80 FR 26607 - Request for Comments on Additional Participants in Trade in Services Agreement
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 89 (May 8, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 89 (May 8, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-11069 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 89 (Friday, May 8, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 26607-26608] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-11069] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Request for Comments on Additional Participants in Trade in Services Agreement AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On January 15, 2013, the United States Trade Representative notified Congress of the Administration's intention to enter into negotiations for a Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) with an initial group of 20 trading partners. The January 15 notification states that the group negotiating TISA ``will expand as negotiations progress to include others who share our ambitious goals.'' In April 2015, the TISA negotiating participants reached a consensus decision to accept Mauritius into the negotiations. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comments regarding particular priorities with respect to the participation of Mauritius in the negotiations. Comments may be provided in writing. DATES: Written comments are due by noon, June 8, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submissions via on-line: http://www.regulations.gov. For alternatives to on-line submissions please contact Yvonne Jamison at (202) 395-3475. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning requirements for written comments, please contact Yvonne Jamison at (202) 395-3475. All other questions regarding this notice should be directed to Christopher Melly at (202) 395-9581. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 15, 2013, Ambassador Kirk notified Congress of the Administration's intention to enter into the TISA negotiations. The following 20 trading partners constituted the initial group of TISA participants: Australia, Canada, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union on behalf of its member states, Hong Kong China, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Switzerland, and Turkey. Paraguay and Liechtenstein joined the negotiations in September 2013. Uruguay followed in February 2015. USTR solicited public comments on the agreement through notifications published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2013 (Document number: 2013-01497), September 6, 2013 (Document number: 2013-21836), and December 17, 2014 (Document number 2014-29577). Comments received through that process may be reviewed at http://www.regulations.gov. The Chair of the interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) now invites interested persons to provide written comments that will assist USTR in assessing U.S. objectives with regard to the participation of Mauritius in the negotiations. The TPSC Chair invites comments on all relevant matters, and, in particular, with regard to the nature of any existing barriers to trade in services with these markets or issues affecting the supply of services to these markets through various modes of supply and technologies. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must identify (on the first page of the submission) ``Trade in Services Agreement: New Participant.'' In order to be assured of consideration, comments should be submitted by noon, June 8, 2015. In order to ensure the timely receipt and consideration of comments, USTR strongly encourages commenters to make on-line submissions, using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments should be submitted under the following docket: USTR-2015-0006. To find the docket, enter the docket number in the ``Enter Keyword or ID'' window at the http://www.regulations.gov 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 by selecting ``Notices'' under ``Document Type'' on the search-results page, and click on the link entitled ``Comment Now!'' (For further information on using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on the Web site by clicking on the ``Help'' tab.) The http://www.regulations.gov Web site provides the option of making submissions by filling in a ``Type Comment'' field, or by attaching a document using the ``Upload File'' field. USTR prefers submissions to be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is sufficient to type ``See attached'' in the ``Type Comment'' field. USTR also prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission is in an application other than those two, please indicate the name of the application in the ``Comments'' field. For any comments submitted electronically containing business confidential information, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ``BC.'' Any page containing business confidential information must be clearly marked ``BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL'' on the top of that page. Filers of submissions containing business confidential information must also submit a public version of their comments. The file name of the public version should begin with the character ``P.'' The ``BC'' and ``P'' should be followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or reply comments. Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential information should name their file using 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 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. USTR strongly urges submitters to file comments through http://www.regulations.gov, if at all possible. Any alternative arrangements must be [[Page 26608]] made with Yvonne Jamison in advance of transmitting a comment. Ms. Jamison should be contacted at (202) 395-3475. General information concerning USTR is available at http://www.ustr.gov. Public Inspection of Submissions Comments will be placed in the docket and open to public inspection, except business confidential information. Comments may be viewed on the http://www.regulations.gov Web site by entering the relevant docket number in the search field on the home page. Edward Gresser, Acting Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee. [FR Doc. 2015-11069 Filed 5-7-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290-F5-P
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Opportunity to Appear and Comment DATES: Written comments are due by http://www.regulations.gov Web site.
Interested parties are invited to attend noon, June 8, 2015. Comments should be submitted under
the business meeting and encouraged to ADDRESSES: Submissions via on-line: the following docket: USTR–2015–0006.
review the Commission’s Public http://www.regulations.gov. For To find the docket, enter the docket
Meeting Rules of Conduct, which are alternatives to on-line submissions number in the ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’
posted on the Commission’s Web site, please contact Yvonne Jamison at (202) window at the http://
www.srbc.net. As identified in the 395–3475. www.regulations.gov home page and
public hearing notices referenced above, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For click ‘‘Search.’’ The site will provide a
written comments on the Regulatory questions concerning requirements for search-results page listing all documents
Program projects, the fee schedule, and written comments, please contact associated with this docket. Find a
requests for waiver that were the subject Yvonne Jamison at (202) 395–3475. All reference to this notice by selecting
of a public hearing, and are listed for other questions regarding this notice ‘‘Notices’’ under ‘‘Document Type’’ on
action at the business meeting, are should be directed to Christopher Melly the search-results page, and click on the
subject to a comment deadline of May at (202) 395–9581. link entitled ‘‘Comment Now!’’ (For
11, 2015. Written comments pertaining further information on using the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
http://www.regulations.gov Web site,
to any other matters listed for action at January 15, 2013, Ambassador Kirk please consult the resources provided
the business meeting may be mailed to notified Congress of the on the Web site by clicking on the
the Susquehanna River Basin Administration’s intention to enter into ‘‘Help’’ tab.)
