80 FR 57791 - Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third-Country Fabric

COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 186 (September 25, 2015)

Page Range		57791-57792
FR Document		2015-24399

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 186 (Friday, September 25, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS


Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles 
Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional 
and Third-Country Fabric

AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA).

ACTION: Publishing the New 12-Month Cap on Duty- and Quota-Free 
Benefits.

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DATE: Effective Date: October 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Niewiaroski, Jr., International 
Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, (202) 482-2496.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Authority: Title I, Section 112(b)(3) of the Trade and 
Development Act of 2000 (TDA 2000), Public Law (Pub. L.) 106-200, as 
amended by Division B, Title XXI, section 3108 of the Trade Act of 
2002, Pub. L. 107-210; Section 7(b)(2) of the AGOA Acceleration Act 
of 2004, Pub. L. 108-274; Division D, Title VI, section 6002 of the 
Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA 2006), Pub. L. 109-
432, and section 1 of The African Growth and Opportunity Amendments 
(Pub. L. 112-163), August 10, 2012; Presidential Proclamation 7350 
of October 2, 2000 (65 FR 59321); Presidential Proclamation 7626 of 
November 13, 2002 (67 FR 69459); and Title I, Section 103(b)(2) and 
(3) of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, Pub. L. 114-27, 
June 29, 2015.

    Title I of TDA 2000 provides for duty- and quota-free treatment for 
certain textile and apparel articles imported from designated 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. Section 112(b)(3) of TDA 
2000 provides duty- and quota-free treatment for apparel articles 
wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
countries from fabric wholly formed in one or more beneficiary sub-
Saharan African countries from yarn originating in the United States or 
one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. This 
preferential treatment is also available for apparel articles assembled 
in one or more lesser-developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric used to 
make such articles, subject to quantitative limitation. Public Law 114-
27 extended this special rule for lesser-developed countries through 
September 30, 2025.
    The AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 provides that the quantitative 
limitation for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2015 will 
be an amount not to exceed 7 percent of the aggregate square meter 
equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in 
the preceding 12-month period for which data are available. See Section 
112(b)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of TDA 2000, as amended by Section 7(b)(2)(B) of 
the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004. Of this overall amount, apparel 
imported under the special rule for lesser-developed countries is 
limited to an amount not to exceed 3.5 percent of all apparel articles 
imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period. See 
Section 112(b)(3)(B)(ii)(II) of TDA 2000, as amended by Section 
6002(a)(3) of TRHCA 2006. The Annex to Presidential Proclamation 7350 
of October 2, 2000

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directed CITA to publish the aggregate quantity of imports allowed 
during each 12-month period in the Federal Register.
    For the one-year period, beginning on October 1, 2015, and 
extending through September 30, 2016, the aggregate quantity of imports 
eligible for preferential treatment under these provisions is 
1,935,096,830 square meters equivalent. Of this amount, 967,548,415 
square meters equivalent is available to apparel articles imported 
under the special rule for lesser-developed countries. Apparel articles 
entered in excess of these quantities will be subject to otherwise 
applicable tariffs.
    These quantities are calculated using the aggregate square meter 
equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States, 
derived from the set of Harmonized System lines listed in the Annex to 
the World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), 
and the conversion factors for units of measure into square meter 
equivalents used by the United States in implementing the ATC.

