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 Proc. 7341 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 September 15, 2000, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I call upon all Americans to join me in remembering former American prisoners of war who suffered the hardships of enemy captivity and those missing in action whose fate is still undetermined. I call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7341 of September 15, 2000 National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout history, America's farmers and ranchers have worked our land with skill, energy, and determination. They have endured floods and droughts, survived bitter winters and scorching summers, seen crops dev- astated by insects and livestock lost to disease. Through hard times and good times alike they have labored, making American agriculture the most efficient and productive source of food and fiber in the world. Beyond the natural and economic challenges our Nation's agricultural workers face each year are the daily physical hazards associated with their profession, including handling livestock, using chemicals, and operating powerful machinery. To reduce the level of preventable workplace acci- dents that have taken such a toll on our country's agricultural commu- nities, engineers and manufacturers have worked diligently to make farm equipment safer. Today, tractors and other farm machinery come with standard safety features such as rollover protection, bypass starting sys- tems, and tamper-proof guarding and shielding. However, designing safer farm machinery is only part of the solution. We must also ensure that agricultural workers are aware of the benefits of new safety features and that they strive to use and maintain them. Safety and health organizations are accomplishing this vital task by offering hands-on, interactive training programs in farming and ranching communities across the country. Through safety day camps and farm safety programs targeted specifically for children and adolescents growing up on farms and ranches, they are helping to protect the well-being of the most vulnerable members of our agricultural communities. My Administration is also working hard to improve the health and safety of rural Americans. For example, we created the E-rate program, which, among other things, secures low-cost Internet connections for rural health clinics and hospitals. We have also urged the Congress to fund a meaning- 140

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 Proclamations Proc. 7342 ful Medicare prescription drug benefit that would provide affordable, de- pendable coverage to all beneficiaries, including more than 9 million Medi- care beneficiaries in rural communities across the Nation. Compared to their urban counterparts, rural beneficiaries have lower incomes and more limited access to pharmacies, and are less likely to have any prescription drug coverage. Rural beneficiaries generally pay more for prescription drugs than urban beneficiaries and are more likely to go without needed medication because of its expense. Meaningful drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries would help improve the health and quality of life of millions of older members of our Nation's farming and ranching communities. All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to our country's farmers and ranch- ers, whose hard work puts food on our tables and helps ensure our Na- tion's leadership of the global economy. We can best acknowledge that debt by recognizing the importance of continually improving the health and safety of America's agricultural workers, not only during this special ob- servance, but also throughout the year. 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 September 17 through September 23, 2000, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon government agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve our agricultural sector to strengthen their efforts to promote safety and health programs among our Nation's farm and ranch workers. I ask agricul- tural workers to take advantage of the diverse educational and training pro- grams and technical advancements that can help them avoid injury and ill- ness. I also call upon our Nation to recognize Wednesday, September 20, 2000, as a day to focus on the risks facing young people on farms and ranches. Finally, I call upon the citizens of our Nation to reflect on the bounty we enjoy thanks to the labor and dedication of agricultural workers across our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7342 of September 15, 2000 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting American women today. This year alone, 14,000 women will die from ovarian cancer, and more than 23,000 will be diagnosed with the disease. While ovarian cancer is very treatable when detected early, currently 75 percent of new cases are not diagnosed until the disease is in its late stages of development, when treatment is less effective. With early detection, women have a survival rate of over 90 percent; diagnosis in its later stages, however, dramatically re- duces the chances of survival to just 25 percent. 141

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 Proc. 7342 Title 3--The President Unfortunately, there is still no reliable and quick screening test for ovarian cancer like the Pap smear for cervical cancer or the mammogram for breast cancer. In addition, its symptoms--such as abdominal discomfort or bloat- ing, cramps, unaccountable weight gain or loss, abnormal bleeding--can often be mistaken for signs of less serious conditions. Consequently, raising awareness of risk factors for ovarian cancer is a crucial weapon in our ef- fort to save lives. While every woman has the potential to develop ovarian cancer, the risk is higher for those who have never given birth; who are over the age of 50; or who have a family history of ovarian, breast, or colon cancer. Research into the causes and treatment of ovarian cancer still offers us the best hope for progress in defeating this disease that has taken such a deadly toll on American families. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently sponsoring a large-scale cancer screening trial to explore, among other issues, the usefulness of testing women's blood for abnormally high levels of CA-125, a substance known as a tumor marker, which is often discov- ered in higher than normal amounts in the blood of women with ovarian cancer. Researchers are also evaluating the effectiveness of ultrasound test- ing as a tool for early detection. To learn more about the genetic causes of ovarian cancer, the NCI's Cancer Genetics Network has established reg- istries to track cancers within families to identify possible inherited risks. As with every disease, knowledge is crucial to overcoming ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week offers us an invaluable opportunity to educate Americans about the symptoms and risk factors of the disease, to alert health care providers about the need for vigilance in recognizing those symptoms and risks early, and to promote increased funding for research into more effective methods of diagnosis and treatment. The more we know about ovarian cancer, the more women and their families can live out their lives free from the shadow of this devastating disease. 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 September 17 through September 23, 2000, as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week. I encour- age the American people to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that raise awareness of the need for early diagnosis and treat- ment of this deadly disease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 142

