82 FR 26504 - Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 108 (June 7, 2017)

Page Range		26504-26505
FR Document		2017-11840

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that individuals who are interested in serving on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) apply for appointment. COAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters involving the commercial operations of CBP and related functions.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[Docket No. USCBP-2017-0016]


Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs 
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS).

ACTION: Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to 
the COAC.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requesting that 
individuals who are interested in

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serving on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) 
apply for appointment. COAC provides advice and makes recommendations 
to the Secretaries of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters involving the 
commercial operations of CBP and related functions.

DATES: Applications for membership should be submitted to CBP at the 
address below on or before July 24, 2017.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for membership, your application should 
be submitted by one of the following means:

     Email: [email protected]
     Fax: 202-325-4290
     Mail: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, International Trade 
Liaison, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, 
International Trade Liaison, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229. Email: 
florence.v.constant-gibson.cbp.dhs.gov; telephone 202-344-1440; 
facsimile 202-325-4290.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement 
Act of 2015 re-established the COAC. The COAC is an advisory committee 
established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The COAC shall advise the Secretaries 
of the Treasury and DHS on the commercial operations of CBP and related 
Treasury and DHS functions. In accordance with Section 109 of the Trade 
Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC shall:

    (1) Advise the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on all 
matters involving the commercial operations of CBP, including 
advising with respect to significant changes that are proposed with 
respect to regulations, policies, or practices of CBP;
    (2) provide recommendations to the Secretaries of the Treasury 
and DHS on improvements to the commercial operations of CBP;
    (3) collaborate in developing the agenda for COAC meetings; and
    (4) perform such other functions relating to the commercial 
operations of CBP as prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the 
Treasury and DHS jointly direct.

Balanced Membership Plans

    The COAC consists of 20 members who are selected from 
representatives of the trade or transportation community served by CBP 
or others who are directly affected by CBP commercial operations and 
related functions. The members shall represent the interests of 
individuals and firms affected by the commercial operations of CBP, and 
without regard to political affiliation. The members will be appointed 
by the Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS from candidates recommended 
by the Commissioner of CBP. In addition, members will represent major 
regions of the country.

COAC Meetings

    The COAC meets at least once each quarter, although additional 
meetings may be scheduled. Generally, every other meeting of the COAC 
may be held outside of Washington, DC, usually at a CBP port of entry. 
The members are not reimbursed for travel or per diem.

COAC Membership

    Membership on the COAC is personal to the appointee and a member 
may not send an alternate to represent him or her at a COAC meeting. 
Appointees will serve a one to three year term of office that will be 
concurrent with the duration of the charter. Regular attendance is 
essential; a member who is absent for two consecutive meetings, or does 
not participate in the committee's work, may be recommended for 
replacement on the COAC.
    Members who are currently serving on the COAC are eligible to re-
apply for membership provided that they are not in their second 
consecutive term and that they have met the attendance requirements. A 
new application letter (see ADDRESSES above) is required, but it may 
incorporate by reference materials previously filed (please attach 
courtesy copies). Members will not be considered Special Government 
Employees and will not be paid compensation by the Federal Government 
for their representative services with respect to the COAC.
    Application for COAC Appointment: Any interested person wishing to 
serve on the COAC must provide the following:

     Statement of interest and reasons for application;
     Complete professional resume;
     Home address and telephone number;
     Work address, telephone number, and email address;
     Statement of the industry you represent; and
     Statement agreeing to submit to pre-appointment background 
and tax checks (mandatory).
    However, a national security clearance is not required for the 
position. DHS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in 
an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. DHS strives to 
achieve a widely diverse candidate pool for all of its recruitment 
actions.

