81_FR_30614 81 FR 30519 - Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR Agreement”)

81 FR 30519 - Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR Agreement”)

COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 95 (May 17, 2016)

Page Range30519-30520
FR Document2016-11617

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (``CITA'') has determined that certain warp stretch woven rayon blend fabrics, as specified below, are not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities.

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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS


Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial 
Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR Agreement'')

AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.

ACTION: Determination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to 
Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.

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SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements 
(``CITA'') has determined that certain warp stretch woven rayon blend 
fabrics, as specified below, are not available in commercial quantities 
in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added 
to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted 
quantities.

DATES: Effective May 17, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Goodman, Office of Textiles and 
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3651.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE:  http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/CaftaReqTrack.nsf under ``Approved Requests,'' Reference number: 
199.2016.04.12.Fabric.GDLSKforTangTextiles.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Authority:  The CAFTA-DR Agreement; Section 203(o)(4) of the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act (``CAFTA-DR Implementation Act''), 
Public Law 109-53; the Statement of Administrative Action, 
accompanying the CAFTA-DR Implementation Act; and Presidential 
Proclamations 7987 (February 28, 2006) and 7996 (March 31, 2006).

    Background: The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides a list in Annex 3.25 
for fabrics, yarns, and fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA-DR 
Agreement have determined are not available in commercial quantities in 
a timely manner in the territory of any Party. The CAFTA-DR Agreement 
provides that this list may be modified pursuant to Article 3.25.4 and 
3.25.5, when the President of the United States determines that a 
fabric, yarn, or fiber is not available in commercial quantities in a 
timely manner in the territory of any Party. See Annex 3.25 of the 
CAFTA-DR Agreement; see also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR 
Implementation Act.
    The CAFTA-DR Implementation Act requires the President to establish 
procedures governing the submission of a request and providing 
opportunity for interested entities to submit comments and supporting 
evidence before a commercial availability determination is made. In 
Presidential Proclamations 7987 and 7996, the President delegated to 
CITA the authority under section 203(o)(4) of CAFTA-DR Implementation 
Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. Pursuant to this authority, on 
September 15, 2008, CITA published modified procedures it would follow 
in considering requests to modify the Annex 3.25 list of products 
determined to be not commercially available in the territory of any 
Party to CAFTA-DR (Modifications to Procedures for Considering Requests 
Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, 73 FR 53200) 
(``CITA's procedures'').
    On April 12, 2016, the Chairman of CITA received a request for a 
Commercial Availability determination (``Request'') from Grunfeld, 
Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman, & Klestadt, LLC, on behalf of Tang 
Textiles & Apparel, for certain warp stretch woven rayon blend fabrics. 
On April 14, 2016, in, in accordance with CITA's procedures, CITA 
notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted on the 
dedicated Web site for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In 
its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to 
Supply (``Response'') must be submitted by April 26, 2016, and any 
Rebuttal Comments to a Response must be submitted by May 2, 2016, in 
accordance with sections 6 and 7 of CITA's procedures. No interested 
entity submitted a Response to the Request advising CITA of its 
objection to the Request and its ability to supply the subject product.
    In accordance with section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA-DR 
Implementation Act, and section 8(c)(2) of CITA's procedures, as no 
interested entity submitted a Response objecting to the Request and 
providing an offer to supply the subject product, CITA has determined 
to add the specified fabric to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR 
Agreement.
    The subject product has been added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the 
CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A revised list has been 
posted on the dedicated Web site for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability 
proceedings.

Specifications: Certain Warp Stretch Woven Rayon Blend Fabrics

Fabric #1: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon/Nylon/Spandex Fabric

HTS classifications: 5516.22.00, 5516.23.00, 5516.24.00
Fiber Content: Rayon: 67-80%; Nylon: 15-35%; Spandex: 2-6%
Yarn Configuration:
    Warp--Nylon filament combined with Spandex filament;
    Filling--Rayon staple
Yarn Denier: Nylon and Spandex of various deniers.
Width: Metric: 139-153cm; (English: 55-60 inches)
Weight: Metric: 220-315 grams per square meter
Thread Count (Density):
    Metric: 30-74 ends per cm (warp) x 27-38 picks per cm (filling)
    English: 76-185 ends per inch (warp) x 70-95 picks per inch 
(filling)
Weave type: Various weaves
Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different colors and/or piece dyed and/
or printed.