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 Proclamations Proc. 7343 Proclamation 7343 of September 17, 2000 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the spring of 1787, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, ]amos Madison, and other prominent leaders gathered once again in Philadelphia to offset a looming crisis in the life of our young democ- racy. The Articles of Confederation, a blueprint for government that they had hammered out in the Second Continental Congress in \177777, had proved too weak and ineffective to achieve a balance of power between the new Federal Government and the States. Rising to this fresh challenge, our founders crafted a now charter of government--the United States Constitu- tion-that has proven to be a masterpiece of political philosophy. Wise about human nature and wary of unlimited power, the authors of our Constitution created a government where power resides not with one per- son or institution but with three separate and equal branches of govern- mont. It guarantees for our citizens the right and responsibility to choose leaders through free elections, giving Americans the means to enact polit- ical change without resorting to violence, insurrection, or revolution. And, with its carefully crafted system of checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, and its process of amendment, the Constitution maintains an inspired bal- ance between authority and freedom and between the ideals of unity and individual rights. For more than 200 years the Constitution has provided our Nation with the resilience to survive trying times and the flexibility to correct past inius- tices. At every turning point in our history, the letter and spirit of the Con- stitution have enabled us to reaffirm our union and expand the meaning of liberty. Its success can be measured by the millions of people who have left their homelands over the past two centuries to become American citi- zens. Its influence can be measured by the number and vigor of new de- mocracies springing up across the globe. In giving us the Constitution, our founders also gave us a powerful example of citizenship. They were deeply involved in governing our Nation and passionately committed to improving our society. The rights we sometimes take for granted today were secured by their courage and by the blood of patriots during the Revolutionary War. As we observe Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, let us remember that with the many gifts bestowed on us by the Constitution comes the responsibility to be informed and engaged citizens; to take an active role in the civic life of our communities and our country; and to uphold the ideals of unity and liberty that have sustained us since our earliest days as a Nation. In commemoration of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of the importance of active, responsible citizenship in preserving the Constitu- tion's blessings for our Nation, the Congress, by ioint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106), designated September 17 as "Citizenship Day," and by ioint resolution of August 2, \177956 (36 U.S.C. 108), requested that the President proclaim the week beginning September \1777 and ending Sep- tember 23 of each year as "Constitution Week." 143

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 Proc. 7344 Title 3--The President NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2000, as Citizenship Day and September 17 through September 23, 2000, as Constitution Week. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, educational, and religious organizations, to conduct meaningful ceremonies and programs in our schools, houses of worship, and other community cen- ters to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the Constitution and the rights and duties of citizenship. I also call on all citizens to rededi- cate themselves to the principles of the Constitution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7344 of September 22, 2000 Gold Star Mother's Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America's Armed Forces have stood watch over our freedom for more than two centuries. They have held posts on lonely ridges, spent long days and nights at sea, and faced danger in the skies. They have sacrificed their youth, their time, and even their lives to sustain the foundation on which our country was built and to protect the democratic values that keep our country strong and free. The mothers of these courageous men and women have also bravely stood watch--in homes once filled with the laughter of children--and waited for word from their loved ones. When the guns of battle fell silent, many moth- ers' homes were once again filled with the boisterous commotion of their children returning from distant lands. But the homes of Gold Star Mothers remained silent. Their children had made the ultimate sacrifice for our Na- tion, and Gold Star Mothers were left with the profound sorrow of their heartbreaking loss. But America's Gold Star Mothers rose above their personal tragedy, and today they continue to stand watch over our Nation. Reaching out to im- prove the lives of others and to ensure that the noble contributions of their sons and daughters are not forgotten, they are powerful examples of service and sacrifice for us all. With dignity, courage, and compassion, they have worked to promote patriotism, foster peace and goodwill, and extend a helping hand to veterans and those in need. Their generosity of spirit has touched the lives of countless Americans and made certain that the self- lessness their children demonstrated in service to our country remains a prominent part of our national character. For their steadfast devotion to duty and their unwavering commitment to carrying on the proud legacy of their children, we honor these Gold Star Mothers each year. The Congress, by Senate ]oint Resolution 115 of ]une 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895), has designated the last Sunday in September as 144

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 Proclamations Proc. 7345 "Gold Star Mother's Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 24, 2000, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call upon all government officials to display the United States flag over government buildings on this solemn day. I also en- courage the American people to display the flag and to hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of worship, or other suitable places as a public expression of the sympathy and respect that our Nation holds for our Gold Star Mothers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7345 of September 22, 2000 National Older Workers Employment Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As a Nation, we are growing older, and so is our workforce. Today, there are 49 million workers in America aged 45 years or older--approximately 35 percent of America's labor force--and by 2008, that number will grow to 62 million, or about 40 percent of the workforce. One in four Americans between the ages of 65 and 69 has at least a part-time job, and 80 percent of the "baby boom" generation intends to keep working past the age of 65. Increasingly, older Americans want to work, and for most, the opportunity to work adds not only to the length but also to the quality of their lives. The abilities, experience, and strong work ethic of these older Americans are a precious resource for our Nation in today's strong economy. With the unemployment rate at its lowest level in more than a generation, businesses urgently need to hire more workers if they are to keep pace with the de- mand for their products and services. Too often overlooked or underuti- lized, older workers offer employers a broad and diverse pool of talent. Recognizing the importance of older workers to our Nation and our econ- omy, the Congress unanimously passed, and I was proud to sign into law, the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2000. This legislation elimi- nates the Social Security retirement earnings test, a provision that withheld benefits from Americans working beyond the age of 65. It allows older Americans to enjoy the extra income and personal fulfillment that work of- fers without being penalized, and it ensures that companies facing labor shortages will have a greater supply of experienced workers. The Act will also help our economy grow without inflation and encourage Americans to work longer, thus contributing more to the tax base and to the Social Secu- rity trust fund at precisely the time when the percentage of younger work- ers paying into the system will be decreasing. 145

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 Proc. 7346 Title 3--The President Older Americans have contributed much to the life of our Nation and to the extraordinary growth and prosperity we enioy today. We owe them our respect and gratitude; we also owe them the opportunity to continue work- ing as long as they desire. Through laws such as the Older Americans Act, which I have called on the Congress to reauthorize and strengthen, the Age Discrimination Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and now the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act, the United States Government guarantees that opportunity. And, through the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the Department of Labor and the Administration on Aging at the Department of Health and Human Services, older workers have access to the programs and services they need to continue making their own vital contributions to the American workplace. 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 September 24 through September 30, 2000, as National Older Workers Employment Week. I urge employers across the Nation to recognize the energy and abil- ity of older Americans and to develop new strategies for recruiting and uti- lizing older workers. I also encourage public officials responsible for lob placement, training, and related services to intensify their efforts through- out the year to assist older workers in finding suitable lobs and training. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7346 of September 29, 2000 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we once again observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we can be heartened by the progress we have made in the battle against breast cancer. Today we have a better under standing of what causes the disease, and advances in research are leading to improvements in detection and di- agnosis and to treatments that are improving patients' quality of life and chances of survival. Two million Americans today are breast cancer survivors, thanks in large part to earlier detection and more effective treatments. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that nearly 70 per- cent of women aged 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past 2 years, compared with only 27 percent in 1987. While these increases were found among women at all income levels, those with lower incomes are still less likely to be screened than those at higher income levels. The Na- tional Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Health Care Financing Administration are working together to inform women aged 65 and older that Medicare coverage is available for mammography screenings; and the CDC's National 146

