82 FR 57346 - Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From Libya
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 232 (December 5, 2017)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 232 (December 5, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-26278 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57346-57351] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26278] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 17-19] RIN 1515-AE34 Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ethnological Materials From Libya AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the imposition of emergency import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Libya. The Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, United States Department of State, has determined that conditions warrant the imposition of emergency import restrictions on categories of archaeological and ethnological materials from Libya, which represent the cultural heritage of Libya. This document contains the Designated List of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Libya that describes the types of objects or categories of archaeological or ethnological material to which the import restrictions apply. The emergency import restrictions imposed on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Libya will be in effect for a five-year period. 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 on December 5, 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) 325-0030, [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]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The value of cultural property, whether archaeological or ethnological in nature, is immeasurable. Such items often constitute the very essence of a society and convey important information concerning a people's origin, history, and traditional setting. The importance and popularity of such items regrettably makes them targets of theft, encourages clandestine looting of archaeological sites, and results in their illegal export and import. The United States shares in the international concern for the need to protect endangered cultural property. The appearance in the United States of stolen or illegally exported artifacts from other countries where there has been pillage has, on occasion, strained our foreign and cultural relations. This situation, combined with the concerns of museum, archaeological, and scholarly communities, was recognized by the President and Congress. It became apparent that it was in the national interest for the United States to join with other countries to control illegal trafficking of such articles in international commerce. The United States joined international efforts and actively participated in deliberations resulting in 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, ``1970 UNESCO Convention'' or ``the Convention'' (823 U.N.T.S. 231 (1972))). The United States implemented the Convention in U.S. law through the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (hereafter, [[Page 57347]] ``the Cultural Property Implementation Act'' or ``the Act'' (Pub. L. 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.)). This was done to promote U.S. leadership in achieving greater international cooperation towards preserving cultural treasures that are of importance to the nations from which they originate and contribute to greater international understanding of our common heritage. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, 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). The 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 where it is determined that the emergency condition continues to apply with respect to the covered materials (19 U.S.C. 2603(c)(3)). These restrictions may also be continued pursuant to an agreement concluded within the meaning of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2603(c)(4)). Under Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention, as contemplated at 19 U.S.C. 2602(a), the Government of Libya, a State Party to the 1970 UNESCO Convention, requested that import restrictions be imposed on certain archaeological and ethnological material, the pillage of which jeopardizes the cultural heritage of Libya. The Act authorizes the President (or designee) to apply import restrictions on an emergency basis if the President determines that an emergency condition applies with respect to any archaeological or ethnological material of any requesting state (19 U.S.C. 2603). On September 22, 2017, the Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, acting pursuant to delegated authority, made the determinations necessary under the Act for the emergency implementation of import restrictions on categories of archaeological and ethnological material from Libya. The Designated List below sets forth the categories of material that the import restrictions apply to. Thus, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(b) accordingly. Importation of covered materials from Libya will be restricted for a five-year period until May 30, 2022. Importation of such materials from Libya 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. Designated List of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Libya The Designated List covers archaeological material of Libya and Ottoman ethnological material of Libya (as defined in section 302 of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 2601)), including, but not limited to, the following types of material. The archaeological materials represent the following periods and cultures: Paleolithic, Neolithic, Punic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and Ottoman dating approximately 12,000 B.C. to 1750 A.D. The ethnological materials represent categories of Ottoman objects derived from sites of religious and cultural importance made from 1551 A.D. through 1911 A.D. The Designated List set forth below is representative only. Any dimensions are approximate. I. Archaeological Material A. Stone 1. Sculpture a. Architectural Elements--In marble, limestone, sandstone, and gypsum, in addition to porphyry and granite. From temples, forts, palaces, mosques, synagogues, churches, shrines, tombs, monuments, public buildings, and domestic dwellings, including doors, door frames, window fittings, columns, capitals, bases, lintels, jambs, friezes, pilasters, engaged columns, altars, mihrabs (prayer niches), screens, fountains, mosaics, inlays, and blocks from walls, floors, and ceilings. May be plain, molded, or carved. Often decorated with motifs and inscriptions. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. b. Architectural and Non-Architectural Relief Sculpture--In marble, limestone, sandstone, and other stone. Types include carved slabs with figural, vegetative, floral, geometric, or other decorative motifs, carved relief vases, stelae, and plaques, sometimes inscribed in Greek, Punic, Latin, or Arabic. Used for architectural decoration, funerary, votive, or commemorative monuments. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. c. Monuments--In marble, limestone, and other kinds of stone. Types include votive statues, funerary and votive stelae, and bases and base revetments. These may be painted, carved with relief sculpture, decorated with moldings, and/or carry dedicatory or funerary inscriptions in Greek, Punic, Latin, or Arabic. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. d. Statuary--Primarily in marble, but also in limestone and sandstone. Large- and small-scale, including deities, human, animal, and hybrid figures, as well as groups of figures in the round. Common types are large-scale and free-standing statuary from approximately 3 to 8 ft. in height, life-sized portrait or funerary busts (head and shoulders of an individual), waist-length female busts that are either faceless (aniconic) and/or veiled (head or face), and statuettes typically 1 to 3 ft. in height. Includes fragments of statues. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. e. Sepulchers--In marble, limestone, and other kinds of stone. Types of burial containers include sarcophagi, caskets, and chest urns. May be plain or have figural, geometric, or floral motifs painted on them, be carved in relief, and/or have decorative moldings. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. 2. Vessels and Containers--In marble and other stone. Vessels may belong to conventional shapes such as bowls, cups, jars, jugs, lamps, and flasks, and also include smaller funerary urns. Funerary urns can be egg-shaped vases with button-topped covers and may have sculpted portraits, painted geometric motifs, inscriptions, scroll-like handles and/or be ribbed. 3. Furniture--In marble and other stone. Types include thrones, tables, and beds. May be funerary, but do not have to be. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 4. Inscriptions--Primarily in marble and limestone. Inscribed stone materials date from the late 7th century B.C. to 5th century A.D. May include funerary stelae, votive plaques, tombstones, mosaic floors, and building plaques in Greek, Punic, Latin, or Arabic. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1750 A.D. 5. Tools and Weapons--In flint, chert, obsidian, and other hard stones. Prehistoric and Protohistoric microliths (small stone tools). Chipped stone types include blades, borers, scrapers, sickles, cores, and arrow heads. Ground stone types include grinders (e.g., mortars, pestles, millstones, whetstones), choppers, axes, hammers, and mace heads. Approximate date: 12,000 B.C. to 1,400 B.C. 6. Jewelry, Seals, and Beads--In marble, limestone, and various semi-precious stones, including rock crystal, amethyst, jasper, agate, steatite, and carnelian. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 12th century A.D. [[Page 57348]] B. Metal 1. Sculpture a. Statuary--Primarily in bronze, iron, silver, or gold, including fragments of statues. Large- and small-scale, including deities, human, and animal figures, as well as groups of figures in the round. Common types are large-scale, free-standing statuary from approximately 3 to 8 ft. in height and life-size busts (head and shoulders of an individual) and statuettes typically 1 to 3 ft. in height. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 324 A.D. b. Reliefs--Relief sculpture, including plaques, appliques, stelae, and masks. Often in bronze. May include Greek, Punic, Latin, and Arabic inscriptions. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 324 A.D. c. Inscribed or Decorated Sheet--In bronze or lead. Engraved inscriptions, ``curse tablets,'' and thin metal sheets with engraved or impressed designs often used as attachments to furniture. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 2. Vessels and Containers--In bronze, silver, and gold. These may belong to conventional shapes such as bowls, cups, jars, jugs, strainers, cauldrons, and oil lamps, or may occur in the shape of an animal or part of an animal. Also include scroll and manuscript containers for Islamic, Jewish, or Christian manuscripts. All can portray deities, humans or animals, as well as floral motifs in relief. Islamic Period objects may be inscribed in Arabic. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 3. Jewelry and Other Items for Personal Adornment--In iron, bronze, silver, and gold. Metal can be inlaid (with items such as red coral, colored stones, and glass). Types include necklaces, chokers, pectorals, rings, beads, pendants, belts, belt buckles, earrings, diadems, straight pins and fibulae, bracelets, anklets, girdles, belts, mirrors, wreaths and crowns, make-up accessories and tools, metal strigils (scrapers), crosses, and lamp-holders. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 4. Seals--In lead, tin, copper, bronze, silver, and gold. Types include rings, amulets, and seals with shank. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 5. Tools--In copper, bronze and iron. Types include hooks, weights, axes, scrapers, trowels, keys and the tools of crafts persons such as carpenters, masons and metal smiths. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 6. Weapons and Armor--Body armor, including helmets, cuirasses, shin guards, and shields, and horse armor often decorated with elaborate engraved, embossed, or perforated designs. Both launching weapons (spears and javelins) and weapons for hand to hand combat (swords, daggers, etc.). Approximate date: 8th century B.C. to 4th century A.D. 7. Coins a. General--Examples of many of the coins found in ancient Libya may be found in: A. Burnett and others, Roman Provincial Coinage, multiple volumes (British Museum Press and the Biblioth[egrave]que Nationale de France, 1992-), R.S. Poole and others, Catalogue of Greek Coins in the British Museum, volumes 1-29 (British Museum Trustees 1873-1927) and H. Mattingly and others, Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, volumes 1-6 (British Museum Trustees 1923-62). For Byzantine coins, see Grierson, Philip, Byzantine Coins, London, 1982. For publication of examples of coins circulating in archaeological sites, see La moneta di Cirene e della Cirenaica nel Mediterraneo. Problemi e Prospettive, Atti del V Congresso Internazionale di Numismatica e di Storia Monetaria, Padova, 17-19 marzo 2016, Padova 2016 (Numismatica Patavina, 13). b. Greek Bronze Coins--Struck by city-states of the Pentapolis, Carthage and the Ptolemaic kingdom that operated in territory of the Cyrenaica in eastern Libya. Approximate date: 4th century B.C. to late 1st century B.C. c. Greek Silver and Gold Coins--This category includes coins of the city-states of the Pentapolis in the Cyrenaica and the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Coins from the city-state of Cyrene often bear an image of the silphium plant. Such coins date from the late 6th century B.C. to late 1st century B.C. d. Roman Coins--In silver and bronze, struck at Roman and Roman provincial mints including Apollonia, Barca, Balagrae, Berenice, Cyrene, Ptolemais, Leptis Magna, Oea, and Sabratha. Approximate date: late 3rd century B.C. to 1st century A.D. e. Byzantine Coins--In bronze, silver, and gold by Byzantine emperors. Struck in Constantinople and other mints. From 4th century A.D. through 1396 A.D. f. Islamic Coins--In bronze, silver, and gold. Dinars with Arabic inscriptions inside a circle or square, may be surrounded with symbols. Struck at mints in Libya (Barqa) and adjacent regions. From 642 A.D. to 15th century A.D. g. Ottoman--Struck at mints in Istanbul and Libya's neighboring regions. Approximate date: 1551 A.D. through 1750 A.D. C. Ceramic and Clay 1. Sculpture a. Architectural Elements--Baked clay (terracotta) elements used to decorate buildings. Elements include acroteria, antefixes, painted and relief plaques, revetments. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 30 B.C. b. Architectural Decorations--Including carved and molded brick, and tile wall ornaments and panels. c. Statuary--Large- and small-scale. Subject matter is varied and includes deities, human and animal figures, human body parts, and groups of figures in the round. May be brightly colored. These range from approximately 4 to 40 in. in height. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 3rd century A.D. d. Terracotta Figurines--Terracotta statues and statuettes, including deities, human, and animal figures, as well as groups of figures in the round. Late 7th century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. 2. Vessels a. Neolithic Pottery--Handmade, often decorated with a lustrous burnish, decorated with applique[acute] and/or incision, sometimes with added paint. These come in a variety of shapes from simple bowls and vases to large storage jars. Approximate date: 10th millennium B.C. to 3rd millennium B.C. b. Greek Pottery--Includes both local and imported fine and coarse wares and amphorae. Also imported Attic Black Figure, Red Figure and White Ground Pottery--these are made in a specific set of shapes (e.g., amphorae, kraters, hydriae, oinochoi, kylikes) decorated with black painted figures on a clear clay ground (Black Figure), decorative elements in reserve with background fired black (Red Figure), and multi-colored figures painted on a white ground (White Ground). Corinthian Pottery--Imported painted pottery made in Corinth in a specific range of shapes for perfume and unguents and for drinking or pouring liquids. The very characteristic painted and incised designs depict human and animal figural scenes, rows of animals, and floral decoration. Approximate date: 8th century B.C. to 6th century B.C. c. Punic and Roman Pottery--Includes fine and coarse wares, including terra sigillata and other red gloss wares, and cooking wares and mortaria, storage and shipping amphorae. d. Byzantine Pottery--Includes undecorated plain wares, lamps, utilitarian, tableware, serving and storage jars, amphorae, special shapes such as pilgrim flasks. Can be matte [[Page 57349]] painted or glazed, including incised ``sgraffitto'' and stamped with elaborate polychrome decorations using floral, geometric, human, and animal motifs. Approximate date: 324 A.D. to 15th century A.D. e. Islamic and Ottoman Pottery--Includes plain or utilitarian wares as well as painted wares. f. Oil Lamps and Molds--Rounded bodies with a hole on the top and in the nozzle, handles or lugs and figural motifs (beading, rosette, silphium). Include glazed ceramic mosque lamps, which may have a straight or round bulbous body with flared top, and several branches. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 3. Objects of Daily Use--Including game pieces, loom weights, toys, and lamps. D. Glass, Faience, and Semi-Precious Stone 1. Architectural Elements--Mosaics and glass windows. 2. Vessels--Shapes include small jars, bowls, animal shaped, goblet, spherical, candle holders, perfume jars (unguentaria), and mosque lamps. Those from prehistory and ancient history may be engraved and/or colorless or blue, green or orange, while those from the Islamic Period may include animal, floral, and/or geometric motifs. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 3. Beads--Shapes include small jars, bowls, animal shaped, goblet, spherical, candle holders, perfume jars (unguentaria). Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 4. Mosque Lamps--May have a straight or round bulbous body with flared top, and several branches. Approximate date: 642 A.D. to 1750 A.D. E. Mosaic 1. Floor Mosaics--Including landscapes, scenes of deities, humans, or animals, and activities such as hunting and fishing. There may also be vegetative, floral, or geometric motifs and imitations of stone. Often have religious imagery. They are made from stone cut into small bits (tesserae) and laid into a plaster matrix. Approximate date: 5th century B.C. to 4th century A.D. 2. Wall and Ceiling Mosaics--Generally portray similar motifs as seen in floor mosaics. Similar technique to floor mosaics, but may include tesserae of both stone and glass. Approximate date: 5th century B.C. to 4th century A.D. F. Painting 1. Rock Art--Painted and incised drawings on natural rock surfaces. There may be human, animals, geometric and/or floral motifs. Include fragments. Approximate date: 12,000 B.C. to 100 A.D. 2. Wall Painting--With figurative (deities, humans, animals), floral, and/or geometric motifs, as well as funerary scenes. These are painted on stone, mud plaster, lime plaster (wet--buon fresco--and dry--secco fresco), sometimes to imitate marble. May be on domestic or public walls as well as in tombs. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 1551 A.D. G. Plaster Stucco reliefs, plaques, stelae, and inlays or other architectural decoration in stucco. H. Textiles, Basketry, and Rope 1. Textiles--Linen cloth was used in Greco-Roman times for mummy wrapping, shrouds, garments, and sails. Islamic textiles in linen and wool, including garments and hangings. 2. Basketry--Plant fibers were used to make baskets and containers in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as sandals and mats. 3. Rope--Rope and string were used for a great variety of purposes, including binding lifting water for irrigation, fishing nets, measuring, and stringing beads for jewelry and garments. I. Bone, Ivory, Shell, and Other Organics 1. Small Statuary and Figurines--Subject matter includes human, animal, and hybrid figures, and parts thereof as well as groups of figures in the round. These range from approximately 4 to 40 in. in height. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 2. Reliefs, Plaques, Stelae, and Inlays--Carved and sculpted. May have figurative, floral and/or geometric motifs. 3. Personal Ornaments and Objects of Daily Use--In bone, ivory, and spondylus shell. Types include amulets, combs, pins, spoons, small containers, bracelets, buckles, and beads. Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D. 4. Seals and Stamps--Small devices with at least one side engraved with a design for stamping or sealing; they can be discoid, cuboid, conoid, or in the shape and animals or fantastic creatures (e.g., a scarab). Approximate date: 1st millennium B.C. to 2nd millennium B.C. 5. Luxury Objects--Ivory, bone, and shell were used either alone or as inlays in luxury objects including furniture, chests and boxes, writing and painting equipment, musical instruments, games, cosmetic containers, combs, jewelry, amulets, seals, and vessels made of ostrich egg shell. J. Wood Items such as tablets (tabulae), sometimes pierced with holes on the borders and with text written in ink on one or both faces, typically small in size (4 to 12 in. in length), recording sales of property (such as slaves, animals, grain) and other legal documents such as testaments. Approximate date: late 2nd to 4th centuries A.D. II. Ottoman Ethnological Material A. Stone 1. Architectural Elements--The most common stones are marble, limestone, and sandstone. From sites such as forts, palaces, mosques, shrines, tombs, and monuments, including doors, door frames, window fittings, columns, capitals, bases, lintels, jambs, friezes, pilasters, engaged columns, altars, mihrabs (prayer niches), screens, fountains, mosaics, inlays, and blocks from walls, floors, and ceilings. Often decorated in relief with religious motifs. 2. Architectural and Non-Architectural Relief Sculpture--In marble, limestone, and sandstone. Types include carved slabs with religious, figural, floral, or geometric motifs, as well as plaques and stelae, sometimes inscribed. 3. Statuary--Primarily in marble, but also in limestone and sandstone. Large- and small-scale, such as human (including historical portraits or busts) and animal figures. 4. Sepulchers--In marble, limestone, and other kinds of stone. Types of burial containers include sarcophagi, caskets, coffins, and chest urns. May be plain or have figural, geometric, or floral motifs painted on them, be carved in relief, and/or have decorative moldings. 5. Inscriptions, Memorial Stones, and Tombstones--Primarily in marble, most frequently engraved with Arabic script. 6. Vessels and Containers--Include stone lamps and containers such as those used in religious services, as well as smaller funerary urns. B. Metal 1. Architectural Elements--Primarily copper, brass, lead, and alloys. From sites such as forts, palaces, mosques, shrines, tombs, and monuments, including doors, door fixtures, other lathes, chandeliers, screens, and sheets to protect domes. 2. Architectural and Non-Architectural Relief Sculpture-- [[Page 57350]] Primarily bronze and brass. Includes appliques, plaques, and stelae. Often with religious, figural, floral, or geometric motifs. May have inscriptions in Arabic. 3. Vessels and Containers--In brass, copper, silver, or gold, plain, engraved, or hammered. Types include jugs, pitchers, plates, cups, lamps, and containers used for religious services (like Koran boxes). Often engraved or otherwise decorated. 4. Jewelry and Personal Adornments--In a wide variety of metals such as iron, brass, copper, silver, and gold. Includes rings and ring seals, head ornaments, earrings, pendants, amulets, bracelets, talismans, and belt buckles. May be adorned with inlaid beads, gemstones, and leather. 5. Weapons and Armor--Often in iron or steel. Includes daggers, swords, saifs, scimitars, other blades, with or without sheaths, as well as spears, firearms, and cannons. Ottoman types may be inlaid with gemstones, embellished with silver or gold, or engraved with floral or geometric motifs and inscriptions. Grips or hilts may be made of metal, wood, or even semi-precious stones such as agate, and bound with leather. Armor consisting of small metal scales, originally sewn to a backing of cloth or leather, and augmented by helmets, body armor, shields, and horse armor. 6. Ceremonial Paraphernalia--Including boxes (such as Koran boxes), plaques, pendants, candelabra, stamp and seal rings. 7. Musical Instruments--In a wide variety of metals. Includes cymbals and trumpets. C. Ceramic and Clay 1. Architectural Decorations--Including carved and molded brick, and engraved and/or painted tile wall ornaments and panels, sometimes with Arabic script. May be from forts, palaces, mosques, shrines, tombs, or monuments. 