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owned by the Boston and Maine
Corporation (B&M) and leased and
operated by Springfield Terminal
Railway Company (ST). That line
generally extends between PAS’s
existing connection to B&M/ST’s tracks
at Engineering Station 215+89 at CPF
312 outside Ayer, Mass., and
Engineering Station 225+00 outside
Ayer, for a total distance of
approximately 1,000 feet (the Line).
PAS was authorized to acquire these
trackage rights over the Line by notice
of exemption served and published in
the Federal Register on September 28,
2023 (88 FR 66928).1 The purpose of the
trackage rights is to provide the
necessary head and tail room to
reposition locomotives while PAS
procures and installs a ‘‘cross-over’’ to
address a lack of space on the Line.
Currently, the rights are scheduled to
expire on December 5, 2023.
Under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(8), the
parties may, prior to the expiration of
the temporary trackage rights, file a
request for a renewal of the temporary
rights for an additional period of up to
one year, including the reasons for the
extension. PAS states that the cross-over
is not expected to be delivered as early
as the parties anticipated and, therefore,
the parties wish to extend the temporary
overhead trackage rights until February
5, 2024. PAS filed a copy of an executed
amendment to the temporary trackage
rights agreement with its request for an
extension.
In accordance with 49 CFR
1180.2(d)(8), PAS’s temporary trackage
rights over the Line will be extended
and will expire on February 5, 2024.
The employee protective conditions
imposed in the September 28, 2023,
notice remain in effect. Notice of the
extension will be published in the
Federal Register.
It is ordered:
1. PAS’s temporary trackage rights are
extended and will expire on February 5,
2024.
2. Notice will be published in the
Federal Register.
3. This decision is effective on its
service date.
Decided: December 5, 2023.
By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office
of Proceedings.
Regena Smith-Bernard,
Clearance Clerk.
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September 28, 2023, the Board granted PAS’
petition to waive the requirement under 49 CFR
1180.4(g) that a verified notice be filed at least 30
days before the transaction is consummated and
allowed the exemption to take effect immediately.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Procurement Thresholds for
Implementation of the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Trade
Representative has determined the U.S.
dollar procurement thresholds to
implement certain U.S. trade agreement
obligations, as of January 1, 2024, for
calendar years 2024 and 2025.
DATES: This notice is applicable on
January 1, 2024, for calendar years 2024
and 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate
Psillos, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade
Representative for WTO and
Multilateral Affairs, at (202) 395–9581
or Kathryn.W.Psillos@ustr.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive
Order 12260 requires the U.S. Trade
Representative to set the U.S. dollar
thresholds for application of Title III of
the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 2511 et seq.). These
obligations apply to covered
procurements valued at or above
specified U.S. dollar thresholds. In
conformity with the provisions of
Executive Order 12260, and in order to
carry out U.S. trade agreement
obligations, the U.S. Trade
Representative has determined the U.S.
dollar procurement thresholds, effective
on January 1, 2024, for calendar years
2024 and 2025 as follows:
SUMMARY:
I. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Agreement on Government
Procurement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in U.S. Annex 1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in U.S. Annex 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in U.S. Annex
3:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
II. Chapter 15 of the United StatesAustralia Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 15–A,
Section 1:
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(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 15–
A, Section 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 15–A, Section 3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List A Entities—$511,402;
(2) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(3) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
III. Chapter 9 of the United StatesBahrain Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9–A–1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$13,296,489.
B. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9–A–2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$16,365,673.
IV. Chapter 9 of the United States-Chile
Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List A Entities—$511,402;
(2) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(3) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
V. Chapter 9 of the United StatesColombia Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
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B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
VI. Chapter 9 of the Dominican
Republic-Central American-United
States Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1.2(b)(i), Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1.2(b)(i), Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1.2(b)(i), Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
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VII. Chapter 17 of the United StatesKorea Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 17–A,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
VIII. Chapter 13 of the United StatesMexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)*
*Procurement obligations are between
the U.S. and Mexico only*.