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 Proclamations Proc. 7346 Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection provides free or low-cost mam- mograms to uninsured, low-income, and elderly women. And, to assist the thousands of low-income uninsured women whose breast cancer was de- tected through federally funded screening programs, my proposed budget for fiscal 2001 includes a new Medicaid option to fund the lifesaving fol- low-up treatment they need to increase their chances of survival. Research is one of our most powerful tools in our effort to eradicate breast cancer, and I am proud that my Administration has made historic increases in funding for biomedical research. A number of Federal agencies and pro- grams are adding to our knowledge about the disease. The National Toxi- cology Program (NTP), which is part of the National Institute of Environ- mental Health Services, is studying chemical compounds that may cause cancer in humans. Based on data from the NTP, agencies such as the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration are working to reduce human exposure to environ mental agents that might in- crease the risk for breast and other cancers. The NCI, through the Long Is- land Breast Cancer Study Project and the Triana Community Health Initia- tive, is exploring the possible relationship between different sources of pol- lution and the incidence of breast cancer. Findings from these studies will help researchers and health care providers identify women who are at high- er risk for breast cancer and develop better strategies for preventing the dis- ease. The NCI's landmark Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) focused on tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen medication that helps reduce the chance that women who are at higher risk for breast cancer will develop the disease. Building on the success of the BCPT, a current study of tamoxifen and raloxifene will determine whether raloxifene is as effective as tamoxifen, with fewer side effects. The NCI is also sponsoring clinical trials of sentinel node biopsy, a procedure where the surgical removal of a small number of lymph nodes can determine whether cancer has spread outside of the breast. The American people have also played a role in funding research through activities such as the purchase of the 40-cent breast cancer awareness stamp from the U.S. Postal Service. The sale of this stamp has raised mil- lions of dollars for breast cancer research, and, on July 28 of this year, I was proud to sign legislation authorizing the sale of this special stamp for an additional 2 years. We are gaining ground in our fight against breast cancer, but we cannot be- come complacent. This year alone, more than 40,000 Americans will die from the disease, and an estimated 184,200 new cases will be diagnosed. We must continue to raise awareness among our friends, loved ones, and fellow citizens about the importance of screening and early detection and the need to support new research. By doing so, we will one day triumph over this devastating disease and ensure a brighter, healthier future for our children. 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 October 2000 as Na- tional Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, 147

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 Proc. 7347 Title 3--The President and all the people of the United States to publicly reaffirm our Nation's strong and continuing commitment to controlling and curing breast cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7347 of September 29, 2000 National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the 10th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These two landmark civil rights laws have opened the doors of opportunity for people with disabilities and increased our awareness of the enormous contributions that Americans with disabilities can make to our national life. A decade ago, when we were debating the Americans with Disabilities Act, critics said that making workplaces, public transportation, public facilities, and telecommunications more accessible would be too costly and burden- some. But they have been proved wrong. Since passage of the ADA in 1990, more than a million men and women with disabilities have entered the labor force and, as taxpayers, consumers, and workers, they are contrib- uting to a period of unprecedented prosperity and record employment in our country. Throughout my Administration, we have worked hard to break down the barriers that people with disabilities continue to face on a daily basis. In 1998, I signed the Workforce Investment Act, requiring that information technology purchased by the Federal Government be accessible to people with disabilities. In 1999, I was proud to sign the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, which enables Americans with disabilities to retain their Medicare or Medicaid coverage when they go to work, because no one should have to choose between health care and a job. We are also dramatically expanding the income students with disabilities can earn while retaining access to disability benefits; and to lead by example, we are hiring more people with disabilities throughout the Federal Government. Today's revolution in information and communications technology offers us powerful new tools to expand employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Whether translating web pages aloud for peo- ple who are blind or visually impaired, creating captioning for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or enabling people with physical disabilities to control a computer through eye movement and brain waves, these tech- nologies show enormous potential for increasing access to employment and full participation in society. We are exploring ways that Medicare and Medicaid can be enhanced to cover the cost of assistive technology so that 148

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 Proclamations Proc. 7348 people can live and work more independently in the communities of their choosing. And I was pleased to announce on September 21 that dozens of corporate leaders from the technology sector and the presidents of many of America's leading research universities have pledged to make their prod- ucts and services accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. A new generation of young people with disabilities is growing up in Amer- ica today--graduating from high school, going to college, and preparing to participate fully in the workplace. They have a right to make the most of their potential, and our Nation must make the most of their intellect, tal- ents, and abilities. By working together to break down barriers for Ameri- cans with disabilities, we will keep our economy growing, make a lasting investment in the future of our country, and uphold our fundamental com- mitment to justice and equality for all our people. To recognize the enormous potential of individuals with disabilities and to encourage all Americans to work toward their full integration into the workforce, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 11, 1945, as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), has designated October of each year as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month." NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 2000 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I call upon Government officials, edu- cators, labor leaders, employers, and the people of the United States to ob- serve this month with appropriate programs and activities that reaffirm our determination to fulfill the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabil- ities Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7348 of September 29, 2000 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Domestic violence transcends all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic bound- aries. Its perpetrators abuse their victims both physically and mentally, and the effects of their attacks are far-reaching--weakening the very core of our communities. Domestic violence is particularly devastating because it so often occurs in the privacy of the home, which is meant to be a place of shelter and security. During the month of October, all Americans should contemplate the scars that domestic violence leaves on our society and what each of us can do to prevent it. Because domestic violence usually takes place in private, many Americans may not realize how widespread it is. According to the National Violence Against Women Survey, conducted jointly by the Centers for Disease Con- 149

