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Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material From Honduras, 8807-8809 [2019-04428]
Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 12, 2019 / Rules and Regulations (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes, Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes, Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes, and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0218, dated October 11, 2018; corrected October 26, 2018 (‘‘EASA AD 2018–0218’’). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that taperloks used in the wing-to-fuselage junction at rib 1 were found to be noncompliant with the applicable specification, resulting in a loss of pre-tension in the fasteners. 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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0218, dated October 11, 2018; corrected October 26, 2018. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2018–0218, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https:// ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this EASA AD at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. EASA AD 2018–0218 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–1007. (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8807 of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on February 21, 2019. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2019–03405 Filed 3–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 19 CFR Part 12 [CBP Dec. 19–03] RIN 1515–AE45 Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material From Honduras U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from Honduras. The restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Dec. 04–08 and last extended by CBP Dec. 14–03, are due to expire March 12, 2019. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has made the requisite determination for extending the import restrictions that previously existed and entering into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honduras to reflect the extension of these import restrictions. The new MOU supersedes the existing agreement that became effective on March 12, 2014. Accordingly, these import restrictions will remain in effect for an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this further extension through March 12, 2024. CBP Dec. 14–03 contains the amended Designated List of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from Honduras to which the restrictions apply. SUMMARY: Effective Date: March 12, 2019. For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley, Branch DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\12MRR1.SGM 12MRR1 8808 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 12, 2019 / Rules and Regulations Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325–0215, ot-otrrculturalproperty@cbp.dhs.gov. For operational aspects, Christopher N. Robertson, Branch Chief, Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 325–6586, CTAC@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Pursuant to the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, Public Law 97–446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., which implements the 1970 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (823 U.N.T.S. 231 (1972)), the United States entered into a bilateral agreement with the Republic of Honduras (Honduras) on March 12, 2004, concerning the imposition of import restrictions on certain archaeological material representing the Pre-Columbian cultures of Honduras and ranging in date from approximately 1200 B.C. to 1500 A.D. On March 16, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published CBP Dec. 04–08 in the Federal Register (69 FR 12267), which amended 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of these restrictions and included a list designating the types of archaeological material covered by the restrictions. Import restrictions listed at 19 CFR 12.104g(a) are effective for no more than five years beginning on the date on which the agreement enters into force with respect to the United States. This period may be extended for additional periods of not more than five years if it is determined that the factors which justified the initial agreement still pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists. On March 11, 2009, CBP published a final rule (CBP Dec. 09–05) in the Federal Register (74 FR 10482), which amended § 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional five years, to March 12, 2014. On September 24, 2013, the United States Department of State proposed in the Federal Register (78 FR 58596) to extend the agreement through a bilateral agreement between the United States and Honduras concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archaeological material from the preColumbian cultures of Honduras. On February 11, 2014, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Mar 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 Affairs, United States Department of State, made the necessary determinations to extend the import restrictions for an additional five years. Additionally, pursuant to his statutory and decision-making authority, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, included the coverage of certain ecclesiastical ethnological material to the Designated List. On March 12, 2014, CBP published a final rule (CBP Dec. 14–03) in the Federal Register (79 FR 13873). This final rule amended § 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional five years and added restrictions on ecclesiastical ethological material dating to the Colonial Period of Honduras, c. A.D. 1502 to 1821. The amended Designated List of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material is set forth in CBP Dec. 14–03. These import restrictions are due to expire on March 12, 2019. On December 14, 2018, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, after consultation with and recommendations by the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, determined that the cultural heritage of Honduras continues to be in jeopardy from pillage of certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material and that the import restrictions should be extended for an additional five years. Subsequently, a new MOU was concluded between the United States and Honduras. The new MOU supersedes and replaces the prior MOU and extends the import restrictions that went into effect under the prior MOU for an additional five years. This MOU is titled: ‘‘Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Republic of Honduras Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from the Pre-Columbian Cultures of Honduras and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials from the Colonial Period of Honduras.’’ Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR 12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of the import restrictions. The restrictions on the importation of archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material are to continue in effect through March 12, 2024. Importation of such material from Honduras 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. The Designated List and additional information may also be found at the following website address: https:// eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/ PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 cultural-property-advisory-committee/ current-import-restrictions by selecting the material for ‘‘Honduras.’’ Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed Effective Date This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United States and is, therefore, being made without notice or public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1). 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 1. The general authority citation for part 12 and the specific authority citation for § 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; * * * * * 2. In § 12.104g, the table in paragraph (a) is amended by removing the words ‘‘CBP Dec. 04–08 extended by CBP Dec. ■ E:\FR\FM\12MRR1.SGM 12MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 48 / Tuesday, March 12, 2019 / Rules and Regulations employers to register in an organizational registry to validate their eligibility. The Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 115–232), section 553 repealed this part’s authorizing legislation. This rule is not significant under Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’; therefore, the requirements of E.O. 13771, ‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs’’ do not apply. 14–03’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘CBP Dec. 14–03 extended by CBP Dec. 19–03’’. Kevin K. McAleenan, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Approved: March 7, 2019. Timothy E. Skud, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of the Treasury. [FR Doc. 2019–04428 Filed 3–11–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 77 Employment, Government employees. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PART 77—[REMOVED] Office of the Secretary Accordingly, by the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301, 32 CFR part 77, is removed. ■ 32 CFR Part 77 [Docket ID: DOD–2019–OS–0024] Dated: March 7, 2019. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. RIN 0790–AK44 Program To Encourage Public and Community Service (PACS) [FR Doc. 2019–04501 Filed 3–11–19; 8:45 am] Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This final rule removes the Department of Defense (DoD) regulation concerning a program to encourage public and community service by separating/retiring Service members, and DoD civilian personnel leaving the Government, and encourages spouses to enter public and community service employment. The authorizing legislation for this program has been repealed. Therefore, this part is outdated and unnecessary and should be removed. DATES: This rule is effective on March 12, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald H. Horne, (703) 614–8631. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: It has been determined that publication of this CFR part removal for public comment is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to public interest since it is based on removing obsolete information. This part was originally published October 23, 1992, under 10 U.S.C. 1143a, and established a program to identify and encourage public and community service to separating DoD service members and civilians within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The rule authorized DoD to counsel and create personnel registries for them to learn about community and public service employment prior to separation and retirement. It required public and community service organizations SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:10 Mar 11, 2019 Jkt 247001 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2017–0741; FRL–9990–42– Region 5] Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Revisions to Part 1 General Provisions Rules Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) on December 12, 2017, and supplemented on August 9, 2018, as a revision to Michigan’s state implementation plan (SIP). The SIP submission incorporates several revisions to Michigan’s Air Pollution Control Rules entitled ‘‘Part 1—General Provisions.’’ The revisions include administrative changes to the existing rule. DATES: This final rule is effective on April 11, 2019. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–R05–OAR–2017–0741. All documents in the docket are listed on the www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 8809 Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either through www.regulations.gov or at the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. This facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. We recommend that you telephone Charles Hatten, Environmental Engineer, at (312) 886–6031 before visiting the Region 5 office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Hatten, Environmental Engineer, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6031, hatten.charles@epa.gov. 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In the August 9, 2018, submission, MDEQ rescinded its request to modify Part 1 for the following definitions: R336.1101(a) ‘‘Act,’’ R336.1101(h) ‘‘Air pollution,’’ R336.1101(q) ‘‘Aqueous based parts washer,’’ and R336.1103(aa) ‘‘Cold cleaner.’’ II. Public Comment On December 13, 2018 (83 FR 64056), EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing approval of Michigan’s Part 1 rule. The comment period closed on January 14, 2019. We received an anonymous comment that address subjects outside the scope of E:\FR\FM\12MRR1.SGM 12MRR1
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Pages 8807-8809]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04428]
[CBP Dec. 19-03]
RIN 1515-AE45
Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological and
Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material From Honduras
AGENCY:  U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security; Department of the Treasury.
SUMMARY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on
certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from
Honduras. The restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Dec.
04-08 and last extended by CBP Dec. 14-03, are due to expire March 12,
2019. The Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs,
United States Department of State, has made the requisite determination
for extending the import restrictions that previously existed and
entering into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Honduras to
reflect the extension of these import restrictions. The new MOU
supersedes the existing agreement that became effective on March 12,
2014. Accordingly, these import restrictions will remain in effect for
an additional five years, and the CBP regulations are being amended to
reflect this further extension through March 12, 2024. CBP Dec. 14-03
contains the amended Designated List of archaeological and
ecclesiastical ethnological material from Honduras to which the
DATES:  Effective Date: March 12, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For legal aspects, Lisa L. Burley,
[[Page 8808]]
Chief, Cargo Security, Carriers and Restricted Merchandise Branch,
Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade, (202) 325-0215, ot-otrrculturalproperty@cbp.dhs.gov. For operational aspects, Christopher
N. Robertson, Branch Chief, Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center,
Trade Policy and Programs, Office of Trade, (202) 325-6586,
CTAC@cbp.dhs.gov.