    Dated: June 2, 2017.
Kevin K. McAleenan,
Acting Commissioner.
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restrictions in U.S. law or for products restrictions in U.S. law or practice for paragraph (e) of [102.21].’’ Section 102.21(e)
offered for sale to the U.S. Government. This products offered for sale to the U.S. provides, in pertinent part, for goods
final determination concerns the country of Government. classifiable in heading 6210:
origin of certain surgical and isolation gowns. The rule of origin set forth in 19 U.S.C. (1) If the good consists of two or more
As an importer of this merchandise, Global 2518(4)(B) states: component parts, a change to an assembled
Resources International, Inc., is a party-at- An article is a product of a country or good of heading 6210 through 6212 from
interest within the meaning of 19 CFR instrumentality only if (i) it is wholly the unassembled components, provided that the
177.23(a) and is entitled to request this final growth, product, or manufacture of that change is the result of the good being wholly
determination. country or instrumentality, or (ii) in the case assembled in a single country, territory, or
FACTS: of an article which consists in whole or in insular possession.
part of materials from another country or
The surgical and isolation gowns at issue * * * * *
instrumentality, it has been substantially
were the subject of New York Ruling Letter The nonwoven fabric is cut in the
transformed into a new and different article
(NY) N283263, dated March 7, 2017, which Dominican Republic into component parts,
of commerce with a name, character, or use
determined that these gowns are classified in i.e., the body, left arm, right arm and ties.
distinct from that of the article or articles
subheading 6210.10.50, Harmonized Tariff These components are wholly assembled in
from which it was so transformed.
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). the Dominican Republic into finished gowns.
Samples of each type of gown were See also 19 CFR 177.22(a) defining ‘‘country In the case of the isolation gowns, another
submitted to CBP and are described in NY of origin’’ in identical terms. component, i.e., the rib knit cuffs, are
N283263 as follows: In rendering advisory rulings and final included in the assembly process. As the
The submitted sample, isolation gown, is determinations for purposes of U.S. gowns are wholly assembled in the
constructed from 96% spunbonded Government procurement, CBP applies the Dominican Republic, pursuant to 19 CFR
polypropylene nonwoven fabric and 4% provisions of Subpart B of Part 177 consistent 102.21(c)(2), the country of origin of the
cotton knit fabric. The gown has a full back with the Federal Procurement Regulations. gowns is the Dominican Republic for U.S.
opening, long sleeves and a tie at the waist See 19 CFR 177.21. In this regard, CBP Government procurement purposes.
in the front of the gown that extends around recognizes that the Federal Procurement HOLDING:
the waist to fasten at the back. The garment Regulations restrict the U.S. Government’s
will be used in the medical industry. purchase of products to U.S.-made or Based on the facts and analysis set forth
The submitted sample, surgical gown, is designated country end products for above, for U.S. Government procurement
constructed from 100% spunbonded acquisitions subject to the TAA. See 48 CFR purposes, the country of origin of the surgical
polypropylene nonwoven fabric. The surgical 25.403(c)(1). and isolation gowns at issue is the
gown has a hook and loop closure at the With regard to the articles at issue, your Dominican Republic.
neck, long sleeves with knit cuffs and a full request involves determining whether the Notice of this final determination will be
back opening. There is also a tie at the waist articles are products of the Dominican given in the Federal Register, as required by
in the front of the gown that extends around Republic. The Federal Acquisition 19 CFR 177.29. Any party-at-interest other
the waist to fasten at the back. The garment Regulations define ‘‘designated country’’ as than the party which requested this final