Fabric # 2: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon/Polyester/Nylon/Spandex Fabric

HTS classifications: 5407.10.00, 5407.92.20, 5407.93.20, 5407.94.20, 
5516.22.00, 5516.23.00, 5516.24.00;
Fiber Content: Rayon: 30-70%; Polyester: 20-52%; Nylon: 9-35%; Spandex: 
2-6%
Yarn Configuration:
    Warp--Nylon filament, Polyester filament & Spandex filament;
    Filling--Rayon staple combined with Polyester filament
Yarn Denier: Nylon, Polyester and Spandex of various deniers.
Width: Metric: 139-153cm; (English: 55-60 inches)
Weight: Metric: 220-315 grams per square meter
Thread Count (Density):
    Metric: 30-48 ends per cm (warp) x 27-40 picks per cm (filling)
    English: 76-120 ends per inch (warp) x 70-100 picks per inch 
(filling)
Weave type: Various weaves
Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different colors and/or piece dyed and/
or printed.

Joshua Teitelbaum,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices 30519 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For policies. No single organization can www.ntia.doc.gov/page/wtsa-12- questions about this Notice contact: cover all ground, nor should it try or resolutions-and-opinions) or to the ITU– Vernita D. Harris, Deputy Associate claim to do so. T working methods or rules of Administrator, Office of International The purpose of this Notice and procedure would you recommend to Affairs, National Telecommunications Request for Public Comment is to seek improve efficiency and effectiveness? and Information Administration, U.S. input from stakeholders and other Are there structural changes to the ITU– Department of Commerce, 1401 interested parties to share their T that could make the organization more Constitution Avenue NW., Room 4701, perspectives as to whether and how the relevant? Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) work of the ITU–T results in standards (7) What are the most important 482–4686; email: vharris@ntia.doc.gov. that meet their needs. We are interested international standardization public Please direct media inquiries to the in particular on input related to ITU–T policy issues and topics? And why? In Office of Public Affairs, NTIA, at (202) restructuring and work methods and what areas or subjects do you believe 482–7002. rules of procedure. the ITU–T has a particular role or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Questions for Public Comment expertise? Background: The WTSA, which (8) Assuming the ITU–T study group occurs every four years, sets the overall NTIA requests comment on the structure remains as it is today, in strategic direction and activities for questions below. NTIA also welcomes which study groups and activities upcoming ITU Telecommunication input and comments on any specific should NTIA prioritize its participation Standardization Sector (ITU–T) work; issues being advanced by other and why? defines the general policy for the ITU– countries, private sector organizations, (9) How could cooperation and T; approves, modifies or rejects ITU–T and stakeholders for WTSA–2016. collaboration between ITU–T and other Standards (known as (1) Are there overarching objectives SDOs be strengthened? How could ‘‘recommendations’’); and establishes and priorities that the U.S. delegation cooperation and collaboration among the structure for the ITU–T study should adopt for WTSA–2016 and the the three ITU sectors be strengthened? groups, approves their expected work ITU–T? What is the best way for the (10) The ITU and its membership program for the next four-year period, U.S. delegation to advance and have identified a standardization gap and appoints their Chairmen and Vice- ultimately achieve these objectives and between developed and developing Chairmen. The next WTSA conference priorities? countries and a need to bridge that gap will be held from October 25 to (2) In an environment with a wide to ensure greater participation by all November 3, 2016, in Yasmine range of industry led, multistakeholder countries in the work of the