82 FR 43692 - Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From the Republic of Mali
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 19, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43692-43695] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20056] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 17-12] RIN 1515-AE32 Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From the Republic of Mali AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This final rule amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Mali. These restrictions, which were originally imposed by Treasury Decision (T.D.) 93-74, and last extended by CBP Decision (Dec.) 12-14, are due to expire on September 19, 2017. The Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that conditions warrant the continued imposition of import restrictions on certain archaeological materials and the addition of import restrictions on certain ethnological materials from Mali. The Designated List of cultural property described in CBP Dec. 07-77 is revised in this document to reflect the addition of ethnological materials to include manuscripts dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries in paper. The import restrictions imposed on the archaeological and ethnological materials from Mali will be in effect for a five-year period, and the CBP regulations are being amended accordingly to reflect this extension through September 19, 2022. These restrictions are being imposed pursuant to determinations of the United States Department of State made under the terms of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, which implements the 1970 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. DATES: Effective September 19, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For regulatory aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325-0215, lisa.burley@cbp.dhs.gov. For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government Agencies Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 863-6554, William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to the provisions of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (hereafter, ``the Cultural Property Implementation Act'' or ``the Act'' (Pub. L. 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.)), which implements the 1970 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 (hereinafter, the Convention) in U.S. law, the United States may enter into international agreements with another State Party to the Convention to impose import restrictions on eligible archaeological and ethnological materials under procedures and requirements prescribed by the Act. In certain limited circumstances, the Cultural Property Implementation Act authorizes the imposition of restrictions on an emergency basis (19 U.S.C. 2603(c)(1)). Under the Act and the applicable CBP regulations (19 CFR 12.104g(b)), emergency restrictions are effective for no more than five years from the date of the State Party's request and may be extended for three years [[Page 43693]] where it is determined that the emergency condition continues to apply with respect to the covered materials (19 U.S.C. 2603(c)(3)); such restrictions may also be continued pursuant to an agreement concluded within the meaning of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2603(c)(4)). On September 23, 1993, under the authority of the Cultural Property Implementation Act, the former U.S. Customs Service published Treasury Decision (T.D.) 93-74 in the Federal Register (58 FR 49428) imposing emergency import restrictions on archaeological objects from the region of the Niger River Valley of Mali and the Bandiagara Escarpment (Cliff), Republic of Mali (Mali) and accordingly amended 19 CFR 12.104g(b). On September 19, 1997, the United States entered into a bilateral agreement with Mali that continued without interruption the import restrictions previously placed on the same archaeological material. On September 23, 1997, the former U.S. Customs Service published T.D. 97- 80 in the Federal Register (62 FR 49594), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of these restrictions, and included a list designating the types of archaeological material covered by the restrictions. (T.D. 97-80 also removed the emergency restrictions for Mali from 19 CFR 12.104g(b).) Under the Act and applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations (19 CFR 12.104g), the restrictions 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 (19 U.S.C. 2602(b)). This period may be extended for additional periods, each such period not to exceed five years, where it is determined that the factors justifying the initial agreement still pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists (19 U.S.C. 2602(e); 19 CFR 12.104g(a)). On September 20, 2002, the former U.S. Customs Service published T.D. 02-55 in the Federal Register (67 FR 59159), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional period of five years until September 19, 2007. On September 19, 2007, CBP published CBP Decision (Dec.) 07-77 in the Federal Register (72 FR 53414), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension and amendment of the import restrictions for Mali. The 2007 amendment added import restrictions on new subcategories of objects throughout Mali from the Paleolithic Era (Stone Age) to approximately the mid-eighteenth century in the amended Designated List for an additional period of five years until September 19, 2012. On September 19, 2012, CBP published CBP Dec. 12-14 in the Federal Register (77 FR 58020), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of the import restrictions for an additional period of five years until September 19, 2017. On March 14, 2017, by publication in the Federal Register (82 FR 13706), the United States Department of State proposed to extend the Agreement between the United States and Mali concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archaeological