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 Proc. 7348 Title 3--The President tro] and Prevention and the National Institute of Justice, each year in the United States approximately 1.5 million women are raped and/or phys- ically assaulted by their current or former husbands, partners, or boy- friends. Many of these women are victimized more than once over the course of a year. As unsettling as these statistics are, it is also disturbing to realize that the children of battered women frequently witness these at- tacks, thus becoming victims themselves. My Administration has worked hard to reduce domestic violence in our Nation and to assist victims and their families. The cornerstone of our ef- forts has been the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which the Con- gress passed with bipartisan support in 1994 and which I signed into law as part of our comprehensive crime control bill. This important piece of legislation, which contains a broad array of ground-breaking measures to combat violence against women, combines tough penalties with programs to prosecute offenders and provide assistance to women who are survivors of violence. In the 6 years since I signed VAWA into law, the legislation has provided more than $%6 billion to support prosecutors, law enforcement officials, courts, victim advocates, and intervention efforts. We have quadrupled funding for battered women's shelters, created the National Domestic Vio- lence Hotline, and supported community outreach and prevention pro- grams, children's counseling, and child protection services. The Depart- ment of Justice has awarded more than 900 discretionary grants and 280 STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women formula grants to help State, tribal, and local governments and community- based organizations establish specialized domestic violence and sexual as- sault units, train personnel, enforce laws, develop policies, assist victims of violence, and hold abusers accountable. These VAWA programs are making a difference across the country. A re- cent report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that the number of women experiencing violence at the hands of an intimate partner declined 2\177 percent from \177993 to \177998. I call on the Congress to reauthorize and strengthen VAWA so that we may continue to build on the progress we have made in combating domestic violence in our Nation. Through VAWA and other initiatives and programs, we are striving to cre- ate a responsive legal system in American communities that not only pre- vents domestic violence and sexual assault, but also ensures that every vic- tim has immediate access to helpful information and emergency assistance. By taking strong public action against this crime, we are creating a society that promotes strong values, fosters a safe, loving home environment for every family, and refuses to tolerate domestic violence in any form. 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 October 2000 as Na- tional Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call upon government offi- cials, law enforcement agencies, health professionals, educators, commu- nity leaders, and the American people to ioin together to end the domestic violence that threatens so many of our people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- '150

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 Proclamations Proc. 7349 pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7349 of September 29, 2000 Child Health Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As parents and as concerned citizens, we have a profound responsibility to ensure that America's children not only receive a healthy start in life, but also that they continue to grow and develop in a nurturing environ- ment where they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Recognizing the importance of healthy, happy children to the future of our Nation, my Administration has strived to offer America's families the tools they need to fulfill their responsibilities. In 1997, I was proud to sign into law the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the largest investment in children's health care since the creation of Medicaid 35 years ago. This in- novative program allows States to use Federal funds to provide health in- surance for children of working families whose incomes are too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private health insurance. Chil- dren with health insurance are more likely to receive the immunizations and other preventive care they need to avoid serious illnesses and to enjoy a healthier start in life. In March of 1997, only 4 States provided such cov- erage for children. Today, 30 States have plans approved to cover qualified children, and I have proposed an additional $5.5 billion over the next 10 years to cover even more children and to raise awareness of CHIP among families who may not realize they are eligible. In addition to quality health care, children need nutritious meals every day. I am pleased that our national school lunch program provides healthy lunches to more than 25 million students in more than 9B,000 schools across our nation, ensuring that some of our most vulnerable children can look forward to at least one healthy meal each day. We can also be heart- ened to know that children enrolled in programs funded under the Depart- ment of Agriculture's Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children not only receive the nutritious food they need, but also are immunized earlier, perform better in school, and spend less time in the doctor's office. Since 1965, in addition to engaging parents in the early educational devel- opment of their children, the Head Start program has provided medical, mental health, nutrition, and dental services to more than 17 million chil- dren from birth to age 5. My Administration will continue this investment by increasing Head Start funding in our proposed fiscal 2001 budget by $1 billion--the largest Head Start expansion in history. It is also our responsibility to ensure that our children feel part of a safe, strong, nurturing community. Through our Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative, my Administration is helping parents, school principals, police, 151

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 Proc. 7350 Title 3--The President and mental health providers to collaborate on local solutions to school and youth violence. My proposed budget for fiscal 2001 includes an increase of more than $100 million for this program. I have also called on the Con- gress to allow eligible workers under the Family and Medical Leave Act to take up to 24 hours of additional leave each year to meet family obliga- tions, including school activities such as parent-teacher conferences. Amer- ica is enioying a period of unprecedented economic success today; but we will never be truly successful as a Nation until we ensure that all families have the tools and opportunity they need in order to raise healthy children. To acknowledge the importance of our children's health, the Congress, by ioint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in October as "Child Health Day" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 2, 2000, as Child Health Day. I call upon families, schools, communities, and governments to dedicate themselves to promoting and protecting the health and well- being of all our children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty- fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000 To Implement the African Growth and Opportunity Act and To Designate Eritrea as a Beneficiary Developing Country for Purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of Public Law 106-200) (AGOA) amends Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act"), to provide, in new section 506A(a) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)), that the President is authorized to designate countries listed in section 107 of the AGOA as "beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries." 2. Section 112(a) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(a)) provides that eligible textile and apparel articles that are imported directly into the customs terri- tory of the United States from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limita- tions, provided that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 113(a) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3722(a)) relating to the establishment of pro- cedures to protect against unlawful transshipments, and section 113(b)(1)(B) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3722(b)(1)(B)) relating to the imple- mentation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). 152

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 Proc. 7350 Title 3--The President cles imported into the United States from such country to be eliminated by direction to the appropriate agencies or departments. To implement such determination or determinations, the USTR is authorized to exercise the authority provided to the President under section 604 of the 1974 Act to embody modifications and technical or conforming changes in the HTS. (6) The USTR is authorized to determine the effective date of the des- ignation of the Republic of Sierra Leone as a beneficiary sub-Saharan Afri- can country and, therefore, the date upon which Sierra Leone will be con- sidered a lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country. The determination of the USTR under this paragraph shall be set forth in a no- tice that the USTR shall cause to be published in the Federal Register. To implement such determination, the USTR is authorized to exercise the au- thority provided to the President under section 604 of the 1974 Act to em- body modifications and technical or conforming changes in the HTS. (7) Pursuant to sections 501 and 502 of the 1974 Act, Eritrea is des- ignated as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP. (8) In order to reflect in the HTS the designation of Eritrea as a bene- ficiary developing country under the GSP, general note 4(a) to the HTS is modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence "Eritrea" in the list of inde- pendent countries. (9) 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. (10) This proclamation is effective on the date of signature of this procla- mation, except that (a) the modifications to the HTS made by the Annex to this proclamation, as further modified by any notice to be published in the Federal Register as described in paragraph 4 of this proclamation, shall be effective on the date announced by the USTR in such notice, and (b) the designation of the Republic of Sierra Leone as a beneficiary sub-Saha- ran African country shall be effective on the date announced by the USTR in the Federal Register. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 156

