Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Greece, 84458-84459 [2016-28355]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES 84458 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 23, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Administrator of the City of Atka submits a timely and complete notification in accordance with paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(D) of this section, then the following provisions will apply for the fishing year following the submission of the timely and complete notification: (1) Bering Sea Trawl CV A-Season Sector Limitation. Prior to March 21, the harvest of Pacific cod by the trawl CV sector in the Bering Sea subarea is limited to an amount equal to the trawl CV sector A-season allocation as determined in paragraph (a)(7)(iv)(A)(1)(i) of this section minus the Bering Sea Trawl CV A-Season Sector Limitation as determined in paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(C) of this section. If, after the start of the fishing year, the provisions of paragraphs (a)(7)(viii)(E)(4) or (5) of this section are met, this paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(E)(1) will not apply for the remainder of the fishing year. (2) Aleutian Islands Catcher Vessel Harvest Set-Aside. Prior to March 15, only catcher vessels that deliver their catch of Aleutian Islands Pacific cod to Aleutian Islands shoreplants for processing may directed fish for that portion of the Aleutian Islands Pacific cod non-CDQ directed fishing allowance that is specified as the Aleutian Islands Catcher Vessel Harvest Set-Aside in paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(B) of this section. If, after the start of the fishing year, the provisions of paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(E)(4) of this section are met, this paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(E)(2) will not apply for the remainder of the fishing year. (3) Aleutian Islands Unrestricted Fishery. Prior to March 15, vessels otherwise authorized to directed fish for Pacific cod in the Aleutian Islands may directed fish for that portion of the Aleutian Islands Pacific cod non-CDQ directed fishing allowance that is specified as the Aleutian Islands Unrestricted Fishery as determined in paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(B) of this section and may deliver their catch to any eligible processor. (4) Minimum Aleutian Islands shoreplant landing requirement. If less than 1,000 mt of the Aleutian Islands Catcher Vessel Harvest Set-Aside is landed at Aleutian Islands shoreplants on or before February 28, then paragraphs (a)(7)(viii)(E)(1) and (2) of this section will not apply for the remainder of the fishing year. (5) Harvest of Aleutian Islands Catcher Vessel Harvest Set-Aside. If the Aleutian Islands Catcher Vessel Harvest Set-Aside is fully harvested prior to March 15, then paragraph (a)(7)(viii)(E)(1) of this section will not VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:26 Nov 22, 2016 Jkt 241001 apply for the remainder of the fishing year. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2016–28152 Filed 11–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325– 0215. For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government Agency Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 863–6554, William.R.Scopa@ cbp.dhs.gov. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 16–21] RIN 1515–AE18 Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Greece Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from the Hellenic Republic (Greece). The restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Decision (CBP Dec.) 11–25, are due to expire on November 21, 2016. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that factors continue to warrant the imposition of import restrictions and no cause for suspension exists. 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 November 21, 2021. These restrictions are being extended pursuant to determinations of the United States Department of State made under the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act that implemented the 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. CBP Dec. 11–25 contains the Designated List of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from Greece, to which the restrictions apply. DATES: Effective Date: November 21, 2016. SUMMARY: For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention, implemented by the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Pub. L. 97–446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States made a bilateral agreement with Greece, which entered into force on November 21, 2011, concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archaeological materials representing Greece’s cultural heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (beginning approximately 20,000 B.C.) through the 15th century A.D., and ecclesiastical ethnological material representing Greece’s Byzantine culture (approximately the 4th century through the 15th century A.D.). On December 1, 2011, CBP published CBP Dec. 11–25 in the Federal Register (76 FR 74691), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to indicate the imposition of these restrictions and included a list designating the types of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material 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)). On February 5, 2016, the Department of State received a request by the Government of the Hellenic Republic to extend the Agreement. Subsequently, the Department of State proposed to extend the Agreement. After considering the views and recommendation of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, determined that the cultural heritage of Greece continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of archaeological materials representing Greece’s cultural heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (beginning approximately 20,000 B.C.) through the 15th century A.D., and ecclesiastical E:\FR\FM\23NOR1.SGM 23NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 23, 2016 / Rules and Regulations ethnological material representing Greece’s Byzantine culture (approximately the 4th century through the 15th century A.D.); and made the necessary determinations to extend the import restrictions for an additional five years. Diplomatic notes have been exchanged, reflecting the extension of those restrictions for an additional fiveyear period. Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect this extension of the import restrictions. The Designated List archaeological materials representing Greece’s cultural heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (beginning approximately 20,000 B.C.) through the 15th century A.D., and ecclesiastical ethnological material representing Greece’s Byzantine culture (approximately the 4th century through the 15th century A.D.) covered by these import restrictions is set forth in CBP Dec. 11–25. The Agreement and Designated List may also be found at the following Internet Web site address: https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritagecenter/cultural-property-protection/ bilateral-agreements/greece. The restrictions on the importation of these archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from Greece 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)). In addition, CBP has determined that such notice or public procedure would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because the action being taken is essential to avoid interruption of the application of the existing import restrictions (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). For the same reasons, a delayed effective date is not required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). Regulatory Flexibility Act mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES Executive Order 12866 It has been determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. Signing Authority This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1). 16:26 Nov 22, 2016 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 1. The general authority citation for part 12 and the specific authority citation for § 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. * * * * * Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612; * * § 12.104g * * * [Amended] 2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table is amended in the entry for Greece (Hellenic Republic) by adding after the phrase ‘‘CBP Dec. 11–25’’ the phrase ‘‘extended by CBP Dec. 16- 21’’. ■ R. Gil Kerlikowske, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Approved: November 21, 2016. Timothy E. 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For example, the side dish may vary among several options (e.g., fries, salad, or onion rings) or the drinks may vary (e.g., soft drinks, milk, or juice) and the customer selects which of these items will be included in the meal. Covered establishment means a restaurant or similar retail food establishment that is a part of a chain with 20 or more locations doing business under the same name (regardless of the type of ownership, e.g., individual franchises) and offering for sale substantially the same menu items, as well as a restaurant or similar retail food establishment that is registered to be covered under paragraph (d) of this section. Custom order means a food order that is prepared in a specific manner based on an individual customer’s request, which requires the covered establishment to deviate from its usual preparation of a standard menu item, e.g., a club sandwich without the bacon if the establishment usually includes bacon in its club sandwich. 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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