material from Mali from the Paleolithic Era (Stone Age) to approximately the mid-eighteenth century. Pursuant to the statutory and decision-making process, the Designated List of materials covered by the restrictions is being amended to include certain ethnological materials, specifically manuscripts dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries in paper. Thus, the Agreement now covers both the previously covered archaeological materials, as set forth in the Designated List published in CBP Dec. 07-77, and the additional ethnological materials (see 19 U.S.C. 2604, authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury, by regulation, to promulgate and, when appropriate, revise the list of designated archaeological and/or ethnological materials covered by an agreement between State Parties to the Convention). On August 7, 2017, the Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, United States Department of State, determined that the cultural heritage of Mali continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of certain archaeological materials and is also in jeopardy from the pillage of certain ethnological materials. The Acting Under Secretary made the necessary determination to extend the import restrictions for an additional five-year period to September 19, 2022, and to include in their coverage ethnological materials, specifically manuscripts dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries in paper. An international agreement has been concluded reflecting the extension of the Agreement and, pursuant to the Agreement, the import restrictions are being extended, as described in this document and as applicable to the revised Designated List set forth in this document. Thus, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) accordingly. Importation of covered materials from Mali will be restricted through September 19, 2022. Importation of such materials from Mali continues to be restricted through that date unless the conditions set forth in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c are met. In this document, the Designated List of articles that was published in CBP Dec. 07-77 is amended to include ethnological materials comprised of manuscripts dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries in paper. The articles described in the Designated List set forth below are protected pursuant to the Agreement. Amended Designated List This Designated List, amended as set forth in this document, includes archaeological material that originates in Mali, ranging in date from the Paleolithic Era (Stone Age) to approximately the mid- eighteenth century A.D. These materials include, but are not limited to, objects of ceramic, leather, metal, stone, glass, textiles, and wood. The Designated List also includes a certain category of ethnological material, namely manuscripts dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries in paper. The Designated List and more information on the import restrictions can be obtained from the Mali country section of the International Cultural Property Protection Web site at http://exchanges.state.gov/heritage/culprop/mlfact.html. The list set forth below is representative only. Any dimensions are approximate. Archaeological Material (Dating From the Paleolithic Era (Stone Age) to Approximately the Mid-Eighteenth Century) I. Ceramics/Terra Cotta/Fired Clay Types of ceramic forms (stylistically known as Djenn[eacute]-Djeno or Jenne, Bankoni, Guimbala, Banamba, Bougouni, Bura and other stylistic labels) that are known to come from the region include, but are not limited to: A. Figures/Statues. 1. Anthropomorphic figures, often incised, impressed and with added motifs, such as scarification marks and serpentine patterns on their bodies, often depicting horsemen or individuals sitting, squatting, kneeling, embracing, or in a position of repose, arms elongated the length of the body or crossed over the chest, with the head tipped backwards. (H: 2 to 20 in.) 2. Zoomorphic figures, often depicting a snake motif on statuettes or on the belly of globular vases. Sometimes the serpent is coiled in an independent form. A horse motif is common, but is usually mounted. [[Page 43694]] Includes quadrupeds. (H: 2 to 16 in.) B. Common Vessels. 1. Funerary jars, ocher in color, often stamped with chevrons. (H: 20 to 32 in.) 2. Globular vases often stamped with chevrons and serpentine forms. (H: under 4 in.) 3. Bottles with a long neck and a belly that is either globular or streamlined. Some have lids shaped like a bird's head. 4. Ritual pottery of the Tellem culture, decorated with a characteristic plaited roulette. a. Pot made on a convex mold built up by coiling. b. Hemispherical pots made on three or four legs or feet resting on a stand. 5. Kitchen pottery of the Tellem culture with the paddle-and-anvil technique decorated with impressions from woven mats. II. Leather Objects of leather found in Tellem funerary caves of the Bandiagara Escarpment include, but are not limited to: A. Clothing. 1. Sandals often decorated and furnished with a leather ankle protection. 2. Boots profusely painted with geometric designs. 3. Plaited bracelets. 4. Knife-sheaths. 5. Loinskin. 6. Bag. III. Metal Objects of copper, bronze, iron, and gold from Mali include, but are not limited to: A. Copper and Copper Alloy (Such as Bronze). 1. Figures/Statues. a. Anthropomorphic figures, including equestrian figures and kneeling figures. (Some are miniatures no taller than 2 inches; others range from 6 to 30 in.) b. Zoomorphic figures, such as the bull and the snake. 2. Bells (H: 4 to 5 in.) and finger bells (H: 2 to 3 in.). 3. Pendants, known to depict a bull's head or a snake. (H: 2 to 4 in.) 4. Bracelets, known to depict a snake (Diameter: 5 to 6 in.). 5. Bracelets, known to be shaped as a head and antelope (Diameter: 3 to 4 in.). 