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 Proclamations Proc. 7350 ER\177ctive with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date published in the Federal Register by the United States Trade Representative, chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is modified as set forth herein, with the m\177terial in the new tariff provisions being inserted in the columns labeled "Heading/Subheading", "Article Description", and "Rates of Duty 1-Special". ( 1 ). The following new U.S. note is inserted in numerical sequence in subchapter II of chapter 98 of the tariff schedule: (2). "7. For purposes of the special tariff treah\177nent authorized by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (tttle I ofPub. L. No. 106-200) tbr certain goods of heading 9802.00.80 imported directly from those beneficiary sub-Saharan Afiqcan countries previously designated by proclamation that are subsequently enumerated in a notice published m the Federal Register by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as having been detelmmed to have satisfied the requirements of the AGOA mid therefore to be attbrded such tariff treah\177nent, the duty-free treatment indicated for such heading shall apply only to apparel articles assembled in one or more such beneficiary comatries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yams wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under head\177g 5602 or 5603 of chapter 56 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States). Paticles otherwise eligible to enter under this heading, and which satisfy the conditions set forth in U.S. note 3 to subchapter XIX of this chapter, shall not be ineligible to enter under tiffs heading. Such countries shall be enmneratod in tiffs note whenever the USTR issues a Federal Register notice as described hereke. Paticles covered by the provisions of this note shall be eligible to enter the customs territory of the United States free of quantitative limitations." (a) The article description of heading 9802.00.80 is modified by inserting immediately after "heading 980200.90" the expression "and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XIX of this chapter". (b) The Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for such heading is modified by inserting below the last rate in such subcolumn the expression "Free, for qualifying articles from sub-Saharan African countries enumerated in U.S. note 7 to this subchapter". (3). The following new subchapter XIX is inserted in chapter 98 of the HTS, together with its U.S. notes and tariff provisions: "SUBCHAPTER TEXTILE AND APPAREL OOODS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL TARIFF BENEFITS 1R-II)ER TffE AFRICA GROWTH AND OPPORTUiqlTy ACT U S. Notes I For purposes of this subchapter, the tariff treah\177nent provided herein shall be accorded only to textile and apparel articles that are described in such subheadings and imported directly into the customs tenitory of the United States t?om those beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries previously designated by proclamation which have subsequently been determined in a Federal Register notice issued by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to have satisfied the requirements of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (title I ofPub. L\177 No. 106-200) anti therefore should be afforded the tariff treatment authorized in such Act and set forth in the provisions of tids subchapter. Such com\177tries shall be enumerated in this note whenever the USTR issues a Federal Register notice as described harem. Such articles shall be eligible to enter flee of duty and flee of any quantitative lhintations, except as provided in the notes to this subchapter 2 (a) hnports of apparel articles rotder subheadings 9819.11.09 and 9819.11.12 shall be limited, in the period beg\177mm\177g on the date osmounced in a notice published hi the Federal Register by the United States Trade Representative and continuing through the close of September 30, 2001, to an aggregate quantity not to exceed 1.5 percent of the aggregate square metor equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the IJnlted States in the preceding 12-1nonth period tbr which data are available. Of that aggregate quantity, an arnotrot not to exceed 1 percent of such aggregate square meter equivalents shall be eligible to enter under such subheadings during the period beginning on the date announced in such Federal Register notice and continuing through the close of December 31,2000. The remaining 0.5 percent of such aggregate square meter equivalents, together w\177th any quantity remaining untilled from the 1 percent eligible to enter prior to January 1, 2001, shall be eligible to enter under such subheadings during the period beginning on January 1,2001 mad continuing through the close of September 30,2001. (b) Such \177mports of apparel arhcles under subheadings 9819.11.09 and 9819.11.12 shall be limited, in each of the seven one-year periods beginning on October 1,2001, to an aggregate quantity not to exceed the apphcable percentage set thrall herein of aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported lute the Urnted States in the preceding 12-month period for xvhich data are available: 157

