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 Proc. 7263 Title 3--The President sonry pueblos, some containing at least 100 rooms. These settlements are typically situated at the edges of steep canyons, and offer a panorama of ruins, distinctive rock art panels, and visually spectacular settings. Many intact petroglyph sites within the monument contain rock art sym- bols pecked into the surfaces of boulders and cliff faces. The sites range from single designs on boulders to cliffs covered with hundreds of geo- metric and abstract symbols. Some of the most impressive sites are associ- ated with major pueblos, such as Pueblo Pato. The monument holds an extraordinary record of prehistoric agricultural features, including extensive terraces bounded by lines of rocks and other types of landscape modifications. The agricultural areas, as well as other sites, reflect the skills of ancient residents at producing and obtaining food supplies sufficient to sustain a population of several thousand people. The monument also contains historic sites representing early Anglo-Amer- ican history through the 19th century, including remnants of Basque sheep camps, historic mining features, and military activities. In addition to its rich record of human history, the monument contains other objects of scientific interest. This expansive mosaic of semi-desert grassland, cut by ribbons of valuable riparian forest, is an outstanding bio- logical resource. The diversity of vegetative communities, topographical features, and relative availability of water provide habitat for a wide array of sensitive wildlife species, including the lowland leopard frog, the Mexi- can garter snake, the common black hawk, and the desert tortoise. Other wildlife is abundant and diverse, including pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tail deer. Javelina, mountain lions, small mammals, reptiles, amphib- ians, fish, and neotropical migratory birds also inhabit the area. Elk and black bear are present, but less abundant. Four species of native fish, in- cluding the longfin dace, the Gila mountain sucker, the Gila chub, and the speckled dace, exist in the Agua Fria River and its tributaries. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431) authorizes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as a national monument to be known as the Agua Fria National Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Agua Fria National Monument, for the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States within the boundaries of the area described on the map entitled "Agua Fria National Monument" attached to and forming a part of this proclamation. The Federal land and interests in land reserved consist of approximately 71,100 acres, which is

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 Proclamations Proc. 7263 the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. For the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all motorized and mechanized vehicle use off road will be prohibited, except for emer- gency or authorized administrative purposes. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona with respect to fish and wildlife man- agement. The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under the public land laws, including but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, and pat- ent under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that furthers the protective purposes of the monument. Lands and interests in lands within the proposed monument not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monument upon acquisition of title thereto by the United States. There is hereby reserved, as of the date of this proclamation and subiect to valid existing rights, a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes for which this monument is established. Nothing in this reservation shall be construed as a relinquishment or reduction of any water use or rights reserved or appropriated by the United States on or before the date of this proclamation. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bu- reau of Land Management, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, to im- plement the purposes of this proclamation. Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the Bureau of Land Manage- ment in issuing and administering grazing leases on all lands under its iu- risdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the monu- ment. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing with- drawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national monument shall be the dominant reservation. Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, in- jure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON

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 Proclamations Proc. 7264 Proclamation 7264 of January 11, 2000 Establishment of the California Coastal National Monument By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The islands, rocks, and pinnacles of the California Coastal National Monu- ment overwhelm the viewer, as white-capped waves crash into the vertical cliffs or deeply crevassed surge channels and frothy water empties back into the ocean. Amidst that beauty lies irreplaceable scientific values vital to protecting the fragile ecosystems of the California coastline. At ]and's end, the islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles off the coast above mean high tide provide havens for significant populations of sea mammals and birds. They are part of a narrow and important flight lane in the Pacific Flyway, providing essential habitat for feeding, perching, nesting, and shel- ter. The California Coastal National Monument is a biological treasure. The thousands of islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles are part of the nearshere ocean zone that begins just off shore and ends at the boundary between the continental shelf and continental slope. Waters of this zone are rich in nutrients from upwelling currents and freshwater inflows, sup- porting a rich array of habitats and organisms. Productive oceanographic factors, such as major ocean currents, stimulate critical biological produc- tivity and diversity in both nearshere and offshore ocean waters. The monument contains many geologic formations that provide unique habitat for biota. Wave action exerts a strong influence on habitat distribu- tion within the monument. Beaches occur where wave action is light, boul- der fields occur in areas of greater wave activity, and rocky outcroppings occur where wave action is greatest. The pounding surf within boulder fields and rocky shores often creates small, but important, habitats known as tidepools, which support creatures uniquely adapted for survival under such extreme physical conditions. Although shoreline habitats may appear distinct from those off shore, they are dependent upon each other, with vital and dynamic exchange of nutrients and organisms being essential to maintaining their healthy ecosystems. As part of California's nearshere ocean zone, the monument is rich in biodiversity and holds many species of scientific interest that can be particularly sensitive to disturbance. The monument's vegetative character varies greatly. Larger rocks and is- lands contain diverse growth. Dudleya, Atriplex-Baeria-Rumex, mixed grass-herb, Polypodium, DistichIls, ice plant, Synthyris-Poppy, Eymus, Poa- Baeria, chaparral, and wetlands vegetation are all present. Larger rocks and islands contain a diverse blend of the vegetation types. The monument provides feeding and nesting habitat for an estimated 200,000 breeding seabirds. Development on the mainland has forced seabirds that once fed and nested in the shoreline ecosystem to retreat to the areas protected by the monument. Pelagic seabird species inhabit salt or brackish water environments for at least part of their annual cycle and breed on offshore islands and rocks. Gulls, the endangered California least tern, the threatened brown pelican, and the snowy plover, among countless others, all food on the vegetation and establish their nests in the menu-

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 Proc. 7264 Title 3--The President ment. Both bald eagles and peregrine falcons are found within the monu- ment. The monument also provides forage and breeding habitat for several mam- mal species. Pinnipeds are abundant, including the threatened southern sea otter and the Guadalupe fur seal. The monument contains important shelter for male California sea lions in the winter and breeding rookeries for threat- ened northern (Steller) sea lions in the spring. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 43\177) authorizes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as a national monument to be known as the California Coastal Na- tional Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, \177906 (34 Stat. 225, \1776 U.S.C. 43\177), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the California Coastal National Monument, for the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all unappropri- ated or unreserved lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States in the form of islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide within 12 nautical miles of the shoreline of the State of California. The Federal land and interests in land reserved are encom- passed in the entire 840 mile Pacific coastline, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be pro- tected. The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under the public land laws, including but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, and pat- ent under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that furthers the protective purposes of the monument. Lands and interests in lands within the proposed monument not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monument upon acquisition of title thereto by the United States. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bu- reau of Land Management, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, to im- plement the purposes of this proclamation. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing with- drawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national monument shall be the dominant reservation.