6. Finger rings. B. Iron. 1. Figures/Statues. a. Anthropomorphic figures. (H: 5 to 30 in.) b. Zoomorphic figures, sometimes representing a serpent. (H: 5 to 30 in.) 2. Headrests of the Tellem culture. 3. Ring-bells or fingerbells of the Tellem culture. 4. Bracelets and armlets of the Tellem culture. 5. Hairpins, twisted and voluted, of the Tellem culture. IV. Stone Objects of stone from Mali include, but are not limited to: A. Beads in carnelian (faceted) and other types of stone. B. Quartz lip plugs. C. Funerary stelae (headstones) inscribed in Arabic. D. Chipped stone lithics from the Paleolithic and later eras including axes, knives, scrapers, arrowheads, and cores. E. Ground Stone from the Neolithic and later eras including axes, adzes, pestles, grinders, and bracelets. V. Glass Beads A variety of glass beads have been recovered at archaeological sites in Mali. VI. Textiles Textile objects, or fragments thereof, have been recovered in the Tellem funerary caves of the Bandiagara Escarpment and include, but are not limited to: A. Cotton. 1. Tunics. 2. Coifs. 3. Blankets. B. Vegetable Fiber. Skirts, aprons and belts made of twisted and intricately plaited vegetable fiber. C. Wool. Blankets. VII. Wood Objects of wood may be found archaeologically (in funerary caves of the Tellem or Dogon peoples in the Bandiagara Escarpment, for example). Following are representative examples of wood objects usually found archaeologically: A. Figures/Statues. 1. Anthropomorphic figures--usually with abstract body and arms raised standing on a platform, sometimes kneeling. (H: 10 to 24 in.) 2. Zoomorphic figures--depicting horses and other animals. (H: 10 to 24 in.) B. Headrests. C. Household Utensils. 1. Bowls. 2. Spoons--carved and decorated. D. Agricultural/Hunting Implements. 1. Hoes and axes--with either a socketed or tanged shafting without iron blades. 2. Bows--with a notch and a hole at one end and a hole at the other with twisted, untanned leather straps for the ``string''. 3. Arrows, quivers. 4. Knife sheaths. E. Musical Instruments. 1. Flutes with end blown, bi-toned. 2. Harps. 3. Drums. Ethnological Material VIII. Manuscripts Manuscripts and portions thereof from the Mali Empire, Songhai Empire, pre-Colonial, and French Colonial periods of Mali (twelfth to early twentieth centuries), including but not limited to Qur'ans and other religious texts, letters, treatises, doctrines, essays or other such papers spanning the subjects of astronomy, law, Islam, philosophy, mathematics, governance, medicine, slavery, commerce, poetry, and literature, either as single leaves or bound as a book (or ``codex''), and written in Arabic using the Kufic, Hijazi, Maghribi, Saharan, Sudani, Suqi, Nashk, or Ajami scripts written on paper. 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 under 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 reason, 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 Orders 12866 and 13771 This rule is not a significant regulatory action for purposes of Executive Order 12866 or Executive Order 13771. Signing Authority This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1). [[Page 43695]] 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; * * * * * Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612; * * * * * Sec. 12.104(g) [Amended] 0 2. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table is amended in the entry for ``Mali'' by: 0 a. In the column headed ``Cultural Property,'' after the word ``century'' add the following words: ``, and ethnological materials dating between the twelfth and twentieth centuries'', and 0 b. In the column headed ``Decision No.,'' by removing ``12-14'' and replacing it with ``17-12''. Dated: September 15, 2017. Ronald D. 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(d) Requests for a registered Acts may be used as and for the property described in CBP Dec. 07–77 is
identification number, to update required name in labeling under this revised in this document to reflect the
information pertaining to an existing Act. When so used by the person or firm addition of ethnological materials to
number, or to cancel an existing number to whom assigned, the use of the include manuscripts dating between the
shall be made through the Commission’s numbers shall be construed as twelfth and twentieth centuries in
Web site at https://rn.ftc.gov. Unless identifying and binding the applicant as paper. The import restrictions imposed
otherwise directed by the Commission fully and in all respects as though on the archaeological and ethnological
or its designee, requests made by other assigned under the specific Act for materials from Mali will be in effect for
means (including but not limited to which it is used. a five-year period, and the CBP
email) will not be accepted and (d) Requests for a registered regulations are being amended
approved. identification number, to update accordingly to reflect this extension
information pertaining to an existing through September 19, 2022. These
PART 303—RULES AND number, or to cancel an existing number restrictions are being imposed pursuant
REGULATIONS UNDER THE TEXTILE shall be made through the Commission’s to determinations of the United States
FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION Web site at https://rn.ftc.gov. Unless Department of State made under the
ACT otherwise directed by the Commission terms of the Convention on Cultural
■ 5. The authority citation for part 303 or its designee, requests made by other Property Implementation Act, which
continues to read as follows: means (including but not limited to implements the 1970 United Nations
email) will not be accepted and Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 70 et seq. approved. Organization (UNESCO) Convention on
■ 6. Revise § 303.20 to read as follows: By direction of the Commission. the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing
Donald S. Clark,
the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of
§ 303.20 Registered identification
numbers.