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 Proc. 7350 9819 II.03 9819 11.06 Title 3--The President Annex (con.) 2 12-Month Period Applicable Percentage October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 1 \3377857 October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 2,0714 October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 2\3373571 October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 2.6428 October 1,2005 through September 30, 2006 2\3379285 October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 3.2142 October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 3.5 (c) The aggregate quantity of imports allowed during each enumerated 12-month period shall be published hi the Federal Register by the Cormnittee for the hnplementation of Thxtile Agreements. (d) For purposes of subheading 9819.11.12, ov. ly those designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries that have been enumerated m U,S. note 1 to tins subchapter, following publication of a notice by the United States Trade Representative, shall be eligible to be treated as lesser developed beneficiary countries pursumtt to section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(bX3XB)). Comatries quahfyhig tbr designalton as a lesser developed beneficiary com\177try shall be enumerated in this note whenever the USTR msues a Federal Register notice as described herein and shall be eligible to enter goods under such subheadrag as of the effective date announced in such notice\337 (a) An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatinent tatder any provision of this subchapter shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains- 03 fmdings or tJirmnmgs of foreign origin, if the value of such findings and trimmings does not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled article; or (li) certain interliimngs of threign origin, if the value of such interlinings (and any Findings and tritonlings of foreign origin) does not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled article; or (m) fibers or yants not wholly formed in the United States or in one or more designated beneficiary cometties enumerated in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter, provided that the total weight of all such fibers m\177d yams \177s not more than 7 percent of tl\177e total weight of the article. (b) For purposes of subd\177vmion (a)(i) above, findings or trimmings eligible under such sabdivision include sewing fluread, hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, "bow buds", decorative lace trim, elastic strips, and zippers, mcinding zipper tapes and labels. Elastic strips are considered fredlags or trimmings only fithey are each less than 2.54 cm in width and used in the production of brassieres. For proposes of articles described in subheading 9819.11.06, sewing fluread shall not he considered to be findings or trimmings. (c) For purposes of subdivision (a)(ii) above, the interinimgs ehgible ander such subdivision include only a chest type plate, a "hymo" piece, or "sleeve header", of woven or weft-inserted warp knit funstraction and of coarse animal hair or man-made filaments. For purposes of subheading 9819.11.27, goods entered under this provision must be certified, by a competent authority of a designated beneficiary comtt U enmnerated in U.S. note I to tins subchapter, as eligible products of such com\177try, in accordance with any requirements established by the appropriate U.S. government authority.
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Apparel articles cut in one or more such countries from fabric : wholly formed in the U\177fited States from yarns wholly formed : in the United States (including lhbrics not lbrmed from yarns, : ff such lhbrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are : wholly formed in the United States), where such articles ave : assetnbled in one or tnore such COUlllries with thread formed in : the United States .................................................................. :
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Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more such counlries from fabric wholly lbnned in one or more such cotmlries from yam originating in either the United States or one or more such countries (including fabrics not lbrmed frmn yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable ander heading 5602 or 5603 a\177d are wholly Ibrmed mid cut in one or moro such cotmlries), subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to tiffs subchapter .................................... Apparel articles wholly assembled in a lesser developed such counh-y enumerated in U.S. note 2(d) to this subchapter, subject to the provisions of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter, if entered during the period beginning on the date mmounced in a Federal Register notice issued by the United States Trade Representative and continuing through September 30, 2004, inclusive .................. Sweaters, in chief weight of caslunere, kint-to-shape in one or more such com\177tries, the foregoing classifiable in subheading 6110.10 .......................................................................................... Sweaters contai\177fing 50 percent or more by weight of wool measuring 18.5 microns in diameter or liner, knit-to-shape in one or more such countries ............................................................. Apparel articles both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics or yarn that is not formed in the United States or a beneficiary counh3', provided that such apparel articles of such fabrics or yarn would be considered an originating good under the terms of general note 120) to the tariff schedule without regard to the source of the fabric or yam if such apparel article had been imported from the territory of Canada or the territory of Mexico directly into the customs territory of the United States ............................................. Apparel articles both cut (or k\177tit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics or yarn designated by the appropriate U.S. government authority in the Federal Register as fabrics or yarn not available in commercial quantifies in the United States, under any terms as such authority may provide ................................................................................... Handloomed, hm\177dmade or folklore textile and apparel goods, under the provisions oflJ.S. note 4 to this subchapter .................... Proc. 7350 Free Free
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 Proc. 7351 Title 3--The President Proclamation 7351 of October 2, 2000 To Implement the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Section 21\177 of the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (Title II of Public Law \17706-200) (CBTPA), which amends section 2\1773(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)), provides that certain preferential tariff treatment may be provided to eligi- ble articles that are the product of any country that the President designates as a "CBTPA beneficiary country" pursuant to section 213(b)(5)(B) of the CBERA (\1779 U.S.C. 2703(b)(5)(B)), provided that the President determines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 213(b)(4)(A)(ii) of the CBERA (\1779 U.S.C. 2703(b)(4)(A)(ii)) relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). 2. Section 2\1771 of the CBTPA, which amends section 2\1773(b) of the CBERA (\1779 U.S.C. 2703(b)), provides that eligible textile and apparel articles of a designated CBTPA beneficiary country shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limitations, provided that the President deter- mines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 2\1773(b)(4)(A)(ii) of the CBERA relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the NAFTA. 3. Section 2\1772 of the CBTPA, which amends section 213(a) of the CBERA (19 U.S.C. 2703(a)), provides duty-free treatment for certain liqueurs and spirituous beverages produced in Canada from rum that originates in a des- ignated beneficiary country or the Virgin Islands of the United States. 4. In order to implement the tariff treatment provided under the CBTPA, it is necessary to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), thereby incorporating the substance of the relevant provisions of the CBTPA. 5. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the "\177974 Act") (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the rel- evant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. 6. I have determined that it is appropriate to authorize the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to perform the functions specified in section 213(b)(4)(A)(ii) of the CBERA and certain functions under section 604 of the 1974 Act. 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, including section 30\177 of title 3, United States Code, sections 211 and 212 of the CBTPA, section 213 of the CBERA, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that: '160

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 Proclamations Proc. 7351 ANNEX Section A. Effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date published by the United States Trade Representative in the Federal Register, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is modified as set forth herein, with the material in the new tariff provisions being inserted in the columns labeled "Heading/Subheading", "Article Description", and "Rates of Duty 1-Special". (1). General note 3(c)(i) to the tariff schedule is modified by inserting at the end thereof a new line reading "United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act. (2). General notes 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 to the tariff schedule are redesigneted as general notes 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23. (3). The following new general note 17 to the tariff schedule is inserted in numerical sequence: "17 Products of Coantries Designated as Beneficiary Countries under the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act of 2000. (a) The Caribbean Basin countries that will be enumerated kn this note in a Federal Register notice by the Urnted States Trade Representative, having previously been designated by the President pursuant to section 211 of the United StatesCaribbean Basin Trade Pm-thership Act (CBTPA), shall be treated as beneficiary countries for purposes of this note on and after the effective date announced kn such notice. (b) Articles provided for in a provision for winch a rate of duty appears in the "Special" subcolumn followed by the symbol *'R" in chapters 1 flurough 97 of the tariff schedule are those designated by the President to be eligible articles for purposes of the CBTPA pursuant to section 211 of that Act. Whenever an eligible article which is a good of one or more designated beneficiary CBTPA countries enumerated in subdivision (a) of this note is nnperted directly \177nto the customs territory of the Uinted States, such article shall be entitled to receive the duty-free or reduced duty treatment provided for herein, provided that such good-- (i) was wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more designated beneficiary countries enumerated in subdivision (a) of this note, or (l\177) would be an odhginatmg good for purposes of general note 12 to the tariff schedule, if such good were imported thereunder. No article or matedhal of a designated beneficiary country enumerated in subdivision (a) of tins note and receiving the tariff treatment specified in this note shall be eligible for such duty-free treatment by virtue of having merely undergone simple combining or packing operations, or mere dilution with water or mere dilution with another substrance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the article. (c) Whenever a rate of duty other thm\177 "Free" appears in the "Special" rates of duty subcolumn for any heading or subheading\177ollowed by the symbol "E" or "E*" and a lower rate of duty appears in such subeothnm tbllowed by the symbel "R", zm eligible article under the terms of this note entered under such provision from a designated benefic\177axy CBTPA country enumerated in subdivisian (a) of this note shall receive such lower rate of duty. (d) The duty-free treatment provided thr in tl\177s note shall be effective with respect to eligible articles from a designated CBTPA cottmry enumerated in subdivision (a) of this note that are entered, or withdra\177m\177 from warehouse for consumption, on or at\177er the date announced m a Federal Register notice issued by the United States Trade Representative, *aid shall remain in effect flurough the earlier or-- (i) the close of September 30, 2008, or (n) the date on wtdch the Free Trade Area of the Americas or another free trade agreement that makes substantial progress in acineving the negotiating objectives set forth in section 108(bX5) of \177ublic Law 103-182 (19 U.S.C. 3317(b)(5)) enters into force with respect to the United States and the CBTPA beneficmry country." (4). The Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn in the HTS is modified for each of the following HTS provisions by inserting the symbol "R" in alphabetical order in the parentheses following the "Free" rate of duty. 2710.00\17735 4602.10.25 6402.19.50 6402.99.14 6404.11.90 2710.00.40 4602.10.29 6402.19.70 6403.19.40 6404.19.40 4602.10.21 6401.92.60 6402.19.90 6403\17759.15 6404.19.90 4602.10.22 6402A9.15 6402.30.60 6404.11.40 6406.10.50 163

