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90 STAT. 3105 Proclamation 4445 · June 11, 1976 Temporary Quantitative Limitation on the Importation Into the United States of Certain Articles of Stainless Steel or Alloy Tool Steel By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 201(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 19 74 (19 U.S.C. 2251

(d)(1)), hereinafter referred to as “the Trade Act”, the United States International Trade Commission, hereinafter referred to as “USITC”, on January 16, 1976, reported to the President (USITC Report 201–5) the results of its investigation under subsection

(b)of section 201 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2251(b)). The USITC determined that certain articles of stainless steel or alloy tool steel provided for in items 608.52, 608.76, 608.78, 608.85, 608.88, 609,06, 609.07, and 609.08 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States

(TSUS)arc being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry or industries producing articles like or directly competitive with the imported articles. The USITC recommended the imposition of certain quantitative restrictions on imports of the above specified articles. 2. On March 16, 1976, pursuant to section 202(b)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252 (b)(1)), and after taking into account the considerations specified in section 202(c) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(c)), I determined to remedy the injury or threat thereof, found to exist by the USITC, through the negotiation of orderly marketing agreements pursuant to section 203(a) (+) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a) (4)); and announced my intention to negotiate such agreements limiting the export from foreign countries and the import into the United States of certain articles of stainless steel or alloy tool steel. I also announced my intention to unilaterally impose quantitative restrictions if satisfactory orderly marketing agreements were not negotiated successfully. On March 16, 1976, in accordance with Section 203(b)

(1)of the Trade Act (19 U ,S.C. 2253(b) (1)), I transmitted a report to the Congress setting forth my determination and intention to negotiate orderly marketing agreements and stating the reasons why my decision differed from the action recommended by the USITC. 3. Section 203(e)

(1)of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(e)

(1)) requires that import relief shall be proclaimed and take effect within 90 days after a Presidential determination to negotiate orderly marketing agreements under subsection

(4)or

(5)of section 203(a) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a) (4), (5)). 4. Pursuant to the authority vested in the President by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including section 203(a)(4) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(4)). an orderly marketing agreement was concluded on June 11, 1976, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan limiting the export from Japan and the import into the United States of certain articles of stainless steel (except razor blade steel) or alloy tool steel provided for in items 608.52, 608.76, 608.78, 608.85, 608.88, 609.06, 609.07, and 609.08 of the TSUS, to be implemented as set forth in this proclamation. 90 STAT. 3106 5. Agreements not having been reached with other countries, I am also providing import relief, pursuant to section 203(a)

(3)and (5), (e)(1) and (g)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3) and (5), (e)(1) and (g)(2)), through the imposition of quantitative restrictions on the import into the United States (except as provided for in paragraph 4 above) of certain articles of stainless steel or alloy tool steel as hereinafter proclaimed. 6. In accordance with section 203(d)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253

(2)1 I have determined that the level of import relief hereinafter proclaimed pursuant to section 203(a) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)) permits the importation into the United States of a quantity or value of articles which is not less than the average annual quantity or value of such articles imported into the United States in the 1971–1975 period, which I have determined to be the most recent representative period for imports of such articles. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253 ) and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in accordance with Article XIX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

(GATT)(61 Stat. (pt. 5) A58; 8 UST (pt. 2) 1786), do proclaim that—

(1)An orderly marketing agreement was entered into on June 11, 1976, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan with respect to the trade in certain articles of stainless steel or alloy tool steel. Said orderly marketing agreement is to be implemented, according to its terms, as set forth in paragraphs (5), (6),

(7)and

(8)of this proclamation, and in the Annex to this proclamation.

(2)Items 608.52, 608.76, 608.78. 608.85, 608.88, 609.06, 609.07 and 609.08 in Part I of Schedule XX to the GATT are modified to conform with the quantitative restrictions set forth in the Annex to this proclamation.

(3)[19 U5C 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202). Subpart A, part 2 of the Appendix to the TSUS is modified as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation.

(4)The President’s authority under section 203(e)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(e)(2)) to negotiate and conclude orderly marketing agreements with respect to products covered by this proclamation with any country or instrumentality, imports from which are subject to restrictions under this proclamation, and to suspend the effectiveness, in whole or in part, of such quantitative restrictions on imports from those countries is hereby delegated to the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations (hereinafter referred to as the “Special Representative”).