will be used in the medical industry. including a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) determination may request, pursuant to 19
Based on information from your initial country, and includes the Dominican CFR 177.31, that CBP reexamine the matter
ruling request, dated December 2, 2016, your Republic in the list of FTA countries. anew and issue a new final determination.
supplemental submission, dated January 30, Further, the regulations define ‘‘Free Trade Pursuant to 19 CFR 177.30, any party-at-
2017, NY N283263, and responses via email Agreement country end product’’ to mean, in interest may, within 30 days after publication
to our questions, the manufacturing process relevant part, an article that: of the Federal Register notice referenced
is as follows: (1) Is wholly the growth, product, or above, seek judicial review of this final
• Rolled nonwoven fabric from China, manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement determination before the Court of
Vietnam, or India is shipped to the (FTA) country; or International Trade.
Dominican Republic. (2) In the case of an article that consists in Sincerely,
• All other components including thread whole or in part of materials from another Alice A. Kipel, Executive Director
and cotton fabric for the cuffs will be country, has been substantially transformed Regulations and Rulings
manufactured in the Dominican Republic. in an FTA country into a new and different Office of Trade
In the Dominican Republic: article of commerce with a name, character,
[FR Doc. 2017–11839 Filed 6–6–17; 8:45 am]
• The nonwoven fabric is laid on a cutting or use distinct from that of the article or
articles from which it was transformed. . . . BILLING CODE P
table and cut to specification using a cutting
template. See 48 CFR 25.003.
• Components are cut from the fabric— As the articles at issue are not wholly the
body, left arm, right arm, ties. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
growth, product, or manufacture of the
• Arms are ultra-sonically welded to the Dominican Republic, the substantial
SECURITY
body fabric or sewn. transformation standard as set forth in 19
• In the case of the isolation gowns, the U.S.C. 2518(4)(B) applies. As the articles at
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
knit cuffs are sewn to the arms. issue are textile products, the rules of origin [Docket No. USCBP–2017–0016]
• The gowns are folded, packaged and for textile products for purposes of the
shipped to the United States. customs laws and the administration of Request for Applicants for
ISSUE: quantitative restrictions apply. Appointment to the Commercial
What is the country of origin of the surgical In NY N283263, it was determined that the Customs Operations Advisory
and isolation gowns described herein for surgical and isolation gowns are classified in Committee (COAC)
purposes of U.S. Government procurement? subheading 6210.10.50, HTSUS, and are not
wholly obtained or produced in the AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
LAW AND ANALYSIS: Dominican Republic, their origin cannot be Protection, Department of Homeland
Pursuant to Subpart B of Part 177, 19 CFR determined by application of 19 CFR
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Security (DHS).
177.21 et seq., which implements Title III, 102.21(c)(1), i.e., wholly obtained or
Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended produced rule, and resort must be made to ACTION: Committee management; request
(19 U.S.C. 2511–2518), CBP issues country of 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2), which provides that the for applicants for appointment to the
origin advisory rulings and final origin of a good is the country ‘‘in which COAC.
determinations as to whether an article is or each foreign material incorporated in that
would be a product of a designated country good underwent an applicable change in SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border
or instrumentality for the purpose of granting tariff classification, and/or met any other Protection (CBP) is requesting that
waivers of certain ‘‘Buy American’’ requirement, specified for the good in individuals who are interested in

