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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332–604]
Andean Trade Preference Act: Impact
on U.S. Industries and Consumers and
on Drug Crop Eradication and Crop
Substitution
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity to submit
information relating to matters to be
addressed in the Commission’s 21st
report on the impact of the Andean
Trade Preference Act (ATPA).
AGENCY:
Section 206 of the ATPA
requires the Commission to report
biennially to Congress and the President
by September 30 of each reporting year
on the economic impact of the ATPA on
U.S. industries and U.S. consumers, and
on the effectiveness of the ATPA in
promoting drug-related crop eradication
and crop substitution efforts by
beneficiary countries.
DATES:
September 10, 2024: Deadline for
filing written submissions.
September 30, 2024: Transmittal of
Commission report to Congress and the
President.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices,
including the Commission’s hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S.
International Trade Commission
Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington,
DC. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The
public record for this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov.
SUMMARY:
CoProject Leaders Erika Bethmann (202–
205–3001 or erika.bethmann@usitc.gov)
or Wen Jin ‘‘Jean’’ Yuan (202–205–2383
or Wen.Yuan@usitc.gov) for information
specific to this investigation. For
information on the legal aspects of this
investigation, contact Brian Allen (202–
205–3034 or brian.allen@usitc.gov) or
William Gearhart (202–205–3091 or
william.gearhart@usitc.gov) of the
Commission’s Office of the General
Counsel. The media should contact
Jennifer Andberg, Office of External
Relations (202–205–3404 or
jennifer.andberg@usitc.gov). Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that
information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. General information
concerning the Commission may be
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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obtained by accessing its internet
address (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons
with mobility impairments who will
need special assistance in gaining access
to the Commission should contact the
Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Section 206 of the
Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
(19 U.S.C. 3204) requires that the
Commission submit biennial reports to
Congress and the President regarding
the economic impact of the ATPA on
U.S. industries and consumers and, in
conjunction with other agencies, the
effectiveness of the ATPA in promoting
drug-related crop eradication and crop
substitution efforts of the beneficiary
countries. Section 206(b) of the ATPA
requires that each report include:
(1) the actual effect of the ATPA on
the U.S. economy generally as well as
on specific domestic industries which
produce articles that are like, or directly
competitive with, articles being
imported under the ATPA from
beneficiary countries;
(2) the probable future effect that the
ATPA will have on the U.S. economy
generally and on such domestic
industries before the provisions of the
ATPA terminate; and
(3) the estimated effect that the ATPA
has had on drug-related crop eradication
and crop substitution efforts of
beneficiary countries.
Under the statute, the Commission is
required to prepare this report
regardless of whether duty-free
treatment or other preferential treatment
was provided during the period covered
by the report. During the period to be
covered by this report, calendar years
2022 and 2023, no imports entering the
United States received preferential
treatment under the ATPA.
The Commission does not plan to
hold a public hearing in conjunction
with this investigation. The Commission
will submit its report by September 30,
2024. The notice announcing institution
of the investigation for the purpose of
preparing the first report under the
statute was published in the Federal
Register of March 10, 1994 (59 FR
11308). Notice providing opportunity to
file written submissions in connection
with the 20th report was published in
the Federal Register of July 20, 2022 (85
FR 31209).
Written submissions: Interested
persons are invited to file written
submissions concerning this
investigation. All written submissions
should be addressed to the Secretary,
and should be received no later than
5:15 p.m., September 10, 2024. All
written submissions must conform to
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the provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.8), as
temporarily amended by 85 FR 15798
(March 19, 2020). Under that rule
waiver, the Office of the Secretary will
accept only electronic filings at this
time. Filings must be made through the
Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS, https://
edis.usitc.gov). No in-person, paperbased filings or paper copies of any
electronic filings will be accepted until
further notice. Persons with questions
regarding electronic filing should
contact the Office of the Secretary,
Docket Services Division (202–205–
1802), or consult the Commission’s
Handbook on Filing Procedures.
Definitions of types of documents that
may be filed; Requirements: This notice
provides for the possible filing of one
type of document: written submissions.
Written submissions refers to any
written submissions that interested
persons wish to make and may include
new information or updates of
information previously provided.
In accordance with the provisions of
section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
201.8), the document must identify on
its cover (1) the investigation number
and title and the type of document filed
(i.e., written submission), (2) the name
and signature of the person filing it, (3)
the name of the organization that the
submission is filed on behalf of, and (4)
whether it contains confidential
business information (CBI). If it contains
CBI, it must comply with the marking
and other requirements set out below in
this notice relating to CBI. Submitters of
written documents are encouraged to
include a short summary of their
position or interest at the beginning of
the document, and a table of contents
when the document addresses multiple
issues.