(5)The Special Representative is hereby directed to take such actions and perform such functions for the United Stales as may be necessary concerning the administration, implementation, modification, amendment, or termination of the agreement described in paragraph

(I)of this proclamation, and any subsequent agreement or agreements negotiated pursuant to paragraph

(4)of this proclamation, including modifications or amendments thereof. In order to carry out said directive, the special Representative is hereby authorized to delegate to appropriate officials or agencies of the United States authority to perform any functions necessary for the administration and implementation of said agreement or agreements, The Special 90 STAT. 3107Representative is hereby authorized to make any changes in part 2 of the Appendix to the TSUS which may be necessary to carry out said agreement or agreements, such changes to be effective on or after the date of their publication in the Federal Register.

(6)The authority to make changes in the quantitative restrictions provided for in this proclamation, as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation, is hereby delegated to the Special Representative.

(7)The Commissioner of Customs shall take such action as the Special Representative shall direct to carry out the agreement described in paragraph

(1)of this proclamation and any subsequent agreement or agreements negotiated pursuant to paragraph

(4)of this proclamation, or any modifications thereof, with respect to entry or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption in the United States of products covered by such agreement or agreements.

(8)This proclamation shall be effective as to those articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after June 14, 1976, and before the close of June 13, 1979, unless the period of its effectiveness is earlier expressly modified or terminated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford ANNEX Subpart A, part 2 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202) is modified—

(a)by adding the following new headnote 2:" “2. *Quantitative limitations on stainless steel and alloy tool steel.*— The provisions of this headnote apply to items 923.20 to 923.24, inclusive, of this subpart. The quantitative import limitations imposed are tn addition to the duties provided for the restrained articles in schedule 6, part 2B.

(a)*Definitions.*—For the purposes of this subpart—

(i)the term *“restraint period”* refers to a 12-month period beginning June 14 in one year and ending at the close of June ! 3 of the following year ;

(ii)the term *“European Economic Community”* refers to an instrumentality of the Governments of Belgium, Denmark, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom;

(iii)the term *“alloy tool steel”* in item 923.24 refers to alloy steel which contains the following combinations of elements in the quantity, by weight, respectively indicated: not less than 1.0% carbon and over 11.0% chromium: or not less than 0.3% carbon and 1.25% to 11.0% inclusive chromium; or not less than 0.85% carbon and 1% to 1.8% inclusive manganese; or 0.9% to 1.2% inclusive chromium and 0.9% to 1.4% inclusive molybdenum; or not less than 0.5% carbon and not less than 3.5% molybdenum; or not less than 0.5% carbon and not less than 5.5% tungsten;

(iv)the term *“rarer blade steel”* in item 923.20 refers to stainless steel strip not over 0.010 inch in thickness and not over 0.9 inch in width, containing by weight not less than 0.6 percent and not over 0.75 percent carbon, and containing by weight not less than 11.5 percent and not over 14.7 percent chromium, certified at the time of entry to be used tn the manufacture of razor blades. 90 STAT. 3108

(b)*Timing.*— No more, than 60 percent of the respective aggregate quantity of articles provided for in item 923.20, 923.21, 923.22, 923.23 or 923.24, the product of a foreign country or instrumentality, may be entered during the first 6 months of any restraint period.

(c)*Shortfall.*— During the last 3 months of a restraint period, should the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations determine that any quota quantity for a country or instrumentality under an item hereof is unlikely to be used during that restraint period, the Special Representative may modify the quota quantities for that item during such restraint period to reallocate the shortfall to other suppliers, such modification to be effective on or after the date of its publication in the Federal Register. A shortfall shall be considered likely when, inter alia, less than 66% of the quota quantity is entered in the first 9 months of a restraint period or less than 80% of the quota quantity is entered in the first 10 months of a restraint period.

(d)*Allocation.*— If the Special Representative determines that it is necessary or appropriate, to assure equitable treatment, he may allocate or reallocate a specific quota quantity to any country or instrumentality subject to restriction (either individually or by inclusion in the “other” country groupings), either on an item by item basis, or for all items.

(e)*Carryover.*— Whenever the quota quantity or base limit, whichever is less, specified for an item for importation from Japan has not been entered during any restraint period, the shortfall may be entered in the same item during the first 30 days of the following restraint period and not be counted against the quota quantity therefor, provided that the amount of short-fall so entered does not exceed 4 percent of the base limit as specified in the table in headnote 2(f), for the restraint period during which the shortfall occurs. If in accordance with the provisions of headnote 2(f) ail or part of a base limit of any item for Japan has been reallocated to the base limit of one or more other items for Japan, such amounts will not be considered a shortfall, and therefore not available for carryover.