Joshua Teitelbaum,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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management issues in the Western 5. Public Hearing Specialist, Office of Textiles and
Pacific Region. 6. Discussion and Recommendations Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
DATES: The CNMI Mariana Archipelago 7. Other Business (202) 482–2496.
FEP AP will meet on Wednesday, Schedule and Agenda for the Hawaii SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
October 14, 2015, between 6 p.m. and 8 Archipelago FEP AP Meeting Authority: Title I, Section 112(b)(3) of the
p.m. and the Hawaii Archipelago FEP Trade and Development Act of 2000 (TDA
AP will meet on Thursday, October 15, Thursday, October 15, 2015, 9 a.m.–11
2000), Public Law (Pub. L.) 106–200, as
2015, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. All a.m. amended by Division B, Title XXI, section
times listed are local island times. For 1. Welcome and Introductions 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107–
specific times and agendas, see 2. Review and Approval of the Agenda 210; Section 7(b)(2) of the AGOA
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 3. Issues to be discussed at 164th Acceleration Act of 2004, Pub. L. 108–274;
Council Meeting Division D, Title VI, section 6002 of the Tax
ADDRESSES: The CNMI Mariana Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA
A. Upcoming Council Action Items
Archipelago FEP AP will meet at the 2006), Pub. L. 109–432, and section 1 of The
i. 2016 Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch
Micronesian Environmental Services African Growth and Opportunity
Limit Specifications
Office on Middle Road in Garapan, ii. Council review of Hawaii FEP and Amendments (Pub. L. 112–163), August 10,
Saipan, CNMI. The Hawaii Archipelago Proposed Changes
2012; Presidential Proclamation 7350 of
FEP AP will meet at the Western Pacific October 2, 2000 (65 FR 59321); Presidential
B. Hawaii Archipelago FEP Proclamation 7626 of November 13, 2002 (67
Regional Fishery Management Council Community Activities
Office, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, FR 69459); and Title I, Section 103(b)(2) and
4. Hawaii Archipelago FEP Issues (3) of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of
Honolulu, HI 96813 and by A. Subpanel Groups Community 2015, Pub. L. 114–27, June 29, 2015.
teleconference. The teleconference will Fishery Issues
be conducted by telephone and by Web. i. Island Fisheries Subpanel Title I of TDA 2000 provides for duty-
The teleconference numbers are: U.S. ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel and quota-free treatment for certain
toll-free: 1–888–482–3560 or iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel textile and apparel articles imported
International Access: +1 647 723–3959, iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights from designated beneficiary sub-
and Access Code: 5228220; The Subpanel Saharan African countries. Section
webconference can be accessed at B. Other Issues 112(b)(3) of TDA 2000 provides duty-
https://wprfmc.webex.com/join/ 5. Public Hearing and quota-free treatment for apparel
info.wpcouncilnoaa.gov 6. Discussion and Recommendations articles wholly assembled in one or
7. Other Business more beneficiary sub-Saharan African
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Special Accommodations countries from fabric wholly formed in
Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan
Western Pacific Fishery Management These meetings are physically African countries from yarn originating
Council; telephone: (808) 522–8220. accessible to people with disabilities. in the United States or one or more
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Requests for sign language beneficiary sub-Saharan African
comment periods will be provided in interpretation or other auxiliary aids countries. This preferential treatment is
the agenda. The order in which agenda should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds, also available for apparel articles
items are addressed may change. The (808) 522–8220 (voice) or (808) 522– assembled in one or more lesser-
meetings will run as late as necessary to 8226 (fax), at least 5 days prior to the developed beneficiary sub-Saharan
complete scheduled business. meeting date. African countries, regardless of the
Schedule and Agenda for the CNMI Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. country of origin of the fabric used to
Mariana Archipelago FEP AP Meeting Dated: September 22, 2015. make such articles, subject to
Tracey L. Thompson, quantitative limitation. Public Law 114–
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 6 p.m.–8 27 extended this special rule for lesser-
p.m. Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. developed countries through September
1. Welcome and Introductions [FR Doc. 2015–24436 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am]
30, 2025.
2. Review and Approval of the Agenda The AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004
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3. Issues to be discussed at 164th provides that the quantitative limitation
Council Meeting for the twelve-month period beginning
A. Upcoming Council Action Items October 1, 2015 will be an amount not
COMMITTEE FOR THE to exceed 7 percent of the aggregate
i. Specification of Territorial
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE square meter equivalents of all apparel
Bottomfish Annual Catch Limits
AGREEMENTS articles imported into the United States
(ACLs)
ii. 2016 Territorial Bigeye Tuna Catch Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free in the preceding 12-month period for
Limit Specifications Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled which data are available. See Section
iii. Council review of Mariana FEP in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African 112(b)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of TDA 2000, as
and Proposed Changes Countries From Regional and Third- amended by Section 7(b)(2)(B) of the
B. Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI Country Fabric AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004. Of this
Community Activities overall amount, apparel imported under
4. Mariana Archipelago FEP–CNMI AGENCY: Committee for the the special rule for lesser-developed
Implementation of Textile Agreements
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Issues countries is limited to an amount not to
A. Report of the Subpanels (CITA). exceed 3.5 percent of all apparel articles
i. Island Fisheries Subpanel ACTION: Publishing the New 12-Month imported into the United States in the
ii. Pelagic Fisheries Subpanel Cap on Duty- and Quota-Free Benefits. preceding 12-month period. See Section
iii. Ecosystems and Habitat Subpanel 112(b)(3)(B)(ii)(II) of TDA 2000, as
iv. Indigenous Fishing Rights DATE:Effective Date: October 1, 2015. amended by Section 6002(a)(3) of
Subpanel FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don TRHCA 2006. The Annex to Presidential
B. Other Issues Niewiaroski, Jr., International Trade Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000

