Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories of Archaeological Material From the Pre-Hispanic Cultures of the Republic of El Salvador, 12080-12081 [2015-05060]
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RIN 1515–AE01
Extension of Import Restrictions
Imposed on Certain Categories of
Archaeological Material From the PreHispanic Cultures of the Republic of El
Salvador
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security; Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCIES:
This final rule amends U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
regulations to reflect the extension of
import restrictions on certain categories
of archaeological material from the PreHispanic cultures of the Republic of El
Salvador (El Salvador). The restrictions,
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which were originally imposed by
Treasury Decision (T.D.) 95–20 and
previously extended by T.D. 00–16, CBP
Decision (CBP Dec.) 05–10 and CBP
Dec. 10–01, are due to expire on March
8, 2015, unless extended. The Assistant
Secretary for Educational and Cultural
Affairs, U.S. Department of State (State),
has determined that conditions continue
to warrant the imposition of import
restrictions. Accordingly, these import
restrictions will remain in effect for an
additional five years, and the CBP
regulations are being amended to reflect
this extension until March 8, 2020.
These restrictions are being extended
pursuant to determinations of the U.S.
Department of State made under the
terms of the Convention on Cultural
Property Implementation Act in
accordance with the 1970 United
Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Convention on the Means of Prohibiting
and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export
and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural
Property. T.D. 95–20 contains the
Designated List of archaeological
material representing Pre-Hispanic
cultures of El Salvador, and describes
the articles to which the restrictions
apply.
DATES: Effective March 8, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief,
Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted
Merchandise Branch, Regulations and
Rulings, Office of International Trade,
(202) 325–0030. For operational aspects,
William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner
Government Agency Branch, Trade
Policy and Programs, Office of
International Trade, (202) 863–6554,
William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970
UNESCO Convention, codified into U.S.
law as the Convention on Cultural
Property Implementation Act (hereafter,
the Cultural Property Implementation
Act or the Act (Pub. L. 97–446, 19
U.S.C. 2601 et seq.)), signatory nations
(State Parties) may enter into bilateral or
multilateral agreements to impose
import restrictions on eligible
archaeological and ethnological
materials under procedures and
requirements prescribed by the Act.
Under the Act and applicable U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
regulations (19 CFR 12.104g), the
restrictions are effective for no more
than five years beginning on the date on
which the agreement enters into force
with respect to the United States (19
U.S.C. 2602(b)). This period may be
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extended for additional periods, each
such period not to exceed five years,
where it is determined that the factors
justifying the initial agreement still
pertain and no cause for suspension of
the agreement exists (19 U.S.C. 2602(e);
19 CFR 12.104g(a)).
On March 8, 1995, the United States
entered into a bilateral agreement with
the Government of the Republic of El
Salvador (El Salvador) concerning the
imposition of import restrictions on
certain categories of archaeological
material from the Pre-Hispanic cultures
of El Salvador. On March 10, 1995, the
former U.S. Customs Service (now U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP))
published Treasury Decision (T.D.) 95–
20 in the Federal Register (60 FR
13352), which amended 19 CFR
12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of
these restrictions and included a list
designating the types of articles covered
by the restrictions.
Import restrictions listed in 19 CFR
12.104g(a) are effective for no more than
five years beginning on the date on
which the agreement enters into force
with respect to the United States. This
period can be extended for additional
periods not to exceed five years if it is
determined that the factors which
justified the initial agreement still
pertain and no cause for suspension of
the agreement exists. 19 CFR 12.104g(a).
Since the initial notice was published
on March 10, 1995, the import
restrictions were subsequently extended
three times. First, on March 9, 2000, the
former U.S. Customs Service published
T.D. 00–16 in the Federal Register (65
FR 12470) to extend the import
restrictions for an additional period of
five years. Subsequently, on March 9,
2005, CBP published CBP Dec. 05–10 in
the Federal Register (70 FR 11539) to
again extend the import restriction for
five years. Most recently, on March 8,
2010, CBP published CBP Dec. 10–01 in
the Federal Register (75 FR 10411) to
extend the import restriction for an
additional five year period to March 8,
2015.
After reviewing the findings and
recommendations of the Cultural
Property Advisory Committee, and in
response to a request by the Government
of the Republic of El Salvador, on
February 3, 2015, the Assistant
Secretary for Educational and Cultural
Affairs, U.S. Department of State,
concluding that the cultural heritage of
El Salvador continues to be in jeopardy
from pillage of Pre-Hispanic
archaeological resources, made the
necessary determinations to extend the
import restrictions for an additional five
years. Diplomatic notes have been
exchanged, reflecting the extension of
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those restrictions. Accordingly, CBP is
amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect
the extension of the import restrictions.
