81 FR 2086 - Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological Material Originating in Italy and Representing the Pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman Periods
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 10 (January 15, 2016)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 10 (January 15, 2016)
| Page Range | 2086-2088 | |
| FR Document | 2016-00735 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 10 (Friday, January 15, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2086-2088] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00735] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 16-02] RIN 1515-AE07 Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological Material Originating in Italy and Representing the Pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman Periods AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document amends Customs and Border Protection (CBP) [[Page 2087]] regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological material originating in Italy and representing the pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman periods of its cultural heritage, ranging in date from approximately the 9th century B.C. through approximately the 4th century A.D. The restrictions, which were originally imposed by Treasury Decision (T.D.) 01-06 and extended by CBP Decision (CBP Dec.) 06-01 and CBP Dec. 11-03 are due to expire on January 19, 2016. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that factors continue to warrant the imposition of import restrictions and no cause for suspension exists. Accordingly, these import restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension until January 19, 2021. These restrictions are being extended pursuant to determinations of the United States Department of State made under the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act that implemented the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. CBP Dec. 11-03 contains the Designated List of archaeological material originating in Italy and representing the pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman periods to which the restrictions apply. DATES: Effective Date: January 19, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, (202) 325-0215. For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government Agency Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, (202) 863-6554, William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to the provisions of the 1970 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention, implemented by the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Pub. L. 97- 446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the United States entered into a bilateral agreement with Italy on January 19, 2001, concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archeological material originating in Italy and representing the pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman periods. On January 23, 2001, the former U.S. Customs Service (now U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) published T.D. 01-06 in the Federal Register (66 FR 7399), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to indicate the imposition of these restrictions and included a list designating the types of archaeological material covered by the restrictions. Import restrictions listed in 19 CFR 12.104g(a) are ``effective for no more than five years beginning on the date on which the agreement enters into force with respect to the United States. This period can be extended for additional periods not to exceed five years if it is determined that the factors which justified the initial agreement still pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists'' (19 CFR 12.104g(a)). Since the initial notice was published on January 23, 2001, the import restrictions were extended twice. First, on January 19, 2006, CBP published CBP Dec. 06-01 in the Federal Register (71 FR 3000) which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension for an additional period of five years. Subsequently, on January 19, 2011, CBP published CBP Dec. 11-03 in the Federal Register (76 FR 3012) to extend the import restriction for an additional five-year period to January 19, 2016. CBP Dec. 11-03 also reflects an amendment to the Designated List to include the subcategory ``Coins of Italian Types'' as part of the category entitled ``Metal,'' pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2604. On December 23, 2014, the Department of State received a request by the Government of the Republic of Italy to extend the Agreement. Subsequently, the Department of State proposed to extend the Agreement. After considering the views and recommendations of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, determined that the cultural heritage of Italy continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of archaeological material representing the pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman periods and made the necessary determinations to extend the import restrictions for an additional five years. Diplomatic notes have been exchanged, reflecting the extension of those restrictions for an additional five-year period. Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect this extension of the import restrictions. The Designated List of Pre-Classical, Classical and Imperial Roman Period Archaeological Material from Italy covered by these import restrictions is set forth in CBP Dec. 11-03. The Designated List and accompanying image database may also be found at the following Internet Web site address: http://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/cultural-property-protection/bilateral-agreements/italy. The restrictions on the importation of these archaeological materials from the Republic of Italy are to continue in effect for an additional five years. Importation of such material continues to be restricted unless the conditions set forth in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c are met. Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed Effective Date This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United States and is, therefore, being made without notice or public procedure (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)). In addition, CBP has determined that such notice or public procedure would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because the action being taken is essential to avoid interruption of the application of the existing import restrictions (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). For the same reasons, a delayed effective date is not required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). Regulatory Flexibility Act Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply. Executive Order 12866 It has been determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. Signing Authority This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1). List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12 Cultural property, Customs duties and inspection, Imports, Prohibited merchandise. Amendment to CBP Regulations For the reasons set forth above, part 12 of Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is amended as set forth below: PART 12--SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE 0 1. The general authority citation for part 12 and the specific authority citation for Sec. 12.104g continue to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624; * * * * * [[Page 2088]] Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612; * * * * * Sec. 12.104g [Amended] 0 2. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table is amended in the entry for Italy by removing the reference to ``CBP Dec. 11-03'' and adding in its place ``CBP Dec. 16-02''. R. Gil Kerlikowske, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Approved: January 12, 2016. Timothy E. Skud, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2016-00735 Filed 1-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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As indicated above, CBP Dec. 15–03 control number 1651–0117, which Amendment to the CBP Regulations
provided for the submission of public covers many of the free trade agreement For the reasons stated above, the
comments which would be considered requirements that CBP administers, and interim rule amending Parts 10, 24, 162,
before adoption of the interim 1651–0076, which covers general 163, and 178 of the CBP regulations (19
regulations as a final rule. All interested recordkeeping requirements. The CFR parts 10, 24, 162, 163, and 178),
parties, including Australian exporters, collections of information in these which was published at 80 FR 7303 on
were given the opportunity to submit regulations are in §§ 10.723, 10.724, and February 10, 2015, is adopted as a final
public comments. No such public 10.727 of title 19 of the Code of Federal rule with the following change:
comments were received from or Regulations (19 CFR 10.723, 10.724, and
submitted by any party in response to 10.727). This information is required in PART 10—ARTICLES CONDITIONALLY
CBP Dec. 15–03 that objected to the connection with general recordkeeping FREE, SUBJECT TO A REDUCED
changes in the interim rules being requirements (§ 10.727), as well as RATE, ETC.
