiate a memorandum of understanding to establish procedures
pursuant to which the Commissioner will assist the Secretary in
carrying out the provisions of this section.
(h) FUNDING.--Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the
Secretary shall transfer to the Trust Fund $16,000,000 for each of
calendar years 2014 through 2018, to remain available until expended.
Procedures for Claiming a Distribution Under the Statute
Eligible claimants for a distribution from the Trust Fund are
directed to submit a notarized affidavit, following the statutory
procedures specified in section 12314(c) of the Act for yarn spinners,
and Section 12314 (d) of the Act for shirting manufacturers, to claim a
distribution from the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund. Claimants
are advised to note that sections 12314(c) of the Act require each
affidavit submitted by yarn spinners to provide definitive statements
and supporting documentation verifying their eligibility. Section
12314(d) of the Act require each affidavit submitted by shirting
manufacturers to provide definitive statements and supporting
documentation verifying their eligibility. All claimants must provide
FAS with a W-9 form to indicate and certify their taxpayer
identification number. All claimants must also provide a Form 1199A, a
direct deposit sign-up form, to facilitate any transfer of funds. Trade
associations filing a claim for a distribution must electronically
provide a notarized statement whether they are a domestic nationally
recognized association established for the promotion of pima cotton for
domestic use in textile and apparel goods. Trade Associations must also
electronically provide W-9 and W-1199 forms of the Internal Revenue
Service applicable to the eligible claimant for tax year 2013 as
supporting documentation. All claimants must maintain such
documentation as they have affirmed to exist in their respective
affidavits.
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Deadlines for Claim/Affidavit Submission
All claims, affidavits, and supporting documentation by eligible
claimants for calendar year 2014 distributions must be sent to FAS no
later than 30 days following the publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: The office charged with administering the Trust Fund is the
Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of Trade Programs, Import Policies
and Export Reporting Division. This office is physically located at:
1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop 1021, Washington, DC 20250.
Claims and affidavits for distribution from the Trust Fund, including
any supporting documentation that may be subsequently requested by FAS,
must be submitted electronically to the following email address:
IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV.
Request for Comment on Information Collection
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
FAS is requesting comments from all interested individuals and
organizations on the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund (referred to
as the ``Trust Fund''). This is a new information collection request.
Claimants will be required to submit a notarized affidavit to
request a distribution from the Trust Fund electronically to FAS.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund
OMB Control Number: 0551-New.
Type of Request: New Collection.
Abstract: This information collection is required for affidavits
submitted to FAS for claims against the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust
Fund.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to average 60 minutes per response.
Respondents: There are three groups of potential respondents, all
of whom must meet the requirements of Section 12314 of Act (Pub. L.
113-79): (1) One or more nationally recognized associations established
for the promotion of pima cotton for use in textile and apparel goods;
(2) Certain yarn spinners of pima cotton that produce ring spun cotton
yarns in the United States from pima cotton during calendar year 2013;
(3) Manufacturers who cut and sew cotton shirts in the United States
who certify that they used imported cotton fabric during calendar year
2013.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 12
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Number of Responses: 12
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 12 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Connie
Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690-
1589 or email at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov.
Request for comments: We are requesting comments on all aspects of
this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
FSA's functions, including whether the information will have practical
utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of FAS's estimate of burden including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Send responses to: Foreign Agricultural Service, Import Programs
and Export Reporting Division, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop
1021, Washington, DC 20250. Submissions by email may be sent to the
following email address: IPERD@FAS.USDA.GOV
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
E-Government Act Compliance
FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote
the use of the Internet and other information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information
and services, and for other purposes.
Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for
communication of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and
TDD).
Signed at Washington, DC on April 17, 2014.
Philip C. Karsting,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-09996 Filed 5-1-14; 8:45 am]
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