Proclamation 4638.

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93 STAT. 1492 Proclamation 4638 of February 8, 1979 National Poison Prevention Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the first Poison Prevention Week was observed in 1962, we have seen a 75 percent drop in childhood accidental fatal poisonings, according to the latest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics. Ingestions by youngsters of household products sold in safety packaging were down as well. But, because not all substances can be packaged safely, it is up to everyone responsible for child care to guard against these dangers in the way we store, handle, and dispose of potentially hazardous household products.

Accordingly, by joint resolution of September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681, 36 U.S.C, 165), Congress has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, designate the week beginning March 18, 1979, as National Poison Prevention Week. It is particularly important during this International Year of the Child that we become aware of this specific need for child protection.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4639 February 9, 1979 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4639 of February 9, 1979 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Transportation is a vital force in our society.

It moves the Nation’s goods, delivers the products of our farms and factories, and enables us to live and work where we choose and travel where we please. Transportation enriches our economy and strengthens our defense. Because of transportation’s importance, and to encourage greater safety and efficiency in the ways we develop and use it, Congress has requested the President to proclaim annually the third Friday in May as National De-93 STAT. 1493fense Transportation Day, and the week in which that day falls as National Transportation Week (71 Stat. 30, 36 U.S.C. 160; 76 Stat. 69, 36 U.S.C. 166).

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, designate Friday, May 18, 1979, as National Defense Transportation Day, and the week beginning May 13, 1979, as National Transportation Week. I urge the Governors of our States and other appropriate officials, organizations concerned with transportation, and the people of the United States to join with the Department of Transportation in observing this day and week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third.

Jimmy Carter 4640 February 23, 1979 Temporary Quantitative Limitation on the Importation Into the United States of Certain Clothespins Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4640 of February 23, 1979 Temporary Quantitative Limitation on the Importation Into the United States of Certain Clothespins By the President of the United States A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 201(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2251(d)(1)), the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) on December 12, 1978, reported to the President [USITC Report 201–36) the results of its investigation under section 201(b) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2251(b)).

The USITC determined that clothespins provided for in items 790.05, 790.07, and 790.08 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS] [19 U.S.C. 1202) are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry producing articles like or directly competitive with the imported articles. In order to remedy the serious injury to the domestic industry that it has found to exist, the USITC recommended the imposition of a 5-year quota on U.S. imports of wood and plastic spring-type clothespins with a dutiable value not over $2.10 per gross provided for under TSUS item 790.05. 2.

On February 8, 1979, 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 found to exist by the USITC through the proclamation of a 3-year quota on U.S. imports of wood and plastic spring-type clothespins with a dutiable value not over $1.70 per gross provided for under TSUS item 790.05. On February 8, 1979, in accordance with section 203(b)(1) of the[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).

Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(b)(1)), I transmitted a report to the Congress setting forth my determination and intention to proclaim a quota 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 be proclaimed and take effect within 15 days after the import relief determination date. 93 STAT. 1494 4. Pursuant to sections 203(a)(3) and 203(e)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3) and 2253(e)(1)), I am providing import relief through the temporary imposition of a quota on U.S. imports of wood and plastic spring-type clothespins with a dutiable value not over $1.70 per gross provided for [19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).under TSUS item 790.05. 5.

In accordance with section 203(d)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(d)(2)), I have determined that the level of import relief hereinafter proclaimed pursuant to section 203(a)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3)), 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 73/78 period, which I have determined to be the most recent representative period for imports of such articles.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, 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 sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253 and 2483). 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)Part 1 of Schedule XX to the GATT is modified to conform with the actions taken in the Annex to this proclamation.

(2)[19 USC 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.

(3)This proclamation shall be effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 23, 1979, and before the close of February 22, 1982, unless the period of its effectiveness is earlier expressly modified or terminated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred-third. Jimmy Carter ANNEX Subpart A, part 2 of the Appendix la the Tariff Schedules of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202] is modified—

(a)by adding the fa 11 awing new headnote:" “6. *Quantitative limitations on certain clothespins*.— The provisions of this headnote apply to items 925.11, 925.12 and 925.13 of this subpart.

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

(i)The term *“restraint period”* refers to the a-month periods provided far in the Quota Quantity column for items 925.11, 925.12 and 925.13;

(ii)The term *“quota year”* refers to a 12-month period beginning February 23 In one year and ending at the close of February 22 of the following year.

(b)*Carryover*.— Whenever the quota quantity specified for an Item has not been entered during any restraint period, the shortfall may be entered in the same item during the fallowing restraint period in any quota year and not be counted against the quota quantity therefor.