Commission, 4423 North Front Street, the TISA negotiations. The following 20 The http://www.regulations.gov Web
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110–1788, trading partners constituted the initial site provides the option of making
or submitted electronically through group of TISA participants: Australia, submissions by filling in a ‘‘Type
http://www.srbc.net/pubinfo/ Canada, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Comment’’ field, or by attaching a
publicparticipation.htm. Any such Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union document using the ‘‘Upload File’’ field.
comments mailed or electronically on behalf of its member states, Hong USTR prefers submissions to be
submitted must be received by the Kong China, Iceland, Israel, Japan, provided in an attached document. If a
Commission on or before May 29, 2015, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, document is attached, it is sufficient to
to be considered. Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Switzerland, type ‘‘See attached’’ in the ‘‘Type
Authority: Pub. L. 91–575, 84 Stat. 1509 and Turkey. Paraguay and Liechtenstein Comment’’ field. USTR also prefers
et seq., 18 CFR parts 806, 807, and 808. joined the negotiations in September submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or
Dated: May 4, 2015. 2013. Uruguay followed in February Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission
Stephanie L. Richardson,
2015. USTR solicited public comments is in an application other than those
on the agreement through notifications two, please indicate the name of the
Secretary to the Commission.
published in the Federal Register on application in the ‘‘Comments’’ field.
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January 24, 2013 (Document number: For any comments submitted
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2013–01497), September 6, 2013 electronically containing business
(Document number: 2013–21836), and confidential information, the file name
December 17, 2014 (Document number of the business confidential version
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES 2014–29577). Comments received should begin with the characters ‘‘BC.’’
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE through that process may be reviewed at Any page containing business
http://www.regulations.gov. confidential information must be clearly
Request for Comments on Additional The Chair of the interagency Trade
Participants in Trade in Services marked ‘‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’’
Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) now on the top of that page. Filers of
Agreement invites interested persons to provide submissions containing business
AGENCY: Office of the United States written comments that will assist USTR confidential information must also
Trade Representative. in assessing U.S. objectives with regard submit a public version of their
ACTION: Request for comments. to the participation of Mauritius in the comments. The file name of the public
negotiations. The TPSC Chair invites version should begin with the character
SUMMARY: On January 15, 2013, the comments on all relevant matters, and, ‘‘P.’’ The ‘‘BC’’ and ‘‘P’’ should be
United States Trade Representative in particular, with regard to the nature followed by the name of the person or
notified Congress of the of any existing barriers to trade in entity submitting the comments or reply
Administration’s intention to enter into services with these markets or issues comments. Filers submitting comments
negotiations for a Trade in Services affecting the supply of services to these containing no business confidential
Agreement (TISA) with an initial group markets through various modes of information should name their file using
of 20 trading partners. The January 15 supply and technologies. the name of the person or entity
notification states that the group submitting the comments. Please do not
negotiating TISA ‘‘will expand as Public Comment: Requirements for
attach separate cover letters to
negotiations progress to include others Submissions
electronic submissions; rather, include
who share our ambitious goals.’’ In Persons submitting written comments any information that might appear in a
April 2015, the TISA negotiating must do so in English and must identify cover letter in the comments
participants reached a consensus (on the first page of the submission)
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themselves. Similarly, to the extent
decision to accept Mauritius into the ‘‘Trade in Services Agreement: New possible, please include any exhibits,
negotiations. The Office of the United Participant.’’ In order to be assured of annexes, or other attachments in the
States Trade Representative (USTR) consideration, comments should be same file as the submission itself, not as
seeks public comments regarding submitted by noon, June 8, 2015. In separate files.
particular priorities with respect to the order to ensure the timely receipt and USTR strongly urges submitters to file
participation of Mauritius in the consideration of comments, USTR comments through http://
negotiations. Comments may be strongly encourages commenters to www.regulations.gov, if at all possible.
provided in writing. make on-line submissions, using the Any alternative arrangements must be
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made with Yvonne Jamison in advance dot.ca.gov. Normal business hours for such actions were taken, including but
of transmitting a comment. Ms. Jamison the Environmental Analysis Branch are not limited to:
should be contacted at (202) 395–3475. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time). 1. General: National Environmental
General information concerning USTR Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective
is available at http://www.ustr.gov. 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23
July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway
U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128].