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 Proclamations Proc. 7265 Nothing in this proclamation shall enlarge or diminish the jurisdiction or authority of the State of California or the United States over submerged or other lands within the territorial waters off the coast of California. Nothing in this proclamation shall affect the rights or obligations of any State or Federal oil or gas lessee within the territorial waters off the Cali- fornia coast. Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, in- jure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7265 of January 11, 2000 Establishment of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a vast, biologically di- verse, impressive landscape encompassing an array of scientific and his- toric objects. This remote area of open, undeveloped spaces and engaging scenery is located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Grand Canyon. Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, the monument has a long and rich human his- tory spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost 2 billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of sol- itude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of the scientific and historic resources it contains. The monument is a geological treasure. Its Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedi- mentary rock layers are relatively undeformed and unobscured by vegeta- tion, offering a clear view to understanding the geologic history of the Colo- rado Plateau. Deep canyons, mountains, and lonely buttes testify to the power of geological forces and provide colorful vistas. A variety of forma- tions have been exposed by millennia of erosion by the Colorado River. The Cambrian, Devonian, and Mississippian formations (Muav Limestone, Temple Butte Formation, and the Redwall Limestone) are exposed at the southern end of the lower Grand Wash Cliffs. The Pennsylvanian and Per- mian formations (Calville Limestone, Esplanade Sandstone, Hermit Shale, Toroweap Formation, and the Kaibab Formation) are well exposed within the Parashant, An&us, and Whitmore Canyons, and on the Grand Gulch Bench. The Triassic Chinle and Moenkopi Formations are exposed on the Shivwits Plateau, and the purple, pink, and white shale, mudstone, and sandstone of the Triassic Chinle Formation are exposed in Hells Hole. The monument encompasses the lower portion of the Shivwits Plateau, which forms an important watershed for the Colorado River and the Grand

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 Proc. 7265 Title 3--The President Canyon. The Plateau is bounded on the west by the Grand Wash Cliffs and on the east by the Hurricane Cliffs. These cliffs, formed by large faults that sever the Colorado Plateau slicing north to south through the region, were and are major topographic barriers to travel across the area. The Grand Wash Cliffs juxtapose the colorful, lava-capped Precambrian and Paleozoic strata of the Grand Canyon against the highly faulted terrain, recent lake beds, and desert volcanic peaks of the down-dropped Grand Wash trough. These cliffs, which consist of lower and upper cliffs separated by the Grand Gulch Bench, form a spectacular boundary between the basin and range and the Colorado Plateau geologic provinces. At the south end of the Shivwits Plateau are several important tributaries to the Colorado River, in- cluding the rugged and beautiful Parashant, Andrus, and Whitmore can- yons. The Plateau here is capped by volcanic rocks with an array of cinder cones and basalt flows, ranging in age from 9 million to only about 1000 years old. Lava from the Whitmore and Toroweap areas flowed into the Grand Canyon and dammed the river many times over the past several mil- lion years. The monument is pocketed with sinkholes and breccia pipes, structures associated with volcanism and the collapse of underlying rock layers through ground water dissolution. Fossils are abundant in the monument. Among these are large numbers of invertebrate fossils, including bryozoans and brachiopods located in the Calville limestone of the Grand Wash Cliffs, and brachiopods, pelecypods, fenestrate bryozoa, and crinoid ossicles in the Toroweap and Kaibab forma- tions of Whitmore Canyon. There are also sponges in nodules and pectenoid pelecypods throughout the Kaibab formation of Parashant Can- yon. The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument contains portions of geo- logic faults, including the Dellenbaugh fault, which cuts basalt flows dated 6 to 7 million years old, the Toroweap fault, which has been active within the last 30,000 years, the Hurricane fault, which forms the Hurricane Cliffs and extends over 150 miles across northern Arizona and into Utah, and the Grand Wash fault, which bounds the west side of the Shivwits Plateau and has approximately aS,000 feet of displacement across the monument. Archaeological evidence shows much human use of the area over the past centuries. Because of their remoteness and the lack of easy road access, the sites in this area have experienced relatively little vandalism. Their good condition distinguishes them from many prehistoric resources in other areas. Prehistoric use is documented by irreplaceable rock art images, quar- ries, villages, watchtowers, agricultural features, burial sites, caves, rockshelters, trails, and camps. Current evidence indicates that the monu- ment was utilized by small numbers of hunter-gatherers during the Archaic Period (7000 B.C. to 300 B.C.). Population and utilization of the monument increased during the Ancestral Puebloan Period from the Basketmaker II Phase through the Pueblo II Phase (300 B.C. to aa50 A.D.), as evidenced by the presence of pit houses, habitation rooms, agricultural features, and pueblo structures. Population size decreased during the Pueblo III Phase (a150 A.D. to a225 A.D.). Southern Paiute groups replaced the Pueblo groups and were occupying the monument at the time of Euro-American contact. Archeological sites in the monument include large concentrations of ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi or Hitsatsinom) villages, a large, intact Pueblo II village, numerous archaic period archeological sites, ancestral

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 Proclamations Proc. 7265 Puebloan sites, and Southern Paiute sites. The monument also contains areas of importance to existing Indian tribes. In 1776, the Escalante-Dominguez expedition of Spanish explorers passed near Mount Trumbull. In the first half of the 19th century, Jedediah Smith, Antonio Armiijo, and John C. Fremont explored portions of this remote area. Jacob Hamblin, a noted Mormon pioneer, explored portions of the Shivwits Plateau in \177858 and, with John Wesley Powell, in the \177870s. Clar- ence Dutton completed some of the first geological explorations of this area and provided some of the most stirring written descriptions. Having tra- versed this area by wagon at the request of the territorial legislature, Shatlot Hall recommended it for inclusion within the State of Arizona when it gained Statehood in \1779\1772. Early historic sawmills provided timber that was hauled 70 miles along the Temple Trail wagon road from Mt. Trumbull down the Hurricane Cliffs to St. George, Utah. Ranch structures and corrals, fences, water tanks, and the ruins of sawmills are scattered across the monument and tell the stories of the remote family ranches and the lifestyles of early homesteaders. There are several old mining sites dat- ing from the 1870s, showing the history of mining during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The remote and undeveloped nature of the monument protects these historical sites in nearly their original context. The monument also contains outstanding biological resources preserved by remoteness and limited travel corridors. The monument is the junction of two physiographic ecoregions: the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Plateau. Individually, these regions contain ecosystems extreme to each other, rang- ing from stark, arid desert to complex, dramatic higher elevation plateaus, tributaries, and rims of the Grand Canyon. The western margin of the Shivwits Plateau marks the boundary between the Sonoran/Mojave/Great Basin fioristic provinces to the west and south, and the Colorado Plateau province to the northeast. This intersection of these biomes is a distinctive and remarkable feature. Riparian corridors link the plateau to the Colorado River corridor below, allowing wildlife movement and plant dispersal. The Shivwits Plateau is in an arid environment with between \1774 to \1778 inches of precipitation a year. Giant Mojave Yucca cacti proliferate in undisturbed conditions throughout the monument. Diverse wildlife inhabit the monu- ment, including a trophy-quality mule deer herd, Kaibab squirrels, and wild turkey. There are numerous threatened or endangered species as well, including the Mexican spotted owl, the California condor, the desert tor- toise, and the southwestern willow flycatcher. There are also candidate or sensitive species, including the spotted bat, the western mastiff bat, the Townsend's big eared bat, and the goshawk, as well as two federally recog- nized sensitive rare plant species: Penstemon distans and Rosa stellata. The ponderosa pine ecosystem in the Mt. Trumbull area is a biological resource of scientific interest, which has been studied to gain important insights re- garding dendroclimatic reconstruction, fire history, forest structure change, and the long-term persistence and stability of presettlement pine groups. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, \177906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 43\177) authorizes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases

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 Proc. 7265 Title 3--The President shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as a national monument to be known as the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 43\177), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, for the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States with- in the boundaries of the area described on the map entitled "Grand Can- yon-Parashant National Monument" attached to and forming a part of this proclamation. The Federal land and interests in land reserved consist of ap- proximately %0\1774,000 acres, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. For the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all motorized and mechanized vehicle use off road will be prohibited, except for emer- gency or authorized administrative purposes. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona with respect to fish and wildlife man- agement. The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or leasing or other disposition under the public land laws, including but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws re- lating to mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that fur- thers the protective purposes of the monument. Sale of vegetative material is permitted only if part of an authorized science-based ecological restora- tion project. Lands and interests in lands within the proposed monument not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monu- ment upon acquisition of title thereto by the United States. This proclamation does not reserve water as a matter of Federal law nor relinquish any water rights held by the Federal Government existing on this date. The Federal land managing agencies shall work with appropriate State authorities to ensure that water resources needed for monument pur- poses are available. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bu- reau of Land Management and the National Park Service, pursuant to appli- cable legal authorities, to implement the purposes of this proclamation. The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management shall manage the monument cooperatively and shall prepare an agreement to share, con- sistent with applicable laws, whatever resources are necessary to properly manage the monument; however, the National Park Service shall continue to have primary management authority over the portion of the monument within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the Bureau of Land Management shall have primary management authority over the remaining portion of the monument. l0

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 Proclamations Proc. 7265 The Bureau of Land Management shall continue to issue and administer grazing leases within the portion of the monument within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, consistent with the Lake Mead National Recre- ation Area authorizing legislation. Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the Bureau of Land Management in issuing and administering grazing leases on all lands under its iurisdiction shall continue to apply to the re- maining portion of the monument. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing with- drawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national monument shall be the dominant reservation. Warning is hereby given to all unauthor- ized persons not to appropriate, iniure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 11

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 Proclamations Proc. 7266 Proclamation 7266 of January 11, 2000 Boundary Enlargement of the Pinnacles National Monument By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Pinnados National Monumont was ostablishod on January 16, 1908, for tho purposo of protocting its natural rock formations, known as Pinnados Rocks, and tho sorios of talus cavos undoflying thom. Tho monumont sits within OhO of tho most complox and fascinating goologic totrains in North Arnofica, an aroa whoro rock massos havo boon slicod apart, transportod for up to hundreds of miles, and then reassembled into a fantastic geologic mixture. The monument holds only half of an ancient volcano; the other half is found \17795 miles to the southeast in northern Los Angeles County. The volcano was split apart and transported north by an early strand of the San Andreas Fault, known as the Chalone Creek Fault, which lies within the monument. The pinnacles inside the monument are composed mainly of volcanic broccia, a mixture of angular blocks of volcanic lava, pumice, and ash. The occurrence of the pinnacles within the monument is unusual, as some of these volcanic rocks also contain marine fossils. Since \177908, the boundaries of the monument have been enlarged on five occasions by presidential proclamations issued pursuant to the Antiquities Act (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431). Proclamation 1660 of May 7, 1923, added 562 acres to include additional natural formations with a series of caves underlying them. Proclamation \177704 of July 2, \177924, added adioining lands that included a spring of water and valuable camping sites. Proclamation 1948 of April 13, 1931, added %926 acres that held additional features of scientific and educational interest and for administrative purposes. For these same purposes, the boundary was later expanded on July \177l, \177933 (Proclamation 2050). Proclamation 2528 of December 5, 1941, added addi- tional lands adioining Pinnacles National Monument in order to protect more obiects of scientific interest in the monument area. The boundary of the monument was further expanded by statute on October 20, \177976 (Public Law 94-567, 90 Stat. 2693). The boundary enlargement effected by this proclamation is central to the continued preservation of the Pinnacles National Monument's unique re- sources. In addition to containing pieces of the same faults that created the tremendous geological formations throughout the monument, the expansion lands hold part of the headwaters that drain into the basin of the monu- ment. Over millions of years, flash floods and stream currents have helped to sculpt the land's natural features. Additionally, these lands contain a bi- ological system that must be protected if the wild character and ecosystem of the monument are to be preserved. The geologic formations provide a stellar habitat for important and sometimes fragile biological resources. For example, raptor populations, including prairie falcons, golden eagles, red- shouldered hawks, Coopor's hawks, harriers, white-tailed kites, long-oarod owls, and red-tailed hawks, nest on the rocky formations and forage in the broad watershed. The lands within the expansion area contain steep, rug- ged slopes surrounding small canyons. Shallow rocky soils, gravel creek beds, and steeply rising topography combine to create a dynamic flood en- vironment. The lands preserve a complex association of plant communities 13

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 Proc. 7266 Title 3--The President characteristic of the chaparral. Alon\365 the watercourses, live-oaks, buckeyes, and sycamore \365row. t\177lue oak woodlands and \365rasslands occur on the deep- est soils. Creeks that flow in and out of the existin\365 monument and the pansion lands provide hi\365hly valuable riparian habitat for wildlife. The western pond turtle, two-striped \365arter snake, silvery le\365less lizard, threat- ened California red-le\365\365ed fro\365, and California horned lizard inhabit these lands. t\177y expandin\365 the monument, these unique biolo\365ical resources can be afforded more complete protection to maintain and enhance the eco- systems of the monument. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Star. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431) authorizes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other obiects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and mana\365ement of the obiects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as an addition to the Pinnacles National Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Star. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as an addition to the Pinnacles National Monument, for the purpose of care, mana\365ement, and protection of the ob- iects of scientific interest situated on lands within the said monument, all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States with- in the boundaries of the area described on the map entitled "Pinnacles Na- tional Monument t\177oundary Enlar\365ement" attached to and formin\365 a part of this proclamation. The Federal land and interests in land reserved con- sist of approximately 7,900 acres, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and mana\365ement of the obiects to be protected. The enlar\365ement of this monument is subiect to valid existin\365 ri\365hts. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasin\365, or other disposition under the public land laws, includin\365 but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, and pat- ent under the minin\365 laws, and from disposition under all laws relatin\365 to mineral and \365eothermal leasin\365, other than by exchan\365e that furthers the protective purposes of the monument. Lands and interests in lands not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monument upon acquisition of title thereto by the United States. There is hereby reserved, as of the date of this proclamation and subiect to valid existin\365 ri\365hts, a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes for which the monument is established. Nothin\365 in this reservation shall be construed as a relinquishment or reduction of any water use or ri\365hts reserved or appropriated by the United States on or before the date of this proclamation. The Secretary of the Interior shall mana\365e the area bein\365 added to the monument throu\365h the National Park Service, under the same laws and 14

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"Yes, that wouldn't be amiss, perhaps," said the cosmopolitan; "but, my fine fellow, you were about saying something to my aged friend here; what was it?"

"Oh," with a lowered voice, coolly opening and shutting his little door, "only this: when I kept a toy-stand at the fair in Cincinnati last month, I sold more than one old man a child's rattle."

"No doubt of it," said the old man. "I myself often buy such things for my little grandchildren."

"But these old men I talk of were old bachelors."

The old man stared at him a moment; then, whispering to the cosmopolitan: "Strange boy, this; sort of simple, ain't he? Don't know much, hey?"

"Not much," said the boy, "or I wouldn't be so ragged."

"Why, child, what sharp ears you have!" exclaimed the old man.

"If they were duller, I would hear less ill of myself," said the boy.

"You seem pretty wise, my lad," said the cosmopolitan; "why don't you sell your wisdom, and buy a coat?"

"Faith," said the boy, "that's what I did to-day, and this is the coat that the price of my wisdom bought.