(f)*Adjustments.*— Upon appropriate request of the Government of Japan for an adjustment of the quota quantities between items as provided for herein, the Special Representative shall modify the provisions of this subpart accordingly, such modification to be effective on or after the date of its publication in the Federal Register. The modification in the quota quantities for imports from Japan cannot exceed the percentage of the respective base limits shown below and must be accompanied by an equal tonnage reduction in the quota quantity from Japan for one or more of the other items during the same restraint period. Item Restraint periods June 14, 1976-June 13, 1977 June 14, 1977-June 13, 1978 June 14, 1978-June 13, 1979 Baselimit Maximumincrease Baselimit Maximumincrease Baselimit Maximumincrease *1,000* *1,000* *1,000* *s. tons* *Percent* *s. tons* *Percent* *s. tons* *Percent* 923.20 38. 6 10 38.9 10 39.8 10 923.21 5.6 1 5.9 1 6. 3 1 923.22 13.0 1 14.0 3 14. 5 3 923.23 5. 7 1 5.9 3 6.0 3 923.24 3.5 1 3.7 3 3.8 3

(g)*United States International Trade Commission (USITC) surveys.*— The USITC shall conduct mandatory surveys with respect to products of the types subject to import restraints under each item involved as follows:

(i)*Quarterly*.— Surveys by calendar quarter to obtain from domestic producers monthly data on production, shipments, prices, employment, and man-hours. The initial surveys shall cover the fourth quarter of 1975 and the first two quarters of 1976; subsequent surveys will cover Individual quarters; the last such survey shall cover the quarter which ends not less than 60 days prior to the termination of the import restraints. The USITC shall publish the results of these surveys within 45 days (as soon a feasible and not later than 60 days in the case of prices) of the end of a quarter. Such surveys will be conducted monthly, upon written request of the Special Representative to the USITC, if the Special Representative determines that monthly reporting is necessary.

(ii)*Annually.*— Annual surveys to obtain from domestic producers data by calendar quarter on profits, orders, and inventories, and annual data on capital expenditures, capacity, and 90 STAT. 3109research and development expenditures; and to obtain from importers data by calendar quarter on prices, orders, and inventories. The initial surveys shall cover the fourth quarter of 1975 and calendar year 1975, as appropriate, and calendar year 1976, and the results shall be published by March 31, 1977, The results of subsequent surveys shall be published by March 31 of each year thereafter so long as the import restraints in this subpart are in effect.” "

