FR Alert – Covering:10/22/2018
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53212-53214] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22974] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 84-29A12] Export Trade Certificate of Review ACTION: Notice of Issuance of an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to Northwest Fruit Exporters (“NFE”), Application No. 84- 29A12. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (“OTEA”), issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to NFE on October 9, 2018. A previous amended Export Trade Certificate of Review was issued to NFE on October 24, 2016, and a notice of its issuance was published in the Federal Register on November 7, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Flynn, Director, OTEA, International Trade Administration, by telephone at (202) 482-5131 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title III of the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (15 U.S.C. Sections 4001-21) (“the Act”) | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53214-53216] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22969] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-904] Certain Activated Carbon From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017 AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co. Ltd. (Datong Juqiang) and Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd. (Carbon Activated) sold activated carbon from the People’s Republic of China at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017. DATES: Applicable October 22, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Anwesen or Jinny Ahn, AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0131, or (202) 482-0339, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce published the Preliminary Results \1\ on May 18, 2018. For events subsequent | |
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53233-53234] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22995] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number DARS-2018-0047; OMB Control Number 0704-0321] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Contract Financing AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, uti | |
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53322-53324] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22685] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Excepted Service AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: This notice identifies Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities applicable to a single agency that were established or revoked from May 1, 2018 to May 31, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Senior Executive Resources Services, Senior Executive Services and Performance Management, Employee Services, Julia Alford, 202-606-2246, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 CFR 213.103, Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities available for use by all agencies are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities applicable to a single agency are not codified in the CFR, but the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes a notice of agency-specific authorities e | |
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Page 53297] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22925] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993–National Fire Protection Association Notice is hereby given that, on October 10, 2018, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (“the Act”), National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing additions or changes to its standards development activities. 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, NFPA has provided an updated and current list of its standards development activities, related technical committee and conformity assessment activities. Information concerning NFPA regulations, technical committees, current standards, standards development and conformity ass | |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53359-53360] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22882] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: 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 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: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; [[Page 53360]] Assistant Director for Licensing, t | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Page 53360] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22896] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of three persons 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: 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; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel. 202-622-4855; or the Department of the Treasury’s Office of t | |
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53183-53189] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22999] [[Page 53183]] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 61 and 63 [EPA-R06-OAR-2008-0063; FRL-9985-49-Region 6] National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule; delegation of authority. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has submitted updated regulations for receiving delegation and approval of its program for the implementation and enforcement of certain National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for all sources (both part 70 and non-part 70 sources), as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. The updated state regulations incorporate by reference certain NESHAP promulgated by the EPA at parts 61 and 63, as they existed through September 1, 2016. The EPA is providing notice that it is taking final action to approve the delegation of | |
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53296-53297] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22920] ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-1067] Certain Road Milling Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge has issued a Final Initial Determination on Section 337 Violation and a Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding in the above- captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief, should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to Commission rules. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Liberman, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3115. Copies of non- confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53297-53301] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22916] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with the Section 223 (19 U.S.C. 2273) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271, et seq.) (“Act”), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of the Act (“TAA”) for workers by (TA-W) number issued during the period of July 14, 2018 through August 17, 2018. (This Notice primarily follows the language of the Trade Act. In some places however, changes such as the inclusion of subheadings, a reorganization of language, or “and,” “or,” or other words are added for clarification.) Section 222(a)–Workers of a Primary Firm In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for TAA, the group eligibility requirements under Section 222(a) of | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53301-53312] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22915] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Post-Initial Determinations Regarding Eligiblity To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Sections 223 and 284 (19 U.S.C. 2273 and 2395) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271, et seq.) (“Act”), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents Notice of Affirmative Determinations Regarding Application for Reconsideration, summaries of Negative Determinations Regarding Applications for Reconsideration, summaries of Revised Certifications of Eligibility, summaries of Revised Determinations (after Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration), summaries of Negative Determinations (after Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration), summaries of Revised Determinations (on remand from the Court of International Trade), and summaries of Negative Determinations (on remand from the Court of International Trade) regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of the Act (“TAA”) for workers by (TA-W) number issued during | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53295-53296] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22961] ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA-1394-1395 (Final)] Forged Steel Fittings From China and Italy; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– DATES: October 17, 2018 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Celia Feldpausch (202-205-2387), 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 investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.g | |
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| [Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 53294-53295] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2018-22921] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731-TA-739 (Fourth Review)] Clad Steel Plate From Japan; Cancellation of Hearing for Full Five-Year Review AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– DATES: October 15, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Daugherty ((202) 205-2078), 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 (http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this review may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. | |
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