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 Proclamations Proc. 7267 Proclamation 7267 of January 14, 2000 Religious Freedom Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On January 16, 1786, the Virginia legislature enacted a law whose impact is still felt around the world today. Authored by Thomas Jefferson and in- troduced by James Madison, this act affirmed religious freedom as one of the "natural rights of mankind" and pledged that none would "suffer on account of his religious opinions or beliefs." Recognizing the fundamental importance of this right to human dignity, our founders modeled the First Amendment to our Constitution on the Virginia statute and made religious Doedom and tolerance core values of our democracy. Moro than a century and a half later, Eleanor Roosevelt, as the Chairperson of the U.N.'s Com- mission on Human Rights, worked to extend that vision to peoples around the world through her contributions to the U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Americans draw groat strength from the Doe exorcise of religion and from the diverse communities of faith that flourish in our Nation because of it. Our churches, mosques, synagogues, meetinghouses, and other places of worship bring us together, support our families, nourish our hearts and minds, and sustain our deepest values. Our religious beliefs give direction to our lives and provide moral guidance in the daily decisions we make. Freedom of religion, however, still has enemies. In America in recent years, churches and synagogues have been destroyed by arson and people have boon attacked because of their religious affiliation. Across the globe, many people still live in countries where the right to religious Doedom is strictod or oven prohibited. Some totalitarian and authoritarian regimes ac- tively persecute those who seek to practice their religion, imprisoning, tor- turing, and even killing men and women because of their faith. Other gov- ernments monitor and harass religious minorities, tolerating and even en- couraging hostility or acts of violence against them. My Administration is committed to safeguarding Deedom of religion at home and promoting it around the globe. Federal, State, and local law en- forcement officials are working in partnership to prosecute and prevent crimes aimed at people because of their religious affiliation, and I have called on the Congress to pass the Hate Crimes Prevention Act to strength- en the Federal Government's ability to combat such crimes. On the inter- national front, we have made issues of religious liberty a consistent and fundamental part of our public diplomacy. My Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom and his staff have crisscrossed the globe, Dom China and Uzbekistan to Laos and Russia, to advance religious Dee- dom and to assist those who are being persecuted for their beliefs. In ac- cordance with the International Religious Freedom Act that I signed into law in \177998, the United States recently published the first annual report on the status of religious Deedom worldwide and publicly designated the most severe international violators. This report highlights the many crucial efforts of individuals and agencies in the Federal Government to advocate religious Deedom abroad, Dom negotiating with foreign heads of state to pursuing individual cases of persecution or discrimination. 17

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 Proc. 7268 Title 3--The President As we observe Religious Freedom Day this year, let us give thanks for the wisdom of America's founders in protecting our precious right to express our beliefs and practice our faith freely and openly. Let us resolve to be vigilant in defending that freedom and teaching tolerance in our homes, schools, communities, and workplaces. And let us continue to lead the world in assisting those who are persecuted because of their religious faith and in proclaiming the rights and dignity of every human being. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2000, as Religious Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, and I urge all Americans to reaffirm their devotion to the fundamental prin- ciples of religious freedom and tolerance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7268 of January 14, 2000 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Just this month, thousands of Americans gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to welcome a new year, a new century, and a new millennium. There-- where 37 years ago Martin Luther King, Jr., so eloquently voiced his dream for America's future--we pledged not only to keep Dr. King's dream alive, but also to bring it to reality in the 21st century. We are living in a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity for our Na- tion, where the struggles of the valiant and visionary men and women who came before us have borne fruit with the guarantee of civil rights at home and the triumph of freedom in nations across the globe. But we cannot af- ford to become complacent. As Dr. King so wisely observed, "We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers. Our abundance has brought us neither peace of mind nor serenity of spirit." We must seize this rare moment in our Nation's history to build a society in which we accept our differences and honor our common humanity. We must unite against the forces of hatred, fear, and ignorance that seek to di- vide us. We must use our economic success and our technological prowess to widen the circle of opportunity, to eliminate poverty, and to give all our children the education, values, and encouragement they need to reach their full potential. Each year since 1994, when I signed into law the King Holiday and Service Act, Americans have marked this observance by devoting the day to service projects in their communities. By renovating schools, cleaning up neighbor- 18

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 Proclamations Proc. 7269 hoods, tutoring children, donating blood, organizing food drives, or reach- ing out in some other way to those in need, our citizens can work together to make this a day on, not a day off, and to make their own contributions to Dr. King's legacy of service. Martin Luther King, Jr., was not content to rest on past successes or to com- promise his convictions. If he were with us now to mark his 71st birthday, he would exhort us not to grow weary in doing good but to reach out to one another in the spirit of service and forge a future in which all Ameri- cans are proud of our diversity and united in our reverence for freedom, justice, and equality. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 17, 2000, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I call upon all Americans to observe this occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of Dr. King's life and achievements and in response to his call to service. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7269 of January 19, 2000 National Biotechnology Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we stand at the dawn of a new century, we recognize the enormous po- tential that biotechnology holds for improving the quality of life here in the United States and around the world. These technologies, which draw on our understanding of the life sciences to develop products and solve prob- lems, are progressing at an exponential rate and promise to make unprece- dented contributions to public health and safety, a cleaner environment, and economic prosperity. Today, a third of all new medicines in development are based on bio- technology. Designed to attack the underlying cause of an illness, not just its symptoms, these medicines have tremendous potential to provide not only more effective treatments, but also cures. With improved under- standing of cellular and genetic processes, scientists have opened exciting new avenues of research into treatments for devastating diseases--like Par- kinson's and Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, AIDS, and cancer--that affect millions of Americans. Biotechnology has also given us several new vaccines, including one for rotavirus, now being tested clinically, that could eradicate an illness responsible for the deaths of more than 800,000 infants and children each year. The impact of biotechnology is far-reaching. Bioremediation technologies are cleaning our environment by removing toxic substances from contami- 19

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 Proc. 7269 Title 3--The President nated soils and ground water. Agricultural biotechnology reduces our de- pendence on pesticides. Manufacturing processes based on biotechnology make it possible to produce paper and chemicals with less energy, less pol- lution, and less waste. Forensic technologies based on our growing knowl- edge of DNA help us exonerate the innocent and bring criminals to iustice. The biotechnology industry is also improving lives through its substantial economic impact. Biotechnology has stimulated the creation and growth of small businesses, generated new iobs, and encouraged agricultural and in- dustrial innovation. The industry currently employs more than 150,000 people and invests nearly $10 billion a year on research and development. Recognizing the extraordinary promise and benefits of this enterprise, my Administration has pursued policies to foster biotechnology innovations as expeditiously and prudently as possible. We have supported steady in- creases in funding for basic scientific research at the National Institutes of Health and other science agencies; accelerated the process for approving new medicines to make them available as quickly and safely as possible; encouraged private-sector research investment and small business develop- ment through tax incentives and the Small Business Innovation Research program; promoted intellectual property protection and open international markets for biotechnology inventions and products; and developed public databases that enable scientists to coordinate their efforts in an enterprise that has become one of the world's finest examples of partnership among university-based researchers, government, and private industry. Remarkable as its achievements have been, the biotechnology enterprise is still in its infancy. We will reap even greater benefits as long as we sustain the intellectual partnership and public confidence that have moved bio- technology forward thus far. We must strengthen our efforts to improve science education for all Americans and preserve and promote the freedom of scientific inquiry. We must protect patients from the misuse or abuse of sensitive medical information and provide Federal regulatory agencies with sufficient resources to maintain sound, science-based review and regulation of biotechnology products. And we must strive to ensure that science-based regulatory programs worldwide promote public safety, earn public con- fidence, and guarantee fair and open international markets. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim }anuary 2000 as Na- tional Biotechnology Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of }anuary, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 20

