FR Alert – Covering:03/11/2020

Todays Federal Register

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Agency Notice
summary, to participate, an organization must (a) be subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Transportation, or another statutory body that will effectively ensure compliance with the [[Page 14185]] Principles; (b) publicly declare its commitment to comply with the Principles; (c) publicly disclose its privacy policies in line with the Principles; and (d) fully implement them. Self-certification is voluntary; however, an organization’s failure to comply with the Principles after its self-certification is enforceable under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act prohibiting unfair and deceptive acts in or affecting commerce (15 U.S.C. 45(a)) or other laws or regulations prohibiting such acts. To rely on the Privacy Shield for transfers of personal data from the EU and/or Switzerland, an organization must self-certify its adherence to the Principles to the DOC, be placed on the Privacy Shield List, and remain on the Privacy Shield List. To self-certify for the Privacy Shield, an organization must provide to the DOC the information specified in the Privacy Shield Principles via the self-certification form. ITA has committed to follow up with organizations that have been removed from the Privacy Shield List. ITA sends questionnaires to 
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) continues to find that Shanghai Wells Hanger Co., Ltd., and Hong Kong Wells Ltd. (collectively, Shanghai Wells) failed to demonstrate eligibility for separate rate status during the period of review (POR), and these companies, therefore, are a part of the China-wide entity. The POR is October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. DATES: Applicable March 11, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jasun Moy, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-8194. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 13, 2019, Commerce published the Preliminary Results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on steel wire garment hangers from the People’s Republic of China (China).\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on these Preliminary Results. We received no comments from interested parties. As such, these final results are unchanged from the Preliminary Results. —————————————————————————
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to establish a new DHS system of records titled, “DHS/ALL-045 Statistical Immigration Data Production and Reporting System of Records.” This system of records allows DHS/ Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS) to collect and maintain records on members of the public for whom federal agencies have collected information related to individuals’ interactions with the immigration system. Information collected includes that pertaining to the granting of immigration requests, such as nonimmigrant admissions, grants of lawful permanent residence, changes in legal status, and naturalizations, as well as information related to the enforcement of immigration law, from across DHS and other federal immigration agencies. Additionally, DHS is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to exempt this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, elsewhere in the Federal Register. This newly established system will be included in DHS’s inventory of record systems. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 10, 2020. This new system will be effective upon publication. Routine uses will be effective April 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS- 2019-0061 by one of the following methods: 
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to establish a new DHS system of records titled, “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-026 Explorer Program System of Records.” This system of records allows the DHS/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect and maintain records on individuals who apply for, participate in, or sponsor a minor dependent for the CBP Law Enforcement Explorer Program, a work-based volunteer program for young adults interested in learning about law enforcement. The program gives individuals ages 14- 18 the opportunity to learn about law enforcement careers and serves as a stepping-stone for a career in law enforcement. The Explorer Program is chartered by Learning for Life/Boy Scouts of America as an educational resource program and sponsored by CBP as a personnel recruitment program. This newly established system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security’s inventory of record systems. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 10, 2020. This new system will be effective April 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCBP- 2019-0039 by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for subm
[20-04981][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the following Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Privacy Act system of records notice, “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-017 Analytical Framework for Intelligence (AFI)” System of Records and replace it with “Department of Homeland Security(DHS)/U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP)-024 CBP Intelligence Records System (CIRS) System of Records.” DATES: These changes will take effect upon publication. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCBP- 2019-0036 by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-343-4010. Mail: Jonathan R. Cantor, Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528- 0655. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: Debra L. Danisek, (202) 344-1610, [email protected], CBP Privacy Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20004. For privacy questions, please contact: Jonathan R. Cantor, (202) 343-1717,
[20-04982][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to modify and reissue the current DHS system of records titled “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-002 Global Enrollment System,” and rename it as “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection- 002 Trusted and Registered Traveler Programs.” This system of records allows the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect and maintain records on individuals who voluntarily provide personally identifiable information to CBP in return for enrollment in a program that will make them eligible for dedicated CBP processing at designated U.S. border ports of entry, including all trusted traveler and registered traveler programs. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 10, 2020. This modified system will be effective April 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCBP- 2019-0043 by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-343-4010. Mail: Jonathan R. Cantor, Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528- 0655. Instruction
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security is giving concurrent notice of a modified and reissued system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the “Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-002 Trusted and Registered Traveler Programs,” previously titled “Global Enrollment System (GES) System of Records,” and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCBP- 2019-0044, by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-343-4010. Mail: Jonathan R. Cantor, Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docke
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Page 14247] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-04914] ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993–Open RF Association, Inc. Notice is hereby given that, on February 21, 2020 pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (“the Act”), Open RF Association, Inc. filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties to Open RF Association, Inc. and (2) the nature and objectives of Open RF Association, Inc. The notifications were filed for the purpose of invoking the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of
[20-04914][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
[Notices] [Page 14247] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-04917] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993–3D PDF Consortium, Inc. Notice is hereby given that, on February 21, 2020, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (“the Act”), 3D PDF Consortium, Inc. (“3D PDF”) 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
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge’s (“ALJ”) initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 9) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated in its entirety. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2392. Copies of non- confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (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 instituted this investigation on May 29, 2019, based on a complaint filed on behal
[20-04924][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to vacate the portion of its final determination relating to United States Patent No. 6,180,373 (“the `373 patent”) and its limited exclusion order based thereon. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Houda Morad, Esq., 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 are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (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: On June 27, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that a portion of the consolidated appeal in Ajinomoto Co., Inc. v. International Trade Commi
[20-04934][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“the Commission”) has determined to find a violation of section 337. Specifically, the Commission has determined to affirm in part, reverse in part, and modify in part both an initial determination (“ID”) and a remand initial determination (“RID”) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”). The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order (“LEO”) directed against infringing gas spring nailer products and components thereof of respondent Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. (“Hitachi”) of Braselton, Georgia and a cease and desist order (“CDO”) directed [[Page 14245]] against Hitachi. The investigation is terminated. 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. Copies of non- confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record 
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Pages 14269-14272] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-04904] ———————————————————————– SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-88326; File No. SR-CboeEDGA-2020-006] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Adopt the Dark Routing Technique Routing Option; To Eliminate References to the ROUD, ROUE, and ROUQ Routing Options; and To Reflect Additional Routing Strategies for Which the Exchange May Route Orders With a Short Sale Instruction March 5, 2020. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on February 26, 2020, Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”)
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