Determination Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, 65280 [2022-23475]

Download as PDF 65280 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 208 / Friday, October 28, 2022 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11903] Determination Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) and section 8003(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 (Div. J, Pub. L. 115–31), I hereby determine that it is necessary for the purposes of the FAA that up to $10,000,000 from FY 2017 Peacekeeping Operations-Overseas Contingency Operations (PKO–OCO) funds be transferred to, and consolidated with, Economic Support Fund-Overseas Contingency Operations (ESF–OCO) funds. Such funds are so hereby transferred and consolidated. This determination shall be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register. Dated: September 7, 2022. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2022–23475 Filed 10–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Section 301 Petition on Mexico’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Concerning Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On September 8, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) received a petition requesting an investigation of certain alleged acts, policies, and practices of the government of Mexico concerning seasonal and perishable agricultural products. Due to the complexities of the factual and legal issues raised in the petition, the U.S. Trade Representative could not conclude during the 45-day statutory review period that an investigation would be effective and is not opening an investigation at this time. In light of challenges faced by U.S. producers, USTR in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will establish a private-sector industry advisory panel to recommend measures to promote the competitiveness of producers of seasonal and perishable produce in the southeastern United States. Furthermore, USTR and USDA lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:30 Oct 27, 2022 Jkt 259001 will work with the petitioners and producers to examine the issues raised in the petition and to consider any further actions that may be appropriate. DATES: This notice is applicable on October 23, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant General Counsels David Lyons at (202) 395–9446 or Rachel Hasandras at (202) 395–5725, or Director for Agricultural Affairs Colby Branch at (202) 395–9070. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 8, 2022, certain members of Florida’s congressional delegation filed a petition under section 302(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act) alleging that certain acts, policies, and practices of the government of Mexico concerning seasonal and perishable agricultural products constitute an export targeting scheme, and that the alleged scheme is unreasonable and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce. The alleged export targeting scheme has two components. First, the petition alleges that beginning in the early 2000s Mexico has used certain programs specifically to subsidize its seasonal and perishable agricultural industry, and to enable that industry to expand its exports to the United States. Second, the petition alleges that wage rates in Mexico give Mexico’s seasonal and perishable agriculture industry an unfair competitive advantage. The petition claims that the alleged export targeting scheme has resulted in a surge in imports of seasonal and perishable agricultural products from Mexico, and that Florida producers are adversely affected. Section 302(a)(2) of the Trade Act provides that the U.S. Trade Representative must determine whether to initiate an investigation not later than 45 days after the filing of a petition (in this case, by October 23, 2022). Section 302(c) of the Trade Act provides that in determining whether to initiate a Section 301 investigation, the U.S. Trade Representative has discretion to determine whether action under Section 301 would be effective in addressing an alleged act, policy, or practice. Section 305(b) of the Trade Act provides for a private-sector advisory panel as a specific response to export targeting. Evaluation of the petition entails a detailed review and analysis of multiple government measures, and legal analyses of the interplay between the measures and legal standards under Section 301. Due to the complexity of the legal and factual issues raised in the petition, the U.S. Trade Representative could not conclude within the 45-day PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 statutory period that a formal 301 investigation would be effective and is not opening an investigation at this time. The U.S. Trade Representative made the decision under Section 302(c) on October 22, 2022. In light of challenges faced by southeastern U.S. producers as described in the petition, USTR announced on October 23, 2022, that USTR in coordination with USDA will establish a private-sector industry advisory panel to recommend measures to promote the competitiveness of producers of seasonal and perishable produce in the southeastern United States. USTR and USDA will consider recommendations of the advisory panel and work with Members of Congress as appropriate to develop possible administrative actions and legislation that would benefit U.S. producers. Furthermore, USTR and USDA will work with the petitioners and producers to examine the issues raised in the petition and to consider any further actions that may be appropriate. Greta Peisch, General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2022–23502 Filed 10–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3390–F3–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Compatibility Program for Duluth International Airport, St. Louis County, Minnesota Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Approval of a Duluth International Airport (DLH) noise compatibility program. AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings for the noise compatibility program submitted by DLH, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details. On April 11, 2022 the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by DLH were in compliance with applicable requirements. On October 6, 2022, the FAA approved the DLH noise compatibility program. All of the recommendations of the program were approved. No program elements relating to new or revised flight procedures for noise abatement were proposed by the DLH. DATES: The effective date of the FAA’s approval of the DLH noise compatibility program is October 6. 2022. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 208 (Friday, October 28, 2022)]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11903]


Determination Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961

    Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 610 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) and section 8003(d) of the 
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 
Appropriations Act, 2017 (Div. J, Pub. L. 115-31), I hereby determine 
that it is necessary for the purposes of the FAA that up to $10,000,000 
from FY 2017 Peacekeeping Operations-Overseas Contingency Operations 
(PKO-OCO) funds be transferred to, and consolidated with, Economic 
Support Fund-Overseas Contingency Operations (ESF-OCO) funds. Such 
funds are so hereby transferred and consolidated.
    This determination shall be reported to Congress and published in 
the Federal Register.

    Dated: September 7, 2022.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23475 Filed 10-27-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-10-P
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