81 FR 2939 - International Trade Data System Visa Requirements Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 11 (January 19, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 2939-2941] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00838] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE International Trade Data System Visa Requirements Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Trade Representative is directing the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection to permit importers to submit electronic images of an appropriate export visa from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country when claiming preferential treatment for entries of textile and apparel products under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. DATES: Effective Date: February 8, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constance Hamilton, Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Africa, Office of African Affairs, 202 395 9576, [email protected]. [[Page 2940]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000, Public Law 106-200) (AGOA) provides preferential tariff treatment for imports of certain textile and apparel products of designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. In January 2001 (66 FR 7837 Jan. 25, 2001), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) directed the Commissioner of Customs (now, the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection) to take the actions necessary to ensure that textile and apparel articles described in section 112(b) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)) that are entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption are accompanied by an appropriate export visa, if the preferential treatment described in section 112(a) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(a)) is claimed with respect to such articles. The directions to the Commissioner required that a shipment be visaed by stamping an original circular visa, in blue ink only, on the front of the original commercial invoice. Duplicate copies were not permitted. In order to obtain preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA, the original of the invoice with the original visa stamp was required. On February 19, 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order 13659 titled ``Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses'' (79 FR 10657, Feb 25, 2014), which directed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop a more efficient and cost effective trade processing infrastructure called the International Trade Data System (ITDS) to modernize and simplify the way that executive departments and agencies interact with traders. The ITDS includes an electronic information exchange capability or ``single window'' known as the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), through which businesses will transmit data required by agencies with trade- related responsibilities for the importation or exportation of cargo. When fully implemented in December 2016, ACE/ITDS will be the primary means by which participating agencies will receive from users the standard set of data and other relevant documentation required for the release of imported cargo and the clearance of cargo for export. With this notice, the USTR is modifying the 2001 directions to the Commissioner to implement use of the ACE by importers from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country when claiming preferential treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA for eligible textile and apparel products that are entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption. More specifically, the USTR is directing the Commissioner to allow importers to provide an appropriate export visa submitted electronically via the Document Image System or other approved functionality in ACE or any CBP approved successor system. A shipment still must be visaed by stamping an original circular visa, in blue ink only, on the front of the original commercial invoice. For ease of use, the visa stamp requirements published in 2001 are reproduced below without substantive change. Providing an electronic image of the original visa stamped invoice is not considered duplication for purposes of these instructions. The USTR also advises the Commissioner that an importer must provide the original of the invoice with the original visa stamp for physical inspection upon request by CBP personnel in accordance with 19 CFR part 163. Each visa stamp shall include the following information: 1. Visa Number. The visa stamp is a nine digit format beginning with one numeric digit for the designated grouping (1 to 9), as described below. This number is followed by the two character alpha code specified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, followed by a six digit numerical serial number identifying the shipment. Grouping 1: Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States. Grouping 2: Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States if, after assembly, the articles would have qualified for entry under subheading 9802.00.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States but for the fact that the articles were embroidered or subject to stone washing, enzyme washing, acid washing, perma pressing, oven baking, bleaching, garment dyeing, screen printing, or other similar processes. Grouping 3: Apparel articles cut in one or more beneficiary sub- Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States if the articles are assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries with thread formed in the United States. Grouping 4: 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 either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub- Saharan African countries. Grouping 5: Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more lesser-developed beneficiary sub-Saharan countries regardless of the country of origin of the fabric used to make the articles. Grouping 6: Sweaters in chief weight of cashmere, knit to shape in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries and classifiable under subheading 6110.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Grouping 7: Sweaters, 50 percent or more by weight of wool measuring 18.5 microns in diameter or finer, knit-to-shape in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. Grouping 8: Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric or yarn not formed in the United States or any beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, if (1) apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabric or yarn, under Annex 401 to the North American Free Trade Agreement, or (2) the President proclaims that apparel articles of such fabric or yarn may be accorded preferential tariff treatment under the AGOA. Grouping 9: Handmade, hand-loomed, or folklore articles (qualifying articles will be determined following bilateral consultations). The product groupings described above are in summary form. Interested persons should refer to section 112(b) of the AGOA for a complete description of the textile and apparel products for which preferential treatment may be claimed under section 112(a) of the AGOA. 2. Date of Issuance. The date of issuance is the day, month and year on which the visa was signed by an authorized government official. 3. Authorized Signature. The original signature of an authorized official of the beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or his designate. 4. Correct Grouping and Quantity. The correct grouping, the total quantity, and the unit of quantity in the shipment must be provided within the visa stamp. Quantities must be stated in whole numbers. Decimals or fractions will not [[Page 2941]] be accepted. If the quantity indicated on the visa is less than that of the shipment, only the quantity shown on the visa is eligible for preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA. If the quantity indicated on the visa is more than that of the shipment, only the quantity of the shipment is eligible for preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA. Any overage cannot be applied to any other shipment. A visa will not be accepted and preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA will not be permitted if the visa number, date of issuance, authorized signature, correct grouping, quantity or the unit of quantity is missing, incorrect, illegible or has been crossed out or altered in any way. If the visa is not acceptable, a new visa must be obtained from an authorized official of the beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, or his designate, before preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA can be claimed. Waivers are not permitted. Florizelle Liser, Assistant United States Trade Representative for African Affairs, Office of the United States Trade Representative. [FR Doc. 2016-00838 Filed 1-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290-F6-P
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retirement age in the month of the number holder’s death. widow(er) benefit. The respondents are
number holder’s death; and To elect reduced widow(er) benefits, qualified dually entitled widow(er)s (or
• Is receiving both reduced spouse’s a recipient completes Form SSA–4111. surviving divorced spouse) who elect to
(or divorced spouse’s) benefits and SSA uses the information collected to receive a reduced widow(er) benefit.
