Increase in Fiscal Year 2016 Specialty Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota, and Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2017 WTO Tariff-Rate Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses, 27390-27391 [2016-10701]

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Import Inspection and Certification (grading of imported tobacco for manufacturers and dealers). $0.0170/kg or $0.0080/pound X June 1, 2016. 1 Travel costs outside the United States will be added to the fee, if applicable. 2 Administrative charges are applied in addition to hourly rates for resident service as specified in Part 56, Subpart A, § 56.52(a)(4); Part 56, Subpart A, § 56.54(a)(2); Part 70, Subpart A, § 70.76(a)(2); Part 70, Subpart A, § 70.77(a)(4) and Part 70, Subpart A, § 70.77(a)(5). 3 Travel costs outside the United States will be added to the fee, if applicable. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 15b; 7 U.S.C. 473a–b; 7 U.S.C. 55 and 61; 7 U.S.C. 51–65; 7 U.S.C. 471–476; 7 U.S.C. 511, 511s; and 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627. Dated: April 28, 2016. Elanor Starmer, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016–10351 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am] asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Increase in Fiscal Year 2016 Specialty Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota, and Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2017 WTO Tariff-Rate Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses Office of the Secretary, USDA. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (the Secretary) is providing notice of an increase in the fiscal year (FY) 2016 specialty sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 20,000 metric tons raw value (MTRV). SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 05, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Secretary also announces the establishment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (October 1, 2016–September 30, 2017) in-quota aggregate quantity of raw cane sugar at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value (MTRV), and the establishment of the FY 2017 in-quota aggregate quantity of certain sugars, syrups, and molasses (also referred to as refined sugar) at 162,000 MTRV. DATES: Effective Date: May 6, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Souleymane Diaby, Import Policies and Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., AgStop 1021, Washington, DC 20250–1021; by telephone (202) 720– E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 88 / Friday, May 6, 2016 / Notices 2916; by fax (202) 720–0876; or by email souleymane.diaby@fas.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 15, 2015, USDA announced the establishment of the in-quota quantity of the FY 2016 refined sugar TRQ at 132,000 MTRV for which the sucrose content, by weight in the dry state, must have a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or more (FR 80, No. 114, June 15, 2015, page 34129). This amount includes the minimum level to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements (22,000 MTRV of which 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar) and an additional 110,000 MTRV reserved for specialty sugars. Pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 17 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Section 359k of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, the Secretary today increases the overall FY 2016 refined sugar TRQ by 20,000 MTRV to 152,000 MTRV. The increased amount is reserved for specialty sugar. Entry of this sugar will be permitted beginning May 9, 2016. The sugar entered under this tariff-rate quota is reserved for organic sugar and other specialty sugars not currently produced commercially in the United States or reasonably available from domestic sources. The provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) authorize the Secretary to establish the in-quota tariff-rate quota (TRQ) amounts (expressed in terms of raw value) for imports of raw cane sugar and certain sugars, syrups, and molasses that may be entered under the subheadings of the HTS subject to the lower tier of duties during each fiscal year. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for the allocation of these quantities among supplying countries and areas. Section 359(k) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, requires that at the beginning of the quota year the Secretary of Agriculture establish the TRQs for raw cane sugar and refined sugars at the minimum levels necessary to comply with obligations under international trade agreements, with the exception of specialty sugar. Notice is hereby given that the Secretary has determined, in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 17 in the HTS and section 359(k) of the 1938 Act, that an aggregate quantity of up to 1,117,195 MTRV of raw cane sugar may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2017. This is VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:20 May 05, 2016 Jkt 238001 the minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements. The Secretary has further determined that an aggregate quantity of 162,000 MTRV of sugars, syrups, and molasses may be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2017. This quantity includes the minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements, 22,000 MTRV, of which 20,344 MTRV is established for any sugars, syrups and molasses, and 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. An additional amount of 140,000 MTRV is added to the specialty sugar TRQ for a total of 141,656 MTRV. Because the specialty sugar TRQ is first-come, first-served, tranches are needed to allow for orderly marketing throughout the year. The FY 2017 specialty sugar TRQ will be opened in five tranches. The first tranche, totaling 1,656 MTRV, will open October 3, 2016. All specialty sugars are eligible for entry under this tranche. The second tranche will open on October 26, 2016, and be equal to 40,000 MTRV. The third tranche of 38,344 MTRV will open on January 6, 2017. The fourth and fifth tranches of 30,000 MTRV each will open on April 7, 2017, and July 7, 2017, respectively. The second, third, fourth, and fifth tranches will be reserved for organic sugar and other specialty sugars not currently produced commercially in the United States or reasonably available from domestic sources. * Conversion factor: 1 metric ton = 1.10231125 short tons. Dated: April 29, 2016. Alexis M. Taylor, Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. [FR Doc. 2016–10701 Filed 5–5–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 2, 2016. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments are requested regarding (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27391 agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to 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. Comments regarding this information collection received by June 6, 2016 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_ Submission@omb.eop.gov or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Evaluation of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI). OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Agriculture Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113–79) authorized USDA to provide Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI) grants to eligible organizations to design and implement projects to increase purchases of fruits and vegetables among low income consumers participating in the SNAP by providing incentives at point of purchase. Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will collect information to measure changes in fruit and vegetable purchases and consumption, food security, and perceived diet quality and health status among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants receiving incentives at point of purchase. Description of Respondents: Individuals/Households, State/Local Government, Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 11,286. Frequency of Responses: 64,656. E:\FR\FM\06MYN1.SGM 06MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-10701]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Increase in Fiscal Year 2016 Specialty Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota, 
and Determination of Total Amounts of Fiscal Year 2017 WTO Tariff-Rate 
Quotas for Raw Cane Sugar and Certain Sugars, Syrups and Molasses

