[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-5528] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 10, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Customs Service 19 CFR Parts 4, 10, 12, 102, 134, and 177 RIN 1515-AB19 Rules of Origin Applicable to Imported Merchandise; Extension of Comments AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document extends the period of time within which interested members of the public may submit comments on proposed amendments to the Customs Regulations setting forth uniform rules governing the determination of the country of origin of imported merchandise. Customs has been requested to extend the comment period to allow additional time to prepare responsive comments. The comment period is extended to July 5, 1994. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 5, 1994. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra L. Gethers, Office of Regulations and Rulings (202-482-6980). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 3, 1994, a document was published in the Federal Register (59 FR 141) containing proposed amendments to the Customs Regulations setting forth uniform rules governing the determination of the country of origin of imported merchandise. The document solicited public comments that were to be received on or before April 4, 1994. Customs has been requested to extend the period of time for comments in order to afford interested parties additional time to study the proposed regulations and prepare responsive comment. In view of the extensiveness and importance of the proposed regulations, Customs believes that the request for an extension of time should be granted. Accordingly, the period of time for the submission of comments is being extended to July 5, 1994. Dated: March 3, 1994. Stuart P. Seidel, Acting Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings. [FR Doc. 94-5528 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4820-02-P