pay a qualified dually entitled Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
either retirement or disability benefits in
widow(er) (or surviving divorced approved information collection.
Average Estimated total
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Modality of completion annual burden
responses response response (hours)
(minutes)
SSA–4111 ........................................................................................................ 30,000 1 2 1,000
II. SSA submitted the information 1. Child Relationship Statement—20 acknowledged the child in writing; (b)
collections below to OMB for clearance. CFR 404.355 & 404.731—0960–0116. To was court decreed as the child’s parent;
Your comments regarding the help determine a child’s entitlement to or (c) was court ordered to support the
information collections would be most Social Security benefits, SSA uses child. To obtain this information, SSA
useful if OMB and SSA receive them 30 criteria under section 216(h)(3) of the uses Form SSA–2519, Child
days from the date of this publication. Social Security Act, deemed child Relationship Statement. The
To be sure we consider your comments, provision. SSA may deem a child to an respondents are people with knowledge
we must receive them no later than insured individual if: (1) The insured of the relationship between certain
February 18, 2016. Individuals can individual presents SSA with individuals filing for Social Security
obtain copies of the OMB clearance satisfactory evidence of parenthood, and benefits and their alleged biological
packages by writing to was living with or contributing to the children.
OR.Reports.Clearance@ssa.gov. child’s support at certain specified Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
times; or (2) the insured individual (a) approved information collection.
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responses response response (hours)
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SSA–2519 ........................................................................................................ 50,000 1 15 12,500
2. Request for Reinstatement (Title their requests for EXR. We require this the form to the previously entitled
XVI)—20 CFR 416.999–416.999d— application for reinstatement of benefits individuals if they request EXR over the
0960–0744. SSA uses Form SSA–372 to for respondents to obtain SSI disability phone. SSA employees collect this
(1) inform previously entitled payments for EXR. When an SSA claims information whenever an individual
beneficiaries of the expedited representative learns of individuals files for EXR benefits. The respondents
reinstatement (EXR) requirements of whose medical conditions no longer are applicants for EXR of SSI disability
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) permit them to perform substantial payments.
payments under Title XVI of the Social gainful activity as defined in the Act, Type of Request: Revision of an OMB-
Security Act (Act), and (2) document the claims representative gives or mails approved information collection.
Average Estimated total
Number of Frequency of burden per
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respondents response response (hours)
(minutes)
SSA–372 .......................................................................................................... 2,000 1 2 67
Dated: January 13, 2016. OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES electronic images of an appropriate
Naomi R. Sipple, TRADE REPRESENTATIVE export visa from a beneficiary sub-
Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Saharan African country when claiming
Administration. International Trade Data System Visa preferential treatment for entries of
[FR Doc. 2016–00855 Filed 1–15–16; 8:45 am]
Requirements Under the African textile and apparel products under the
Growth and Opportunity Act African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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AGENCY: Office of the United States DATES: Effective Date: February 8, 2016.
Trade Representative.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ACTION: Notice.
Constance Hamilton, Deputy Assistant
SUMMARY: The United States Trade United States Trade Representative for
Representative is directing the Africa, Office of African Affairs, 202 395
Commissioner of Customs and Border 9576,
Protection to permit importers to submit Constance_Hamilton@ustr.eop.gov.