2. Vessels and Containers--Includes glazed, molded, and painted ceramics. Types include boxes, plates, lamps, jars, and flasks. May be plain or decorated with floral or geometric patterns, or Arabic script, primarily using blue, green, brown, black, or yellow colors. D. Wood 1. Architectural Elements--From sites such as forts, palaces, mosques, shrines, tombs, monuments, and madrassas, including doors, door fixtures, panels, beams, balconies, stages, screens, ceilings, and tent posts. Types include doors, door frames, windows, window frames, walls, panels, beams, ceilings, and balconies. May be decorated with religious, geometric or floral motifs or Arabic script. 2. Architectural and Non-Architectural Relief Sculpture--Carved and inlaid wood panels, rooms, beams, balconies, stages, panels, ceilings, and doors, frequently decorated with religious, floral, or geometric motifs. May have script in Arabic or other languages. 3. Koran Boxes--May be carved and inlaid, with decorations in religious, floral, or geometric motifs, or Arabic script. 4. Study Tablets--Arabic inscribed training boards for teaching the Quran. E. Bone and Ivory 1. Ceremonial Paraphernalia--Types include boxes, reliquaries (and their contents), plaques, pendants, candelabra, stamp and seal rings. 2. Inlays--For religious decorative and architectural elements. F. Glass Vessels and containers in glass from mosques, shrines, tombs, and monuments, including glass and enamel mosque lamps and ritual vessels. G. Textiles In linen, silk, and wool. Religious textiles and fragments from mosques, shrines, tombs, and monuments, including garments, hangings, prayer rugs, and shrine covers. H. Leather and Parchment 1. Books and Manuscripts--Either as sheets or bound volumes. Text is often written on vellum or other parchment (cattle, sheep, goat, or camel) and then gathered in leather bindings. Paper may also be used. Types include the Koran and other Islamic books and manuscripts, often written in brown ink, and then further embellished with colorful floral or geometric motifs. 2. Musical Instruments--Leather drums of various sizes (e.g., bendir drums used in Sufi rituals, wedding processions and Mal'uf performances). I. Painting and Drawing Ottoman Period paintings may depict courtly themes (e.g., rulers, musicians, riders on horses) and city views, among other topics. 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 section 553(a)(1) of the Administrative Procedure Act (``APA'') (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 implement emergency 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 CBP has determined that this document is not a regulation or rule subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12866 or Executive Order 13771 because it pertains to a foreign affairs function of the United States, as described above, and therefore is specifically exempted by section 3(d)(2) of Executive Order 12866 and section 4(a) of Executive Order 13771. Signing Authority This regulation is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1), pertaining to the Secretary of the Treasury's authority (or that of his/her delegate) to approve regulations related to customs revenue functions. 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. 12.104g [Amended] 0 2. In Sec. 12.104g, paragraph (b), the table is amended by: 0 a. Adding ``Libya'' in the column headed ``State party'', 0 b. Adding the words ``Archaeological material and ethnological material from [[Page 57351]] Libya'' in the column headed ``Cultural property'', and 0 c. Adding ``CBP Dec. 17-19 '' in the column headed ``Decision No.''. Dated: December 1, 2017. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Approved: Timothy E. Skud, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2017-26278 Filed 12-1-17; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
ACO, send it to the attention of the person (5) You may view this service information Educational, Scientific and Cultural
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the Organization (UNESCO) Convention on
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- National Archives and Records the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call Ownership of Cultural Property.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// DATES: Effective on December 5, 2017.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
locations.html.
certificate holding district office. regulatory aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief,
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted
level of safety may be used for any repair, November 22, 2017. Merchandise Branch, Regulations and
modification, or alteration required by this Jeffrey E. Duven, Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325–
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 0030, ot-otrrculturalproperty@
Commercial Airplanes Organization Certification Service.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
cbp.dhs.gov. For operational aspects,
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
[FR Doc. 2017–26040 Filed 12–4–17; 8:45 am] William R. Scopa, Branch Chief, Partner
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Government Agencies Branch, Trade
approved, the repair method, modification Policy and Programs, Office of Trade,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet (202) 863–6554, William.R.Scopa@
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND cbp.dhs.gov.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. SECURITY
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of this AD: For service information that U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) The value of cultural property,
of this AD apply. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY whether archaeological or ethnological
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including in nature, is immeasurable. Such items
substeps under an RC step and any figures 19 CFR Part 12 often constitute the very essence of a
identified in an RC step, must be done to society and convey important
[CBP Dec. 17–19]
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is information concerning a people’s
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC RIN 1515–AE34
requirement is removed from that step or
origin, history, and traditional setting.