The Designated List of Archaeological
Material Representing Pre-Hispanic
Cultures of El Salvador covered by these
import restrictions is set forth in T.D.
95–20. The Designated List and
accompanying image database may also
be accessed from the following Internet
Web site address: https://
exchanges.state.gov/heritage/culprop/
esimage.html.
The restrictions on the importation of
these archaeological materials from El
Salvador are to continue in effect for an
additional five years. Importation of
such material continues to be restricted
unless the conditions set forth in 19
U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c are
met.
Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed
Effective Date
This amendment involves a foreign
affairs function of the United States and
is, therefore, being made without notice
or public procedure (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)).
For the same reasons, a delayed
effective date is not required under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because no notice of proposed
rulemaking is required, the provisions
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply.
Executive Order 12866
Because this rule involves a foreign
affairs function of the United States, it
is not subject to Executive Order 12866.
Signing Authority
This regulation is being issued in
accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1).
Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also
issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612;
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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[Public Notice: 9045]
2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table
is amended in the entry for El Salvador
by removing the reference to ‘‘CBP Dec.
10–01’’ in the column headed ‘‘Decision
No.’’ and adding in its place ‘‘CBP Dec.
15–05’’.
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R. Gil Kerlikowske,
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.
Approved: February 25, 2015.
Mark J. Mazur,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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CFR Correction
In Title 21 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 500 to 599, revised as
of April 1, 2014, on page 147, in
§ 520.580, the heading for paragraph (d)
is restored to read ‘‘Conditions of
use—’’.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Amendment to CBP Regulations
For the reasons set forth above, part
12 of Title 19 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is
amended as set forth below:
21 CFR Part 520
CFR Correction
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(General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)),
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1. The general authority citation for
part 12 and the specific authority
citation for § 12.104g continue to read as
follows:
In Title 21 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 500 to 599, revised as
of April 1, 2014, on page 167, in
§ 520.1193, in paragraph (b)(2), revise
‘‘051311 and 059130’’ to read ‘‘000859
and 051311’’.
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Service of Process; Address Change
Department of State.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This rulemaking changes the
address for service of process on the
Department of State.
DATES: This rule is effective on March 6,
2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alice Kottmyer, Office of the Legal
Adviser, Department of State; phone:
202–647–2318, kottmyeram@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
rulemaking provides the new address,
effective immediately, for the service on
the U.S. Department of State of the
documents or actions listed in 22 CFR
172.1(a).
SUMMARY:
Administrative Procedure Act
Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12
Cultural property, Customs duties and
inspection, Imports, Prohibited
merchandise.
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This rule is published as a final rule,
effective immediately, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b) and 553(d)(3). The
Department finds good cause for the
immediate effect of the rule without
notice and comment because public
comment on an address change is
unnecessary; and, more importantly, it
is in the interest of the public for the
Department to provide the correct
address for service of process, and for it
to be effective, as expeditiously as
possible.
Other Authorities
(1) Since this rule is exempt from the
rulemaking provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553,
it does not require analysis under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
(2) This rulemaking does not meet the
criteria for Department actions under
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995; the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996;
Executive Order 13175 (impact on
tribes); or Executive Orders 12372 and
13132 (federalism). This rulemaking is
not a major rule as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804.
(3) In the view of the Department, this
rule is not a significant regulatory action
as defined in Executive Order 12866,
and is consistent with the guidance in
Executive Order 13563. The benefits of
this rulemaking—in providing a current
address for service of process—
outweigh any costs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
19 CFR Part 12
[CBP Dec. 15-05]
RIN 1515-AE01
Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories of
Archaeological Material From the Pre-Hispanic Cultures of the Republic
of El Salvador
AGENCIES: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security; Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on
certain categories of archaeological material from the Pre-Hispanic
cultures of the Republic of El Salvador (El Salvador). The
restrictions, which were originally imposed by Treasury Decision (T.D.)
95-20 and previously extended by T.D. 00-16, CBP Decision (CBP Dec.)