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be accepted. If the quantity indicated on • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to in lieu of full compliance to ensure that
the visa is less than that of the http://www.regulations.gov and follow an acceptable level of safety is provided.
shipment, only the quantity shown on the online instructions for sending your [FR Doc. 2016–00755 Filed 1–15–16; 8:45 am]
the visa is eligible for preferential tariff comments electronically. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
treatment under section 112(a) of the • Mail: Send comments to Docket
AGOA. If the quantity indicated on the Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
visa is more than that of the shipment, Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
only the quantity of the shipment is Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
eligible for preferential tariff treatment Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC Federal Aviation Administration
under section 112(a) of the AGOA. Any 20590–0001. [Summary Notice No. 2016–0001]
overage cannot be applied to any other • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
shipment. comments to Docket Operations in Petition for Exemption; Summary of
A visa will not be accepted and Room W12–140 of the West Building Petition Received; Innova Flights
preferential tariff treatment under Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Training and Systems
section 112(a) of the AGOA will not be Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
permitted if the visa number, date of a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through AGENCY: Federal Aviation
issuance, authorized signature, correct Friday, except Federal holidays. Administration (FAA), DOT.
grouping, quantity or the unit of • Fax: Fax comments to Docket ACTION: Notice.
quantity is missing, incorrect, illegible Operations at 202–493–2251.
or has been crossed out or altered in any SUMMARY: This notice contains a
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. summary of a petition seeking relief
way. If the visa is not acceptable, a new 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
visa must be obtained from an from specified requirements of Title 14
public to better inform its rulemaking of the Code of Federal Regulations. The
authorized official of the beneficiary process. DOT posts these comments,
sub-Saharan African country, or his purpose of this notice is to improve the
without edit, including any personal public’s awareness of, and participation
designate, before preferential tariff information the commenter provides, to
treatment under section 112(a) of the in, the FAA’s exemption process.
http://www.regulations.gov, as Neither publication of this notice nor
AGOA can be claimed. Waivers are not described in the system of records
permitted. the inclusion or omission of information
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can in the summary is intended to affect the
Florizelle Liser, be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/ legal status of the petition or its final
Assistant United States Trade Representative privacy. disposition.
for African Affairs, Office of the United States Docket: Background documents or
Trade Representative. comments received may be read at DATES: Comments on this petition must
[FR Doc. 2016–00838 Filed 1–15–16; 8:45 am] http://www.regulations.gov at any time. identify the petition docket number and
BILLING CODE 3290–F6–P Follow the online instructions for must be received on or before February
accessing the docket or go to the Docket 8, 2016.
Operations in Room W12–140 of the ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION West Building Ground Floor at 1200 by docket number FAA–2015–0137
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, using any of the following methods:
Federal Aviation Administration DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
through Friday, except Federal holidays. http://www.regulations.gov and follow
[Summary Notice No. 2015–85]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the online instructions for sending your
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Deana Stedman, ANM–113, Federal comments electronically.
Petition Received; The Boeing Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind • Mail: Send comments to Docket
Company Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356, Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
email deana.stedman@faa.gov, phone Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
Administration (FAA), DOT. (425) 227–2148.
This notice is published pursuant to Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
ACTION: Notice. 20590–0001.
14 CFR 11.85.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
SUMMARY: This notice contains a Issued in Washington, DC, on January 11, comments to Docket Operations in
summary of a petition seeking relief 2016. Room W12–140 of the West Building
from specified requirements of Title 14 Lirio Liu, Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Director, Office of Rulemaking. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
purpose of this notice is to improve the
Petition for Exemption a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
public’s awareness of, and participation
Friday, except Federal holidays.
in, the FAA’s exemption process. Docket No.: FAA–2015–8006. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Neither publication of this notice nor Petitioner: The Boeing Company. Operations at 202–493–2251.
the inclusion or omission of information Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
in the summary is intended to affect the § 25.981(a)(3). 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
legal status of the petition or its final Description of Relief Sought: The public to better inform its rulemaking
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
disposition. petitioner seeks an exemption from the process. DOT posts these comments,
DATES: Comments on this petition must requirements of 14 CFR 25.981(a)(3) at without edit, including any personal
identify the petition docket number and Amendment 25–125, with respect to information the commenter provides, to
must be received on or before February fuel tank ignition prevention for the http://www.regulations.gov, as
8, 2016. 777–9 model airplane. This petition is described in the system of records
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified made in accordance with FAA Policy notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
by docket number FAA–2015–8006 PS–ANM–25.981–02 dated June 24, be reviewed at http://www.dot.gov/
using any of the following methods: 2014, providing alternate requirements privacy.
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