Confidential business information:
Any submissions that contain CBI must
also conform to the requirements of
section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
201.6). Among other things, section
201.6 of the rules requires that the cover
of the document and the individual
pages be clearly marked as to whether
they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or
‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the
CBI is clearly identified by means of
brackets. All written submissions,
except for CBI, will be made available
for inspection by interested persons.
The Commission will not include any
CBI in the report that it sends to
Congress and the President. However,
all information, including CBI,
submitted in this investigation may be
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disclosed to and used by: (i) the
Commission, its employees and Offices,
and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records
of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in
internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating to the
programs, personnel, and operations of
the Commission, including under 5
U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) U.S.
government employees and contract
personnel for cybersecurity purposes.
The Commission will not otherwise
disclose any CBI in a way that would
reveal the operations of the firm
supplying the information.
Summaries of views of interested
persons: Interested persons wishing to
have a summary of their views included
in the report should include a summary
with a written submission on or before
September 10, 2024, and must use the
Commission template, which can be
downloaded from https://
www.usitc.gov/docket_services/
documents/firm_or_organization_
summary_word_limit.pdf. The
Commission template must be uploaded
as a separate attachment with the
written submission, which is filed on
EDIS under the document type ‘‘Briefs
and Written Submissions.’’ The
summary may not exceed 500 words
and should not include any CBI. The
summary will be published as provided
only if it utilizes the Commissionprovided template, meets these
requirements, and is germane to the
subject matter of the investigation. The
Commission will list the name of the
organization furnishing the summary
and will include a link where the
written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 19, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024–19135 Filed 8–23–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request; General
Provisions and Confined and Enclosed
Spaces and Other Dangerous
Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
Standards
Notice of availability; request
for comments.
ACTION:
The Department of Labor
(DOL) is submitting this Occupational
Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)sponsored information collection
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request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA). Public comments on the ICR are
invited.
DATES: The OMB will consider all
written comments that the agency
receives on or before September 25,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole Bouchet by telephone at 202–
693–0213, or by email at DOL_PRA_
PUBLIC@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure
that shipyard personnel do not enter
confined spaces that contain oxygen
deficient, toxic or flammable
atmospheres, qualified (competent)
personnel must test such spaces.
Information provides individuals
deemed qualified by the employer to
conduct such tests as well as results and
instructions. For additional substantive
information about this ICR, see the
related notice published in the Federal
Register on May 22, 2024 (89 FR 45026).
Comments are invited on: (1) whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of
the agency’s estimates of the burden and
cost of the collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information collection; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
This information collection is subject
to the PRA. A Federal agency generally
cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
of information, and the public is
generally not required to respond to an
information collection, unless the OMB
approves it and displays a currently
valid OMB Control Number. In addition,
notwithstanding any other provisions of
law, no person shall generally be subject
to penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information that does not
display a valid OMB Control Number.
See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
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DOL seeks PRA authorization for this
information collection for three (3)
years. OMB authorization for an ICR
cannot be for more than three (3) years
without renewal. The DOL notes that
information collection requirements
submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs
receive a month-to-month extension
while they undergo review.
Agency: DOL–OSHA.
Title of Collection: General Provisions
and Confined and Enclosed Spaces and
Other Dangerous Atmospheres in
Shipyard Employment Standards
OMB Control Number: 1218–0011.
Affected Public: Private Sector—
Businesses or other for-profits.
Total Estimated Number of
Respondents: 4,674.
Total Estimated Number of
Responses: 3,505,495.
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden:
558,598 hours.
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs
Burden: $0.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D))
Nicole Bouchet,
Senior Paperwork Reduction Act Analyst.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
[OMB Control No. 1219–0004]
Proposed Extension of Information
Collection; Roof Control Plan for
Underground Coal Mines
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
AGENCY:
The Department of Labor
(DOL), as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent
burden, conducts a pre-clearance
request for comment to provide the
general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on
proposed collections of information, in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This request
helps to ensure that: requested data can
be provided in the desired format;
reporting burden (time and financial
resources) is minimized; collection
instruments are clearly understood; and
the impact of collection requirements on
respondents can be properly assessed.
The Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) is soliciting
comments on the information collection
entitled Roof Control Plan for
Underground Coal Mines.
DATES: All comments must be received
on or before October 25, 2024.
SUMMARY:
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-604]
Andean Trade Preference Act: Impact on U.S. Industries and
Consumers and on Drug Crop Eradication and Crop Substitution
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity to submit information relating to matters
to be addressed in the Commission's 21st report on the impact of the
Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA).
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SUMMARY: Section 206 of the ATPA requires the Commission to report
biennially to Congress and the President by September 30 of each
reporting year on the economic impact of the ATPA on U.S. industries
and U.S. consumers, and on the effectiveness of the ATPA in promoting
drug-related crop eradication and crop substitution efforts by
beneficiary countries.
DATES:
September 10, 2024: Deadline for filing written submissions.
