DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Agency Notice

SUMMARY: On September 28, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published the Preliminary Results of the first full five-year (sunset) review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain steel nails (steel nails) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman). As a result of our analysis, Commerce finds that revocation of the AD order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Sunset Review” section of this notice. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Hamilton, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4798. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 28, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Results,\1\ finding that dumping was likely to continue or recur if the AD Order \2\ were revoked, and reported to the International Trade Commission (ITC) rates up to 9.10 percent as the margins of dumping likely to prevail.\3\ We invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Results. On October 28, 2020, we received a case brief from

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain steel grating from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, at the level indicated in the “Final Results of Sunset Review” section of this notice, infra. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristen Ju, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3699. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background After publication of the notice of initiation of this sunset review of the AD order on certain steel grating from China,\1\ pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the Metal Grating Coalition (Coalition) consisting of Nucor Grating, IKG USA, LLC, Ohio Gratings, Inc., Interstate Gratings, LLC and Lichtgitter USA Inc. (collectively, the domestic interested parties) filed with Commerce a timely and complete notice of intent to participate in the sunset review,\2\ and a timely and adequate substantive response.\3\

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) continues to find that certain companies covered by this administrative review made no shipments of subject merchandise during the period of review (POR) March 1, 2019, through February 29, 2020. Commerce also continues to find that Avid Organics Private Limited (Avid) is part of the China- wide entity. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yang Jin Chun, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5760. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 22, 2020, Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People’s Republic of China (China) covering the POR.\1\ We received comments from interested parties with respect the Preliminary Results. The deadline for these final results of review is February 19, 2021. We conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam were not sold in the United States at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2924. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 12, 2019, Commerce initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on OCTG from Vietnam.\1\ The review covers SeAH Steel VINA Corporation (SeAH VINA) and its U.S. affiliate Pusan Pipe America, Inc. (Pusan Pipe) (collectively, SSV).\2\ On April 24, 2020, Commerce [[Page 7359]]

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that OCTAL SAOC-FZC (OCTAL) made U.S. sales of polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), i.e., May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hill, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3518. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 24, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Results of the 2018-2019 antidumping duty administrative review of PET resin from Oman.\1\ On August 31, 2020, we received a case brief from DAK Americas, LLC, Indorama Ventures USA, Inc., and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America (collectively, petitioners). On September 8, 2020, we received a rebuttal brief from OCTAL.\2\ —————————————————————————

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain companies made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value. The period of review (POR) is April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. DATES: Applicable January 28, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Simons, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-6172. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 8, 2020, Commerce published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order drawn stainless steel sinks from the People’s Republic of China (China) covering the period April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020, with respect to 29 companies.\1\ In August 2020, following a timely withdrawal request, we rescinded the review with respect to 23 of these companies.\2\ Therefore, the results of this review cover the six remaining companies.

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Agency Notice

[Notices] [Page 7416] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-01894] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993–ODVA, Inc. Notice is hereby given that, on January 14, 2021, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (“the Act”), ODVA, Inc. (“ODVA”) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, KOFLOC Corp.,

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[Notices] [Page 7416] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-01890] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993–Border Security Technology Consortium Notice is hereby given that, on January 12, 2021, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (“the Act”), Border Security Technology Consortium (“BSTC”) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances.

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SUMMARY: Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION listed below for further drug information. DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before March 1, 2021. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before March 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal [[Page 7417]] Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for a hearing must be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Administrator, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for a hearing should also be sent to: (1) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Hearing Clerk/OALJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more individuals, entities, and vessels that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for effective date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202-622-2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; or Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac).

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Agency Notice

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 18, 2020, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of SkyBell Technologies, Inc. of Irvine, California; SB IP Holdings, LLC of Irvine, California; and Eyetalk365, LLC of Cornelius, North Carolina. A supplement was filed on January 6, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain IP camera systems including video doorbells and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,432,638 (“the ‘638 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 9,485,478 (“the ‘478 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,097,796 (“the ‘796 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,097,797 (“the ‘797 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,200,660 (“the ‘660 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,523,906 (“the ‘906 patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 10,674,120 (“the ‘120 patent”). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, exce

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof, DN 3526; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email [email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov . The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing- impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission’s

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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on crepe paper from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. DATES: November 6, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tyler Berard (202-205-3354), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202-205- 1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these reviews may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.–On November 6, 2020, the Commission determined that the domestic interested party group response to its notice of institution (85 FR 46715, August 3, 2020) of the subject five-year review was adequate and that the respondent interested party group respon

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[Notices] [Pages 7411-7412] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-01800] ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494 (Final)] Non-Refillable Steel Cylinders from China; Revised Schedule for the Subject Investigations AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– [[Page 7412]]

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to terminate the investigation on remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) due to mootness. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2310. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at http://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on May 26, 2016, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Razor USA LLC of Cerritos, California; and Inventist, Inc. and Shane Chen, both of Camas, Washington (collectively, “Razor”). 81 FR 33548-49. The complaint alleged, inter alia, violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,738,278 (“the ‘278 patent”). The Commission’s notice of investigation named twenty-eight

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