(c)*Shortfall*.— Whenever the Special Trade Representative determines that the full quota quantity for item 925.11, 925.12, as 925.13, respectively, will not be used during a quota year, the Special Trade Representative may modify the quota quantities for that item during the remainder of that quota year Io reallocate the shortfall to the other items; such modifications to be effective on the date of their publication in the Federal Register.”: and "

(b)by inserting in numerical sequence the following new provisions: 93 STAT. 1495 “Item Articles Quota Quantity(in gross) Entered during the restrain period— Feb. 23, through May 22 May 23, through Aug. 22 Aug. 23, through Nov. 22 Nov. 23 through Feb. 22 Whenever the respective aggregate quantity of clothespins specified below for items 925.11, 925.12 and 925.13, has been entered in any restraint period, no article in such item may be entered during the remainder of such restraint period, except as provided for in headnote 6: Clothespins, spring type, of wood or plastics, valued not over $1.70 per gross, provided for in item 790.05. entered on or after February 23, 1979, and before the close of February 22, 1982: 925.11 Valued not over 80 cents per gross 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 925.12 Valued over 80 cents but not over $1.35 per gross 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 925.13 Valued over $1.35 but not over $1.70 per gross 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000” 4641 February 23, 1979 Small Business Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4641 of February 23, 1979 Small Business Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Small business has been the economic backbone of American life since the earliest colonial days. Traders, craftsmen and merchants spurred the economy and played a vital role in the Nation’s westward movement and growth. They helped create the multitude of opportunities which have become the hallmark of our free enterprise system—a system which has made American progress the envy of the world. There are 13.9 million businesses in the United States today, and 13.4 million are small, including nearly three million farms. Together, they provide employment for over half the business labor force and account for more than 48 percent of the gross business product. They are an important source of the major innovations that create new markets and improve our quality of life. America’s prestige in the world today could never have been achieved without this outstanding productivity by small business. Meetings are currently being held in every State of the Union in preparation for the first White House Conference on Small Business which 1 have called for in January of 1980. This year, every small business man and woman and indeed, every American, should be giving serious thought to how we may best secure and expand the small business sector of our economy in the years ahead. 93 STAT. 1496 NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 13, 1979, as Small Business Week, and I call on every American to join me in this very special tribute. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4642 February 26, 1979 Quantitative Limitation on the Importation of Certain Meat Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4642 of February 26, 1979 Quantitative Limitation on the Importation of Certain Meat By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Act of August 22, 1964 (76 Stat. 594; 19 U.S.C. 1202 note), provides for the limitation of certain meat imports if import estimates exceed 110 percent of an adjusted base quantity for that year. The limitation applies to fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle meat and fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of goats and sheep, except lamb. The Secretary of Agriculture has determined in accordance with Section 2(b)

(1)of the Act that the adjusted base quantity of meat for the calendar year 1979 is 1131.6 million pounds. The Secretary has estimated (in the 1979 first quarterly estimate, 44 FR 1202) that the aggregate imports of meat for 1979 will be 1570.0 million pounds. This estimate exceeds 110 percent of the adjusted base quantity for 1979. In accordance with Section 2(c) of the Act, the President must limit the import of meat to the adjusted base quantity for 1979 of 1131.6 million pounds, unless he increases or suspends that limitation pursuant to Section 2(d) of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by Section 2 of the Act, do hereby proclaim as follows: 1. The total quantity of the articles specified in item 106.10 [relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen meat) and item 106.20 (relating to fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of goats and sheep (except lamb)) of part 2B. schedule 1 of the [19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).Tariff Schedules of the United States, which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the calendar year 1979, is limited to 1131.6 million pounds. 2. In accordance with Section 2[d) of the Act, I determine that the supply of meat described in Paragraph I hereof will be inadequate to meet domestic demand at reasonable prices. 3. The limitation proclaimed in Paragraph 1 hereof is suspended during calendar year 1979, which suspension shall remain in effect unless because of changed circumstances it becomes necessary to take further action under the Act, and I hereby determine that the suspension for such period is necessary in order to carry out the purposes of Section 2(d) of the Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, 93 STAT. 1497and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4643 March 6, 1979 Cancer Control Month, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4643 of March 6, 1979 Cancer Control Month, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Cancer strikes more than three-quarters of a million Americans a year. Experts no longer believe that the disease occurs spontaneously, but suspect that it is largely a response to environmental factors. If these factors can be eliminated, substantially reduced, or counteracted, then some cancers may be prevented. Therefore, the trend toward increased emphasis in cancer prevention has accelerated during the past year. Cause and prevention is not the entire story, however. Most cancers have a lengthy latent period. Over the next 20 or more years, the disease will manifest itself in millions of people who already have been exposed to cancer-causing agents. To overcome this serious threat, we must continue to seek effective methods of early detection and treatment. The National Cancer Program, established in 1971, is being conducted devotedly and on a massive scale by both Federal agencies and non-Federal organizations under the aegis of the National Cancer Institute. A substantial portion of the Institute’s research is in such areas as cell and molecular biology, virology, immunology and tumor biology. There is also growing attention and progress in continuing care activities, such as hospices and rehabilitation programs, Despite our aggressive attack on cancer, current statistics reveal that about 395,000 Americans will die of the disease in 1979. Only through unbending support of cancer research and control can we reverse this trend, and eventually reduce this figure to a minimum. As a means of giving continued emphasis to the cancer problem, the Congress,[36 USC 150](/us/usc/t36/s150). by a joint resolution of March 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148), requested the President to issue annually a proclamation setting aside the month of April as Cancer Control Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 1979, as Cancer Control Month. I encourage the determination of the American people to meet the challenge of this critical health problem. And I ask the medical and health professions, the communications industries, and all other interested citizens to unite in public reaffirmation of our Nation’s abiding commitment to control cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4644 March 6, 1979 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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