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 Proclamations Proc. 7270 Proclamation 7270 of January 31, 2000 National African American History Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year during National African American History Month, as we explore the history and culture of African Americans, we discover anew a treasure of stories about the triumph of the human spirit, inspiring accounts of ev- eryday people rising above the indignities imposed by prejudice. These sto- ries are not only an important part of African American history, but an sontia] part of American history. We are awakened to such stories through the power, beauty, and unflinch- ing witness of poets and writers like Maya Angolou, Gwondolyn Brooks, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker. We find thom in the lives and voices of Fred- erick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Booker T. Washington, and others who, rising above slavery, brutality, and bigotry, became groat American cham- pions of liberty, equality, and dignity. We see thom written in the achieve- ments of civil rights leaders like Daisy Bates, James Farmer, John Lewis, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Mary Church Terre]], Roy Wil- kins, and Whitney Young. Forty years ago this month, a new chapter in African American history was written. On February 1, 1960, four courageous young men--freshmen at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College in Greensboro--sat down at a segregated lunch counter in a local store and politely refused to leave until they were Sel'Ved. Their nonviolent action challenged a bar- rier that, symbolically and practically, had separated black and white Americans for decades and denied equal treatment to African American citizens. The extraordinary bravery and determination of Eze]] Blair, Jr., Frank]in McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond galvanized young men and women of conscience across America, setting in motion a series of student sit-ins in more than 50 cities and 9 States. Subjecting themselves to verbal abuse, physical violence, and unjust arrest, thousands of black and white students peacefully demonstrated to end segregation in res- taurants, theaters, concert halls, and public transportation and called for equality in housing, health care, and education. Their story of conscience and conviction and their ultimate triumph continue to inspire us today. The theme of this year's African American History Month is "Heritage and Horizons: The African American Legacy and the Challenges of the 21st Century." It is a reminder that the new century on which we have just em- barked offers us a unique opportunity to write our own chapter in the his- tory of African Americans and of our Nation. We can use this time of ex- traordinary prosperity and peace to widen the circle of opportunity in America, to recognize that our society's rich diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and to unite around the fundamental values that we all share as Americans. We can teach our children that America's story has been writ- ten by men and women of every race and creed and ethnic background. And we can ensure that our laws, our actions, and our words honor the rights and dignity of every human being.

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 Proc. 7271 Title 3--The President NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2000 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, edu- cators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of African American history. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7271 of February 1, 2000 American Heart Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the past half century, our Nation has made enormous progress in the fight against heart disease. Through careful research, scientists and doctors have identified key factors--including smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity--that increase the risk of heart disease. Working with dedication and determination, they have developed new treatments and procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, clot-dissolving medicines, angioplasty, and car- diac imaging devices, that have saved many lives. As a result of these ad- vances, the death rate from coronary heart disease has fallen dramatically in our Nation, with a nearly 60-percent reduction since its peak in the mid- 1960s. While these developments are significant, heart disease remains a serious health problem. Despite our knowledge of the importance of exercise and a proper diet to maintaining a healthy heart, studies indicate that both physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise throughout our country. Today, more than 58 million Americans have one or more types of cardio- vascular disease (CVD), and each year nearly i million Americans die from CVD--more than from the next 7 leading causes of death combined. Fur- thermore, rates of coronary heart disease deaths and the prevalence of some risk factors remain disproportionately high in minority and low-income populations. As we stand at the dawn of this new century, it is crucial that we build on the developments of the last century to reduce the incidence of CVD, to address the disparity among various segments of our population, and to make further progress in the fight against heart disease. To help meet this challenge, my Administration has launched the Healthy People 2010 initia- tive, which addresses health problems that can be prevented through better care and increased public awareness. Among the initiative's ambitious goals are improving the prevention, detection, and treatment of heart dis- ease risk factors, earlier identification and quicker response in the treat- 22

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 Proclamations Proc. 7272 ment of heart attacks, and prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events, such as second strokes. The work of researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) also holds great promise for the fight against heart disease. With the completion of their monumental project of mapping and sequencing all human chromosomes, we will soon have the capability to identify at birth all those who are genetically pre- disposed to heart disease and provide them with the treatment and guid- ance they need through the years to live longer, healthier lives. The Federal Government will continue to support research and public edu- cation to improve heart health through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, also at NIH. And all Americans should remain grateful that the American Heart Association, through its research and education programs and its vital network of dedicated volunteers, maintains a crucial role in bringing about much-needed advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. In recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 20, 1963 (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101b), has requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating February as "American Heart Month." NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 2000 as American Heart Month. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in reaffirming our commitment to combating cardiovascular disease and strokes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of Feb- ruary, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7272 of February 11, 2000 National Consumer Protection Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans have long enjoyed shopping from the comfort of their homes. Door-to-door sales and mail-order catalogs have given consumers the op- portunity to choose from a wide variety of products while saving precious time for family and personal interests. As we move into the digital age, the Internet and other information technologies have made electronic com- merce possible, and on-line shopping is opening doors for consumers, es- tablished retailers, and small entrepreneurs across the Nation. With these opportunities, however, come certain risks for home shoppers. Advances in telecommunications and marketing technology bring new opportunities for unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices that target consumers where they live. It is now easier than ever for perpetrators of fraud to reach shoppers 23

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 Proc. 7273 Title 3--The President in their homes; consequently, it is more important than ever that con- sumers know their rights, understand the risks, and know to whom they can turn for recourse. While there are risks to home shopping, including unwanted solicitations, ill-advised purchases, and failure to deliver items purchased, consumers can protect themselves against these dangers by taking basic, commonsense precautions. Home shoppers should ascertain the seller's location and rep- utation; give out personal information only if they know who is collecting it, why it is being collected, and how it will be used; and report problems that they cannot resolve with the vendor. In order to protect consumers, the Federal Trade Commission, the Depart- ment of Justice, the Consumer Federation of America, the American Asso- ciation of Retired Persons, the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators, and the National Association of Attorneys General have ioined forces to inform Americans about their rights as home shoppers, about merchant responsibilities, and about how to enioy safely the benefits of shopping from home. This information is available in writing, by tele- phone, and on-line, helping to educate consumers about such issues as how to stop unwanted telemarketing or mail-order solicitations and when to provide private information to an on-line business. I encourage all Americans to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about safe shopping from home. By becoming wise and well-informed consumers, we can reduce the incidence of fraud and deception in the mar- ketplace. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 14 through February 20, 2000, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon government officials, industry leaders, consumer advocates, and the American people to participate in programs promoting safe and reliable shopping from home and to raise public awareness about the dangers of de- ceptive and fraudulent practices targeting home shoppers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7273 of February 16, 2000 To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Steel Wire Rod By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. On July 12, 1999, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) transmitted to the President a report on its investigation under sec- tion 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "Trade Act") (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of certain steel wire rod provided for in sub- 24

