95-22977. Removal of Cambodia and Vietnam From List of ``Non-Entrant'' Countries  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 180 (Monday, September 18, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 48027-48028]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-22977]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    
    Customs Service
    
    19 CFR Part 4
    
    [T.D. 95-76]
    RIN 1515-AB81
    
    
    Removal of Cambodia and Vietnam From List of ``Non-Entrant'' 
    Countries
    
    AGENCY: U. S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: On January 3, 1992, the United States lifted the trade embargo 
    against Cambodia, normalizing economic relations between the United 
    States and Cambodia. On February 3, 1994, President Clinton lifted the 
    trade embargo against Vietnam. Effective April 27, 1995, the National 
    Security Council amended its policy toward Cambodia and Vietnam by 
    removing them from the ``non-entrant'' ``Category II'' status and 
    placing them in the ``Category I'' status of vessels that may enter U. 
    S. ports subject to certain limitations.
        This document amends footnote 3a of section 4.20 of the Customs 
    Regulations to remove Cambodia and Vietnam from the list of ``non-
    entrant'' countries so that foreign vessels entering the United States 
    from these countries are now subject to a lesser special tonnage tax 
    assessment.
    
    
    DATES: This amendment is effective September 18, 1995. Reduced special 
    tonnage tax assessments for foreign vessels entering the United States 
    from Cambodia and Vietnam applied commencing on April 27, 1995.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara E. Whiting, Carrier Rulings 
    Branch, (202) 482-6940.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background
    
        Pursuant to information provided by the Departments of State and 
    Transportation, Customs has found that on January 3, 1992, the United 
    States lifted the trade embargo against Cambodia, normalizing economic 
    relations. On February 3, 1994, President Clinton lifted the trade 
    embargo against Vietnam. Effective April 27, 1995, the National 
    Security Council amended its policy toward Cambodia and Vietnam by 
    removing them from the ``non-entrant'' ``Category II'' status and 
    placing them in the ``Category I'' status of vessels that may enter U. 
    S. ports subject to certain limitations.
        Accordingly, Customs has determined that vessels which trade in or 
    enter the United States from Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) and the 
    Socialist Republic of Vietnam are no longer subject to the payment of 
    special tonnage tax in the amount of $2.00 as provided in 46 U.S.C. 
    App. 121 and 141 and section 4.20 of the Customs 
    
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    Regulations (19 CFR 4.20), but they will be subject to the $0.50 
    special tonnage tax and $0.50 light money rates provided therein.
        This document amends footnote 3a of section 4.20 of the Customs 
    Regulations (19 CFR 4.20, footnote 3a) to remove Cambodia and Vietnam 
    from the list of ``non-entrant'' countries, reflecting the lesser 
    special tonnage tax assessments for foreign vessels entering the United 
    States from these countries.
    
    Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866
    
        Pursuant to the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 
    U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and based upon the information set forth above, it 
    is certified that the regulation will not have a significant economic 
    impact on a substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, the 
    regulation is not subject to the regulatory analysis or other 
    requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604.
        This document does not meet the criteria for a ``significant 
    regulatory action'' as specified in Executive Order 12866.
    
    Inapplicability of Public Notice and Comment Requirements and Delayed 
    Effective Date Requirements
    
        Because the subject matter of this document does not constitute a 
    departure from established policy or procedures, but merely announces a 
    benefit for the public, it has been determined, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
    553(b)(B), that the notice and public comment procedures thereon are 
    unnecessary. For the same reasons, it has also been determined, 
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1) and (3), that good cause exists for not 
    requiring a delayed effective date.
    Drafting Information
    
        The principal author of this document was Janet L. Johnson, 
    Regulations Branch. However, personnel from other offices participated 
    in its development.
    
    List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 4
    
        Customs duties and inspection, Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime 
    carriers, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
    
    Amendment to the Regulations
    
        For the reasons set forth in the preamble, part 4 of the Customs 
    Regulations (19 CFR part 4) is amended as set forth below.
    
    PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES
    
        1. The general authority citation for part 4 and the specific 
    authority for Sec. 4.20 continue to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624; 
    46 U.S.C. App. 3, 91;
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        Section 4.20 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 2107(b), 8103, 14306, 
    14502, 14511, 14512, 14513, 14701, 14702, 46 U.S.C. App. 121, 128;
    * * * * *
    
    
    Sec. 4.20  [Amended]
    
        2. In Sec. 4.20(c), footnote 3a to the table is amended by removing 
    the words ``Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia);'' and ``; and, the 
    Socialist Republic of Vietnam''.
    
        Approved: August 23, 1995.
    William F. Riley,
    Acting Commissioner of Customs.
    
    Dennis M. O'Connell,
    Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
    [FR Doc. 95-22977 Filed 9-15-95; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4820-02-P
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
9/18/1995
Published:
09/18/1995
Department:
Customs Service
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
95-22977
Dates:
This amendment is effective September 18, 1995. Reduced special tonnage tax assessments for foreign vessels entering the United States from Cambodia and Vietnam applied commencing on April 27, 1995.
Pages:
48027-48028 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
T.D. 95-76
RINs:
1515-AB81: Removal of Cambodia and Vietnam From List of "Non-Entrant" Countries
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1515-AB81/removal-of-cambodia-and-vietnam-from-list-of-non-entrant-countries
PDF File:
95-22977.pdf
CFR: (1)
19 CFR 4.20