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390 now, here's another sign. It says that, if the bill is good, it must have in one corner, mixed in with the vignette, the figure of a goose, very small, indeed, all but microscopic; and, for added precaution, like the figure of Napoleon outlined by the tree, not observable, even if magnified, unless the attention is directed to it. Now, pore over it as I will, I can't see this goose."

"Can't see the goose? why, I can; and a famous goose it is. There" (reaching over and pointing to a spot in the vignette).

"I don't see it—dear me—I don't see the goose. Is it a real goose?"

"A perfect goose; beautiful goose."

"Dear, dear, I don't see it."

"Then throw that Detector away, I say again; it only makes you purblind; don't you see what a wild-goose chase it has led you? The bill is good. Throw the Detector away."

"No; it ain't so satisfactory as I thought for, but I must examine this other bill."

"As you please, but I can't in conscience assist you any more; pray, then, excuse me."

So, while the old man with much painstakings resumed his work, the cosmopolitan, to allow him every facility, resumed his reading. At length, seeing that he had given up his undertaking as hopeless, and was at leisure again, the cosmopolitan addressed some gravely interesting remarks to him about the book before him, and, presently, becoming more and more grave, said, as he turned the large volume slowly over on the table,

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 Proc. 7351 Title 3--The President Annex (con.) 2 (5). Subchapter XVII of chapter 98 of the HTS is modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new U.S. note and heading: "6. For proposes of heading 9817.22.05, the duty-free treah'nent shall apply to liquettrs and spirituous beverages produced In the territory of Canada from rum if- (i) such rum is the growth, product, or manufacture of a designated Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) beneficiary country enumerated in general note 7(a) to the tariff schedule or of the Virgin Islands of the United States; (ii) such rum is imported directly from a designated CBERA beneficiary county enumerated in general note 7(a) to the tariff schedule or from the Virgin Islands of the Uinted States into the territory of Canada, and such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are imported directly from the temtury of Canada into the customs territory of the Uinted States; (ii\177) when imported into the customs territory of the United States, such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are classified in subheading 2208.40 or 2208.90 of the tariff schedule; and (iv) such ram accounts tbr at least 90 percent by volrune of the alcoholic content of such liqueurs mid spirituous beverages. 9817 22.05 Rum, tafia, liqueurs and spirituous beverages, of a type classifiable in : : : \337 subheading 2208 40 or 2208.90 and described in U.S. note 6 to ttds : : : subchapter ........................................................................................ : : Free Section B. EffEctive with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for- consumption, on or after the date published in the Federal Register by the United States Trade Representative, chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is modified as set forth herein, with the material in the new tariff provisions being inserted in the columns labeled "Heading/Subheading", "Article Description", and "Rates of Duty 1-Special". (1). The following new U.S. note is inserted in numerical-sequence in subchapter II of chapter 98 of the tariff schedule: (2). "7 For purposes of heading 9802.00.80, duty-free treatment shall be accorded to the following articles imported directly from a beneficiary United States Cazibbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) country previously designated by the President in a proclamation issued pursuant to such Act and enmnerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule- (i) appasel articles assembled in one or more such beneficiary countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly \234onned in the United States (including fabrics not tbrmed from yarns, it' such fabrics are classifiable under beading 5602 or 5603 of chapter 56 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States); or (ii) textile luggage assembled in a designated beneficiary county from fabric wholly formed and cut in the tiMted States, ti'om yams wholly formed in the United States. Articles otherwise eliDble to enter under tiffs heading, and which satisfy the conditions set forth in U.S. note 3 to subchapter XX of tiris chapter. shall not be ineligible to enter taxder tiffs heading. Articles covered by the terms of this note shall be admired into the customs territory of the United States free of quantitative hmitations." (a) The article description of heading 9802.00.80 is modified by inserting immediately after "heading 9802.00.90" the expression "and goods imported under provisions of subchapter XX". (b) The Special rates of duty subcolumn for such heading is modified by inserting below the last rate in such subcolumn the expression "Free, for products described in U.S. note 7 to this subchapter". 164

