82 FR 61654 - Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 248 (December 28, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 61654-61657] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-27975] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Determination of Trade Surplus in Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of its determination of the trade surplus in certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products of Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia and Panama. The level of a country's trade surplus in these goods relates to the quantity of sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products for which the United States grants preferential tariff treatment under (i) the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (Chile FTA); (ii) the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Morocco FTA); (iii) the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR); (iv) the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA); (v) the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA); and (vi) the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA). DATES: This notice is applicable on January 1, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Baumgarten, Office of Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395-9583 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Chile FTA Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108-77; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7746 of December 30, 2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the Chile FTA on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Chile FTA. Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 requires USTR to publish annually a determination of the amount of Chile's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in Harmonized System (HS) subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60, 1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and 2106.90, except that Chile's imports of goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the Chile FTA are not included in the calculation of Chile's trade surplus. Proclamation 8771 of December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413) reclassified HS subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14. [[Page 61655]] Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products of Chile entered under subheading 9911.17.05 in any calendar year (CY) (beginning in CY 2015) shall be the quantity of goods equal to the amount of Chile's trade surplus in subdivision (a) of the note. During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Chile's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 593,524 metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the Servicio Nacional de Aduana. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Chile's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 12(b) to subchapter XI of HTS chapter 99, goods of Chile are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9911.17.05 in CY 2018. II. Morocco FTA Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108-302; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 7971 of December 22, 2005 (70 FR 76651) implemented the Morocco FTA on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Morocco FTA. Note 12(a) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 requires USTR annually to publish a determination of the amount of Morocco's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Morocco's imports of U.S. goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the Morocco FTA are not included in the calculation of Morocco's trade surplus. Proclamation 8771 of December 29, 2011 (77 FR 413) reclassified HS subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and 1701.14. Note 12(b) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products of Morocco entered under subheading 9912.17.05 in an amount equal to the lesser of Morocco's trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99 provides preferential tariff treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products of Morocco entered under subheading 9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in an amount equal to the amount by which Morocco's trade surplus exceeds the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year. During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Morocco's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 730,647 metric tons according to data published by its customs authority, the Office des Changes. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Morocco's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 12(b) and U.S. Note 12(c) to subchapter XII of HTS chapter 99, goods of Morocco are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9912.17.05 or at preferential tariff rates under subheading 9912.17.10 through 9912.17.85 in CY 2018. III. CAFTA-DR Pursuant to section 201 of the Dominican Republic-Central America- United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4031), Presidential Proclamation No. 7987 of February 28, 2006 (71 FR 10827), Presidential Proclamation No. 7991 of March 24, 2006 (71 FR 16009), Presidential Proclamation No. 7996 of March 31, 2006 (71 FR 16971), Presidential Proclamation No. 8034 of June 30, 2006 (71 FR 38509), Presidential Proclamation No. 8111 of February 28, 2007 (72 FR 10025), Presidential Proclamation No. 8331 of December 23, 2008 (73 FR 79585), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8536 of June 12, 2010 (75 FR 34311), implemented the CAFTA-DR on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the CAFTA-DR. Note 25(b)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 requires USTR to publish annually a determination of the amount of each CAFTA-DR country's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that each CAFTA-DR country's exports to the United States of goods classified under HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99 and its imports of goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the CAFTA-DR are not included in the calculation of that country's trade surplus. U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment for certain sugar and syrup goods and sugar- containing products of each CAFTA-DR country entered under subheading 9822.05.20 in an amount equal to the lesser of that country's trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that country and that calendar year. A. Costa Rica During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Costa Rica's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 122,509 metric tons according to data published by the Costa Rican Customs Department, Ministry of Finance. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Costa Rica's trade surplus is 122,509 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Costa Rica for CY 2018 is 13,640 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Costa Rica that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 13,640 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Costa Rica's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Costa Rica for CY 2018). B. Dominican Republic During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, the Dominican Republic's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 148,476 metric tons according to data published by the National Direction of Customs (DGA). Based on this data, USTR has determined that the Dominican Republic's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of the Dominican Republic are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018. C. El Salvador During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, El Salvador's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 224,658 metric tons according to data published by the Salvadoran Sugar Council and the Central Bank of El Salvador. Based on this data, USTR has determined that El Salvador's trade surplus is 224,658 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for El Salvador for CY 2018 is 34,680 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of El Salvador that may be entered duty-free [[Page 61656]] under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 34,680 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of El Salvador's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for El Salvador for CY 2018). D. Guatemala During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Guatemala's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 1,787,825 metric tons according to data published by the Asociaci[oacute]n de Azucareros de Guatemala (ASAZGUA). Based on this data, USTR has determined that Guatemala's trade surplus is 1,787,825 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Guatemala for CY 2018 is 47,940 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Guatemala that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 47,940 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Guatemala's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Guatemala for CY 2018). E. Honduras During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Honduras' exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 106,893 metric tons according to data published by the Central Bank of Honduras. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Honduras' trade surplus is 106,893 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Honduras for CY 2018 is 9,920 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Honduras that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 9,920 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Honduras' trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Honduras for CY 2018). F. Nicaragua During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Nicaragua's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 208,507 metric tons according to data published by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade (MIFIC). Based on this data, USTR has determined that Nicaragua's trade surplus is 208,507 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 25(b)(ii) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Nicaragua for CY 2018 is 27,280 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Nicaragua that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.05.20 in CY 2018 is 27,280 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Nicaragua's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Nicaragua for CY 2018). IV. Peru TPA Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 110-138; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8341 of January 16, 2009 (74 FR 4105) implemented the Peru TPA on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Peru TPA. Note 28(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 requires USTR to annually publish a determination of the amount of Peru's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40, and 1702.60, except that Peru's imports of U.S. goods classified under HS subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the Peru TPA and Peru's exports to the United States of goods classified under HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Peru's trade surplus. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment for certain sugar goods of Peru entered under subheading 9822.06.10 in an amount equal to the lesser of Peru's trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year. During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Peru's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 248,472 metric tons according to data published by Superintendencia Nacional de Administraci[oacute]n Tributaria (SUNAT). Based on this data, USTR has determined that Peru's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 28(d) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of Peru are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9822.06.10 in CY 2018. V. Colombia TPA Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 112-42; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8818 of May 14, 2012 (77 FR 29519) implemented the Colombia TPA on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Colombia TPA. Note 32(b) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 requires USTR to publish annually a determination of the amount of Colombia's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, except that Colombia's imports of U.S. goods classified under subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the Colombia TPA and Colombia's exports to the United States of goods classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Colombia's trade surplus. Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty- free treatment for certain sugar goods of Colombia entered under subheading 9822.08.01 in an amount equal to the lesser of Colombia's trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year. During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Colombia's exports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its imports of those goods by 217,455 metric tons according to data published by Global Trade Atlas (GTA) and the Colombian Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN). Based on this data, USTR has determined that Colombia's trade surplus is 217,455 metric tons. The specific quantity set out in U.S. Note 32(c)(i) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 for Colombia for CY 2018 is 54,500 metric tons. Therefore, in accordance with that note, the aggregate quantity of goods of Colombia that may be entered duty-free under subheading 9822.08.01 in CY 2018 is 54,500 metric tons (i.e., the amount that is the lesser of Colombia's trade surplus and the specific quantity set out in that note for Colombia for CY 2018). VI. Panama TPA Pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 112-43; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential Proclamation No. 8894 of October 29, 2012 (77 FR 66505) implemented the Panama TPA on behalf of the United States and modified the HTS to reflect the tariff treatment provided for in the Panama TPA. Note 35(a) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 requires USTR to publish [[Page 61657]] annually a determination of the amount of Panama's trade surplus, by volume, with all sources for goods in HS subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, except that Panama's imports of U.S. goods classified under subheadings 1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating goods under the Panama TPA and Panama's exports to the United States of goods classified under subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and 1701.99 are not included in the calculation of Panama's trade surplus. Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment for certain sugar goods of Panama entered under subheading 9822.09.17 in an amount equal to the lesser of Panama's trade surplus or the specific quantity set out in that note for that calendar year. During CY 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, Panama's imports of the sugar and syrup goods and sugar-containing products described above exceeded its exports of those goods by 705 metric tons according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics and Census, Office of the General Comptroller of Panama. Based on this data, USTR has determined that Panama's trade surplus is negative. Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter 98, goods of Panama are not eligible to enter the United States duty-free under subheading 9822.09.17 in CY 2018. Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017-27975 Filed 12-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290-F8-P
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issues of importance to small shippers they do so in a representative capacity, SUMMARY: In accordance with the
and small railroads, including car rather than an individual capacity. See Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
supply, rates, competition, and Revised Guidance on Appointment of United States (HTS), the Office of the
procedures for addressing claims. Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms., United States Trade Representative
ICCTA instructs RSTAC to endeavor to Bds., & Comm’ns., 79 FR 47,482 (Aug. (USTR) is providing notice of its
develop private-sector mechanisms to 13, 2014). Members of RSTAC are determination of the trade surplus in
prevent, or identify and address, appointed to serve in a representative certain sugar and syrup goods and
obstacles to the most effective and capacity. sugar-containing products of Chile,
efficient transportation system RSTAC members are appointed for Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican
practicable. RSTAC also prepares an three-year terms. A member may serve Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
annual report concerning its activities after the expiration of his or her term Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia
and recommendations on whatever until a successor has taken office. No and Panama. The level of a country’s
regulatory or legislative relief it member will be eligible to serve in trade surplus in these goods relates to
considers appropriate. RSTAC is not excess of two consecutive terms. the quantity of sugar and syrup goods
subject to the Federal Advisory Due to the expiration of several and sugar-containing products for
Committee Act. RSTAC members’ terms, vacancies exist which the United States grants
RSTAC currently consists of 19 for the following: Two small shipper preferential tariff treatment under (i) the
members. Of this number, 15 members representatives, one large shipper United States-Chile Free Trade
are appointed by the Chairman of the representative, two small railroad Agreement (Chile FTA); (ii) the United
Board, and the remaining four members representatives, and two large railroad States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
are comprised of the Secretary of representatives. Upon appointment by (Morocco FTA); (iii) the Dominican
Transportation and the Members of the the Board Chairman, the new Republic-Central America-United States
Board, who serve as ex officio, representatives will serve for three years Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA–DR);
nonvoting members. Of the 15 and may be eligible to serve a second (iv) the United States-Peru Trade
appointed members, nine are voting three-year term following the end of Promotion Agreement (Peru TPA); (v)
members and are appointed from senior their first term. the United States-Colombia Trade
executive officers of organizations Suggestions for candidates to fill these
Promotion Agreement (Colombia TPA);
engaged in the railroad and rail vacancies should be submitted in letter
and (vi) the United States-Panama Trade
shipping industries. At least four of the form, identify the name of the
Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA).
voting members must be representatives candidate, provide a summary of why
of small shippers as determined by the the candidate is qualified to serve on DATES: This notice is applicable on
Chairman, and at least four of the voting RSTAC, and contain a representation January 1, 2018.
members must be representatives of that the candidate is willing to serve as FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Class II or III railroads. The remaining an RSTAC member effective Ronald Baumgarten, Office of
six members to be appointed—three immediately upon appointment. RSTAC Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395–9583 or
representing Class I railroads and three candidate suggestions should be filed Ronald_Baumgarten@ustr.eop.gov.
representing large shipper with the Board by January 22, 2018.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
organizations—serve in a nonvoting, Members selected to serve on RSTAC
advisory capacity, but are entitled to are chosen at the discretion of the Board I. Chile FTA
participate in RSTAC deliberations. Chairman. Please note that submissions
RSTAC is required by statute to meet will be available to the public at the Pursuant to section 201 of the United
at least semi-annually. In recent years, Board’s offices and posted on the States-Chile Free Trade Agreement
RSTAC has met four times a year. Board’s website under Docket No. EP Implementation Act (Pub. L. 108–77; 19
Meetings are generally held at the 526 (Sub-No. 10). U.S.C. 3805 note), Presidential
Board’s headquarters in Washington, Proclamation No. 7746 of December 30,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1325.
DC, although some meetings are held in 2003 (68 FR 75789) implemented the
Decided: December 21, 2017. Chile FTA on behalf of the United States
other locations.
RSTAC members receive no By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting and modified the HTS to reflect the
Director, Office of Proceedings. tariff treatment provided for in the Chile
compensation for their services and are
required to provide for the expenses Jeffrey Herzig, FTA.
incidental to their service, including Clearance Clerk. Note 12(a) to subchapter XI of HTS
travel expenses, as the Board cannot [FR Doc. 2017–28011 Filed 12–27–17; 8:45 am] chapter 99 requires USTR to publish
provide for these expenses. RSTAC may BILLING CODE 4915–01–P annually a determination of the amount
solicit and use private funding for its of Chile’s trade surplus, by volume,
activities, again subject to certain with all sources for goods in
restrictions in ICCTA. RSTAC members OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES Harmonized System (HS) subheadings
currently have elected to submit annual TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99,
dues to pay for RSTAC expenses. 1702.20, 1702.30, 1702.40, 1702.60,
RSTAC members must be citizens of Determination of Trade Surplus in 1702.90, 1806.10, 2101.12, 2101.20, and
the United States and represent as Certain Sugar and Syrup Goods and 2106.90, except that Chile’s imports of
broadly as practicable the various Sugar-Containing Products of Chile, goods classified under HS subheadings
segments of the railroad and rail shipper Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican 1702.40 and 1702.60 that qualify for
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industries. They may not be full-time Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, preferential tariff treatment under the
employees of the United States. Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, Chile FTA are not included in the
According to revised guidance issued by and Panama calculation of Chile’s trade surplus.
the Office of Management and Budget, AGENCY: Office of the United States Proclamation 8771 of December 29,
it is permissible for federally registered Trade Representative. 2011 (77 FR 413) reclassified HS
lobbyists to serve on advisory subheading 1701.11 as 1701.13 and
ACTION: Notice.
committees, such as RSTAC, as long as 1701.14.
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annually a determination of the amount the process to seek feedback from the and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal
of Panama’s trade surplus, by volume, public, FAA is requesting approval of a Government.
with all sources for goods in HS New Generic Information Collection Frequency: Once per request.
subheadings 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, Request: ‘‘Generic Clearance for Estimated Average Burden per
1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.40 and 1702.60, Customer Interactions’’. Response: 10 minutes.
except that Panama’s imports of U.S. DATES: Written comments should be Estimated Total Annual Burden:
goods classified under subheadings submitted by February 26, 2018. 1,833 hours.
1702.40 and 1702.60 that are originating FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA
goods under the Panama TPA and Barbara Hall at (940) 594–5913, or by at the following address: Barbara Hall,
Panama’s exports to the United States of email at: Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration, ASP–
goods classified under subheadings SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91 and OMB Control Number: 2120–NEW. Worth, TX 76177.
1701.99 are not included in the Title: Generic Clearance for Customer Public Comments Invited: You are
calculation of Panama’s trade surplus. Interactions. asked to comment on any aspect of this
Note 35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS Form Numbers: There are no FAA information collection, including (a)
chapter 98 provides duty-free treatment forms associated with this generic Whether the proposed collection of
for certain sugar goods of Panama information collection. information is necessary for FAA’s
entered under subheading 9822.09.17 in Type of Review: New generic performance; (b) the accuracy of the
an amount equal to the lesser of information collection. estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to
Panama’s trade surplus or the specific Background: Customer Interactions enhance the quality, utility and clarity
quantity set out in that note for that provide the Federal Aviation of the information collection; and (d)
calendar year. Administration valuable information
During CY 2016, the most recent year ways that the burden could be
and connect the agency to the public minimized without reducing the quality
for which data is available, Panama’s that we serve. In order to ensure a
imports of the sugar and syrup goods of the collected information. The agency
timely and consistent process for
and sugar-containing products will summarize and/or include your
Paperwork Reduction Act compliance,
described above exceeded its exports of comments in the request for OMB’s
the Federal Aviation Administration is
those goods by 705 metric tons clearance of this information collection.
proposing to develop a Generic
according to data published by the Information Collection Request to be Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on December 19,
National Institute of Statistics and utilized for Customer Interactions that 2017.
Census, Office of the General support the Agency’s mission. Barbara L. Hall,
Comptroller of Panama. Based on this Customer Interactions can support the FAA Information Collection Clearance
data, USTR has determined that Federal Aviation Administration’s Officer, Performance, Policy, and Records
Panama’s trade surplus is negative. mission by allowing the Agency to Management Branch, ASP–110.
Therefore, in accordance with U.S. Note collect qualitative and quantitative data [FR Doc. 2017–28049 Filed 12–27–17; 8:45 am]
35(c) to subchapter XXII of HTS chapter that can help inform scientific research; BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
98, goods of Panama are not eligible to aviation assessments and monitoring
enter the United States duty-free under efforts; validate models or tools; and
subheading 9822.09.17 in CY 2018. enhance the quantity and quality of data DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
collected across communities. Customer
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, Federal Aviation Administration
Interactions also create an avenue to
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for incorporate local knowledge and needs,
Agricultural Affairs. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1197; Notice of
and can contribute to increased data Availability Docket No. 17–AEA–25]
[FR Doc. 2017–27975 Filed 12–27–17; 8:45 am] sharing, open data, and government
BILLING CODE 3290–F8–P transparency. The Federal Aviation Notice of Availability of Categorical
Administration may sponsor the Exclusion and Record of Decision
collection of this type of information in (CATEX/ROD) for LGA RNAV (GPS)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION connection with aviation projects. All Runway 13 Procedure
such collections will follow Agency
Federal Aviation Administration AGENCY: Federal Aviation
policies and regulations. If a new
Administration, (FAA), DOT.
collection is not within the parameters
Agency Information Collection ACTION: Notice of availability.
of this generic Information Collection
Activities: Requests for Comments;
Request (ICR), the Agency will submit a SUMMARY: The FAA, Eastern Service
Clearance of Approval of New
separate information collection request Area is issuing this notice to advise the
Information Collection: Generic
to Office of Management and Budget public of the availability of the
Clearance for Customer Interactions
(OMB) for approval. Categorical Exclusion/Record of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Collections under this generic ICR
Decision (CATEX/ROD) for the
Administration (FAA), DOT. will be from volunteers who participate
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) RNAV (GPS)
ACTION: Notice and request for on their own initiative through an open
Runway 13 (RWY 13) procedure. The
comments. and transparent process; the collections
FAA reviewed the action and
will be low-burden for participants;
SUMMARY: In accordance with the determined it to be categorically
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collections will be low-cost for both the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA participants and the Federal excluded from further environmental
invites public comments concerning our Government; and data will be available documentation.
intention to request the Office of to support the endeavors of the Agency, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
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| Dates | This notice is applicable on January 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Ronald Baumgarten, Office of Agricultural Affairs, (202) 395-9583 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 61654 |
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