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 Proc. 7273 Title 3--The President Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(1)(A)), I have further determined that this ac- tion will facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive ad- iustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs. 7. Section 604 of the Trade Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provi- sions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposi- tion of any rate of duty or other import restriction. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM ]. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and the laws of the United States of America, including but not lim- ited to sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, do proclaim that: (\177) In order to establish a tariff-rate quota on imports of steel wire rod (other than excluded products), classified in HTS subheadings 72\1773.9% 7213.99, 7227.20 and 7227.90.60, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. (2) Such imported steel wire rod that is the product of Mexico or of Can- ada shall be excluded from the tariff-rate quota established by this procla- mation, and such imports shall not be counted toward the tariff-rate quota limits that trigger the over-quota rates of duty. (3) I hereby suspend, pursuant to section 503(c)(\177) of the Trade Act (\1779 U.S.C. 2463(c)(\177)), duty-free treatment for steel wire rod the product of ben- eficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (Title V of the Trade Act, as amended (\1779 U.S.C. 2461-2467)); pursuant to section 213(e)(1) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, as amended (CBERA) (19 U.S.C. 2703(e)(1)), duty-free treatment for steel wire rod the product of beneficiary countries under that Act (19 U.S.C. 270\177-2707); pur- suant to section 204(d)(\177) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, as amended (ATPA)(\1779 U.S.C. 3203(d)(\177)), duty-free treatment for steel wire rod the product of beneficiary countries under that Act (19 U.S.C. 320\177-3206); and pursuant to section 403(a) of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 (19 U.S.C. 2\17712 note), duty-free treatment for steel wire rod the product of Israel under the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of \177985 (the "IFTA Act") (\1779 U.S.C. 2\1772 note), to the extent necessary to apply the tariff-rate quota to those products, as specified in the Annex to this proclamation. (4) During each of the first three quarters of a quota year, any articles subiect to the tariff-rate quota that are entered, or withdrawn from ware- house for consumption, in excess of one-third of the annual within-quota quantity for that quota year (as specified in the Annex to this proclamation) shall be subiect to the over-quota rate of duty then in effect. During the fourth quarter of a quota year, any articles subiect to the tariff-rate quota that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in excess of the remaining quantity of the annual within-quota quantity for that quota year shall be subiect to the over-quota rate of duty then in effect. The re- maining quantity shall be determined by subtracting the total quantity of goods entered at the in-quota rate during the first three quarters of the quota year from the annual within-quota quantity for that quota year. 26

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 Proc. 7273 Title 3--The President Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after March 1,2000, subchapter Ill of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new U.S. note, subheadings and superior text thereto, with the language inserted in the columns entitled "Heading/Subheading", "Article Description", "Rates of Duty 1-General", "Rates of Duty 1-Special", and "Rates of Duty 2", respectively, "9, For purposes of subheadings 9903.72.01 through 9903.72.15, inclusive, the following steel products (enumerated by reference to common commercial usage) are excluded from such subheedlngs, and no entries of such products shall be permitted or included therein or counted toward the quantities specified for any quota period: (a) Tire cord quality wire rod measuring 5,0 mm or more but not more than 6.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter, with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum 200 microns); having no inclusions greater than 20 microns; capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.30 mm or less with 3 or fewer breaks per ton, imported pursuant to a purchase order from a tire manufacturer or a tire cord wire manufacturer in the United States for tire cord quality wire rod, and containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: - 0 68 percent or more of carbon, -- less than 0 01 percent of aluminum, -- 0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur, -- 0.008 percent or less of nitrogen, and -- not more than 0.55 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, n\177ckel and chromium; (b) Valve spring quality wire rod containing by weight 0.43 percent or more but not more than 0.73 percent of carbon, having a maximum inclusion content to ASTM A-877, Table 4, imported pursuant to a purchase order from an automotive valve spring or automotive brake spring manufacturer in the United States for automotive valve spring or automotive brake spring quality wire rod, measuring 5.5 mm or more but not more than 18 mm In cross sectional diameter and having a partial decarbur\177zabon of no more than 0.127 mm in depth and seams of no more than 0.075 mm in depth, or if measuring over 9,5 mm but not more than 18 rnm in cross-sectional diameter either: having a partial decarburization of not over 1.3 percent of the diameter of the red, a zero ferrite (total) decarburization and seams of no more than 0,075 mm in depth\177 or if AISI grade 6150, having a partial decarburization of not more than 0.127 mm in depth, a zero ferrite (total) decarbUrlzation and a seam depth of not more than I percent of the diameter; (c) Class III pipe wrap quahty wire rod measuring 10,3 mm in cross-sectional diameter, with an average partial decarburizafion per coil of no more than 7O microns in depth, having no inclusions greater than 2O microns, free of injurious piping and undue segregation, having a heat tensile strength miramum of 170 ksi and a maximum of 177 ksi, and containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: -- 0 72 percent or more of carbon, - O.5O percent or more bat not more than 1.10 percent of manganese, -- not more than 0.030 percent of phosphorus, - not more than 0 035 percent of sulfur, and -- 0.10 percent or nnore but not more than 0,35 perce\177lt of silicon; (d) Aircraft quality cold heading quality w\177re rod measunng 5,5 mm or more but not more than 19\1770 mm in cross sectional diameter for the grades enumerated herein, meeting the requirements defined in the aerospace and military specifications Ilsted for each grade: Grade Specification 4037 AMS6300, 2301 4130 AMS6370, 2301; MIL-S6758 4140 AMS6382, 2301; MIL-S5626 4340 AMS6415, 2301; MIL-S5000 8740 AMS6322, 2301; MIL-S6049 PWA722 AMS6304, 2301, having a diameter tolerance of plus 0.25 mm and minus 0.25 ram, having an out of roundness tolerance of not more than 0.30 ram, having surface seam of not more than the greater of 0.07 mm or 1.0 percent of the diameter in depth, free from complete decarburization, partial decarburization no more than the greater of 0.10 mm or 1.0 percent of the diameter in depth, having micro-structure meeting the aircraft cleanliness requirements of AMS230t, and having grain size predominantly No. 5 or finer; (e) Aluminum cable steel reinforced ("ACSR") quality steel wire rod, measuring either (i) 7.2 mm or more but not more than 7.8 mm in cross-sectional diameter or (ii) 9.2 mm or more but not more than 9.8 mm in cross-sectionm diameter, In the following strength/grade/size requirements: 95 kgf/mm = for AISI grade 1045 wire red measuring 7,2 mm or more but not more than 7.8 mm in cross-sectional diameter, 92 kgf/mm 2 tot AlSl grade 1045 wire rod measuring 9.g mnn or more but not more than 9.8 mm in cross-sectional diameter, 28