ITU–T. Hammamet, Tunisia. Participants standards development organization What is the best way to address this historically include ministers, (SDOs) leading the development of gap? Would ITU programs on this topic ambassadors, government delegates, telecommunications and information be better placed within the ITU–D or the regional and international organizations, standards, does an intergovernmental ITU–T? What other steps can be taken and representatives from academia, civil organization, such as the ITU, provide to bridge this gap? society, and the private sector. any unique value? How does ITU NTIA invites comment on the The U.S. Department of State initiated involvement in global standards questions set forth in this Notice and U.S. preparations for WTSA–2016 in development influence, or affect U.S. Request for Public Comment as well as January 2016, which are focused on industry interests in engaging in and input on any other issues relevant to developing formal U.S. priorities for promoting the international digital NTIA’s participation in the ITU–T that WTSA–2016.1 economy? will assist NTIA in its consultations NTIA, as the principal adviser to the (3) What do you believe is the with the U.S. Department of State and President on telecommunications and percentage of participation of relevant other U.S. government agencies in information policy, seeks input from organizations or companies in the ITU– preparation for WTSA–2016. stakeholders and other interested parties T study groups? What is the value of Dated: May 12, 2016. to develop its recommendations to the this participation in the ITU–T study Lawrence E. Strickling, U.S. Department of State and to inform groups? Does this participation meeting any NTIA delegates who will attend the the needs of relevant organizations or Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information. WTSA. NTIA’s participation in the U.S. companies? (4) Is there a wide implementation of [FR Doc. 2016–11609 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] WTSA–2016 preparatory process is intended to ensure that U.S. proposals the ITU–T recommendations in the BILLING CODE 3510–60–P and positions support the nation’s United States or elsewhere by relevant telecommunications, converged organizations or companies? Why or communications infrastructure, why not? Can you provide examples of COMMITTEE FOR THE information and technology policies to these implementations, if any? IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE promote economic growth and digital (5) The WTSA–12 Action Plan (see AGREEMENTS innovation, and do not duplicate the https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/ standards development processes of WTSA16/WTSA-12-Action-Plan.pdf) Determination Under the Textile and other bodies. identified issues that will be discussed Apparel Commercial Availability Discussion: There are numerous during WTSA–2016. Which of these Provision of the Dominican Republic- standards organizations and fora around issues are the most important to focus Central America-United States Free the globe focused on various aspects of Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES on in the upcoming WTSA–2016? What telecommunication and information positions should be taken with respect Agreement’’) to these issues? AGENCY: The Committee for the 1 See Department of State, Notice of Meeting of (6) Are the ITU–T work methods and/ Implementation of Textile Agreements. the International Telecommunication Advisory or rules of procedure effective? Why or Committee and Preparations for Upcoming ACTION: Determination to add a product why not? What, if any, modifications to International Communications and Information in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 Policy Meetings, Public Notice: 9399, 81 FR 847 ITU–T Resolutions and of the CAFTA–DR Agreement. (Jan. 7, 2016). Recommendations (see https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:32 May 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