05-10 and CBP Dec. 10-01, are due to expire on March 8, 2015, unless
extended. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs,
U.S. Department of State (State), has determined that conditions
continue to warrant the imposition of import restrictions. Accordingly,
these import restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five
years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this
extension until March 8, 2020. These restrictions are being extended
pursuant to determinations of the U.S. Department of State made under
the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act in
accordance with the 1970 United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting
and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of
Cultural Property. T.D. 95-20 contains the Designated List of
archaeological material representing Pre-Hispanic cultures of El
Salvador, and describes the articles to which the restrictions apply.
DATES: Effective March 8, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley,
Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch,
Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, (202) 325-0030.
For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner
Government Agency Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of
International Trade, (202) 863-6554, William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, codified
into U.S. law as the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act
(hereafter, the Cultural Property Implementation Act or the Act (Pub.
L. 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.)), signatory nations (State Parties)
may enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to impose import
restrictions on eligible archaeological and ethnological materials
under procedures and requirements prescribed by the Act. Under the Act
and applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations (19
CFR 12.104g), the restrictions are effective for no more than five
years beginning on the date on which the agreement enters into force
with respect to the United States (19 U.S.C. 2602(b)). This period may
be extended for additional periods, each such period not to exceed five
years, where it is determined that the factors justifying the initial
agreement still pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement
exists (19 U.S.C. 2602(e); 19 CFR 12.104g(a)).
On March 8, 1995, the United States entered into a bilateral
agreement with the Government of the Republic of El Salvador (El
Salvador) concerning the imposition of import restrictions on certain
categories of archaeological material from the Pre-Hispanic cultures of
El Salvador. On March 10, 1995, the former U.S. Customs Service (now
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) published Treasury Decision
(T.D.) 95-20 in the Federal Register (60 FR 13352), which amended 19
CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of these restrictions and
included a list designating the types of articles covered by the
restrictions.
Import restrictions listed in 19 CFR 12.104g(a) are effective for
no more than five years beginning on the date on which the agreement
enters into force with respect to the United States. This period can be
extended for additional periods not to exceed five years if it is
determined that the factors which justified the initial agreement still
pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists. 19 CFR
12.104g(a).
Since the initial notice was published on March 10, 1995, the
import restrictions were subsequently extended three times. First, on
March 9, 2000, the former U.S. Customs Service published T.D. 00-16 in
the Federal Register (65 FR 12470) to extend the import restrictions
for an additional period of five years. Subsequently, on March 9, 2005,
CBP published CBP Dec. 05-10 in the Federal Register (70 FR 11539) to
again extend the import restriction for five years. Most recently, on
March 8, 2010, CBP published CBP Dec. 10-01 in the Federal Register (75
FR 10411) to extend the import restriction for an additional five year
period to March 8, 2015.
After reviewing the findings and recommendations of the Cultural
Property Advisory Committee, and in response to a request by the
Government of the Republic of El Salvador, on February 3, 2015, the
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S.
Department of State, concluding that the cultural heritage of El
Salvador continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of Pre-Hispanic
archaeological resources, made the necessary determinations to extend
the import restrictions for an additional five years. Diplomatic notes
have been exchanged, reflecting the extension of
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those restrictions. Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to
reflect the extension of the import restrictions.
The Designated List of Archaeological Material Representing Pre-
Hispanic Cultures of El Salvador covered by these import restrictions
is set forth in T.D. 95-20. The Designated List and accompanying image
database may also be accessed from the following Internet Web site
address: https://exchanges.state.gov/heritage/culprop/esimage.html.
The restrictions on the importation of these archaeological
materials from El Salvador are to continue in effect for an additional
five years. Importation of such material continues to be restricted
unless the conditions set forth in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c
are met.
Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed Effective Date
This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States and is, therefore, being made without notice or public procedure
(5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)). For the same reasons, a delayed effective date is
not required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do
not apply.
Executive Order 12866
Because this rule involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States, it is not subject to Executive Order 12866.
Signing Authority
This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR
0.1(a)(1).
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12
Cultural property, Customs duties and inspection, Imports,
Prohibited merchandise.
Amendment to CBP Regulations
For the reasons set forth above, part 12 of Title 19 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is amended as set forth below:
PART 12--SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE
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1. The general authority citation for part 12 and the specific
authority citation for Sec. 12.104g continue to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i),
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624;
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Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C.
2612;
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Sec. 12.104g [Amended]
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2. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table is amended in the entry
for El Salvador by removing the reference to ``CBP Dec. 10-01'' in the
column headed ``Decision No.'' and adding in its place ``CBP Dec. 15-
05''.
R. Gil Kerlikowske,
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Approved: February 25, 2015.
Mark J. Mazur,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
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