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 Proclamations Proc. 7273 9903.72+01 9903.72.02 9903 72+03 -- 100 kgf/mm \177 for AISI grade 1050 wire rod measuring 7.2 mm or more but not more than 7.8 mm in cross-sectional diameter, or -- 98 kgf/mm 2 for AISI grade 1060 wire rod measuring 9.2 mm or more but not more than 9.8 mm in cross-sectional diameter, processed exclusively by heat-treating on an in-line fused salt bath patenting process that results in having a tensile strength tolerance range of plus or minus 5 kgf/mm \177, and having an ovality of no more than 0.30 min. (0 Piano wire string quality wire rod measuring either 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 or 8.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter, the foregoing with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum 200 microns), having no inclusions greater than 20 microns, capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.30 mm or less with 3 or fewer breaks per ton, imported pursuant to a purchase order from a piano wire string manufacturer in the United States for piano wire string quality wire rod, and containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: -- 0.72 percent or more but not more than 1.0 percent of carbon, -- less than 0.01 percent of aluminum, -- not more than 0.040 pement, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur, -- not more than 0.003 percent of nitregen, -- net more than 0.55 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, n\177ckel and chromium, and -- less than 0.60 percent of manganese; (g) Grade 1085 annealed bearin.q quality w\177re rod, of a quality for manufacturing bearings, AISI grade 1085, annealed, 100 percent spheroidizod, having maximum inclusions not exceeding ASTM A295, Table 3, with no samples of such rod showing globular oxide inclusions larger than 0.001 inches nor more than ten globular oxide inclusions between 0.0005 and 0.001 Inches per square inch of sample area, the foregoing containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: -- O.8O percent or more but not more than 0.85 percent of carbon, -- O.70 percent or more but not more than 1.00 percent of manganese, and -- not more than 15 ppm of oxygen; (h) 1080 tire bead wire quality wire rod measuring 5.5 mm or more but not more than 7.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter, with an average partial decal\177urization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum 200 microns), having no inclusions greater than 20 microns, capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.76 mm or larger with 0.5 or fewer breaks per ton, imported pursuant to a purchase order from a tire manufacturer or a manufacturer of tire wire products in the United States for inclusion in tires, and containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: - 0.78 percent or more of carbon, - less than 0.03 percent of soluble aluminum, -- not more than 0.040 percent, in the aggregate, of phosphorous and sulfur, -- not more than 0.004 percent of nitrogen, and - not more than 0.055 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium." " : Hot-rolled bars and rods of nonalloy or alloy steel, in irregularly
 * wound coils, of circular or approximately circular solid cross
 * section, having a diameter of 5 mm or more but less than 19 ram,
 * except such bars and rods enumerated in U.S. note 9 to this
 * subchapter and except bars and rods of alloy steel containing
 * by weight 24 percent or more of nickel, provided for in subheadings:
 * 7213.91,7213.99, 7227.20 and 7227.90.50, all the foregoing
 * except products of Canada or of Mexico:

If entered during the period from March 1,2000, through February 28, 2001, inclusive: If entered during the period from March 1,2000, through May 31,2000, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of 477,783,962 kg ....................... : No change : No change If entered during the period from June 1,2000, through August 31, 2000, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of 477,783,962 kg ....................... : No change : No change If entered during the period from September 1, 2000, through November 30, 2000, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of 477,783,962 I<g ....................... : No change : No change
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 Proc. 7273 9903 72.04 9903.72.05 9903.72\17706 9903.72.07 9903 72.08 9903.72.09 9903 72.10 9903.72.11 9903.72.12 9903.72 13 ggO3.72A4 Title 3--The President
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[\177f...(con.):] If entered dunng the pedod from December 1, 2000, : through February 28, 2001, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of the remaining quantity, if any, from 1,433,351,886 kg a\177ter the aggregate quanti\177y entered under subheadings 9gg3.72,01 : through 9903.72,03, inclusive, is subtracted : therefrom ..................................................................... No change Other ............................................................................. i The rate
 * No change

provided in , the Rates of: Du\177y 1 General subcolumn for the applicable subheading (7213.91, 7227.20 or 7227.90.60) + 10% If entered during the period from March 1,2001, through February 28, 2002, inclusive: if entered during the period from Mar\177h 1, 2OO1, through May 31,2001, insiusive, in aggregate quantities not m excess of 487,339,641 kg ....................... If entered dunng the pedod from June 1, 2001, through August 31, 2001\177 inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of 487,339,641 kg If entered during the period from September 1,2001, through November 30, 2001, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of 487,339,641 kg ....................... if entered during the pedod from December 1,2001, through February 28, 2002, inclusive, in aggregate quantities not in excess of the remaining quantJ\177y, if any, from 1,462,018,923 kg after the aggregate quantity entered under subheadings 9903.72.06 through 9903.72.08, inclusive, is subtracted therefrom ...................................................................... : No change Other ................................................................................ : The rate provided in the Rates of: Du\177y 1 : General : subcolumn for the : applicable : subheading : (7213\17791, : \337 7213.99, : \337 7227,20 or : 7227.90.60): . +75% If entered dudng the pedod from March 1,2002, through March 1,2003, inclusive: If entered during the period from March 1, 2002, through May 31, 2002, inclusive, in aggregate No change : No change No change : No change No change : No change Nochange quantities not in excess of 497,086,434 kg ....................... : No change No change If entered during the period from June 1,2002, : through August 31,2002, inclusive, in aggregate : quantities not in excess of 497,086,434 kg ....................... : No change No change If entered during the period from September 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002, inclusive, in aggregate : quantities not in excess of 497,08\365,434 kg ....................... : No change No change If entered during the pedod from December 1,2002, through March 1, 2003, inclusive, in aggregate : quantities in excess of the remaining quantity, if any, from 1,491,259,302 kg after the aggregate quanti\177y entered under subheadings 9903.72,11 : through 9903.72.13, inclusive, is subtracted : therefrom ........................................................................... : No change : No change
 * No change
 * The rate

provided in the Rates of Duty 2 column for the applicable subheading (7213.91, 7213.99, 7227.20 or 7227.90,60) + 10%
 * No change

\337 No change
 * Noohange

No change The rate provided in the Rates of Du\177y 2 column for the applicable subheading (7213 91, 7213.99, 7227.20 or 7227.90.60) + 7,5%
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 Proc. 7274 Title 3--The President Proclamation 7274 of February 18, 2000 To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. On December 22, 1999, the United States International Trade Commis- sion (USITC) transmitted to the President an affirmative determination in its investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of \177974, as amended (the "Trade Act") (\1779 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of certain cir- cular welded carbon quality line pipe (line pipe) provided for in sub- headings 7306AOA0 and 7306A0.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The USITC determined that line pipe is being im- ported in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury or the threat of serious injury to the domestic industry producing a like or directly competitive article. 2. Pursuant to section 3\177(a) of the North American Free Trade Agree- ment Implementation Act (the "NAFTA Implementation Act") (\1779 U.S.C. 337\177(a)), the USITC made negative findings with respect to imports of line pipe from Mexico and Canada. The USITC also transmitted to the President its recommendations made pursuant to section 202(e) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(e)) with respect to the action that would address the serious injury or threat thereof to the domestic industry and be most effective in facilitating the efforts of the domestic industry to make a positive adjust- ment to import competition. 3. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (\1779 U.S.C. 2253), and after taking into account the considerations specified in section 203(a)(2) of the Trade Act, I have determined to implement action of a type described in section 203(a)(3). Pursuant to section 3\1772(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (\1779 U.S.C. 3372(a)), I have determined that imports of line pipe from Mexico, considered individually, do not contribute importantly to the seri- ous injury, or threat of serious injury, found by the USITC, and that im- ports from Canada, considered individually, do not contribute importantly to such injury or threat. Accordingly, pursuant to section 3\1772(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3372(b)), I have excluded line pipe the product of Mexico or Canada from the action I am taking under section 203 of the Trade Act. 4. Such action shall take the form of an increase in duty on imports of certain line pipe provided for in HTS subheadings 7306AOA0 and 7306A0.50, imposed for a period of 3 years plus \177 day, with the first 9,000 short tons of imports that are the product of each supplying country ex- cluded from the increased duty during each year that this action is in ef- fect, and with annual reductions in the rate of duty in the second and third years, as provided for in the Annex to this proclamation. 5. Except for products of Mexico and Canada, which shall be excluded from this action, the increase in duty shall apply to imports of line pipe from all countries. Pursuant to section 203(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (\1779 U.S.C. 2253(a)(\177)(A)), I have further determined that this action will facili- 32