Ownership of Cultural Property.
Secretary.
DATES: Effective September 19, 2017.
(a) Registered numbers for use as the [FR Doc. 2017–19868 Filed 9–18–17; 8:45 am]
required identification in lieu of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
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name on textile fiber product labels, as regulatory aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief,
provided in section 4(b)(3) of the Act, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted
will be issued by the Commission to Merchandise Branch, Regulations and
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325–
qualified persons residing in the United SECURITY
States upon receipt of an application 0215, lisa.burley@cbp.dhs.gov. For
duly executed on the Commission’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational aspects, William R. Scopa,
Web site at https://rn.ftc.gov or by such Branch Chief, Partner Government
means as the Commission or its DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Agencies Branch, Trade Policy and
designee may direct. Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 863–
(b)(1) Registered identification 19 CFR Part 12 6554, William.R.Scopa@cbp.dhs.gov.
numbers shall be used only by the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
person or concern to whom they are [CBP Dec. 17–12]
Background
issued, and such numbers are not RIN 1515–AE32
transferable or assignable. Pursuant to the provisions of the
(2) Registered identification numbers Extension of Import Restrictions Convention on Cultural Property
shall be subject to cancellation Imposed on Archaeological and Implementation Act (hereafter, ‘‘the
whenever any such number was Ethnological Materials From the Cultural Property Implementation Act’’
procured or has been used improperly Republic of Mali or ‘‘the Act’’ (Pub. L. 97–446, 19 U.S.C.
or contrary to the requirements of the 2601 et seq.)), which implements the
Acts administered by the Federal Trade AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border 1970 United Nations Educational,
Commission, and regulations Protection, Department of Homeland Scientific and Cultural Organization
promulgated thereunder, or when Security; Department of the Treasury. (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of
otherwise deemed necessary in the ACTION: Final rule. Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit
public interest. Import, Export and Transfer of
(3) Registered identification numbers SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Ownership of Cultural Property
shall be subject to cancellation if the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (hereinafter, the Convention) in U.S.
Commission fails to receive prompt (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension law, the United States may enter into
notification of any change in name, of import restrictions on certain international agreements with another
business address, or legal business archaeological materials from Mali. State Party to the Convention to impose
status of a person or firm to whom a These restrictions, which were import restrictions on eligible
registered identification number has originally imposed by Treasury Decision archaeological and ethnological
been assigned, by application duly (T.D.) 93–74, and last extended by CBP materials under procedures and
executed on the Commission’s Web site Decision (Dec.) 12–14, are due to expire requirements prescribed by the Act.
at https://rn.ftc.gov or by such means as on September 19, 2017. The Acting In certain limited circumstances, the
the Commission or its designee may Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Cultural Property Implementation Act
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direct. and Public Affairs, United States authorizes the imposition of restrictions
(c) Registered identification numbers Department of State, has determined on an emergency basis (19 U.S.C.
assigned under this section may be used that conditions warrant the continued 2603(c)(1)). Under the Act and the
on labels required in labeling products imposition of import restrictions on applicable CBP regulations (19 CFR
subject to the provisions of the Wool certain archaeological materials and the 12.104g(b)), emergency restrictions are
Products Labeling Act and Fur Products addition of import restrictions on effective for no more than five years
Labeling Act, and numbers previously certain ethnological materials from from the date of the State Party’s request
assigned by the Commission under such Mali. The Designated List of cultural and may be extended for three years
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List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary annual effect on the economy of
Cultural property, Customs duties and Shinners, Executive Secretary, National $100,000,000 or more or a major
inspection, Imports, Prohibited Labor Relations Board, 1015 Half Street increase in costs or prices, nor will
merchandise. SE., Washington, DC 20570, (202) 273– these amendments have significant
3737 (this is not a toll-free number), 1– adverse effects on competition,
Amendment to CBP Regulations 866–315–6572 (TTY/TDD). employment, investment, productivity,
For the reasons set forth above, part SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: innovation, or on the ability of United
12 of Title 19 of the Code of Federal States-based companies to compete with
Background on the Rulemaking foreign-based companies in domestic
Regulations (19 CFR part 12), is
amended as set forth below. The changes are summarized below: and export markets.