Pursuant to the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act,
Public Law 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., which implements the 1970
(UNESCO) Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the
Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
(823 U.N.T.S. 231 (1972)), the United States entered into a bilateral
agreement with the Republic of Honduras (Honduras) on March 12, 2004,
concerning the imposition of import restrictions on certain
archaeological material representing the Pre-Columbian cultures of
Honduras and ranging in date from approximately 1200 B.C. to 1500 A.D.
On March 16, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published CBP
Dec. 04-08 in the Federal Register (69 FR 12267), which amended 19 CFR
12.104g(a) to reflect the imposition of these restrictions and included
a list designating the types of archaeological material covered by the
Import restrictions listed at 19 CFR 12.104g(a) are effective for
no more than five years beginning on the date on which the agreement
enters into force with respect to the United States. This period may be
extended for additional periods of not more than five years if it is
determined that the factors which justified the initial agreement still
pertain and no cause for suspension of the agreement exists.
On March 11, 2009, CBP published a final rule (CBP Dec. 09-05) in
the Federal Register (74 FR 10482), which amended Sec.  12.104g(a) to
reflect the extension of these import restrictions for an additional
five years, to March 12, 2014.
On September 24, 2013, the United States Department of State
proposed in the Federal Register (78 FR 58596) to extend the agreement
through a bilateral agreement between the United States and Honduras
concerning the imposition of import restrictions on archaeological
material from the pre-Columbian cultures of Honduras. On February 11,
2014, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs,
United States Department of State, made the necessary determinations to
extend the import restrictions for an additional five years.
Additionally, pursuant to his statutory and decision-making authority,
the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United
States Department of State, included the coverage of certain
ecclesiastical ethnological material to the Designated List. On March
12, 2014, CBP published a final rule (CBP Dec. 14-03) in the Federal
Register (79 FR 13873). This final rule amended Sec.  12.104g(a) to
five years and added restrictions on ecclesiastical ethological
material dating to the Colonial Period of Honduras, c. A.D. 1502 to
1821. The amended Designated List of archaeological and ecclesiastical
ethnological material is set forth in CBP Dec. 14-03. These import
restrictions are due to expire on March 12, 2019.
On December 14, 2018, the Assistant Secretary for Educational and
Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, after consultation
with and recommendations by the Cultural Property Advisory Committee,
determined that the cultural heritage of Honduras continues to be in
jeopardy from pillage of certain archaeological and ecclesiastical
ethnological material and that the import restrictions should be
extended for an additional five years. Subsequently, a new MOU was
concluded between the United States and Honduras. The new MOU
supersedes and replaces the prior MOU and extends the import
restrictions that went into effect under the prior MOU for an
additional five years. This MOU is titled: ``Memorandum of
Understanding between the Government of the United States of America
and the Government of Republic of Honduras Concerning the Imposition of
Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from the Pre-Columbian
Cultures of Honduras and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials from the
Colonial Period of Honduras.'' Accordingly, CBP is amending 19 CFR
12.104g(a) to reflect the extension of the import restrictions.
The restrictions on the importation of archaeological and
ecclesiastical ethnological material are to continue in effect through
March 12, 2024. Importation of such material from Honduras 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.
The Designated List and additional information may also be found at
the following website address: https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/cultural-property-advisory-committee/current-import-restrictions
by selecting the material for ``Honduras.''
This amendment involves a foreign affairs function of the United
States and is, therefore, being made without notice or public procedure
under 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1). For the same reason, a delayed effective date
is not required under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do
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.
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
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;
2. In Sec.  12.104g, the table in paragraph (a) is amended by removing
the words ``CBP Dec. 04-08 extended by CBP Dec.
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14-03'' and adding in their place the words ``CBP Dec. 14-03 extended
by CBP Dec. 19-03''.
Approved: March 7, 2019.
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2019-04428 Filed 3-11-19; 8:45 am]