substep. An AMOC is required for any Emergency Import Restrictions The importance and popularity of such
deviations to RC steps, including substeps Imposed on Archaeological and items regrettably makes them targets of
and identified figures. Ethnological Materials From Libya theft, encourages clandestine looting of
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be archaeological sites, and results in their
deviated from using accepted methods in AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border illegal export and import.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Protection, Department of Homeland The United States shares in the
or inspection program without obtaining Security; Department of the Treasury. international concern for the need to
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, protect endangered cultural property.
including substeps and identified figures, can ACTION: Final rule.
still be done as specified, and the airplane The appearance in the United States of
can be put back in an airworthy condition. SUMMARY: This document amends the stolen or illegally exported artifacts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection from other countries where there has
(k) Related Information (CBP) regulations to reflect the been pillage has, on occasion, strained
For more information about this AD, imposition of emergency import our foreign and cultural relations. This
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer, restrictions on certain archaeological situation, combined with the concerns
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, and ethnological materials from Libya. of museum, archaeological, and
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA The Acting Under Secretary for Public
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5205; fax: 562–
scholarly communities, was recognized
627–5210; email: Muoi.Vuong@faa.gov. Diplomacy and Public Affairs, United by the President and Congress. It
States Department of State, has became apparent that it was in the
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference determined that conditions warrant the national interest for the United States to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register imposition of emergency import join with other countries to control
approved the incorporation by reference restrictions on categories of illegal trafficking of such articles in
(IBR) of the service information listed in this archaeological and ethnological international commerce.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR materials from Libya, which represent The United States joined international
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
the cultural heritage of Libya. This efforts and actively participated in
as applicable to do the actions required by document contains the Designated List deliberations resulting in the 1970
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of Archaeological and Ethnological United Nations Educational, Scientific
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– Material of Libya that describes the and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
53A0101, dated November 8, 2016. types of objects or categories of Convention on the Means of Prohibiting
(ii) Reserved. archaeological or ethnological material and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export
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(3) For Boeing service information to which the import restrictions apply. and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural
identified in this AD, contact Boeing The emergency import restrictions Property (hereinafter, ‘‘1970 UNESCO
Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
imposed on certain archaeological and Convention’’ or ‘‘the Convention’’ (823
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal ethnological materials from Libya will U.N.T.S. 231 (1972))). The United States
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797– be in effect for a five-year period. These implemented the Convention in U.S.
1717; Internet https:// restrictions are being imposed pursuant law through the Convention on Cultural
www.myboeingfleet.com. to determinations of the United States Property Implementation Act (hereafter,
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Primarily bronze and brass. Includes religious, geometric or floral motifs or determined that such notice or public
appliques, plaques, and stelae. Often Arabic script. procedure would be impracticable and
with religious, figural, floral, or 2. Architectural and Non- contrary to the public interest because
geometric motifs. May have inscriptions Architectural Relief Sculpture—Carved the action being taken is essential to
in Arabic. and inlaid wood panels, rooms, beams, implement emergency import
3. Vessels and Containers—In brass, balconies, stages, panels, ceilings, and restrictions (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B)). For the
copper, silver, or gold, plain, engraved, doors, frequently decorated with same reason, a delayed effective date is
or hammered. Types include jugs, religious, floral, or geometric motifs. not required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
pitchers, plates, cups, lamps, and May have script in Arabic or other
containers used for religious services Regulatory Flexibility Act
languages.
(like Koran boxes). Often engraved or 3. Koran Boxes—May be carved and Because no notice of proposed
otherwise decorated. inlaid, with decorations in religious, rulemaking is required, the provisions
4. Jewelry and Personal floral, or geometric motifs, or Arabic of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
Adornments—In a wide variety of script. U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply.
metals such as iron, brass, copper, 4. Study Tablets—Arabic inscribed Executive Orders 12866 and 13771
silver, and gold. Includes rings and ring training boards for teaching the Quran.
seals, head ornaments, earrings, CBP has determined that this
pendants, amulets, bracelets, talismans, E. Bone and Ivory document is not a regulation or rule
and belt buckles. May be adorned with 1. Ceremonial Paraphernalia—Types subject to the provisions of Executive
inlaid beads, gemstones, and leather. include boxes, reliquaries (and their Order 12866 or Executive Order 13771
5. Weapons and Armor—Often in iron contents), plaques, pendants, because it pertains to a foreign affairs
or steel. Includes daggers, swords, saifs, candelabra, stamp and seal rings. function of the United States, as
scimitars, other blades, with or without 2. Inlays—For religious decorative described above, and therefore is
sheaths, as well as spears, firearms, and and architectural elements. specifically exempted by section 3(d)(2)
cannons. Ottoman types may be inlaid of Executive Order 12866 and section
F. Glass
with gemstones, embellished with silver 4(a) of Executive Order 13771.
or gold, or engraved with floral or Vessels and containers in glass from
mosques, shrines, tombs, and Signing Authority
geometric motifs and inscriptions. Grips
or hilts may be made of metal, wood, or monuments, including glass and enamel This regulation is being issued in
even semi-precious stones such as agate, mosque lamps and ritual vessels. accordance with 19 CFR 0.1(a)(1),
and bound with leather. Armor pertaining to the Secretary of the
G. Textiles
consisting of small metal scales, Treasury’s authority (or that of his/her
originally sewn to a backing of cloth or In linen, silk, and wool. Religious delegate) to approve regulations related
leather, and augmented by helmets, textiles and fragments from mosques, to customs revenue functions.
body armor, shields, and horse armor. shrines, tombs, and monuments,
including garments, hangings, prayer List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12
6. Ceremonial Paraphernalia—
Including boxes (such as Koran boxes), rugs, and shrine covers. Cultural property, Customs duties and
plaques, pendants, candelabra, stamp inspection, Imports, Prohibited
H. Leather and Parchment
and seal rings. merchandise.
7. Musical Instruments—In a wide 1. Books and Manuscripts—Either as
sheets or bound volumes. Text is often Amendment to CBP Regulations
variety of metals. Includes cymbals and
trumpets. written on vellum or other parchment For the reasons set forth above, part
(cattle, sheep, goat, or camel) and then 12 of Title 19 of the Code of Federal
C. Ceramic and Clay gathered in leather bindings. Paper may Regulations (19 CFR part 12) is
1. Architectural Decorations— also be used. Types include the Koran amended as set forth below.
Including carved and molded brick, and and other Islamic books and
engraved and/or painted tile wall manuscripts, often written in brown ink, PART 12—SPECIAL CLASSES OF
ornaments and panels, sometimes with and then further embellished with MERCHANDISE
Arabic script. May be from forts, colorful floral or geometric motifs.
palaces, mosques, shrines, tombs, or 2. Musical Instruments—Leather ■ 1. The general authority citation for
monuments. drums of various sizes (e.g., bendir part 12 and the specific authority
2. Vessels and Containers—Includes drums used in Sufi rituals, wedding citation for § 12.104g continue to read as
glazed, molded, and painted ceramics. processions and Mal’uf performances). follows:
Types include boxes, plates, lamps, jars, Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202
I. Painting and Drawing (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff
and flasks. May be plain or decorated
with floral or geometric patterns, or Ottoman Period paintings may depict Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)),
Arabic script, primarily using blue, courtly themes (e.g., rulers, musicians, 1624;
green, brown, black, or yellow colors. riders on horses) and city views, among * * * * *
other topics. Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued
D. Wood under 19 U.S.C. 2612;
1. Architectural Elements—From sites Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed * * * * *
such as forts, palaces, mosques, shrines, Effective Date
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tombs, monuments, and madrassas, This amendment involves a foreign § 12.104g [Amended]
including doors, door fixtures, panels, affairs function of the United States and ■ 2. In § 12.104g, paragraph (b), the
beams, balconies, stages, screens, is, therefore, being made without notice table is amended by:
ceilings, and tent posts. Types include or public procedure under section ■ a. Adding ‘‘Libya’’ in the column
doors, door frames, windows, window 553(a)(1) of the Administrative headed ‘‘State party’’,
frames, walls, panels, beams, ceilings, Procedure Act (‘‘APA’’) (5 U.S.C. ■ b. Adding the words ‘‘Archaeological
and balconies. May be decorated with 553(a)(1)). In addition, CBP has material and ethnological material from
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Libya’’ in the column headed ‘‘Cultural DATES: This temporary rule is effective classification purposes. Pursuant to
property’’, and December 5, 2017 through January 23, section 335(b) of the PATH Act, the
■ c. Adding ‘‘CBP Dec. 17–19 ’’ in the 2020. amended definition applies to hard
column headed ‘‘Decision No.’’. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kara cider removed on or after January 1,
Dated: December 1, 2017. Fontaine, Regulations and Rulings 2017. This allowed a broader range of
Kevin K. McAleenan, Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and products to be eligible for the hard cider
Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box tax rate. Effective January 1, 2017, a
Border Protection. 12, Washington, DC 20005; telephone wine removed from wine premises or
(202) 453–1039 ext. 103. customs custody is eligible for the hard
Approved:
cider tax rate of 22.6 cents per gallon if
Timothy E. Skud, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
it:
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Background • Contains no more than 0.64 gram of
[FR Doc. 2017–26278 Filed 12–1–17; 4:15 pm] carbon dioxide per 100 milliliters of
TTB Authority
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P wine;
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and • Is derived primarily from apples or
Trade Bureau (TTB) of the Department pears, or from apple juice concentrate or
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY of the Treasury administers chapter 51 pear juice concentrate and water;
of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), • Contains no fruit product or fruit
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade which sets forth the Federal excise taxes flavoring other than apple or pear; and
