Request for Comments on the Proposed Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, 13789-13790 [2022-05044]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 47 / Thursday, March 10, 2022 / Notices I. Background Circle, Suite 340, Fairfax, VA 22033, 703–660–4979, contact@sji.gov. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 10702(f). Jonathan D. Mattiello, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 2022–05086 Filed 3–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–SC–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [Docket Number USTR–2022–0002] Request for Comments on the Proposed Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On October 27, 2021, President Biden announced that the United States would explore the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to deepen economic relations in the Indo-Pacific region and coordinate approaches to addressing global economic challenges. The Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative will co-chair the U.S. team leading the IPEF negotiations. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will lead the IPEF’s pillar on Fair and Resilient Trade, and the Department of Commerce will lead the IPEF’s pillars on: (1) Supply Chain Resiliency; (2) Clean Energy, Decarbonization, and Infrastructure; and (3) Taxation and Anti-Corruption. Accordingly, USTR is seeking public comments on matters relevant to the Fair and Resilient Trade pillar, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating objectives and positions and identify potential partners. DATES: The deadline for the submission of written comments is April 11, 2022. ADDRESSES: You should submit written comment through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov (Regulations.gov). Follow the instructions for submissions in parts II and III below. For procedural questions concerning written comments, please contact Spencer Smith at Spencer.L.Smith2@ustr.eop.gov or (202) 395–2974 in advance of the deadline and before transmitting a comment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct all other questions to Colette Morgan, Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, at Colette.M.Morgan@ ustr.eop.gov or (202) 395–9535. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 09, 2022 Jkt 256001 On October 27, 2021, President Biden announced that the United States would explore the development of an IPEF that will contain multiple pillars covering key areas of interest, including fair and resilient trade. Negotiating an agreement under the Fair and Resilient Trade pillar is an important step towards strengthening U.S. economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and promoting durable, broad-based economic growth. Under the Fair and Resilient Trade pillar, the Administration aims to develop highstandard, worker-centered commitments in the following areas: • Labor • Environment and climate • Digital economy • Agriculture • Transparency and good regulatory practices • Competition policy • Trade facilitation The United States will build upon high-standard trade commitments and develop new approaches in trade policy to advance a broad set of workercentered priorities, and promote durable, broad-based economic growth. At this time, the Administration is not seeking to address tariff barriers. II. Public Comment The Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) invites interested parties to submit comments to assist USTR as it develops negotiating objectives and positions for the IPEF trade pillar. In particular, the TPSC invites interested parties to comment on issues that USTR should address in the negotiations, including the following: 1. General negotiating objectives for the proposed agreement. 2. Labor-related matters. 3. Environment and climate-related matters. 4. Digital economy-related matters. 5. Agriculture-related matters. 6. Transparency and good regulatory practice issues. 7. Competition-related matters. 8. Customs and trade facilitation issues. 9. Issues of particular relevance to small and medium-sized businesses that should be addressed in the negotiations. 10. Other measures or practices, including those of third-country entities, which undermine fair market opportunities for U.S. workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. USTR requests small businesses (generally defined by the Small Business Administration as firms with fewer than 500 employees) or PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13789 organizations representing small business members that submit comments to self-identify as such, so that USTR is aware of issues of particular interest to small businesses. III. Requirements for Submissions Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must identify on the first page of the submission ‘Comments Regarding Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar’. The submission deadline is April 11, 2022. USTR strongly encourages commenters to make online submissions, using Regulations.gov. To submit comments via Regulations.gov, enter docket number USTR–2022–0002 on the home page and click ‘search.’ The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice and click on the link entitled ‘Comment Now.’ For further information on using Regulations.gov, please consult the resources provided on the website by clicking on ‘How to Use This Site’ on the left side of the home page. Regulations.gov allows users to submit comments by filling in a ‘type comment’ field, or by attaching a document using an ‘upload file’ field. USTR prefers that you provide comments in an attached document. If you attach a document, please identify the name of the country to which the submission pertains in the ‘type comment’ field, e.g., see attached comments with respect to (name of country). USTR prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If you use an application other than those two, please indicate the name of the application in the ‘type comment’ field. Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential information (BCI) should name their file using the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. For any comments submitted electronically containing BCI, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ‘BCI.’ Clearly mark any page containing BCI with ‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’ on the top of that page. Filers of submissions containing BCI also must submit a public version of their comments that USTR will place in the docket for public inspection. The file name of the public version should begin with the character ‘P.’ Follow the ‘BCI’ and ‘P’ with the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. Please do not attach separate cover letters to electronic submissions; rather, include any information that might E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 13790 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 47 / Thursday, March 10, 2022 / Notices appear in a cover letter in the comments themselves. Similarly, to the extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate files. As noted, USTR strongly urges that you file comments through Regulations.gov. You must make any alternative arrangements with Spencer Smith at Spencer.L.Smith2@ustr.eop.gov or (202) 395–2974 before transmitting a comment and in advance of the deadline. USTR will post comments in the docket for public inspection, except properly designated BCI. You can view comments on the Regulations.gov by entering docket number USTR–2022– 0002 in the search field on the home page. General information concerning USTR is available at https:// www.ustr.gov. William Shpiece, Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2022–05044 Filed 3–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290–F2–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket Number FRA–2019–0003] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that on January 12, 2022, Canadian National Railway Company (CN) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR 232.305, Single car air brake tests. The relevant FRA Docket Number is FRA– 2019–0003. Specifically, CN requests to extend relief from § 232.305(b)(2), regarding the requirement to conduct a single car air brake test (SCT) on a car when it is placed on a repair track for any reason, and the car has not had a SCT in the previous 12 months. CN explains that it seeks to continue using this relief for the in-train wheelset replacement program in Fulton, KY, a purpose-built facility that utilizes a drop table to safely and efficiently replace defective wheelsets while keeping the train intact. The program identifies and replaces wheelsets with minor defects falling between Association of American VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Mar 09, 2022 Jkt 256001 Railroads standards and FRA requirements, which assists in reducing the number of wheel, bearing, impact, and broken rail-caused derailments, as well as associated injuries. CN states that it has complied with the requirements of FRA’s approval letter, dated June 14, 2019, and successfully changed out 4,454 wheels from the date of approval until December 23, 2021. CN reports no injuries or accidents due to the operation of the facility. A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested parties desire an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number and may be submitted at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by April 25, 2022 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable. Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See also https://www.regulations.gov/ privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC. John Karl Alexy, Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, Chief Safety Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–05038 Filed 3–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Market Risk Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13789-13790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05044]


