DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: On January 15, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule establishing end-use and end-user controls, as well as controls on specific activities of U.S. persons, with respect to certain military-intelligence end uses and end users. These new controls were made effective on March 16, 2021. In this interim final rule, BIS is making technical corrections and conforming changes to certain provisions of the Export Administration Regulations to address inadvertent errors introduced by the January 15, 2021 rule. This interim final rule also adds Burma to the list of countries subject to military-intelligence-related controls that were added by the prior rule. This action strengthens sanctions on Burma that were imposed on March 8, 2021 in response to a February 1, 2021 military coup. DATES: This rule is effective April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions concerning Burma, please contact Tracy Patts, Foreign Policy Division, Office of Nonproliferation and Treaty Compliance, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, by email at [email protected], or by phone at 202-482-4252. For all other questions, please contact Philip Johnson, Senior Advisor, Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, by email at [email protected], or by phone | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding seven entities to the Entity List. These seven entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These seven entities will be listed on the Entity List under the destination of the People’s Republic of China (China). DATES: This rule is effective April 8, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chair, End-User Review Committee, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, Phone: (202) 482-5991, Fax: (202) 482-3911, Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Entity List (supplement no. 4 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)) identifies entities for which there is reasonable cause to believe, based on specific and articulable facts, that the entities have been involved, are involved, or pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that the sole producer/exporter subject to this review did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andre Gziryan, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 2201. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 18, 2021, Commerce published the Preliminary Results.\1\ This review covers one producer/exporter of the subject merchandise, Hyundai Steel Company. We invited parties to comment on the Preliminary Results. No party submitted comments. Accordingly, the final results remain unchanged from the Preliminary Results. ————————————————————————— \1\ See Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notices in the Federal Registers of July 12, 2017 and June 14, 2019 in which it announced the final results of the 2014-2016 and 2017-2018 administrative reviews, respectively, of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (solar products) from the People’s Republic of China (China). These notices contain incorrect cash deposit rates and/or dumping margins for the China-wide entity. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisha 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) 482-4037. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Correction In the Federal Register of July 12, 2017, in FR Doc 2017-14611, on page 32172, in the second column, correct the first paragraph of the “Cash Deposit Requirements” caption to state the correct cash deposit rate for the PRC-wide entity. The correct cash deposit rate for the China-wide entity (PRC-wide entity) is 152.84 percent. In the Federal Register of June 14, 2019, in FR Doc 2019-12608, on page 27765, in the second and third columns, correct the first | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Hanwha Chemical Corporation, a producer or exporter subject to this review, made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019. Commerce determines that Hanwha Chemical Corporation (Hanwha Chemical) made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the POR, and that Aekyung Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (AKP) and LG Chem, Ltd. (LG Chem), did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the POR. DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel LaCivita or Patrick Barton, AD/ CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4243 or (202) 482-0012, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 23, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Results for | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that certain companies covered by this administrative review sold drawn stainless sinks from the People’s Republic of China (China) at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020. DATES: Applicable April 9, 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 January 28, 2021, Commerce published the Preliminary Results and invited interested parties to comment.\1\ We received no comments from interested parties on the Preliminary Results. Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). ————————————————————————— \1\ See Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Al Jazeera Steel Products Co. SAOG (Al Jazeera) made sales of certain welded carbon-quality steel pipe from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) December 1, 2018, through November 30, 2019. DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis McClure, AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5973. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce published the Preliminary Results on December 21, 2020.\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Results. ————————————————————————— \1\ See Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2019, 85 FR 83050 (December 21, 2020) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision | |
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: On March 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) published in the Federal Register an early assessment request for information (RFI) pertaining to the potential amendment of energy conservation standards for consumer boilers. The early assessment RFI provided an opportunity for submission of written comments, data, and information to the Department by April 26, 2021. Prior to the end of the comment period for the RFI, DOE received requests from the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), as well as from the American Public Gas Association (APGA), seeking additional time to consider the issues raised in the early assessment RFI. In light of these requests, DOE is announcing its decision to extend the comment period on the subject RFI for an additional 30 days. DATES: The comment period for the consumer boilers early assessment RFI published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2021 (86 FR 15804) is extended to May 26, 2021. Written comments, data, and information are requested and will be accepted on or before May 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested persons may submit comments by email to the following ad | |