included in a final rule. claims for preferential tariff treatment
under the AFTA and the Act and will ■ 1. The general authority citation for
Other Amendment part 10, and the specific authority
be used by CBP to determine eligibility
This document clarifies 19 CFR for tariff preference under the AFTA citation for Subpart L, continue to read
10.725(c) by removing the parenthetical and the Act. The likely respondents are as follows:
cross reference to §§ 10.746 and 10.747 business organizations including Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General
and, instead, stating that the importer’s importers, exporters and manufacturers. Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
actions must be ‘‘pursuant to’’ those The estimated total annual reporting United States), 1321, 1481, 1484, 1498, 1508,
CBP regulations. burden associated with the collection of 1623, 1624, 3314.
Conclusion information in this final rule is 4,000 * * * * *
hours. Under the Paperwork Reduction Sections 10.721 through 10.748 also issued
After further review of the matter, Act, an agency may not conduct or under 19 U.S.C. 1202 (General Note 28,
including consideration of the above- sponsor and a person is not required to HTSUS) and Pub. L. 108–286, 118 Stat. 919
mentioned comment submitted in respond to a collection of information, (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).
response to CBP’s solicitation of public unless it displays a valid OMB control * * * * *
comment, CBP has determined to adopt number.
as final, with a clarification, the interim § 10.725 [Amended]
rule published in the Federal Register Signing Authority ■ 2. In § 10.725, paragraph (c) is
(80 FR 7303) on February 10, 2015. This document is being issued in amended by removing the language,
accordance with § 0.1(a)(1) of the CBP ‘‘(see §§ 10.746 and 10.747 of this
Executive Order 12866 subpart)’’ and adding in its place the
regulations (19 CFR 0.1(a)(1)) pertaining
This document is not a regulation to the authority of the Secretary of the language, ‘‘pursuant to §§ 10.746 and
subject to the provisions of Executive Treasury (or his/her delegate) to 10.747 of this subpart’’.
Order 12866 of September 30, 1993 (58 approve regulations related to certain R. Gil Kerlikowske,
FR 51735, October 1993), because it CBP revenue functions.
pertains to a foreign affairs function of Commissioner.
the United States and implements an List of Subjects Approved: January 11, 2016.
international agreement, as described 19 CFR Part 10 Timothy E. Skud,
above, and therefore is specifically Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Alterations, Bonds, Customs duties
exempted by section 3(d)(2) of [FR Doc. 2016–00628 Filed 1–14–16; 8:45 am]
and inspection, Exports, Imports,
Executive Order 12866. BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
Preference programs, Repairs, Reporting
Regulatory Flexibility Act and recordkeeping requirements, Trade
CBP Dec. 15–03 was issued as an agreements.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
interim rule rather than a notice of 19 CFR Part 24 SECURITY
proposed rulemaking because CBP had Accounting, Customs duties and
determined that the interim regulations U.S. Customs and Border Protection
inspection, Financial and accounting
involve a foreign affairs function of the procedures, Reporting and
United States pursuant to section DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
recordkeeping requirements, Trade
553(a)(1) of the Administrative agreements, User fees.
Procedure Act (APA). As no notice of 19 CFR Part 12
proposed rulemaking was required, the 19 CFR Part 162 [CBP Dec. 16–02]
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Administrative practice and
Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), RIN 1515–AE07
procedure, Customs duties and
do not apply. Accordingly, this final inspection, Penalties, Trade agreements.
rule is not subject to the regulatory Extension of Import Restrictions
analysis requirements or other 19 CFR Part 163 Imposed on Archaeological Material
requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604. Originating in Italy and Representing
Administrative practice and
the Pre-Classical, Classical, and
procedure, Customs duties and
Paperwork Reduction Act Imperial Roman Periods
inspection, Exports, Imports, Reporting
The collections of information and recordkeeping requirements, Trade AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection,
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contained in these regulations have agreements. Department of Homeland Security;
previously been reviewed and approved Department of the Treasury.
by the Office of Management and 19 CFR Part 178
ACTION: Final rule.
Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Administrative practice and
requirements of the Paperwork procedure, Exports, Imports, Reporting SUMMARY: This document amends
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507) under and recordkeeping requirements. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also under section 36B of the Internal insurance system administered by
issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612; Revenue Code. PBGC.