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 Proclamations Proc. 7351 Annex (con.) 3 (3). The following new subchapter XX is inserted in chapter 98 of the HTS, together with its U.S. notes and tariff provisions: "SOBCHAPTER XX GOODS ELIG1BLE FOR SPECIAL TARIFF BENEFITS UNDER THE l JNITED STATES-CARIBBEAN BASIN TRADE PARTNERSHIP ACT U.S. Notes 1. The tariff treatment provided in this subchapter shall be accorded only to textile and apparel articles that are described in such subheadings and imported directly into the customs ten/tory of the United States from a designated United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Paradership Act (CBTPA) benefialary country e\177mmerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule. 2. (a) Except as provided in this note. textile and apparel articles described m subheadings 9820.11.03 through 9820.11.30, inclusive. of this subchapter that are imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from a designated beneficiary CBTPA country enumerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule shall be ehgible to enter free of duty and free of any quanbtative limitations. except as provided in tiffs subchapter. under the terms of the provisions set forth in such subheadings and applicable legal notes. as indicated by the rate of duty of"Free" in the Special rates of duty subeolunm for such provisions, (b) hnports of appareI articles under subheading 9820.11.09 shall be limited. in the period beginning on the date announced in a Federal Re\177ster notice issued by the United States Trade Representative mid continuing through the close of September 30, 2001. to an aggregate quantity not to exceed 250,000,000 square meter equivalents. Such imports of epparel arciales shall be limited. during each of the one-year penode provided for herein. to the following aggregate quantity of square meter equivalents: 12-Month Period Square Meter Equivalents October 1, 2001 through September 30. 2002 ................ 290.000.000 October 1. 2002 through September 30, 2003 ..................... 336.400,000 October 1. 2003 llurough September 30.2004 m\177d subsequent 12-month periods .............................. 390.224,000 (c) hnports of t-shirts under subheading 9820.11.12 shall be linfited. in the period beginning on the date announced m a Federal Re\177ster notice issued by the United States Trade Representative and continuing through the close of September 30, 2001. to an aggregate quantity not to exceed 4.200.000 dozen. Such imports of such t-shirts shall be limited, during each of the one-year periods provided for herein. to the following aggregate quantity: 12-Month Period Aggregate Quantity in Dozens October 1. 2001 through September 30. 2002 ............................ 4,872,000 October 1. 2002 through September 30. 2003 ................................. 5,651,520 October 1,200S through September 30. 2004 ................................. 6.555.763 October 1. 2004 llurough September 30. 2005 and subsequent 12-month periods ............................................. 7.604,685 (d) For purposes of subheading 9820.11.15. imports of brassieres of a producer or an entity controlling production, during the period beginning on October 1. 2001. and during each of the six succeeding l-year periods. shall be eligible for preferential treatment only if the aggregate cost of fabrin components formed in the United States that are used in the production of all such articles of that producer or entity during the preceding 1 -year period is at least 75 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered during the preceding l-year period. 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 Proc. 7351 9820 I I 03 9820 11 06 9820.11.09 9820.11 12 Title 3--The President Annex (con.) 4 (iii) fibers or yams not wholly formed in the United States or in one or more designated beneficiary countries enumerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule, provided that the total weight of all such fibers and yams is not more then 7 percent of the total weight of the article. Notwithstanding subdivision (in) above, an apparel article containing elastomerie yams shall be eligible for preferential tariff treab'nent under this note only if such yarns are wholly formed in the United States. (b) For purposes of subdivision (aXi) above, findings or tdmm/ngs eligible under such subdivision include sewing thread. hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, "bew buds", decorative lace trim, elastic strips. zippers (including zipper tapes and labels) and other sirmint products. Elastic strips are considered findings or trimm/ngs only if they are each less than 2.54 cm in width and used in the production of brassiems. For purposes of articles described in subtending 9820.11.06 and 9820.11.18, sewing thread slmll not be considered to be findings or tdtnnUngs (c) For purposes of subdivision (aXii) above, the intedinings eligible under such subdivision include only a chest type plate, a "hymo" piece, or "sleeve header", of woven or wel't-inserted warp knit construction and of coarse raftreal hair or man-made filaments. (d) For purposes of ! LS. note 7(i) to subchapter II of this chapter and subheadings 9820.11.03, 9820.11.06 and 9820.11.18. an article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under such subbeadmgs shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains nylon filament yam (other than elastomeric yam) classffiable under subheading 5402.10.30, 5402.10.60, 5402.31.30, 5402.31.60, 5402.32\17730, 5402.32.60, 5402.41.10, 5401.41.90, 5402.51.00 or 5402\17761.00 of the tariff schedule that entered free of duty as a product of Israel under the terms of general note 8 to the tariff schedule or as a good of Canada or a good of Mexico under the terms of general note 12 to the tariff schedule. For purposes of subheading 9820.11\17730, goods entered under tilts provision must be certified, by a competent authority of a designated beneficiary country enmnerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule, as eligible products of such countay, in accordance with requirements established by the appropriate [ I.S. government authority. Articles imported from a designated beneficiary Carthbean Basra Trade Parbaersh\177p country enmnerated in general note 17(a) to the tariff schedule. Apparel articles of chapter 61 or 62 assembled in one or more such countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yams, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed and cut in the United States), the foregoing which (1) are embroidered or were subjected to stone-washing, e:\177,ane-washing, acid washing, permapressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing or other similar processes, and (2) but for such embroidery or processing are of a type otherwise described in heading 9802.00.80 of the tariff schedule .................................................................................. Apparel articles cut in one or more such countries from fabric wholly tbrmed in the United States from yams wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 and are wholly formed in the United States), if such articles are assembled in one. or more such countries with thread formed in the United States ......... Apparel articles (other than socks provided for in heading 6115 of the tariff schedule) knit to shape in such a courtlay from yarns wholly tbrmed in the lJnited States; knitted or erecheted apparel articles (except t-shirts, other than underwear, classifiable in subheadings 6109. l 0.00 and 6109.90.10 and described in subheading 9820. l 1.12) cut and wholly assembled in one or more such countdes from fabrics thrmed in one or more such countdes or from fabrics formed in one or more such countdes and the United States, all the foregoing from yams wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yams. if such lhbrics are classifiable in heading 5602 or 5603 of the tariff schedule a\177ld are formed in one or more such cotmtdes) and subject to the. provisions of U.S. note 2(b) to this subchapter .................................. T-shirts, other thai m\177derwear, classifiable in subbendings 6109.10.00 and 6109.90.10 of the tariff schedule, made in one or more such cometties from fabric formed in one or more such countdes from yams wholly formed in the United States, subject to the provisions ofll. S note 2(c) to this subchapter ...
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