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Comments are encouraged and must be submitted (no later than May 10, 2021) to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review–Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, Telephone number 202-325-0056 or via email [email protected]. Please note that the contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. Individuals seeking information about other CBP progra | |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is announcing that the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children (Advisory Board) will hold an online meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to meet the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Indian children with disabilities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of all individuals, it will be necessary to conduct an online meeting. DATES: The BIE Advisory Board meeting will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). ADDRESSES: All Advisory Board activities and meetings will be conducted online. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice for information on how to join the meeting. Public comments can be emailed to the DFO at [email protected]; or faxed to (602) 265-0293, Attention: Jennifer Davis, DFO; or mailed or hand delivered to the Bureau of Indian Education, Attention: Jennifer Davis, DFO, 2600 N Central Ave., 12th Floor, Suite 250, Phoenix, AZ 85004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Davis, Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of Indian Education, 2600 N Central Avenue, 12th Floor, [[Page 18552]] | |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202-622-2480; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622- 2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855; or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490. 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 (www.treasury.gov/ofac). | |
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSIONAgency Notice | |
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Japan would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD orders on PVA from China and Japan. DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel LaCivita, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 4243. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 2, 2003, Commerce published the AD order on PVA from Japan.\1\ On October 1, 2003, Commerce published the AD order on PVA from China.\2\ On April 1, 2020, Commerce initiated \3\ and the ITC instituted \4\ five-year (sunset) reviews of the AD orders on PVA from China and Japan pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Indonesia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abdul Alnoor or Drew Jackson, 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) 482-4554 or (202) 482-4406, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. The mandatory respondents subject to this investigation are PT. Bumi Steel Indonesia (PT Bumi) and P.T. Kingdom Indah (Kingdom Indah). A summary of the events that occurred since Commerce published the | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from South Africa is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Huang, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4047. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. The sole mandatory respondent subject to this investigation is Scaw Metals Group (Scaw). A summary of the events that occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination, as well as a full discussion of the issues raised by parties for this final | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Ukraine is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Griffith, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, [[Page 18499]] International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 6430. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in this investigation, and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Malaysia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Neuman or Kabir Archuletta, AD/ CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0486 or (202) 482-2593, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in this investigation, and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. The mandatory respondents subject to this investigation are Kiswire Sdn. Bhd. (Kiswire), Southern PC Steel Sdn. Bhd. (Southern), and Wei Dat Steel Wire Sdn Bhd (Wei Dat). A summary of the events that | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Italy is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Berger, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in this investigation, and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. (the petitioners). The mandatory respondents subject to this investigation are CB Trafilati Acciai S.p.A. (CB) and WBO Italcables Societa Cooperativa (WBO). CB informed Commerce that it would not participate as a mandatory respondent in this investigation.\2\ A | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Tunisia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) during the period of investigation (POI), April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020. The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination.” DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eva Kim, 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) 482-8283. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination in this investigation, and invited interested parties to comment on the findings.\1\ The petitioners in this investigation are Insteel Wire Products, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation, and Wire Mesh Corp. The mandatory respondent subject to this investigation is Ste. Ten. De Trefilage Maklada, which later amended its name to Maklada Industries and Maklada SA (collectively, Maklada). A summary of the | |
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Agency Notice | |
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand) from Spain is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). DATES: Applicable April 9, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terre Keaton Stefanova or William Miller, 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) 482-1280 or (202) 482-3906, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 19, 2020, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination of sales at LTFV of PC strand from Spain and invited interested parties to comment on our findings.\1\ We received no comments from interested parties on the Preliminary Determination. ————————————————————————— \1\ See Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair | |
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Agency Notice | |
[Notices] [Page 18555] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2021-07280] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 701-TA-653 (Final)] Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh From Mexico; Determination On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico, provided for in subheadings 7314.20.00 and 7314.39.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to be subsidized by the | |
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