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<![CDATA[ Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES as investment, intellectual property and/or government procurement) to be discussed. A copy of the testimony must accompany the notification. Remarks at the hearing should be limited to no more than five minutes to allow for possible questions from the TPSC. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the hearing should contact the TPSC Executive Secretary. Interested persons, including persons who participate in the hearing, may submit written comments by no later than noon, September 4, 2012. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must identify (on the first page of the submission) ??Participation of Canada in the TransPacific Partnership Trade Negotiations.?? Persons may submit public comments electronically to www.regulations.gov docket number USTR?2012?0015. In order to be assured of consideration, comments should be submitted by noon, September 4, 2012. In order to ensure the timely receipt and consideration of comments, USTR strongly encourages commenters to make on-line submissions, using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments should be submitted under the following docket: USTR?2012?0015. To find the docket, enter the docket number in the ??Enter Keyword or ID?? window at the http:// www.regulations.gov home page and click ??Search.?? The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice by selecting ??Notices?? under ??Document Type?? on the search-results page, and click on the link entitled ??Comment Now.?? (For further information on using the www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on the web site by clicking on the ??Help?? tab.) The http://www.regulations.gov Web site provides the option of providing comments using the ??Type Comments?? field, or by attaching a document using the ??Upload File(s)?? field. USTR prefers submissions to be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is sufficient to type ??See attached?? in the ??Type Comments?? field. USTR also prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission is in an application other than those two, please indicate the name of the application in the ??Type Comments?? field. For any comments submitted electronically containing business confidential information, the file name VerDate Mar2010 19:21 Jul 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ??BC.?? Any page containing business confidential information must be clearly marked ??BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL?? on the top of that page. Filers of submissions containing business confidential information must also submit a public version of their comments. The file name of the public version should begin with the character ??P.?? The ??BC?? and ??P?? should be followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or reply comments. Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential information should name their file using the character ??P,?? followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. Please do not attach separate cover letters to electronic submissions; rather, include any information that might appear in a cover letter in the comments themselves. Similarly, to the extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate files. USTR strongly urges submitters to file comments through www.regulations.gov, if at all possible. Any alternative arrangements must be made with Donald W. Eiss in advance of transmitting a comment. Mr. Eiss should be contacted at (202) 395?3475. General information concerning USTR is available at http://www.ustr.gov. Douglas Bell, Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee. [FR Doc. 2012?17932 Filed 7?20?12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290?F2?P TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Request for Comments on Negotiating Objectives With Respect to Mexico?s Participation in the Proposed TransPacific Partnership Trade Agreement Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Request for comments on negotiating objectives with respect to Mexico?s participation in the ongoing negotiations of a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, and notice of public hearing. AGENCY: The United States intends to commence negotiations with Mexico as part of the ongoing negotiations of a TPP trade agreement. Including Mexico in the TPP negotiations furthers the objective of achieving a high-standard, broad-based Asia-Pacific regional agreement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43133 seeking public comments on all elements related to Mexico?s participation in the TPP negotiations in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. DATES: Persons wishing to testify orally at the hearing must provide written notification of their intention, as well as their testimony, by September 4, 2012. The hearing will be held in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2012. Written comments are due by noon, September 4, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submissions via on-line: www.regulations.gov. For alternatives to on-line submissions, please contact Donald W. Eiss at (202) 395?3475. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning requirements for written comments, please contact Donald W. Eiss at (202) 395?3475. All other questions regarding this notice should be directed to Kent Shigetomi, Director for Mexico and NAFTA, at (202) 395?3412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background On November 13, 2011, Mexican Economy Secretary Bruno Ferrari stated Mexico?s intention to begin consultations with the current TPP participating countries regarding Mexico?s participation in the TPP negotiations. On December 7, 2011, USTR published notices in the Federal Register (76 FR 76479), seeking public comments on Mexico?s possible participation in the TPP negotiations. On July 9, 2012, following consultations with relevant Congressional committees and after having reached consensus on Mexico?s participation with the other TPP negotiating partners (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam), the U.S. Trade Representative informed Congress that the President intends to commence negotiations with Mexico in the context of the ongoing negotiations of the TPP. The objective of this negotiation is to achieve a highstandard, 21st century agreement with a membership and coverage that provides economically significant market access opportunities for America?s workers, manufacturers, service suppliers, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. The addition of Mexico to the group of TPP negotiating partners will contribute