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serving on the Commercial Customs directly affected by CBP commercial position. DHS does not discriminate on
Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) operations and related functions. The the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
apply for appointment. COAC provides members shall represent the interests of national origin, sexual orientation,
advice and makes recommendations to individuals and firms affected by the gender identity, marital status, disability
the Secretaries of the Department of the commercial operations of CBP, and and genetic information, age,
Treasury (Treasury) and Department of without regard to political affiliation. membership in an employee
Homeland Security (DHS) on all matters The members will be appointed by the organization, or other non-merit factor.
involving the commercial operations of Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS DHS strives to achieve a widely diverse
CBP and related functions. from candidates recommended by the candidate pool for all of its recruitment
DATES: Applications for membership Commissioner of CBP. In addition, actions.
should be submitted to CBP at the members will represent major regions of Dated: June 2, 2017.
address below on or before July 24, the country.
Kevin K. McAleenan,
2017. COAC Meetings Acting Commissioner.
ADDRESSES: If you wish to apply for The COAC meets at least once each [FR Doc. 2017–11840 Filed 6–6–17; 8:45 am]
membership, your application should be quarter, although additional meetings BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
submitted by one of the following may be scheduled. Generally, every
means: other meeting of the COAC may be held
• Email: Traderelations@dhs.gov outside of Washington, DC, usually at a DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Fax: 202–325–4290 CBP port of entry. The members are not
• Mail: Ms. Florence Constant- reimbursed for travel or per diem. Bureau of Land Management
Gibson, International Trade Liaison,
Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs COAC Membership [LLNVC02000 L14400000.ER0000; 241A;
MO#4500105455]
and Border Protection, 1300 Membership on the COAC is personal
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, to the appointee and a member may not Notice of Temporary Closures of
Washington, DC 20229. send an alternate to represent him or her Public Land in Washoe County,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. at a COAC meeting. Appointees will Nevada
Florence Constant-Gibson, International serve a one to three year term of office
Trade Liaison, U.S. Customs and Border that will be concurrent with the AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue duration of the charter. Regular Interior.
NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC attendance is essential; a member who ACTION: Notice.
20229. Email: florence.v.constant- is absent for two consecutive meetings,
gibson.cbp.dhs.gov; telephone 202–344– or does not participate in the SUMMARY: As authorized under the
1440; facsimile 202–325–4290. committee’s work, may be provisions of the Federal Land Policy
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Trade recommended for replacement on the and Management Act of 1976, certain
Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act COAC. public land near Stead, Nevada, will be
of 2015 re-established the COAC. The Members who are currently serving temporarily closed to all public use to
COAC is an advisory committee on the COAC are eligible to re-apply for provide for public safety during the
established in accordance with the membership provided that they are not 2017 Reno Air Racing Association Pylon
provisions of the Federal Advisory in their second consecutive term and Racing Seminar and the Reno National
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The that they have met the attendance Championship Air Races.
COAC shall advise the Secretaries of the requirements. A new application letter DATES: Temporary closure periods are
Treasury and DHS on the commercial (see ADDRESSES above) is required, but it June 7 through June 10, 2017, and
operations of CBP and related Treasury may incorporate by reference materials September 9 through September 17,
and DHS functions. In accordance with previously filed (please attach courtesy 2017.
Section 109 of the Trade Facilitation copies). Members will not be considered
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and Trade Enforcement Act, the COAC Special Government Employees and
will not be paid compensation by the Bryant Smith, Field Manager, Sierra
shall: Front Field Office, (775) 885–6000,
Federal Government for their
(1) Advise the Secretaries of the Treasury representative services with respect to email: b6smith@blm.gov. Persons who
and DHS on all matters involving the
the COAC. use a telecommunications device for the
commercial operations of CBP, including deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
advising with respect to significant changes
Application for COAC Appointment:
Any interested person wishing to serve Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to
that are proposed with respect to regulations, contact the above individual during
policies, or practices of CBP; on the COAC must provide the
(2) provide recommendations to the following: normal business hours. The FRS is
Secretaries of the Treasury and DHS on available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
• Statement of interest and reasons to leave a message or question with the
improvements to the commercial operations
of CBP; for application; above individual. You will receive a
(3) collaborate in developing the agenda for • Complete professional resume; reply during normal business hours.
COAC meetings; and • Home address and telephone
number; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
(4) perform such other functions relating to
the commercial operations of CBP as • Work address, telephone number, authorized under the provisions of the
Federal Land Policy and Management
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prescribed by law or as the Secretaries of the and email address;
Treasury and DHS jointly direct. • Statement of the industry you Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., and
represent; and pursuant to 43 CFR 8364.1, the lands
Balanced Membership Plans • Statement agreeing to submit to pre- described below will be temporarily
The COAC consists of 20 members appointment background and tax checks closed to all public use, including
who are selected from representatives of (mandatory). pedestrian use and vehicles, to provide
the trade or transportation community However, a national security for public safety during the 2017 Reno
served by CBP or others who are clearance is not required for the Air Racing Association Pylon Racing

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Committee management; request for applicants for appointment to the COAC.
Dates		Applications for membership should be submitted to CBP at the
Contact		Ms. Florence Constant-Gibson, International Trade Liaison, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room 3.5A, Washington, DC 20229. Email: florence.v.constant-gibson.cbp.dhs.gov; telephone 202-344-1440; facsimile 202-325-4290.
FR Citation		82 FR 26504

82 FR 26504 - Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYU.S. Customs and Border Protection

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 108 (June 7, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection