Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 160 / Monday, August 18, 2008 / Notices 48199 

COMMITTEE FOR THE 

IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE 

AGREEMENTS 

Determinations under the Textile and 

Apparel Commercial Availability 

Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free 

Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR 

Agreement) 

August 12, 2008. 

AGENCY: The Committee for the 

Implementation of Textile Agreements. 

ACTION: Determinations to add products 

in unrestricted quantities to Annex 3.25 

of the CAFTA-DR Agreement 

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2008. 

SUMMARY: The Committee for the 

Implementation of Textile Agreements 

(‘‘CITA’’) has made eight determinations 

that eight woven fabrics, as specified 

below, are not available in commercial 

quantities in a timely manner in the 

CAFTA-DR countries. The fabrics will 

be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the 

CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted 

quantities. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Maria Dybczak, Office of Textiles and 

Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, 

(202) 482-3651. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ONLINE: http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/ 

CaftaReqTrack.nsf.Reference numbers: 

70.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

71.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

72.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

73.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

74.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

75.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

76.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

77.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

78.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

79.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

80.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic; 

81.2008.06.18.Fabric.GovofDominican 

Republic. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority: Section 203(o)(4) of the 

Dominican Republic-Central America-United 

States Free Trade Agreement Implementation 

Act ‘‘(CAFTA-DR Act)’’; the Statement of 

Administrative Action accompanying the 

CAFTA-DR Act; Presidential Proclamations 

7987 (February 28, 2006) and 7996 (March 

31, 2006). 

BACKGROUND: 

The CAFTA-DR Agreement provides a 

list in Annex 3.25 for fabrics, yarns, and 

fibers that the Parties to the CAFTA-DR 

Agreement have determined are not 

available in commercial quantities in a 

timely manner in the territory of any 

Party. The CAFTA-DR Agreement 

provides that this list may be modified 

pursuant to Article 3.25(4)-(5), when the 

President of the United States 

determines that a fabric, yarn, or fiber is 

not available in commercial quantities 

in a timely manner in the territory of 

any Party. See Annex 3.25, Note; see 

also section 203(o)(4)(C) of the CAFTADR Act. 

The CAFTA-DR Act requires the 

President to establish procedures 

governing the submission of a request 

and providing opportunity for interested 

entities to submit comments and 

supporting evidence before a 

commercial availability determination is 

made. In Presidential Proclamations 

7987 and 7996, the President delegated 

to CITA the authority under section 

203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act for 

modifying the Annex 3.25 list. On 

March 21, 2007, CITA published Final 

Procedures (‘‘procedures’’) it would 

follow in considering Requests to 

modify the Annex 3.25 list (72 FR 

13256). 

On June 18, 2008, The Chairman of 

CITA received eight commercial 

availability Requests from the 

Government of the Dominican Republic 

(‘‘GDR’’) for various woven fabrics, of 

the specifications detailed below. On 

June 19, 2008, in accordance with 

CITA’s procedures, CITA notified 

interested parties of, and posted on its 

website, the accepted Requests and 

asked that interested entities provide, by 

July 2, 2008, a Response with an Offer 

to Supply (‘‘Responses’’) advising of its 

objection to the Request and its ability 

to supply the subject product. CITA also 

explained that Rebuttals to Responses 

were due to CITA by July 9, 2008. 

On July 2, 2008, a CAFTA-DR 

supplier, Monte Textil S.A. (‘‘Monte’’), 

submitted Responses to each of the eight 

Requests, advising CITA of its 

objections to the Requests and 

explaining its ability to supply each of 

the eight fabrics as specified in 

commercial quantities in a timely 

manner. In its Responses to the GDR’s 

Requests, Monte stated its ability to 

supply the subject fabrics, and provided 

some detailed information regarding its 

production capability. 

In its Rebuttals to Monte’s Responses, 

the GDR argued that Monte had failed 

to demonstrate that it has the capability 

to make the fabrics in question and that 

in its Responses the company provided 

only a ‘‘broad recitation of its general 

production capabilities.’’

In accordance with section 203(o)(4) 

of the CAFTA-DR Act, Article 3.25 of 

the CAFTA-DR Agreement, and section 

8(c)(4) of CITA’s procedures, because 

there was insufficient information to 

make a determination within 30 days, 

CITA extended the period of making a 

determination by 14 U.S. business days. 

On July 21, 2008, in accordance with 

section 8(c)(4)(i) of CITA’s final 

procedures, CITA held a public meeting 

with representatives from the GDR, 

Grupo M, a Dominican apparel 

producer, and Monte, to allow the 

interested entities to provide additional 

evidence to support their claims and 

information previously submitted to 

CITA. 

Section 203(o)(4)(C)(ii) of the CAFTADR Act provides that after receiving a 

Request, a determination will be made 

as to whether the subject product is 

available in commercial quantities in a 

timely manner in the CAFTA-DR 

countries. In the instant case, the 

information on the record clearly 

indicates that the GDR, and specifically 

a Dominican manufacturer, Grupo M, 

made significant efforts to source the 

fabrics in the CAFTA-DR countries, 

including from Monte, and that Monte 

has not demonstrated that it can supply 

the specified fabrics in a timely manner. 

Therefore, in accordance with section 

203(o) of the CAFTA-DR Act, and 

CITA’s procedures, as CITA has 

determined that the subject products are 

not available in commercial quantities 

in a timely manner, CITA has 

determined to add the specified fabrics 

to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTADR Agreement. 

The subject fabrics are added to the 

list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR 

Agreement in unrestricted quantities. A 

revised list has been published on-line. 

CITA notes that, in accordance with 

section 203(o)(4) of the CAFTA-DR Act, 

Article 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR 

Agreement, and section 9 of CITA’s 

procedures, an interested entity may 

request CITA to remove or restrict the 

quantity of a product listed in Annex 

3.25 six months after the product has 

been added. If CITA determines that the 

product is available in commercial 

quantities in a timely manner in the 

CAFTA-DR countries, CITA will publish 

in the Federal Register a notice of its 

determination of removal or restriction. 

Accordingly, the product will be 

removed from the Annex 3.25 list, or its 

quantity restricted, six months after the 

publication date of CITA’s 

determination. 


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Specifications: 

70.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Sateen Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.39.0020 

Fiber Content: 98% cotton/2% spandex 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 74/1 - 78/1; 26/1 - 28/1 

English: 44/1 - 46/1; 14.5/1 - 15.5/1 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 80-84 warp ends/30-31 filling picks per cm 

English: 204-214 warp ends/76-80 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Sateen 

Weight: 

Metric: 248-261 gm/sq. m. 

English: 7.3 - 7.8 oz./sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 134-41 cm 

English: 53-55 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

71.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Dyed Sateen Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.39.0020 

Fiber Content: 98% cotton/2% spandex 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 53/1 - 56/1; 53/1 - 56/1; 225 metric spandex 

English: 31/1 - 33/1; 31/1 - 33/1; 40 denier spandex 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 73-77 warp ends/31-32 filling picks per cm 

English: 185-195 warp ends/78-82 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Sateen 

Weight: 

Metric: 225-236 gm/sq. m. 

English: 6.6 - 7.0 oz./sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 122-127 cm 

English: 48-50 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

72.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Dyed Twill Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.32.00 

Fiber Content: 97% cotton/3% spandex 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 66/1 - 69/1; 26/1 - 28/1; 116 metric spandex 

English: 39/1 - 41/1; 16/1; 70 denier spandex 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 77-81 warp ends/25-26 filling picks per cm 

English: 195-205 warp ends/62-66 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Three or four thread twill 

Weight: 

Metric: 231-243 gm/sq. m. 

English: 6.8 - 7.2 oz./sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 129-135 cm 

English: 51-53 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

73.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Dobby Weave Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.39.0090 

Fiber Content: 98% cotton/2% spandex 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 53/1 - 56/1; 53/1 - 56/1; 225 metric spandex 

English: 31/1 - 33/1; 31/1 - 33/1; 40 denier spandex 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 69-73 warp ends/ 30-31 filling picks per 

cm. 

English: 176-185 warp ends/76-80 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Dobby weave 

Weight: 

Metric: 225-236 gm/sq. m. 

English: 6.6 - 7.0 oz/sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 119-125 cm 

English: 48-50 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

74.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Plain Weave Fabrics 

HTS: 5208.32.40, 5208.32.50 

Fiber Content: 100% cotton 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 66/1 - 69/1; 66/1 - 69/1; 

English: 39/1 - 41/1; 39/1 - 41/1; 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 51-54 warp ends/ 38-40 filling picks per 

cm. 

English: 130-136 warp ends/98-103 filling picks 

per inch 

Weave: Plain weave 

Weight: 

Metric: 151-159 gm/sq. m. 

English: 4.5 - 4.7 oz/sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 141-148 cm 

English: 56-58 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

75.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Herringbone Twill Fabrics 

HTS: 5208.39.2090 

Fiber Content: 100% cotton 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 53/1 - 56/1; 66/1 - 69/1; 

English: 31/1 - 33/1; 39/1 - 41/1; 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 63-66 warp ends/ 35-36 filling picks per 

cm. 

English: 160-168 warp ends/88-92 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Herringbone twill 

Weight: 

Metric: 155-163 gm/sq. m. 

English: 4.6 - 4.8 oz/sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 139-146 cm 

English: 55-57 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

76.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Dobby Weave Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.39.0080 

Fiber Content: 100% cotton 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 53/1 - 56/1; 53/1 - 56/1; 

English: 31/1 - 33/1; 31/1 - 33/1; 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 65-69 warp ends/ 53-56 filling picks per 

cm. 

English: 166-174 warp ends/135-141 filling picks 

per inch 

Weave: Dobby Weave 

Weight: 

Metric: 248 - 261 gm/sq. m. 

English: 7.3 - 7.7 oz/sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 141-148 cm 

English: 56-58 inches 

Finish: Piece dyed 

77.2008.06.18.Fabric.Govof DominicanRepublic: 

Certain Herringbone Twill Fabrics 

HTS: 5209.49.0090 

Fiber Content: 100% cotton 

Average Yarn Number: 

Metric: 53/2 - 56/2; 33/1 - 35/1; 

English: 31/2 - 33/2; 20/1 - 21/1; 

Thread Count: 

Metric: 31-32 warp ends/ 24-25 filling picks per 

cm. 

English: 78-82 warp ends/60-64 filling picks per 

inch 

Weave: Herringbone twill 

Weight: 

Metric: 271-285 gm/sq. m. 

English: 8.0 - 8.4 oz/sq. yd. 

Width: 

Metric: 142-145 cm 

English: 56-57 inches 

Finish: Yarn dyed 

R. Matthew Priest, 

Chairman, Committee for the Implementation 

of Textile Agreements. 

[FR Doc. E8–19094 Filed 8–15–08; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Defense Acquisition Regulations 

System 

[OMB Control Number 0704–0214] 

Information Collection Requirement; 

Defense Federal Acquisition 

Regulation Supplement; Special 

Contracting Methods 

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition 

Regulations System, Department of 

Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments regarding a proposed 

extension of an approved information 

collection requirement. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 

3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 

Chapter 35), DoD announces the 

proposed extension of a public 

information collection requirement and 

seeks public comment on the provisions 

thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) 

Whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of DoD, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of 

the estimate of the burden of the 

proposed information collection; (c) 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 

burden of the information collection on 

respondents, including the use of 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

The Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) has approved this information 

collection requirement for use through 

November 30, 2008. DoD proposes that 

OMB extend its approval for use for 

three additional years. 

DATES: DoD will consider all comments 

received by October 17, 2008. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by OMB Control Number 

0704–0214, using any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• E-mail: dfars@osd.mil. Include 

OMB Control Number 0704–0214 in the 

subject line of the message. 

• Fax: 703–602–7887. 

• Mail: Defense Acquisition 

Regulations System, Attn: Mr. Michael 

Benavides, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP 

(DARS), IMD 3D139, 3062 Defense 

Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3062. 

• Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense 

Acquisition Regulations System, Crystal 

Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, 

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