Public Inspection of Submissions Administration (FHWA) assigned, and 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–
Comments will be placed in the the California Department of 7671(q)].
docket and open to public inspection, Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
except business confidential environmental responsibilities for this [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
information. Comments may be viewed project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination
on the http://www.regulations.gov Web Notice is hereby given that the Caltrans Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory
site by entering the relevant docket has taken final agency actions subject to Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712].
number in the search field on the home 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, 4. Historic and Cultural Resources:
page. permits, and approvals for the following Section 106 of the National Historic
highway project in the State of Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
Edward Gresser, California: The SR 85 Express Lanes [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological
Acting Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee. Project would convert the existing High- Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16
[FR Doc. 2015–11069 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am] Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on SR U.S.C. 470(aa)–470(ll)].
BILLING CODE 3290–F5–P 85 to express lanes and add a second 5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights
express lane in both directions between Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–
SR 87 and Interstate 280 (I–280). The 2000(d)(1)].
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION conversion of the HOV lanes to express 6. Wetlands and Water Resources:
lanes would allow single-occupant Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section
Federal Highway Administration vehicles (SOVs) to pay a toll to use the 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251–
lanes, while HOVs would continue to 1377].
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions use the lanes for free. The purpose of 7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11988,
on Proposed Highway in California the project is to manage traffic in the Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898,
congested HOV segments of the freeway Federal Actions to Address
AGENCY: Federal Highway
between SR 87 and I–280, and maintain Environmental Justice in Minority
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
consistency with provisions defined in Populations and Low Income
ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims AB 2032 (2004) and AB 574 (2007) to Populations; E.O. 13112, Invasive
for Judicial Review of Actions by the implement express lanes in an HOV Species.
California Department of Transportation lane system in Santa Clara County.
(Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The express lanes would extend along Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of the entire 24.1-mile length of SR 85 and and Construction. The regulations
Caltrans, is issuing this notice to 1.5 miles of US 101 from the southern implementing Executive Order 12372
announce actions taken by Caltrans, that end of SR 85 to Metcalf Road in San regarding intergovernmental consultation on
are final within the meaning of 23 Jose. The project would also convert the Federal programs and activities apply to this
SR 85/US 101 HOV direct connectors in program.)
U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a
proposed highway project, the State San Jose to express lane connectors, add Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Route (SR) 85 Express Lanes Project signs to 4.1 miles of US 101 north of SR
Matthew Schmitz,
from Post Miles 0.0 to R24.1 on SR 85, 85 in Mountain View and Palo Alto and
Director, State Programs, Federal Highway
Post Miles 23.1 to 28.6 on United States to 1.8 miles of US 101 between Metcalf
Administration, Sacramento, California.
Highway 101 (US 101), and Post Miles Road and Bailey Avenue in San Jose,
[FR Doc. 2015–10555 Filed 5–7–15; 8:45 am]
47.9 to 52.0 on US 101 in the County of and add an auxiliary lane to a 1.1-mile
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Santa Clara, State of California. Those segment of northbound SR 85 between
actions grant licenses, permits, and South De Anza Boulevard and Stevens
approvals for the project. Creek Boulevard in Cupertino. The total
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on project length is 33.7 miles.
behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public The actions by the Federal agencies, Federal Highway Administration
of final agency actions subject to 23 and the laws under which such actions
U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking were taken, are described in the Final Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
judicial review of the Federal agency Environmental Assessment (EA)/ on Proposed Transportation Projects
actions on the highway project will be Finding of No Significant Impact in Florida
barred unless the claim is filed on or (FONSI) for the project, approved on AGENCY: Federal Highway
before October 5, 2015. If the Federal April 20, 2015, and in other documents Administration, FHWA, DOT.
law that authorizes judicial review of a in the FHWA project records. The EA/
ACTION: Notice of Limitation of Claims
claim provides a time period of less FONSI and other project records are
available by contacting Caltrans at the for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA
than 150 days for filing such claim, then
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addresses provided above. The Caltrans and Other Federal Agencies.
that shorter time period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For EA/FONSI can be viewed and SUMMARY: This notice announces actions
Caltrans: Cristin Hallissy, Branch Chief, downloaded from the project Web site at taken by FHWA and other Federal
Environmental Analysis Branch, http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/ Agencies since October 2, 2014, that are
California Department of envdocs.htm#santaclara. final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C.
Transportation, District 4, 111 Grand This notice applies to all Federal 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the
Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612; telephone agency decisions as of the issuance date proposed CR 388 Segment 2 (Westbay
510–622–8717; email cristin.hallissy@ of this notice and all laws under which Parkway) from SR 79 to SR 77 in Bay
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| Action | Request for comments. | |
| Dates | Written comments are due by noon, June 8, 2015. | |
| Contact | For questions concerning requirements for written comments, please contact Yvonne Jamison at (202) 395-3475. All other questions regarding this notice should be directed to Christopher Melly at (202) 395-9581. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 26607 |
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