A. Federal Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 1001.1a–
1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$13,296,489.
B. Government Enterprises listed in
the U.S. Schedule to Annex 1001.1a–2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$511,402; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$16,365,674.
IX. Chapter 9 of the United StatesMorocco Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9–A–1:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
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(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9–
A–2:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9–A–3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
X. Chapter 9 of the United States-Oman
Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Level Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$13,296,489.
B. Other Covered Entities listed in the
U.S. Schedule to Annex 9, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$16,365,673.
XI. Chapter 9 of the United StatesPanama Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
D. Autoridad del Canal de Panama´
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$537,000.
XII. Chapter 9 of the United States-Peru
Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1,
Section B:
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(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services
for List B Entities—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
XIII. Chapter 13 of the United StatesSingapore Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed
in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 13A,
Schedule 1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities
listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
13A, Schedule 1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S.
Schedule to Annex 13A, Schedule 1,
Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and
services—$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction
services—$6,708,000.
Andrea Durkin,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for WTO
and Multilateral Affairs, Office of the United
States Trade Representative.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Procurement Thresholds for Implementation of the Trade Agreements
Act of 1979
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Trade Representative has determined the U.S. dollar
procurement thresholds to implement certain U.S. trade agreement
obligations, as of January 1, 2024, for calendar years 2024 and 2025.
DATES: This notice is applicable on January 1, 2024, for calendar years
2024 and 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Psillos, Deputy Assistant U.S.
Trade Representative for WTO and Multilateral Affairs, at (202) 395-
9581 or [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12260 requires the U.S.
Trade Representative to set the U.S. dollar thresholds for application
of Title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended (19 U.S.C.
2511 et seq.). These obligations apply to covered procurements valued
at or above specified U.S. dollar thresholds. In conformity with the
provisions of Executive Order 12260, and in order to carry out U.S.
trade agreement obligations, the U.S. Trade Representative has
determined the U.S. dollar procurement thresholds, effective on January
1, 2024, for calendar years 2024 and 2025 as follows:
I. World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement
A. Central Government Entities listed in U.S. Annex 1:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in U.S. Annex 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in U.S. Annex 3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
II. Chapter 15 of the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
15-A, Section 1:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 15-A, Section 2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 15-A,
Section 3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List A Entities--
$511,402;
(2) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(3) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
III. Chapter 9 of the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9-A-1:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$13,296,489.
B. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9-A-2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$16,365,673.
IV. Chapter 9 of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9.1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section
C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List A Entities--
$511,402;
(2) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(3) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
V. Chapter 9 of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
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B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9.1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section
C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
VI. Chapter 9 of the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States
Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1.2(b)(i), Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9.1.2(b)(i), Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1.2(b)(i),
Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
VII. Chapter 17 of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
17-A, Section A:
(1) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
VIII. Chapter 13 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)*
*Procurement obligations are between the U.S. and Mexico only*.
A. Federal Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
1001.1a-1:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$13,296,489.
B. Government Enterprises listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
1001.1a-2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$511,402; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$16,365,674.
IX. Chapter 9 of the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9-A-1:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9-A-2:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9-A-3:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
X. Chapter 9 of the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Level Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$13,296,489.
B. Other Covered Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9,
Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$16,365,673.
XI. Chapter 9 of the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9.1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section
C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
D. Autoridad del Canal de Panam[aacute]
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$537,000.
XII. Chapter 9 of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
9.1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$174,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 9.1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 9.1, Section
C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services for List B Entities--
$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
XIII. Chapter 13 of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
A. Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex
13A, Schedule 1, Section A:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$102,280; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
B. Sub-Central Government Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to
Annex 13A, Schedule 1, Section B:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$476,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
C. Other Entities listed in the U.S. Schedule to Annex 13A,
Schedule 1, Section C:
(1) Procurement of goods and services--$537,000; and
(2) Procurement of construction services--$6,708,000.
Andrea Durkin,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for WTO and Multilateral Affairs,
Office of the United States Trade Representative.
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