PART 12—SPECIAL CLASSES OF I. Video Conferencing Testimony Paperwork Reduction
MERCHANDISE The Board added language covering The amended regulations contain no
procedures applicable to deposition additional information-collection or
■ 1. The general authority citation for testimony contemporaneously
part 12 and the specific authority record-keeping requirements under the
transmitted by videoconference. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44
citation for § 12.104g continue to read as procedures cover the filing of
follows: U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
applications to take depositions by
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, videoconference, the safeguards Public Participation
1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff required for the taking of
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), videoconference testimony, the timing, This rule is published as a final rule.
1624; method, and bases for filing objections The National Labor Relations Board
to the admissibility of videoconference considers this rule to be a procedural
* * * * * rule which is exempt from notice and
Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also testimony, transcription of
issued under 19 U.S.C. 2612; videoconference testimony, and the public comment, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
payment of witness and court reporter 553(b)(3)(A), as a rule of ‘‘agency
* * * * * organization, procedure, or practice.’’ If
fees associated with the taking of
§ 12.104(g) [Amended] videoconference testimony. you wish to contact the Agency, please
do so at the above listed address.
■ 2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (a), the table II. Amicus Curiae Brief Filings However, before including your address,
is amended in the entry for ‘‘Mali’’ by:
■ a. In the column headed ‘‘Cultural The Board added language setting phone number, email address, or other
Property,’’ after the word ‘‘century’’ add forth the procedures covering personal identifying information in your
the following words: ‘‘, and ethnological procedures applicable to amicus curiae comment, you should be aware that
materials dating between the twelfth briefs. The procedures cover the your entire comment—including your
and twentieth centuries’’, and circumstances when motions for personal identifying information—may
■ b. In the column headed ‘‘Decision permission to file an amicus brief may be made publicly available at any time.
No.,’’ by removing ‘‘12–14’’ and be filed, the contents of such motions, While you can ask us in your comment
replacing it with ‘‘17–12’’. replies to motions, page length of to withhold your personal identifying
amicus briefs, parties’ answering briefs information from public review, we
Dated: September 15, 2017. cannot guarantee that we will be able to
to amicus briefs, and the solicitation of
Ronald D. Vitiello, do so.
amicus briefs by the Board.
Acting Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs
and Border Protection. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 102
Approved: Pursuant to Section 605(b) of the Administrative practice and
Timothy E. Skud, Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. procedure, Labor management relations.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. 605(b), the Agency has determined that
these rule amendments will not have a Gary Shinners,
[FR Doc. 2017–20056 Filed 9–15–17; 4:15 pm]
significant impact on a substantial Executive Secretary.
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number of small entities.
For the reasons stated in the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 preamble, the National Labor Relations
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS Board amends 29 CFR part 102 as
BOARD These rule amendments will not
result in the expenditure by state, local, follows:
29 CFR Part 102 and tribal governments, in the aggregate, PART 102—RULES AND
or by the private sector, of $100,000,000 REGULATIONS, SERIES 8
RIN 3142–AA10 or more in any one year, and it will not
Procedural Rules and Regulations significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Therefore, no actions are ■ 1. The authority citation for part 102
AGENCY: National Labor Relations deemed necessary under the provisions continues to read as follows:
Board. of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Authority: Sections 1, 6, National Labor
ACTION: Final rule. of 1995. Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151, 156). Section
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102.117 also issued under section
SUMMARY: The National Labor Relations Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 552(a)(4)(A) of the Freedom of Information
Board amends its procedural rules and Fairness Act of 1996 Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(A)), and
regulations to include testimony Section 102.117a also issued under section
This action is not a major rule as 552a(j) and (k) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5
transmitted by videoconference, and defined by Section 804 of the Small U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k)). Sections 102.143
amicus brief filings. Business Regulatory Enforcement through 102.155 also issued under section
DATES: This rule is effective on Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 804. 504(c)(1) of the Equal Access to Justice Act,
September 29, 2017. These amendments will not result in an as amended (5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1)).
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| Dates | Effective September 19, 2017. | |
| Contact | For regulatory aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325-0215, [email protected] For operational aspects, William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner Government Agencies Branch, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 863-6554, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 43692 | |
| RIN Number | 1515-AE32 | |
| CFR Associated | Cultural Property; Customs Duties and Inspection; Imports and Prohibited Merchandise |
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