meaningfully to the achievement of these goals. In addition, under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2151, 2153), in the case of an agreement such as the proposed TPP trade agreement, the President must (i) afford interested E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 43134 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES persons an opportunity to present their views regarding any matter relevant to the proposed agreement, (ii) designate an agency or inter-agency committee to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed agreement, and (iii) seek the advice of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the probable economic effects on U.S. industries and consumers of the removal of tariffs and non-tariff barriers on imports pursuant to the proposed agreement. USTR intends to hold a public hearing on matters related to Mexico?s participation in the TPP negotiations on September 21, 2012. In addition, USTR has requested the ITC to provide advice to USTR on the probable economic effects of including Mexico in a TPP agreement. 2. Public Comments To assist USTR as it develops its negotiating objectives for the agreement, the Trade Policy Subcommittee Chair invites interested persons to submit written comments and/or oral testimony at a public hearing on matters relevant to Mexico?s participation in the TPP negotiations. Members of the public who submitted comments in response to the earlier request (76 FR 76479) need not make an additional submission unless the comments are different. Comments and testimony may address the reduction or elimination of tariffs or non-tariff barriers on any articles provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) that are products of Mexico, any concession that should be sought by the United States, or any other matter relevant to the inclusion of Mexico in the proposed TPP agreement. The TPSC Chair invites comments on all of these matters and, in particular, seeks comments addressed to: (a) General and product-specific negotiating objectives for Mexico in the context of this proposed regional agreement. (b) Economic costs and benefits to U.S. producers and consumers of removal of tariffs and removal or reduction in non-tariff barriers on articles traded with Mexico. (c) Treatment of specific goods (described by HTSUS numbers) under the proposed regional agreement, including comments on? (1) Product-specific import or export interests or barriers, (2) experience with particular measures that should be addressed in the negotiations, and (3) approach to tariff negotiations, including ways to address export priorities and import sensitivities VerDate Mar2010 19:21 Jul 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 related to Mexico in the context of this regional agreement. (d) Adequacy of existing customs measures to ensure that qualifying imported goods from TPP countries, including Mexico, receive preferential treatment, and appropriate rules of origin for goods entering the United States under the proposed regional agreement. (e) Existing sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical barriers to trade imposed by Mexico that should be addressed in the negotiations. (f) Existing barriers to trade in services between the United States and Mexico that should be addressed in the negotiations. (g) Relevant electronic commerce issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (h) Relevant trade-related intellectual property rights issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (i) Relevant investment issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (j) Relevant competition-related matters that should be addressed in the negotiations. (k) Relevant government procurement issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (l) Relevant environmental issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (m) Relevant labor issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. In addition to the matters described above, USTR is addressing new and emerging issues in this proposed regional agreement. Specifically, USTR is considering new approaches designed to promote innovation and competitiveness, encourage new technologies and emerging economic sectors, increase the participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in trade, and support the development of efficient production and supply chains that include U.S. firms in order to encourage firms to invest and produce in the United States. The Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TSPC) invites comments regarding how Mexico?s participation in the negotiations might affect these new approaches. The TPSC Chair also invites comments on the impact of Mexico?s participation in the negotiations on other trade-related priorities in this regional agreement, including environmental protection and conservation, transparency, workers rights and protections, development, and other issues. USTR has already provided notice and requested comments on the scope for an environmental review of the proposed TPP trade agreement (see 75 FR 14470, March 25, 2010). As PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 described above, the present notice invites comments on, among other topics, environmental issues to be addressed in the TPP negotiations to take into account Mexico?s participation in the negotiation. Further comments are also invited on the environmental review, including possible changes in the scope or other issues that should be addressed in the review. At a later date, USTR, through the TPSC, will publish notice of reviews regarding the impact of the proposed agreement on U.S. employment and labor markets. These reviews will take into account Mexico?s participation in the negotiations. A hearing will be held on September 21, 2012, in Rooms 1, and 2, 1724 F Street NW., Washington, DC. Persons wishing to testify at the hearing must provide written notification of their intention by September 4, 2012. The notification should include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person presenting the testimony; and (2) a short (one or two paragraph) summary of the presentation, including the subject matter and, as applicable, the products(s) (with HTSUS numbers), service sector(s), or other subjects (such as investment, intellectual property and/or government procurement) to be discussed. A copy of the testimony must accompany the notification. Remarks at the hearing should be limited to no more than five minutes to allow for possible questions from the TPSC. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the hearing should contact the TPSC Executive Secretary. Interested persons, including persons who participate in the hearing, may submit written comments by no later than noon, September 4, 2012. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must identify (on the first page of the submission) ??Participation of Mexico in the TransPacific Partnership Trade Negotiations.?? Persons may submit public comments electronically to www.regulations.gov docket number USTR?2012?0014. In order to be assured of consideration, comments should be submitted by noon, September 4, 2012. In order to ensure the timely receipt and consideration of comments, USTR strongly encourages commenters to make on-line submissions, using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments should be submitted under the following docket: USTR?2012?0014. To find the docket, enter the docket number in the ??Enter Keyword or ID?? window at the http:// E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 141 / Monday, July 23, 2012 / Notices www.regulations.gov home page and click ??Search.?? The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice by selecting ??Notices?? under ??Document Type?? on the search-results page, and click on the link entitled ??Submit a Comment.?? (For further information on using the www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on the web site by clicking on the ??Help?? tab.) The http://www.regulations.gov Web site provides the option of providing comments using the ??Type Comments?? field, or by attaching a document using the ??Upload File(s)?? field. USTR prefers submissions to be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is sufficient to type ??See attached?? in the ??Type Comments?? field. USTR also prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission is in an application other than those two, please indicate the name of the application in the ??Type Comments?? field. For any comments submitted electronically containing business confidential information, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ??BC.?? Any page containing business confidential information must be clearly marked ??BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL?? on the top of that page. Filers of submissions containing business confidential information must also submit a public version of their comments. The file name of the public version should begin with the character ??P.?? The ??BC?? and ??P?? should be followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or reply comments. Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential information should name their file using the character ??P,?? followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. Please do not attach separate cover letters to electronic submissions; rather, include any information that might appear in a cover letter in the comments themselves. Similarly, to the extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate files. USTR strongly urges submitters to file comments through www.regulations.gov, if at all possible. Any alternative arrangements must be made with Donald W. Eiss in advance of transmitting a comment. Mr. Eiss should be contacted at (202) 395?3475. VerDate Mar2010 19:21 Jul 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 General information concerning USTR is available at http://www.ustr.gov. Douglas Bell, Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee. [FR Doc. 2012?17933 Filed 7?20?12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290?F2?P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket DOT?OST?2010?0263] Application of City Wings, Inc. D/B/A Seaflight for Commuter Authority Office of the Secretary, DOT. Notice of Order to Show Cause (Order 2012?7?22). AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding City Wings, Inc. d/b/a Seaflight fit, willing, and able, and awarding it Commuter Air Carrier Authorization. SUMMARY: Persons wishing to file objections should do so no later than July 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Objections and answers to objections should be filed in Docket DOT?OST?2010?0263 and addressed to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, (M?30, Room W12? 140), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590, and should be served upon the parties listed in Attachment A to the order. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Damon D. Walker, Air Carrier Fitness Division (X?56, Room W86?465), U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366?7785. Dated: July 17, 2012. Susan L. Kurland, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012?17894 Filed 7?20?12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOT?OST?2012?0087] Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of second meeting of advisory committee. AGENCY: This notice announces the second meeting of the Advisory SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43135 Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection. DATES: The second meeting of the advisory committee is scheduled for August 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in Meeting Rooms 8, 9 and 10 (located on the lobby level of the West Building with capacity for approximately 80 attendees) at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. Attendance is open to the public; however, since access to the U.S. DOT headquarters building is controlled for security purposes, any member of the general public who plans to attend this meeting must notify the Department contact noted below at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register to attend the meeting, please contact Amanda Stokes, Associate Research Analyst, Centra Technology, Inc., stokesa@centratechnology.com; 703?894?6529. For other information please contact Nicholas Lowry, Senior Attorney, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, nick.lowry@dot.gov; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC, 20590; 202?366?9342 (phone), 202? 366?7152 (fax). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 24, 2012, the Secretary, as mandated by Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112? 