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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

[Docket Number USTR-2022-0002]


Request for Comments on the Proposed Fair and Resilient Trade 
Pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On October 27, 2021, President Biden announced that the United 
States would explore the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic 
Framework (IPEF) to deepen economic relations in the Indo-Pacific 
region and coordinate approaches to addressing global economic 
challenges. The Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative 
will co-chair the U.S. team leading the IPEF negotiations. The Office 
of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will lead the IPEF's 
pillar on Fair and Resilient Trade, and the Department of Commerce will 
lead the IPEF's pillars on: (1) Supply Chain Resiliency; (2) Clean 
Energy, Decarbonization, and Infrastructure; and (3) Taxation and Anti-
Corruption. Accordingly, USTR is seeking public comments on matters 
relevant to the Fair and Resilient Trade pillar, including U.S. 
interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating 
objectives and positions and identify potential partners.

DATES: The deadline for the submission of written comments is April 11, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: You should submit written comment through the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov (Regulations.gov). 
Follow the instructions for submissions in parts II and III below. For 
procedural questions concerning written comments, please contact 
Spencer Smith at [email protected] or (202) 395-2974 in 
advance of the deadline and before transmitting a comment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct all other questions to Colette 
Morgan, Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, at 
[email protected] or (202) 395-9535.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On October 27, 2021, President Biden announced that the United 
States would explore the development of an IPEF that will contain 
multiple pillars covering key areas of interest, including fair and 
resilient trade. Negotiating an agreement under the Fair and Resilient 
Trade pillar is an important step towards strengthening U.S. economic 
engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and promoting durable, broad-
based economic growth. Under the Fair and Resilient Trade pillar, the 
Administration aims to develop high-standard, worker-centered 
commitments in the following areas:

 Labor
 Environment and climate
 Digital economy
 Agriculture
 Transparency and good regulatory practices
 Competition policy
 Trade facilitation

    The United States will build upon high-standard trade commitments 
and develop new approaches in trade policy to advance a broad set of 
worker-centered priorities, and promote durable, broad-based economic 
growth. At this time, the Administration is not seeking to address 
tariff barriers.

II. Public Comment

    The Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) invites interested parties 
to submit comments to assist USTR as it develops negotiating objectives 
and positions for the IPEF trade pillar. In particular, the TPSC 
invites interested parties to comment on issues that USTR should 
address in the negotiations, including the following:
    1. General negotiating objectives for the proposed agreement.
    2. Labor-related matters.
    3. Environment and climate-related matters.
    4. Digital economy-related matters.
    5. Agriculture-related matters.
    6. Transparency and good regulatory practice issues.
    7. Competition-related matters.
    8. Customs and trade facilitation issues.
    9. Issues of particular relevance to small and medium-sized 
businesses that should be addressed in the negotiations.
    10. Other measures or practices, including those of third-country 
entities, which undermine fair market opportunities for U.S. workers, 
farmers, ranchers, and businesses.
    USTR requests small businesses (generally defined by the Small 
Business Administration as firms with fewer than 500 employees) or 
organizations representing small business members that submit comments 
to self-identify as such, so that USTR is aware of issues of particular 
interest to small businesses.

III. Requirements for Submissions

    Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must 
identify on the first page of the submission `Comments Regarding Fair 
and Resilient Trade Pillar'. The submission deadline is April 11, 2022.
    USTR strongly encourages commenters to make online submissions, 
using Regulations.gov. To submit comments via Regulations.gov, enter 
docket number USTR-2022-0002 on the home page and click `search.' The 
site will provide a search-results page listing all documents 
associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice and click 
on the link entitled `Comment Now.' For further information on using 
Regulations.gov, please consult the resources provided on the website 
by clicking on `How to Use This Site' on the left side of the home 
page.
    Regulations.gov allows users to submit comments by filling in a 
`type comment' field, or by attaching a document using an `upload file' 
field. USTR prefers that you provide comments in an attached document. 
If you attach a document, please identify the name of the country to 
which the submission pertains in the `type comment' field, e.g., see 
attached comments with respect to (name of country). USTR prefers 
submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If you 
use an application other than those two, please indicate the name of 
the application in the `type comment' field.
    Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential 
information (BCI) should name their file using the name of the person 
or entity submitting the comments. For any comments submitted 
electronically containing BCI, the file name of the business 
confidential version should begin with the characters `BCI.' Clearly 
mark any page containing BCI with `BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL' on the top of 
that page. Filers of submissions containing BCI also must submit a 
public version of their comments that USTR will place in the docket for 
public inspection. The file name of the public version should begin 
with the character `P.' Follow the `BCI' and `P' with the name of the 
person or entity submitting the comments.
    Please do not attach separate cover letters to electronic 
submissions; rather, include any information that might

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appear in a cover letter in the comments themselves. Similarly, to the 
extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other 
attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate 
files.
    As noted, USTR strongly urges that you file comments through 
Regulations.gov. You must make any alternative arrangements with 
Spencer Smith at [email protected] or (202) 395-2974 before 
transmitting a comment and in advance of the deadline.
    USTR will post comments in the docket for public inspection, except 
properly designated BCI. You can view comments on the Regulations.gov 
by entering docket number USTR-2022-0002 in the search field on the 
home page. General information concerning USTR is available at https://www.ustr.gov.

William Shpiece,
Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee, Office of the United States 
Trade Representative.
[FR Doc. 2022-05044 Filed 3-9-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3290-F2-P

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