Bureau on wine and related provisions, • Contains at least one-half of 1
including provisions addressing the percent and less than 8.5 percent
27 CFR Parts 24 and 27 production and marking of wine (see 26 alcohol by volume.
U.S.C. chapter 51). Section 5041 of the
[Docket No. TTB–2016–0016; T.D. TTB– Publication of Temporary Rule and
IRC (26 U.S.C. 5041) imposes six excise
147A; Re: T.D. TTB–145, T.D. TTB–146, T.D. Notice for Comment
TTB–147, Notice No. 168, and Notice No. tax rates, including the hard cider tax
168A] rate, on wines. These tax rates are In response to the PATH Act, TTB
associated with six tax classes that published in the Federal Register on
RIN 1513–AC31 correspond to section 5041(b), January 23, 2017, a temporary rule, T.D.
subparagraphs (1) through (6). The tax TTB–147 (82 FR 7653), to amend its
Implementation of Statutory regulations in 27 CFR parts 24 and 27
on wine is determined at the time of
Amendments Requiring the pertaining to the modified definition of
removal (generally, removal from a
Modification of the Definition of Hard ‘‘hard cider’’ for tax purposes. In
bonded wine premises or release from
Cider; Delayed Compliance Date of the
customs custody) for consumption or addition, TTB solicited comments from
Hard Cider Tax Class Labeling
sale (26 U.S.C. 5041(a)). Wine so the public on the temporary regulations
Statement Requirement
removed must be in containers bearing implementing the PATH Act through a
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and marks and labels evidencing compliance notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
Trade Bureau, Treasury. with the IRC as the Secretary of the Notice No. 168 (82 FR 7753), published
ACTION: Temporary rule; delay of Treasury may by regulations prescribe in the Federal Register concurrently
compliance date. (26 U.S.C. 5368(b)). with the temporary rule. The temporary
TTB administers chapter 51 of the IRC rule, the notice of proposed rulemaking,
SUMMARY: This temporary rule delays and its implementing regulations and the comments regarding the
the compliance date of a wine labeling pursuant to section 1111(d) of the temporary regulations received in
requirement that was established by Homeland Security Act of 2002, response to the NPRM may be viewed
T.D. TTB–147, a temporary rule codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). In addition, in their entirety within Docket No.
published on January 23, 2017. In that the Secretary has delegated various TTB–2016–0014 at the Regulations
rule, TTB required the statement ‘‘Tax authorities through Treasury .gov Web site at https://
class 5041(b)(6)’’ to appear on the Department Order 120–01, dated www.regulations.gov/.
container of any wine for which the December 10, 2013 (superseding
hard cider tax rate is claimed if it is Current Requirement for Tax Class
Treasury Order 120–01, dated January
removed from wine premises or customs Statement To Appear on Containers of
24, 2003), to the TTB Administrator to
custody on or after January 1, 2018. This Wine Taxed at the Hard Cider Tax Rate
perform the functions and duties in the
temporary rule delays the compliance administration and enforcement of these In T.D. TTB–147, TTB amended its
date for that requirement by one year. laws. The TTB regulations that regulations in parts 24 and 27 to require
Specifically, the tax class statement implement the provisions of the IRC, as the statement ‘‘Tax class 5041(b)(6)’’ to
‘‘Tax Class 5041(b)(6)’’ will not be they relate to wine, include regulations appear on the container of any wine for
required to appear on containers of wine in 27 CFR part 24 for domestic wine and which the hard cider tax rate is claimed;
that are taxed at the hard cider tax rate 27 CFR part 27 for imported wine. see §§ 24.257(a)(4) and 27.59(b). In
until January 1, 2019. Through a notice issuing the temporary rule, TTB
of proposed rulemaking published PATH Act’s Modification of the IRC recognized that industry members who
elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Definition of Hard Cider produce and import hard cider would
Register, TTB is soliciting comments On December 18, 2015, the President need time to comply with this
from all interested parties on this delay signed into law the Consolidated requirement. Therefore, in
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of the compliance date for the wine Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114– § 24.257(a)(4), TTB provided a one-year
labeling requirement, and, also in that 113). Division Q of this Act is titled the grace period before the tax class labeling
document, TTB is reopening for 60 days Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes requirement would go into effect, and,
the comment period for Notice No 168, Act of 2015 (PATH Act). Section 335(a) as set forth in T.D. TTB–147, this grace
the notice of proposed rulemaking that of the PATH Act amended the IRC at 26 period applies to products removed
published concurrently with T.D. TTB– U.S.C. 5041 by modifying the definition prior to January 1, 2018. As such, T.D.
147 on January 23, 2017. of ‘‘hard cider’’ for excise tax TTB–147 requires that for wine removed
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective on December 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | For regulatory aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325-0030, ot- [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 57346 | |
| RIN Number | 1515-AE34 | |
| CFR Associated | Cultural Property; Customs Duties and Inspection; Imports and Prohibited Merchandise |
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