95, 126 Stat. 11 (2012)), established the Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection and announced those persons appointed as members. By notice dated June 13, 2012, the Department announced the first meeting of the committee. That meeting was held on June 28, 2012. A charter for the committee, drafted in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, sets forth policies for the operation of the advisory committee and is available on the Department?s Web site at http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2012/ dot5912.html. The second meeting of the committee is scheduled for August 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time in Meeting Rooms 8, 9, and 10 at the Department?s headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590. The agenda topics for that second meeting will include a continuation of the presentation by the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (Enforcement Office) regarding its enforcement policies and initiatives relating to air travel by persons with E:\FR\FM\23JYN1.SGM 23JYN1 ]]> [Federal Register Volume 77, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2012)] [Notices] [Pages 43133-43135] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-17933] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Request for Comments on Negotiating Objectives With Respect to Mexico's Participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Request for comments on negotiating objectives with respect to Mexico's participation in the ongoing negotiations of a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, and notice of public hearing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States intends to commence negotiations with Mexico as part of the ongoing negotiations of a TPP trade agreement. Including Mexico in the TPP negotiations furthers the objective of achieving a high-standard, broad-based Asia-Pacific regional agreement. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on all elements related to Mexico's participation in the TPP negotiations in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. DATES: Persons wishing to testify orally at the hearing must provide written notification of their intention, as well as their testimony, by September 4, 2012. The hearing will be held in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2012. Written comments are due by noon, September 4, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submissions via on-line: www.regulations.gov. For alternatives to on-line submissions, please contact Donald W. Eiss at (202) 395-3475. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning requirements for written comments, please contact Donald W. Eiss at (202) 395-3475. All other questions regarding this notice should be directed to Kent Shigetomi, Director for Mexico and NAFTA, at (202) 395-3412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background On November 13, 2011, Mexican Economy Secretary Bruno Ferrari stated Mexico's intention to begin consultations with the current TPP participating countries regarding Mexico's participation in the TPP negotiations. On December 7, 2011, USTR published notices in the Federal Register (76 FR 76479), seeking public comments on Mexico's possible participation in the TPP negotiations. On July 9, 2012, following consultations with relevant Congressional committees and after having reached consensus on Mexico's participation with the other TPP negotiating partners (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam), the U.S. Trade Representative informed Congress that the President intends to commence negotiations with Mexico in the context of the ongoing negotiations of the TPP. The objective of this negotiation is to achieve a high-standard, 21st century agreement with a membership and coverage that provides economically significant market access opportunities for America's workers, manufacturers, service suppliers, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. The addition of Mexico to the group of TPP negotiating partners will contribute meaningfully to the achievement of these goals. In addition, under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2151, 2153), in the case of an agreement such as the proposed TPP trade agreement, the President must (i) afford interested [[Page 43134]] persons an opportunity to present their views regarding any matter relevant to the proposed agreement, (ii) designate an agency or inter- agency committee to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed agreement, and (iii) seek the advice of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the probable economic effects on U.S. industries and consumers of the removal of tariffs and non-tariff barriers on imports pursuant to the proposed agreement. USTR intends to hold a public hearing on matters related to Mexico's participation in the TPP negotiations on September 21, 2012. In addition, USTR has requested the ITC to provide advice to USTR on the probable economic effects of including Mexico in a TPP agreement. 2. Public Comments To assist USTR as it develops its negotiating objectives for the agreement, the Trade Policy Subcommittee Chair invites interested persons to submit written comments and/or oral testimony at a public hearing on matters relevant to Mexico's participation in the TPP negotiations. Members of the public who submitted comments in response to the earlier request (76 FR 76479) need not make an additional submission unless the comments are different. Comments and testimony may address the reduction or elimination of tariffs or non-tariff barriers on any articles provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) that are products of Mexico, any concession that should be sought by the United States, or any other matter relevant to the inclusion of Mexico in the proposed TPP agreement. The TPSC Chair invites comments on all of these matters and, in particular, seeks comments addressed to: (a) General and product-specific negotiating objectives for Mexico in the context of this proposed regional agreement. (b) Economic costs and benefits to U.S. producers and consumers of removal of tariffs and removal or reduction in non-tariff barriers on articles traded with Mexico. (c) Treatment of specific goods (described by HTSUS numbers) under the proposed regional agreement, including comments on-- (1) Product-specific import or export interests or barriers, (2) experience with particular measures that should be addressed in the negotiations, and (3) approach to tariff negotiations, including ways to address export priorities and import sensitivities related to Mexico in the context of this regional agreement. (d) Adequacy of existing customs measures to ensure that qualifying imported goods from TPP countries, including Mexico, receive preferential treatment, and appropriate rules of origin for goods entering the United States under the proposed regional agreement. (e) Existing sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical barriers to trade imposed by Mexico that should be addressed in the negotiations. (f) Existing barriers to trade in services between the United States and Mexico that should be addressed in the negotiations. (g) Relevant electronic commerce issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (h) Relevant trade-related intellectual property rights issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (i) Relevant investment issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (j) Relevant competition-related matters that should be addressed in the negotiations. (k) Relevant government procurement issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (l) Relevant environmental issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. (m) Relevant labor issues that should be addressed in the negotiations. In addition to the matters described above, USTR is addressing new and emerging issues in this proposed regional agreement. Specifically, USTR is considering new approaches designed to promote innovation and competitiveness, encourage new technologies and emerging economic sectors, increase the participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in trade, and support the development of efficient production and supply chains that include U.S. firms in order to encourage firms to invest and produce in the United States. The Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TSPC) invites comments regarding how Mexico's participation in the negotiations might affect these new approaches. The TPSC Chair also invites comments on the impact of Mexico's participation in the negotiations on other trade-related priorities in this regional agreement, including environmental protection and conservation, transparency, workers rights and protections, development, and other issues. USTR has already provided notice and requested comments on the scope for an environmental review of the proposed TPP trade agreement (see 75 FR 14470, March 25, 2010). As described above, the present notice invites comments on, among other topics, environmental issues to be addressed in the TPP negotiations to take into account Mexico's participation in the negotiation. Further comments are also invited on the environmental review, including possible changes in the scope or other issues that should be addressed in the review. At a later date, USTR, through the TPSC, will publish notice of reviews regarding the impact of the proposed agreement on U.S. employment and labor markets. These reviews will take into account Mexico's participation in the negotiations. A hearing will be held on September 21, 2012, in Rooms 1, and 2, 1724 F Street NW., Washington, DC. Persons wishing to testify at the hearing must provide written notification of their intention by September 4, 2012. The notification should include: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person presenting the testimony; and (2) a short (one or two paragraph) summary of the presentation, including the subject matter and, as applicable, the products(s) (with HTSUS numbers), service sector(s), or other subjects (such as investment, intellectual property and/or government procurement) to be discussed. A copy of the testimony must accompany the notification. Remarks at the hearing should be limited to no more than five minutes to allow for possible questions from the TPSC. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the hearing should contact the TPSC Executive Secretary. Interested persons, including persons who participate in the hearing, may submit written comments by no later than noon, September 4, 2012. Public Comment: Requirements for Submissions Persons submitting written comments must do so in English and must identify (on the first page of the submission) ``Participation of Mexico in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations.'' Persons may submit public comments electronically to www.regulations.gov docket number USTR-2012-0014. In order to be assured of consideration, comments should be submitted by noon, September 4, 2012. In order to ensure the timely receipt and consideration of comments, USTR strongly encourages commenters to make on-line submissions, using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments should be submitted under the following docket: USTR-2012-0014. To find the docket, enter the docket number in the ``Enter Keyword or ID'' window at the http:// [[Page 43135]] www.regulations.gov home page and click ``Search.'' The site will provide a search-results page listing all documents associated with this docket. Find a reference to this notice by selecting ``Notices'' under ``Document Type'' on the search-results page, and click on the link entitled ``Submit a Comment.'' (For further information on using the www.regulations.gov Web site, please consult the resources provided on the web site by clicking on the ``Help'' tab.) The http://www.regulations.gov Web site provides the option of providing comments using the ``Type Comments'' field, or by attaching a document using the ``Upload File(s)'' field. USTR prefers submissions to be provided in an attached document. If a document is attached, it is sufficient to type ``See attached'' in the ``Type Comments'' field. USTR also prefers submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). If the submission is in an application other than those two, please indicate the name of the application in the ``Type Comments'' field. For any comments submitted electronically containing business confidential information, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ``BC.'' Any page containing business confidential information must be clearly marked ``BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL'' on the top of that page. Filers of submissions containing business confidential information must also submit a public version of their comments. The file name of the public version should begin with the character ``P.'' The ``BC'' and ``P'' should be followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or reply comments. Filers submitting comments containing no business confidential information should name their file using the character ``P,'' followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. Please do not attach separate cover letters to electronic submissions; rather, include any information that might appear in a cover letter in the comments themselves. Similarly, to the extent possible, please include any exhibits, annexes, or other attachments in the same file as the submission itself, not as separate files. USTR strongly urges submitters to file comments through www.regulations.gov, if at all possible. Any alternative arrangements must be made with Donald W. Eiss in advance of transmitting a comment. Mr. Eiss should be contacted at (202) 395-3475. General information concerning USTR is available at http://www.ustr.gov. Douglas Bell, Chair, Trade Policy Staff Committee. [FR Doc. 2012-17933 Filed 7-20-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3290-F2-P
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