(b)by inserting in numerical sequence the following new provisions: “Item Articles Quota quantity (in short tons) effective on or after— June 14, 1976 June 14, 1977 June 14, 1978 Whenever, in any restraint period the respective aggregate quantity of articles specified below for item 923.20, 923.21, 923.22, 923.23, or 923.24, the product of a specified foreign country or instrumentality, has been entered (whether, for tariff purposes, in schedule 6 or in parts 1, 2, and 5 of schedule 8), no article in such item the product of such country or instrumentality may be entered during the remainder of such restraint period: 923. 20 Sheets and strip of stainless steel (except razor blade steel) of the types provided for in items 608.85, 608.88. 609.06, 609.07, and 609.08: Japan 38,600 38,900 39,000 European Economic Community 15,800 16,300 16,600 Canada 8,800 8,900 9,200 Sweden 6,700 7,100 7,400 Other: Countries entitled to the rate of duty in rates of duty column numbered 1 (total). 2,600 2,800 2,900 Other (total) 3 3 3 923.21 Plates of stainless steel of the types provided for in items 608.85 and 608.88: Japan 5,600 5,900 6,300 European Economic Community 2,900 3,000 3,100 Canada 400 500 500 Sweden 3,300 3,400 3,600 Other: Countries entitled to the rate of duty in rates of duty column numbered 1 (total). 700 700 700 Other (total) None None None 923.22 Bars of stainless steel of the types provided for in item 608.52: Japan 13,000 14,000 14,500 European Economic Community 2,500 2,600 2,700 Canada 1,500 1,600 1,700 Sweden 1,500 1,500 1,600 Other: Countries entitled to the rate of duty in rates of duty column numbered I (total). 5,100 5,200 5,300 Other (total) 2 2 2 923. 23 Wire rods of stainless steel of the types provided for in items 608.76 and 608.78: Japan 5,700 5,900 6,000 European Economic Community 7,400 7,600 7,900 Canada None None None Sweden 4,000 4,100 4,200 Other: Countries entitled to the rate of duty in rates of duty column numbered 1 (total). None None None Other (total) None None None 90 STAT. 3110 923.24 Alloy tool steel of the types provided for in items 608.52, 608.76, 608.78, 608.85, 608.88, 609.06, 609.07, and 609.08: Japan 3,500 3,700 3,800 European Economic Community. 3,400 3,500 3,600 Canada 1,900 2,000 2,000 Sweden 8,500 8,600 8,700 Other: Countries entitled to the rate of duty in rates of duty column numbered 1 (total). 3,600 3,700 3,800 Other (total) 6 6 6”. 4446 June 29, 1976 Bicentennial Independence Day Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4446 · June 29, 1976 Bicentennial Independence Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Continental Congress by resolution adopted July 2, 1776, declared that thirteen American colonies were free and independent states. Two days later, on the fourth of July, the Congress adopted a Declaration of Independence which proclaimed to the world the birth of the United States of America. In the two centuries that have passed, we have matured as a nation and as a people. We have gained the wisdom that age and experience bring, yet we have kept the strength and idealism of youth. In this year of our Nation’s Bicentennial, we enter our third century with the knowledge that we have achieved greatness as a nation and have contributed to the good of mankind. We face the future with renewed dedication to the principles embodied in our Declaration of Independence, and with renewed gratitude for those who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to preserve individual liberty for us. In recognition of the two hundredth anniversary of the great historic events of 1776, and in keeping with the wishes of the Congress, I ask that all Americans join in an extended period of celebration, thanksgiving and prayer on the second, third, fourth and fifth days of July pf our Bicentennial year—so that people of all faiths, in their own way, may give thanks for the protection of divine Providence through 200 years, and pray for the future safety and happiness of our Nation. To commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the Congress, by concurrent resolution adopted June 26, 1963 (7 7 Stat. 944), declared that its anniversary be observed by the ringing of bells throughout the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R, FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the two hundredth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence be observed by the simultaneous ringing of bells throughout the United States at the hour of two o’clock, eastern daylight time, on the afternoon of the Fourth of July, 1976, our Bicentennial Independence Day, for a period of two minutes, signifying our two centuries of independence. 1 call upon civic, religious, and other community leaders to encourage public participation in this historic observance. I call upon all Americans, here and abroad, including all United States flag ships at sea, to join in this salute. 90 STAT. 3111 As the bells ring in our third century, as millions of free men and women pray, let every American resolve that this Nation, under God, will meet the future with the same courage and dedication Americans showed the world two centuries ago. In perpetuation of the joyous ringing of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, let us again “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4447 June 30, 1976 National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4447 · June 30, 1976 National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Millions of Americans—men, women, and children—are planning to see and participate in Bicentennial activities. An expected twenty million visitors from abroad will also participate. The overwhelming majority of those involved in Bicentennial related activities will travel on the Nation's roadways. Since the beginning of the automobile age, over two million Americans have died on our Nation’s highways. This exceeds the combined total of all the fatalities suffered in all the wars that this country has fought since its founding. The Congress has requested (H.J. Res. 726) that the necessity for highway safety*Ante*, p. 715. be recognized by Presidential proclamation so that our Bicentennial year does not become one of unparalleled carnage and slaughter on the highways. The Congress has further requested that all Americans participate in monthly safety programs during a National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, with emphasis on tile following specific activities: July—Safer Driving; August—Roadside Obstacle Elimination; September—Save Our Children; October—Signs and Signals; November—Railroad Crossing Protection; December—Alcohol and Problem Drinkers; January—Safety Education; February—Safer Bridges; March—Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety; April—Pavement Marking and Delineation; May—Highway Hazard Removal; and June—Safety Belts and Child Restraints, NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the twelve-month period beginning the month of July, 1976 is designated as National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year. As requested by the Congress, I call upon Americans in all walks of life, in both the public and private sectors, as individuals, groups, and organizations, to participate in appropriate programs and activities, at home, at work, and on the highway, so that lives may be saved and injuries prevented—symbolizing the rededication of the 90 STAT. 3112American people to living and working together in a spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dignity, and respect in order to achieve better, healthier, happier lives for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4448 July 2, 1976 Captive Nations Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4448 · July 2, 1976 Captive Nations Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year we mark the beginning of our third century as an independent nation. Two hundred years ago our Declaration of Independence declared that “all men are created equal.” It did not say “all Americans” but embraced all men everywhere. Throughout our history we have repeatedly demonstrated our conviction and concern that men and women throughout the world should share tile full blessings of liberty. As we celebrate our Bicentennial, it is important that we let the world know that America still cares, that the torch in the Statue of Liberty still burns brightly. The world should know that we stand for freedom and independence in 1976, just as we stood for freedom and independence in 1776. For two centuries, the fundamental basis of American policy toward other nations has remained unchanged: the United States supports the aspirations for freedom, independence and national self-determination of all peoples. We do not accept foreign domination over any nation. We reaffirm today this principle and policy. The Eighty-Sixth Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), authorized and requested the President to proclaim the third week in July of each year as Captive Nations Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 18, 1976 as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge rededication to the aspirations of all peoples for self-determination and liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4449 July 19, 1976 Space Exploration Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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