* * * * * Need for Correction DATES: Effective February 1, 2016.
§ 12.104g [Amended] As published, the final regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(TD 9745) contains an error that may Catherine B. Klion (Klion.Catherine@
■ 2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table pbgc.gov), Assistant General Counsel for
is amended in the entry for Italy by prove to be misleading and is in need
of clarification. Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit
removing the reference to ‘‘CBP Dec. Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street
11–03’’ and adding in its place ‘‘CBP List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1 NW., Washington, DC 20005, 202–326–
Dec. 16–02’’. 4024. (TTY/TDD users may call the
Income taxes, Reporting and
R. Gil Kerlikowske, recordkeeping requirements. Federal relay service toll-free at 1–800–
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border 877–8339 and ask to be connected to
Protection. Correction of Publication 202–326–4024.)
Approved: January 12, 2016. Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s
Timothy E. Skud, corrected by making the following regulation on Benefits Payable in
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. correcting amendment: Terminated Single-Employer Plans (29
[FR Doc. 2016–00735 Filed 1–14–16; 8:45 am] CFR part 4022) prescribes actuarial
PART 1—INCOME TAXES assumptions—including interest
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■ Paragraph 1. The authority citation assumptions—for paying plan benefits
for part 1 continues to read in part as under terminating single-employer
follows: plans covered by title IV of the
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employee Retirement Income Security
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * * Act of 1974. The interest assumptions in
Internal Revenue Service
■ Par. 2. Section 1.36B–3 is amended by the regulation are also published on
26 CFR Part 1 revising paragraph (d)(2)(i)(A) to read as PBGC’s Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov).
follows: PBGC uses the interest assumptions in
[TD 9745] Appendix B to Part 4022 to determine
RIN 1545–BL43 § 1.36B–3 Computing the premium whether a benefit is payable as a lump
assistance credit amount. sum and to determine the amount to
Minimum Value of Eligible Employer- * * * * * pay. Appendix C to Part 4022 contains
Sponsored Plans and Other Rules (d) * * * interest assumptions for private-sector
Regarding the Health Insurance (2) * * * pension practitioners to refer to if they
Premium Tax Credit; Correction (i) * * * wish to use lump-sum interest rates
(A) The enrollment premiums for the determined using PBGC’s historical
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), month (reduced by any amounts that methodology. Currently, the rates in
Treasury. were refunded); or Appendices B and C of the benefit
ACTION: Final regulations; correcting * * * * * payment regulation are the same.
amendment. The interest assumptions are intended
Martin V. Franks,
SUMMARY: This document contains to reflect current conditions in the
Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, financial and annuity markets.
corrections to final regulations (TD Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief
9745) that were published in the Counsel, (Procedure and Administration).
Assumptions under the benefit
Federal Register on Friday, December payments regulation are updated
[FR Doc. 2016–00701 Filed 1–14–16; 8:45 am]
18, 2015 (80 FR 78971). The final monthly. This final rule updates the
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
regulations are on the health insurance benefit payments interest assumptions
premium tax credit enacted by the for February 2016.1
Patient Protection and Affordable Care The February 2016 interest
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY assumptions under the benefit payments
Act and the Health Care and Education CORPORATION
Reconciliation Act of 2010, as amended regulation will be 1.25 percent for the
by the Medicare and Medicaid period during which a benefit is in pay
29 CFR Part 4022
Extenders Act of 2010, the status and 4.00 percent during any years
Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- preceding the benefit’s placement in pay
Protection and Repayment of Exchange Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions status. In comparison with the interest
Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011, and for Paying Benefits assumptions in effect for January 2016,
the Department of Defense and Full these interest assumptions are
Year Continuing Appropriations Act, AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty unchanged.
2011. Corporation. PBGC has determined that notice and
ACTION: Final rule. public comment on this amendment are
DATES: This correction is effective impracticable and contrary to the public
January 15, 2016 and applicable SUMMARY: This final rule amends the interest. This finding is based on the
December 18, 2015. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s need to determine and issue new
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: regulation on Benefits Payable in interest assumptions promptly so that
Shareen Pflanz at (202) 317–4718 (not a Terminated Single-Employer Plans to
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toll-free number). prescribe interest assumptions under 1 Appendix B to PBGC’s regulation on Allocation
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the regulation for valuation dates in of Assets in Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part
February 2016. The interest 4044) prescribes interest assumptions for valuing
Background assumptions are used for paying benefits under terminating covered single-employer
plans for purposes of allocation of assets under
The final regulations (TD 9745) that benefits under terminating single- ERISA section 4044. Those assumptions are
are the subject of this correction are employer plans covered by the pension updated quarterly.
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective Date: January 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, (202) 325-0215. For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government Agency Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, (202) 863-6554, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 2086 | |
| RIN Number | 1515-AE07 | |
| CFR Associated | Cultural Property; Customs Duties and Inspection; Imports and Prohibited Merchandise |
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