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture 
(the Secretary) is providing notice of an increase in the fiscal year 
(FY) 2016 specialty sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 20,000 metric tons 
raw value (MTRV). The Secretary also announces the establishment of the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017) in-quota 
aggregate quantity of raw cane sugar at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value 
(MTRV), and the establishment of the FY 2017 in-quota aggregate 
quantity of certain sugars, syrups, and molasses (also referred to as 
refined sugar) at 162,000 MTRV.

DATES: Effective Date: May 6, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Souleymane Diaby, Import Policies and 
Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., AgStop 1021, Washington, DC 
20250-1021; by telephone (202) 720-

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2916; by fax (202) 720-0876; or by email souleymane.diaby@fas.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 15, 2015, USDA announced the 
establishment of the in-quota quantity of the FY 2016 refined sugar TRQ 
at 132,000 MTRV for which the sucrose content, by weight in the dry 
state, must have a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or more (FR 80, 
No. 114, June 15, 2015, page 34129). This amount includes the minimum 
level to which the United States is committed under the WTO Uruguay 
Round Agreements (22,000 MTRV of which 1,656 MTRV is reserved for 
specialty sugar) and an additional 110,000 MTRV reserved for specialty 
sugars.
    Pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 17 of the U.S. 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Section 359k of the Agricultural 
Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, the Secretary today increases the 
overall FY 2016 refined sugar TRQ by 20,000 MTRV to 152,000 MTRV. The 
increased amount is reserved for specialty sugar. Entry of this sugar 
will be permitted beginning May 9, 2016. The sugar entered under this 
tariff-rate quota is reserved for organic sugar and other specialty 
sugars not currently produced commercially in the United States or 
reasonably available from domestic sources.
    The provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, 
Chapter 17 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) authorize the 
Secretary to establish the in-quota tariff-rate quota (TRQ) amounts 
(expressed in terms of raw value) for imports of raw cane sugar and 
certain sugars, syrups, and molasses that may be entered under the 
subheadings of the HTS subject to the lower tier of duties during each 
fiscal year. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is 
responsible for the allocation of these quantities among supplying 
countries and areas.
    Section 359(k) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as 
amended, requires that at the beginning of the quota year the Secretary 
of Agriculture establish the TRQs for raw cane sugar and refined sugars 
at the minimum levels necessary to comply with obligations under 
international trade agreements, with the exception of specialty sugar.
    Notice is hereby given that the Secretary has determined, in 
accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of the Additional U.S. Note 5, Chapter 
17 in the HTS and section 359(k) of the 1938 Act, that an aggregate 
quantity of up to 1,117,195 MTRV of raw cane sugar may be entered or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2017. This is the 
minimum amount to which the United States is committed under the WTO 
Uruguay Round Agreements. The Secretary has further determined that an 
aggregate quantity of 162,000 MTRV of sugars, syrups, and molasses may 
be entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during FY 2017. 
This quantity includes the minimum amount to which the United States is 
committed under the WTO Uruguay Round Agreements, 22,000 MTRV, of which 
20,344 MTRV is established for any sugars, syrups and molasses, and 
1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. An additional amount of 
140,000 MTRV is added to the specialty sugar TRQ for a total of 141,656 
MTRV.
    Because the specialty sugar TRQ is first-come, first-served, 
tranches are needed to allow for orderly marketing throughout the year. 
The FY 2017 specialty sugar TRQ will be opened in five tranches. The 
first tranche, totaling 1,656 MTRV, will open October 3, 2016. All 
specialty sugars are eligible for entry under this tranche. The second 
tranche will open on October 26, 2016, and be equal to 40,000 MTRV. The 
third tranche of 38,344 MTRV will open on January 6, 2017. The fourth 
and fifth tranches of 30,000 MTRV each will open on April 7, 2017, and 
July 7, 2017, respectively. The second, third, fourth, and fifth 
tranches will be reserved for organic sugar and other specialty sugars 
not currently produced commercially in the United States or reasonably 
available from domestic sources.

* Conversion factor: 1 metric ton = 1.10231125 short tons.

    Dated: April 29, 2016.
Alexis M. Taylor,
Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services.
[FR Doc. 2016-10701 Filed 5-5-16; 8:45 am]
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