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Revisions and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations--Chemical and Biological Weapons Controls:

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule that
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amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the June 2002 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG). The June 10, 2003, final rule contained errors in the List of Items Controlled for Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 2E001 and 2E002 on the Commerce Control List (CCL), as well as an error in the licensing policy provisions of the EAR that apply to items identified on the AG lists. This document corrects those errors.

[Docket No. 031114279-3279-01{time}

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comments on the impact that implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention has had on commercial activities involving ``Schedule 1'' chemicals through calendar year 2003. This notice of inquiry is part of an effort to collect information to assist in the preparation of the annual Presidential certification required under Condition 9 of Senate Resolution 75, April 24, 1997, in which the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Action Affecting Export Privileges; Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh, Tersteegenstr. 10, 40474 Dusseldorf, Germany, Respondent. Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having initiated an administrative proceeding against Ahwaz Steel Commercial & Technical Service Gmbh (``ASCOTEC)'' pursuant to section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 24012420 (2000)) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulations (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations'') \2\ based on allegations in a charging letter issued to ASCOTEC that alleged that ASCOTEC committed eight violations of the Regulations, specifically that ASCOTEC committed violations of the Regulations by causing the export of items from the United States to Iran without the required authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, as required by the Regulations on eight occasions; and
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Bureau of Industry and Security

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In the Matter of: Metal & Mineral Trade Sarl. Rue Pierre D'Aspelt, 1142 Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Respondent.

Order

The Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Department of Commerce (``BIS''), having initiated an administration proceeding against Metal & Mineral Trade Sarl. (``MMT'') pursuant to section 13(c) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 24012420 (2000)) (``Act''),\1\ and the Export Administration Regulation (currently codified at 15 CFR parts 730774 (2003)) (``Regulations''),\2\ based on allegations in a charging letter issued to MMT that alleged that MMT committed six violations of the Regulations, specifically that MMT committed violations of the Regulations by aiding and abetting the export of items from the United States to Iran without the required authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, as required by the Regulations on two occasions; by causing the export of items from the United States to

Export Trade Certificate of Review

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Office of Export Trading Company Affairs (``OETCA''), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, has received an application for an Export Trade Certificate of Review. This notice summarizes the conduct for which certification is sought and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocation of Pacific Cod Among Fixed Gear Sectors

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

NMFS issues a final rule to implement Amendment 77 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). This
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action apportions the fixed gear portion of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) among the fixed gear sectors. In addition, this action further splits the pot sector share of the TAC between pot catcher/processors and pot catcher vessels and changes how the 2 percent annual BSAI Pacific cod allocation to jig gear is seasonally apportioned and how unused portions are reallocated to other gear types. Amendment 77 and its implementing regulations are necessary to maintain the stability of the fixed gear Pacific cod fishery. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MagnusonStevens Act), the FMP, and other applicable laws.

Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Highly Migratory Species; Correction

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document corrects the phone number for the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) in the notice of availability of the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which was published November 6, 2003.

Endangered Species; File No. 1451

Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 1315 EastWest Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, has applied in due form for a permit to take threatened and endangered sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.