30520 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 17, 2016 / Notices SUMMARY: The Committee for the (Modifications to Procedures for Thread Count (Density): Implementation of Textile Agreements Considering Requests Under the Metric: 30–74 ends per cm (warp) x (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain Commercial Availability Provision of 27–38 picks per cm (filling) warp stretch woven rayon blend fabrics, the Dominican Republic-Central English: 76–185 ends per inch (warp) as specified below, are not available in America-United States Free Trade x 70–95 picks per inch (filling) commercial quantities in a timely Agreement, 73 FR 53200) (‘‘CITA’s Weave type: Various weaves manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. procedures’’). Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different The product will be added to the list in On April 12, 2016, the Chairman of colors and/or piece dyed and/or Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR CITA received a request for a printed. Agreement in unrestricted quantities. Commercial Availability determination Fabric # 2: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon/ DATES: Effective May 17, 2016. (‘‘Request’’) from Grunfeld, Desiderio, Polyester/Nylon/Spandex Fabric FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lebowitz, Silverman, & Klestadt, LLC, on behalf of Tang Textiles & Apparel, HTS classifications: 5407.10.00, Maria Goodman, Office of Textiles and 5407.92.20, 5407.93.20, 5407.94.20, Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, for certain warp stretch woven rayon blend fabrics. On April 14, 2016, in, in 5516.22.00, 5516.23.00, 5516.24.00; (202) 482–3651. Fiber Content: Rayon: 30–70%; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON-LINE: accordance with CITA’s procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Polyester: 20–52%; Nylon: 9–35%; http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/CaftaReq Spandex: 2–6% Track.nsf under ‘‘Approved Requests,’’ Request, which was posted on the dedicated Web site for CAFTA–DR Yarn Configuration: Reference number: 199.2016.04.12. Warp—Nylon filament, Polyester Fabric.GDLSKforTangTextiles. Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any filament & Spandex filament; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Response with an Offer to Supply Filling—Rayon staple combined with Authority: The CAFTA–DR Agreement; (‘‘Response’’) must be submitted by Polyester filament Section 203(o)(4) of the Dominican Republic- Yarn Denier: Nylon, Polyester and April 26, 2016, and any Rebuttal Central America-United States Free Trade Spandex of various deniers. Comments to a Response must be Agreement Implementation Act (‘‘CAFTA– Width: Metric: 139–153cm; (English: submitted by May 2, 2016, in DR Implementation Act’’), Public Law 109– 55–60 inches) 53; the Statement of Administrative Action, accordance with sections 6 and 7 of Weight: Metric: 220–315 grams per accompanying the CAFTA–DR CITA’s procedures. No interested entity square meter Implementation Act; and Presidential submitted a Response to the Request Thread Count (Density): Proclamations 7987 (February 28, 2006) and advising CITA of its objection to the Metric: 30–48 ends per cm (warp) x 7996 (March 31, 2006). Request and its ability to supply the 27–40 picks per cm (filling) Background: The CAFTA–DR subject product. English: 76–120 ends per inch (warp) Agreement provides a list in Annex 3.25 In accordance with section x 70–100 picks per inch (filling) for fabrics, yarns, and fibers that the 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA–DR Weave type: Various weaves Parties to the CAFTA–DR Agreement Implementation Act, and section 8(c)(2) Finish/Processing: Of yarns of different have determined are not available in of CITA’s procedures, as no interested colors and/or piece dyed and/or commercial quantities in a timely entity submitted a Response objecting to printed. manner in the territory of any Party. The the Request and providing an offer to supply the subject product, CITA has Joshua Teitelbaum, CAFTA–DR Agreement provides that this list may be modified pursuant to determined to add the specified fabric to Chairman, Committee for the Implementation the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA– of Textile Agreements. Article 3.25.4 and 3.25.5, when the President of the United States DR Agreement. [FR Doc. 2016–11617 Filed 5–16–16; 8:45 am] determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is The subject product has been added BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P not available in commercial quantities to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA– in a timely manner in the territory of DR Agreement in unrestricted any Party. See Annex 3.25 of the quantities. A revised list has been BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL CAFTA–DR Agreement; see also section posted on the dedicated Web site for PROTECTION 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTA–DR CAFTA–DR Commercial Availability Implementation Act. proceedings. Academic Research Council Meeting The CAFTA–DR Implementation Act Specifications: Certain Warp Stretch AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial requires the President to establish Woven Rayon Blend Fabrics Protection. procedures governing the submission of ACTION: Notice of public meeting. a request and providing opportunity for Fabric #1: Warp Stretch Woven Rayon/ interested entities to submit comments Nylon/Spandex Fabric SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the and supporting evidence before a HTS classifications: 5516.22.00, announcement of a public meeting of commercial availability determination is 5516.23.00, 5516.24.00 the Academic Research Council (ARC or made. In Presidential Proclamations Fiber Content: Rayon: 67–80%; Nylon: Council) of the Consumer Financial 7987 and 7996, the President delegated 15–35%; Spandex: 2–6% Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice to CITA the authority under section Yarn Configuration: also describes the functions of the 203(o)(4) of CAFTA–DR Implementation Warp—Nylon filament combined with Council. Notice of the meeting is Act for modifying the Annex 3.25 list. Spandex filament; jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES permitted by section 8 of the ARC Pursuant to this authority, on September Filling—Rayon staple Charter. Specifically, section 8(d) of the 15, 2008, CITA published modified Yarn Denier: Nylon and Spandex of ARC Charter states: procedures it would follow in various deniers. The Council will convene in person from considering requests to modify the Width: Metric: 139–153cm; (English: time to time at the call of the Assistant Annex 3.25 list of products determined 55–60 inches) Director or the Assistant Director’s designee, to be not commercially available in the Weight: Metric: 220–315 grams per but at a minimum shall meet annually. territory of any Party to CAFTA–DR square meter Council members may also make additional VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:32 May 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionDetermination to add a product in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement.
DatesEffective May 17, 2016.
ContactMaria Goodman, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 482-3651.
FR Citation81 FR 30519 
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