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directed CITA to publish the aggregate an opportunity to submit comments on People Who Are Blind or Severely
quantity of imports allowed during each the proposed actions. Disabled published notice of proposed
12-month period in the Federal additions to the Procurement List.
Addition
Register. After consideration of the material
For the one-year period, beginning on If the Committee approves the presented to it concerning capability of
October 1, 2015, and extending through proposed addition, the entities of the qualified nonprofit agency to provide
September 30, 2016, the aggregate Federal Government identified in this the products and impact of the
quantity of imports eligible for notice will be required to procure the additions on the current or most recent
preferential treatment under these service listed below from the nonprofit contractors, the Committee has
provisions is 1,935,096,830 square agency employing persons who are determined that the products listed
meters equivalent. Of this amount, blind or have other severe disabilities. below are suitable for procurement by
967,548,415 square meters equivalent is The following service is proposed for the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C.
available to apparel articles imported addition to the Procurement List for 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4.
under the special rule for lesser- production by the nonprofit agency
developed countries. Apparel articles listed: Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
entered in excess of these quantities will I certify that the following action will
Service
be subject to otherwise applicable not have a significant impact on a
tariffs. Service Type: Custodial and Related Service. substantial number of small entities.
These quantities are calculated using Service Is Mandatory for: GSA PBS Region 4, The major factors considered for this
the aggregate square meter equivalents Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove
Federal Building, 2030 SW. 145th
certification were:
of all apparel articles imported into the Avenue, Miramar, FL 1. The action will not result in any
United States, derived from the set of Mandatory Source(s) of Supply: CW additional reporting, recordkeeping or
Harmonized System lines listed in the Resources, Inc., New Britain, CT. other compliance requirements for small
Annex to the World Trade Organization Contracting Activity: General Services entities other than the small
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing Administration, Public Buildings organization that will furnish the
(ATC), and the conversion factors for Service, Acquisition Division/Services products to the Government.
units of measure into square meter Branch, Atlanta, GA.
2. The action will result in
equivalents used by the United States in authorizing small entity to furnish the
implementing the ATC. Barry S. Lineback,
products to the Government.
Director, Business Operations.
Joshua Teitelbaum, 3. There are no known regulatory
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Chairman, Committee for the Implementation alternatives which would accomplish
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of Textile Agreements. the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-
[FR Doc. 2015–24399 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am]
O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in
connection with the products proposed
BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
for addition to the Procurement List.
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED End of Certification
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM Accordingly, the following products
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR Procurement List; Additions and
Deletions are added to the Procurement List:
SEVERELY DISABLED
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Products
Procurement List; Proposed Addition
People Who Are Blind or Severely NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From Disabled. 7045–00–NIB–0416—Privacy Shield,
People Who Are Blind or Severely ACTION: Additions to and Deletion from 16:9 Aspect Ratio Computer
Disabled. the Procurement List. Monitor, 23.0″ Widescreen
ACTION: Proposed Addition to the 7045–00–NIB–0417—Privacy Filter,
SUMMARY: This action adds products to Framed, Black, 20.0″ Widescreen
Procurement List.
the Procurement List that will be Mandatory Purchase For: Total
SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing furnished by nonprofit agency Government Requirement
to add a service to the Procurement List employing persons who are blind or Mandatory Source(s) of Supply:
that will be provided by a nonprofit have other severe disabilities, and Wiscraft, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
agency employing persons who are deletes a product from the Procurement
Contracting Activity: General Services
blind or have other severe disabilities. List previously furnished by such
Administration, New York, NY
Comments Must be Received on or agency.
Distribution: A-List
Before: 10/26/2015. DATES: Effective Date: 10/26/2015.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
Deletion
From People Who Are Blind or Severely From People Who Are Blind or Severely On 8/21/2015 (80 FR 50825–50826),
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite the Committee for Purchase From
715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. 715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. People Who Are Blind or Severely
For Further Information or to Submit FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Disabled published notice of proposed
Comments Contact: Barry S. Lineback,
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Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) deletions from the Procurement List.
Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email After consideration of the relevant
603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@ CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. matter presented, the Committee has
AbilityOne.gov. determined that the product listed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This below is no longer suitable for
notice is published pursuant to 41 Additions procurement by the Federal Government
U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its On 6/19/2015 (80 FR 35320–35321), under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR
purpose is to provide interested persons the Committee for Purchase From 51–2.4.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Publishing the New 12-Month Cap on Duty- and Quota-Free Benefits.
Dates		Effective Date: October 1, 2015.
Contact		Don Niewiaroski, Jr., International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-2496.
FR Citation		80 FR 57791