September 30, 2024: Transmittal of Commission report to Congress
and the President.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S. International Trade Commission Building,
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this
investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Co-Project Leaders Erika Bethmann
(202-205-3001 or [email protected]) or Wen Jin ``Jean'' Yuan
(202-205-2383 or [email protected]) for information specific to this
investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this
investigation, contact Brian Allen (202-205-3034 or
[email protected]) or William Gearhart (202-205-3091 or
[email protected]) of the Commission's Office of the General
Counsel. The media should contact Jennifer Andberg, Office of External
Relations (202-205-3404 or [email protected]). Hearing-
impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810.
General information concerning the Commission may be obtained by
accessing its internet address (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: Section 206 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
(19 U.S.C. 3204) requires that the Commission submit biennial reports
to Congress and the President regarding the economic impact of the ATPA
on U.S. industries and consumers and, in conjunction with other
agencies, the effectiveness of the ATPA in promoting drug-related crop
eradication and crop substitution efforts of the beneficiary countries.
Section 206(b) of the ATPA requires that each report include:
(1) the actual effect of the ATPA on the U.S. economy generally as
well as on specific domestic industries which produce articles that are
like, or directly competitive with, articles being imported under the
ATPA from beneficiary countries;
(2) the probable future effect that the ATPA will have on the U.S.
economy generally and on such domestic industries before the provisions
of the ATPA terminate; and
(3) the estimated effect that the ATPA has had on drug-related crop
eradication and crop substitution efforts of beneficiary countries.
Under the statute, the Commission is required to prepare this
report regardless of whether duty-free treatment or other preferential
treatment was provided during the period covered by the report. During
the period to be covered by this report, calendar years 2022 and 2023,
no imports entering the United States received preferential treatment
under the ATPA.
The Commission does not plan to hold a public hearing in
conjunction with this investigation. The Commission will submit its
report by September 30, 2024. The notice announcing institution of the
investigation for the purpose of preparing the first report under the
statute was published in the Federal Register of March 10, 1994 (59 FR
11308). Notice providing opportunity to file written submissions in
connection with the 20th report was published in the Federal Register
of July 20, 2022 (85 FR 31209).
Written submissions: Interested persons are invited to file written
submissions concerning this investigation. All written submissions
should be addressed to the Secretary, and should be received no later
than 5:15 p.m., September 10, 2024. All written submissions must
conform to the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8), as temporarily amended by 85 FR
15798 (March 19, 2020). Under that rule waiver, the Office of the
Secretary will accept only electronic filings at this time. Filings
must be made through the Commission's Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS, https://edis.usitc.gov). No in-person, paper-based
filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be accepted
until further notice. Persons with questions regarding electronic
filing should contact the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services
Division (202-205-1802), or consult the Commission's Handbook on Filing
Procedures.
Definitions of types of documents that may be filed; Requirements:
This notice provides for the possible filing of one type of document:
written submissions.
Written submissions refers to any written submissions that
interested persons wish to make and may include new information or
updates of information previously provided.
In accordance with the provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8), the
document must identify on its cover (1) the investigation number and
title and the type of document filed (i.e., written submission), (2)
the name and signature of the person filing it, (3) the name of the
organization that the submission is filed on behalf of, and (4) whether
it contains confidential business information (CBI). If it contains
CBI, it must comply with the marking and other requirements set out
below in this notice relating to CBI. Submitters of written documents
are encouraged to include a short summary of their position or interest
at the beginning of the document, and a table of contents when the
document addresses multiple issues.
Confidential business information: Any submissions that contain CBI
must also conform to the requirements of section 201.6 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Among
other things, section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the
document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they
are the ``confidential'' or ``nonconfidential'' version, and that the
CBI is clearly identified by means of brackets. All written
submissions, except for CBI, will be made available for inspection by
interested persons.
The Commission will not include any CBI in the report that it sends
to Congress and the President. However, all information, including CBI,
submitted in this investigation may be
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disclosed to and used by: (i) the Commission, its employees and
Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the
records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal
investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the
programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission, including under
5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) U.S. government employees and contract
personnel for cybersecurity purposes. The Commission will not otherwise
disclose any CBI in a way that would reveal the operations of the firm
supplying the information.
Summaries of views of interested persons: Interested persons
wishing to have a summary of their views included in the report should
include a summary with a written submission on or before September 10,
2024, and must use the Commission template, which can be downloaded
from https://www.usitc.gov/docket_services/documents/firm_or_organization_summary_word_limit.pdf. The Commission template
must be uploaded as a separate attachment with the written submission,
which is filed on EDIS under the document type ``Briefs and Written
Submissions.'' The summary may not exceed 500 words and should not
include any CBI. The summary will be published as provided only if it
utilizes the Commission-provided template, meets these requirements,
and is germane to the subject matter of the investigation. The
Commission will list the name of the organization furnishing the
summary and will include a link where the written submission can be
found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: August 19, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-19135 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am]
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