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 Proclamations Proc. 7274 tate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adiustment to im- port competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs. 6. Section 604 of the Trade Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provi- sions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposi- tion of any rate of duty or other import restriction. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and the laws of the United States of America, including but not lim- ited to sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, do proclaim that: (1) In order to establish an increase in duty on imports of certain line pipe classified in HTS subheadings 7306AOA0 and 7306A0.50, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. (2) Such imported line pipe that is the product of Mexico or of Canada shall not be subiect to the increase in duty established by this proclama- tion. (3) I hereby suspend, pursuant to section 503(c)(\177) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(1)), duty-free treatment for line pipe the product of bene- ficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (Title V of the Trade Act, as amended (\1779 U.S.C. 246\177-2467)); pursuant to section 213(e)(1) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, as amended (Ct\177ERA) (\1779 U.S.C. 2703(e)(\177)), duty-free treatment for line pipe the prod- uct of beneficiary countries under that Act (19 U.S.C. 270\177-2707); pursuant to section 204(d)(1) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, as amended (ATPA) (\1779 U.S.C. 3203(d)(\177)), duty-free treatment for line pipe the product of beneficiary countries under that Act (\1779 U.S.C. 320\177-3206); and pursu- ant to section 403(a) of the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 (19 U.S.C. 2112 note), duty-free treatment for line pipe the product of Israel under the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of \177985 (the "IFTA Act") (19 U.S.C. 2\1772 note), to the extent necessary to apply the in- crease in duty to those products, as specified in the Annex to this procla- mation. (4) Effective at the close of March \177, 2003, or at the close of the date that may earlier be proclaimed by the President as the termination of the import relief set forth in the Annex to this proclamation, the suspension of duty- free treatment under the GSP, the Ct\177ERA, the ATPA, and the IFTA Act shall terminate, unless otherwise provided in such later proclamation, and qualifying goods the product of beneficiary countries or of Israel entered under such programs shall again be eligible for duty-free treatment. (5) Effective at the close of March \177, 2004, or such other date that is 1 year from the close of this relief, the U.S. note and tariff provisions estab- lished in the Annex to this proclamation shall be deleted from the HTS. (6) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency. (7) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation, including the Annex hereto, shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or with- 33

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 Proc. 7274 Title 3--The President drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after March 1, 2000, and shall continue in effect as provided in the Annex to this proclamation, un- less such actions are earlier expressly modified or terminated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 34

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384 But won't you trade? See, now, it is not the door I want to sell; I only carry the door round for a specimen, like. Look now, sir," standing the thing up on the table, "supposing this little door is your state-room door; well," opening it, "you go in for the night; you close your door behind you—thus. Now, is all safe?"

"I suppose so, child," said the old man.

"Of course it is, my fine fellow," said the cosmopolitan.

"All safe. Well. Now, about two o'clock in the morning, say, a soft-handed gentleman comes softly and tries the knob here—thus; in creeps my soft-handed gentleman; and hey, presto! how comes on the soft cash?"

"I see, I see, child," said the old man; "your fine gentleman is a fine thief, and there's no lock to your little door to keep him out;" with which words he peered at it more closely than before.

"Well, now," again showing his white teeth, "well, now, some of you old folks are knowing 'uns, sure enough; but now comes the great invention," producing a small steel contrivance, very simple but ingenious, and which, being clapped on the inside of the little door, secured it as with a bolt. "There now," admiringly holding it off at arm's-length, "there now, let that soft-handed gentleman come now a' softly trying this little knob here, and let him keep a' trying till he finds his head as soft as his hand. Buy the traveler's patent lock, sir, only twenty-five cents."

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 Proclamations Proc. 7274 MODIFICATIONS TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES Effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after March 1,2000, subchapter Ill of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new U.S. note, subheadings and superior text thereto, with the language inserted in the columns entitled "Heading/Subheading", "Article Description", "Rates of Duty 1 -General", "Rates of Duty 1-Special", and "Rates of Duty 2", respectively. "10. For purposes of subhead ngs 9903,72.20 through 9903.72.25, inclusive, except as provided in this note, the term \177e. shall include (notwithstanding the provisions of other legal notes to the tadff schedule) welded "carbon quali\276 line pipe of circular c\177oss secaon, of a kind used for oil and gas pipelines, whether or not stencilled, except as provided below. The term "carbon quali\276 applies to producte in which (i) iron predominates, by weight, over each of the other contained elemente, (ii) the carbon content is 2 percent or less, by weight, and (iiJ) none of the elements listed below exceeds the quantity by weight, respectively indicated: -- 1.80 percent or more of manganese, or -- 2.25 percent of silicon, or -- 1.00 percent of copper, or -- 0.50 percent Or taes of aluminum, or -- 1.25 percent of chromium, or - 0.30 percent of cobalt, or - 0.40 percent of lead, or - 1.25 percent of nickel, or - 0.30 percent of tungsten, or - 0.10 percent of molybdenum, or - 0.10 percent of niobium, or - 0.15 percent of vanadium, or - 0.15 percent of zirconlure. The term "line pipe" does not incJude goods commonly described in commercial usage as arctic grade line pipe and defined as welded line pipe that- (a) has an outside diameter of 114.3 mm or more and a wall thickness equal to or less than 19.05 ram; (b) when subjected to a Charpy V-notch test performed at minus 45.6 degrees Celsius or below applied to three specimens taken from the weld area, has a joules rating of no less than 23.05 joules for each sample, with an average for all three at no less than 25.76 joules; (c) using at least three samples, has a minimum average shear area of 85 percent in the base metal and 50 percent in the weld; and (d) when subjected to a hydrogen induced crackthg test to be performed as provided by National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) TM0284 test with so[ufion A, has a c\177"ack tangth ratio that does not exceed 15 percent, a c\177'a ck sensibility ratio that does not exceed 2 percent, and a c\177"ack thickness ratio that does not exceed 5 percent." \177 : Welded line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of iron or
 * steel, as defined in note 10 to this subchapter (provided for in
 * subheadings 7306.10.10 and 7306.10.50), all the foregoing
 * except products of Canada or of Mexico:

If entered during the period from March 1, 2000, through February 28, 2001, inclusive: 9903.72.20 in aggregate quantities from each supplying count\177, not in excess of 8.164,663 kg, the foregoing the product of such country .................................................. : No change : No change No change 9903.72.21 Other .............................................................................. : The rate : The rate provided in provided in the Rates of: the Rates of Duty1 : Duty2 General : column subcolumn for the for the : applicabte applicable : subheading subheading: (7306.10.10
 * (7306.10.10: or
 * or : 7306.10.50)
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 Proc. 7274 9903.72.22 9903.72,23 9903,72.24 9903.72.25 Title 3--The President [Welded...(con.):] If entered dudng the pedod from March 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002, inclusive: In aggregate quantities from each supplying country not in excess of 8,164,663 kg, the foregoing the product of such country .................................................. If entered during the pedod from March 1, 2002, through March 1, 2003, inclusive: In aggregate quantifies from each supplying country not in excess of 8,164,663 kg, the foregoing the product of such country .................................................. Other .............................................................................. + 19%
 * No change No change
 * The rate
 * The rate

provided in \337 the Rates of: Duty 1 General subcolumn for the applicable subheading (7306.10,10 or 7306,10,50) + 15%
 * No change ' No change
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 * The rate

provided in \337 the Rates of: Duty 1 : General : subcolumn : for the : applicable : subheading: (7306.10.10: or 7306.10.50): +11% :
 * No change
 * No change

\337 The rate provided in the Rates of Duty 2 column for the applicable subheading (7306.10.10 or 7306.10.50)
 * + 25%
 * No change

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