19 CFR Part 12

[CBP Dec. 16-21]
RIN 1515-AE18


Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain 
Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Greece

AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; 
Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on 
certain archaeological and ethnological material from the Hellenic 
Republic (Greece). The restrictions, which were originally imposed by 
CBP Decision (CBP Dec.) 11-25, are due to expire on November 21, 2016. 
The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United 
States Department of State, has determined that factors continue to 
warrant the imposition of import restrictions and no cause for 
suspension exists. 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 November 21, 2021. These 
restrictions are being extended pursuant to determinations of the 
United States Department of State made under the terms of the 
Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act that implemented the 
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. 
CBP Dec. 11-25 contains the Designated List of archaeological and 
ecclesiastical ethnological material from Greece, to which the 
restrictions apply.

DATES: Effective Date: November 21, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, 
Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, 
Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325-0215. For 
operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government 
Agency Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 863-
6554, William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 United Nations Educational, 
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention, implemented 
by the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Pub. L. 97-
446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States made a bilateral 
agreement with Greece, which entered into force on November 21, 2011, 
concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archaeological 
materials representing Greece's cultural heritage from the Upper 
Paleolithic (beginning approximately 20,000 B.C.) through the 15th 
century A.D., and ecclesiastical ethnological material representing 
Greece's Byzantine culture (approximately the 4th century through the 
15th century A.D.). On December 1, 2011, CBP published CBP Dec. 11-25 
in the Federal Register (76 FR 74691), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) 
to indicate the imposition of these restrictions and included a list 
designating the types of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological 
material 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)).
    On February 5, 2016, the Department of State received a request by 
the Government of the Hellenic Republic to extend the Agreement. 
Subsequently, the Department of State proposed to extend the Agreement. 
After considering the views and recommendation of the Cultural Property 
Advisory Committee, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, determined that 
the cultural heritage of Greece continues to be in jeopardy from 
pillage of archaeological materials representing Greece's cultural 
heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (beginning approximately 20,000 
B.C.) through the 15th century A.D., and ecclesiastical

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ethnological material representing Greece's Byzantine culture 
(approximately the 4th century through the 15th century A.D.); and made 
the necessary determinations to extend the import restrictions for an 
additional five years. Diplomatic notes have been exchanged, reflecting 
the extension of those restrictions for an additional five-year period. 
Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect this 
extension of the import restrictions.
    The Designated List archaeological materials representing Greece's 
cultural heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (beginning approximately 
20,000 B.C.) through the 15th century A.D., and ecclesiastical 
ethnological material representing Greece's Byzantine culture 
(approximately the 4th century through the 15th century A.D.) covered 
by these import restrictions is set forth in CBP Dec. 11-25. The 
Agreement and Designated List may also be found at the following 
Internet Web site address: https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/cultural-property-protection/bilateral-agreements/greece.
    The restrictions on the importation of these archaeological and 
ecclesiastical ethnological materials from Greece 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)). In addition, CBP has determined that such notice 
or public procedure would be impracticable and contrary to the public 
interest because the action being taken is essential to avoid 
interruption of the application of the existing import restrictions (5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). 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

    It has been determined that this rule is not a significant 
regulatory action under 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.
* * * * *
    Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 
2612;
* * * * *


Sec.  12.104g   [Amended]

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2. In Sec.  12.104g, paragraph (a), the table is amended in the entry 
for Greece (Hellenic Republic) by adding after the phrase ``CBP Dec. 
11-25'' the phrase ``extended by CBP Dec. 16- 21''.

R. Gil Kerlikowske,
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
    Approved: November 21, 2016.
Timothy E. Skud,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2016-28355 Filed 11-21-16; 4:15 pm]
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