Proposed Recommendations Relating to Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule To Conform With Amendments to the Harmonized System Recommended by the World Customs Organization, and To Address Other Matters, 8686-8687 [2015-03236]

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[FR Doc. 2015–03267 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 1205–11] emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Proposed Recommendations Relating to Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule To Conform With Amendments to the Harmonized System Recommended by the World Customs Organization, and To Address Other Matters United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ and solicitation of public comments. AGENCY: The Commission’s ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ relating to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:32 Feb 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Investigation No. 1205–11 have been posted on the Commission Web site. Interested Federal agencies and the public are invited to submit written comments on the ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ by April 20, 2015. DATES: April 20, 2015: Deadline for interested Federal agencies and the public to file written views on the Commission’s ‘‘proposed recommendations.’’ July 31, 2015: Transmittal of the Commission’s report to the President. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/ edis.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel P. Shepherdson, AttorneyAdvisor, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements (202–205–2598, or Daniel.Shepherdson@usitc.gov) or John Kitzmiller, Nomenclature Analyst, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements (202–205–3387, or John.Kitzmiller@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819, or Margaret.OLaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information about the Commission may be obtained by accessing the Commission Web site at www.usitc.gov. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Background: On August 20, 2014, the Commission instituted Investigation No. 1205–11, Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to Conform with Amendments to the Harmonized System Recommended by the World Customs Organization, and to Address Other Matters, pursuant to section 1205 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the Trade Act of 1988) (19 U.S.C. 3005), for purposes of recommending to the President possible modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) (79 FR. 50943, Aug. 26, 2014). PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The modifications under consideration concern: (1) The World Customs Organization’s (WCO) Recommendation of June 27, 2014 that Contracting Parties to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (Convention) modify their tariff schedules to conform with amendments to the Harmonized System expected to enter into force on January 1, 2017; and (2) whether one of the two HTS subheadings that apply to taro (also known as dasheen) should be deleted, and whether the HTS nomenclature for corned beef should be provided for under a superior subheading for cured meat of bovine animals. Section 1205(b) of the Trade Act of 1988 provides that, in formulating recommendations under section 1205(a), the Commission shall solicit, and give consideration to, the views of interested Federal agencies and the public. Section 1205(b) further provides that, for the purposes of obtaining public views, the Commission shall give notice of ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ and afford reasonable opportunity for interested parties to present their views in writing, particularly as to whether any of the proposed recommendations would have an economic effect on an industry in the United States. The Commission has posted its ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ relating to the investigation on the Commission Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/tariff_ affairs.htm. Interested Federal agencies and the public are invited to submit written comments on the ‘‘proposed recommendations’’ by April 20, 2015. After considering written public comments, the Commission will prepare and submit to the President a report in accordance with section 1205(c) of the Trade Act of 1988. The Commission expects to submit its report on July 31, 2015. 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The Commission will not otherwise publish any confidential business information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 11, 2015. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–03236 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Community Oriented Policing Services Public Meetings With Members of the Research Community, Subject-Matter Experts and the Public To Discuss Topics Relating to Policing; Correction Community Oriented Policing Services, Justice. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Justice published a document in the Federal Register of February 6, 2015, concerning a public teleconference notice to discuss topics relating to policing. This document contains an updated agenda for the day, which includes additional witness testimony on The Future of Community Policing. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2015)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 1205-11]


Proposed Recommendations Relating to Recommended Modifications in 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule To Conform With Amendments to the 
Harmonized System Recommended by the World Customs Organization, and To 
Address Other Matters

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice of ``proposed recommendations'' and solicitation of 
public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Commission's ``proposed recommendations'' relating to 
Investigation No. 1205-11 have been posted on the Commission Web site. 
Interested Federal agencies and the public are invited to submit 
written comments on the ``proposed recommendations'' by April 20, 2015.

DATES: April 20, 2015: Deadline for interested Federal agencies and the 
public to file written views on the Commission's ``proposed 
recommendations.'' July 31, 2015: Transmittal of the Commission's 
report to the President.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record 
for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel P. Shepherdson, Attorney-
Advisor, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements (202-205-2598, 
or Daniel.Shepherdson@usitc.gov) or John Kitzmiller, Nomenclature 
Analyst, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements (202-205-3387, 
or John.Kitzmiller@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret 
O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819, or 
Margaret.OLaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at 202-205-1810. General information about the Commission may be 
obtained by accessing the Commission Web site at www.usitc.gov. Persons 
with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining 
access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 
202-205-2000.
    Background: On August 20, 2014, the Commission instituted 
Investigation No. 1205-11, Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule to Conform with Amendments to the Harmonized System 
Recommended by the World Customs Organization, and to Address Other 
Matters, pursuant to section 1205 of the Omnibus Trade and 
Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the Trade Act of 1988) (19 U.S.C. 3005), 
for purposes of recommending to the President possible modifications in 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) (79 FR. 
50943, Aug. 26, 2014).
    The modifications under consideration concern: (1) The World 
Customs Organization's (WCO) Recommendation of June 27, 2014 that 
Contracting Parties to the International Convention on the Harmonized 
Commodity Description and Coding System (Convention) modify their 
tariff schedules to conform with amendments to the Harmonized System 
expected to enter into force on January 1, 2017; and (2) whether one of 
the two HTS subheadings that apply to taro (also known as dasheen) 
should be deleted, and whether the HTS nomenclature for corned beef 
should be provided for under a superior subheading for cured meat of 
bovine animals.
    Section 1205(b) of the Trade Act of 1988 provides that, in 
formulating recommendations under section 1205(a), the Commission shall 
solicit, and give consideration to, the views of interested Federal 
agencies and the public. Section 1205(b) further provides that, for the 
purposes of obtaining public views, the Commission shall give notice of 
``proposed recommendations'' and afford reasonable opportunity for 
interested parties to present their views in writing, particularly as 
to whether any of the proposed recommendations would have an economic 
effect on an industry in the United States.
    The Commission has posted its ``proposed recommendations'' relating 
to the investigation on the Commission Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/tariff_affairs.htm. Interested Federal agencies and the 
public are invited to submit written comments on the ``proposed 
recommendations'' by April 20, 2015.
    After considering written public comments, the Commission will 
prepare and submit to the President a report in accordance with section 
1205(c) of the Trade Act of 1988. The Commission expects to submit its 
report on July 31, 2015.
    Written Submissions: Interested parties are invited to file written 
submissions concerning the ``proposed recommendations.'' All written 
submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, and should be 
received not later than 5:15 p.m., April 20, 2015. All written 
submissions must conform with the provisions of Sec.  201.8 of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 
201.8 and the Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures require that 
interested parties file documents electronically on or before the 
filing deadline and submit eight (8) true paper copies by 12:00 p.m. 
eastern time on the next business day. In the event that confidential 
treatment of a document is requested, interested parties must file, at 
the same time as the

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eight paper copies, at least four (4) additional true paper copies in 
which the confidential information must be deleted. (See the following 
paragraph for further information regarding confidential business 
information.) Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should 
contact the Secretary (202-205-2000).
    Any submissions that contain confidential business information 
(CBI) must also conform with the requirements of Sec.  201.6 of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 
201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the 
individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the 
``confidential'' or ``non-confidential'' version, and that the 
confidential business information be clearly identified by means of 
brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business 
information, will be made available for inspection by interested 
parties.
    The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business 
information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report 
it sends to the President and the U.S. Trade Representative. The 
Commission will not otherwise publish any confidential business 
information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm 
supplying the information.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: February 11, 2015.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-03236 Filed 2-17-15; 8:45 am]
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