Federal Register International Trade Alert for 13 February 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Euro SME Sdn Bhd (Euro SME), the sole producer/exporter subject to this administrative review did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value (NV) during the August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 period of review (POR). DATES: Applicable February 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Clahane, 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) 482-5449. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce published the Preliminary Results of this administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from Malaysia on October 22, 2019.\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Results; however, no interested party submitted comments. Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and (2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). —————————————————————————
[20-02907][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comments on the impact that implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), through the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR), has had on commercial activities involving “Schedule 1” chemicals during calendar year 2019. The purpose of this notice of inquiry is to collect information to assist BIS in its preparation of the annual certification to the Congress on whether the legitimate commercial activities and interests of chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical firms are harmed by such implementation. This certification is required under Condition 9 of Senate Resolution 75 (April 24, 1997), in which the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the CWC. DATES: Comments must be received by March 16, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods (please refer to RIN 0694-XC055 in all comments and in the subject line of email comments): Federal rulemaking portal (http://www.regulations.gov)– you can find this notice by searching on its regulations.gov docket number, which is BIS-2019-0028; Email: [email protected]–include the phrase “Schedule 1 Notice of Inquiry” in the subject line; Fax: (202) 482-3
[20-02848][Full Article] [PDF]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Barrios Measurement Services LLC (Cut Off, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 24, 2019. DATES: Barrios Measurement Services LLC (Cut Off, LA) was approved, as a commercial gauger as of September 24, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, that Barrios Measurement Services LLC, 228 West 133rd St., Cut Off, LA 70345 has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13. Barrios Measurement Services LLC (Cut Off, [[Page 8315]] LA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
[20-02925][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Ferndale, WA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 28, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Ferndale, WA) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 28, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 1350 Slater Rd., Suite 7, Ferndale, WA 98248, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Ferndale, WA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02937][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Davie, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 7, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Davie, FL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 7, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 4350 Oakes Rd., Suite 521A, Davie, FL 33314, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Davie, FL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02938][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Romeoville, IL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 29, 2019. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Romeoville, IL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of May 29, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-3974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc, 725 Oakridge Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Intertek USA, Inc. (Romeoville, IL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
[20-02928][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Nederland, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of April 26, 2017. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc (Nederland, TX) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of April 26, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-3974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 2780 Hwy. 69N, Nederland, TX 77627, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test [[Page 8317]] petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Intertek USA, Inc. (Nederland, TX) is approved for the following
[20-02927][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 2, 2018. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 2, 2018. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-3974. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 230 Crescent Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
[20-02932][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Vancouver, WA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 6, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Vancouver, WA) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 6, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 2119 SE Columbia Way, Suite 280, Vancouver, WA 98661, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Vancouver, WA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02934][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Texas City, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of March 14, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Texas City, TX) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of March 14, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for March 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 3306 25th Ave North, Texas City, TX 77590, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Texas City, TX) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02930][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Romeoville, IL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of June 28, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Romeoville, IL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of June 28, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for June 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 1404 Joliet Road, Suite G, Romeoville, IL 60446, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Romeoville, IL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02933][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Tampa, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of June 19, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Tampa, FL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of June 19, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for June 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 3904 Corporex Park Drive, Suite 145, Tampa, FL 33619, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Tampa, FL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02931][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation (Mobile, AL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 14, 2019. DATES: Inspectorate America Corporation (Mobile, AL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of May 14, 2019. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 5237 Halls Mill Road, Building F, Mobile, AL 36619, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation (Mobile, AL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): 
[20-02929][Full Article] [PDF]

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review a remand initial determination (“RID”) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) in part. The Commission requests briefing from the parties on certain issues under review, as indicated in this notice. The Commission also requests briefing from the parties, government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. The Commission has also determined to extend the target date for the completion of the above-captioned investigation to May 28, 2020. 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 for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov
[20-02853][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of countervailing duty orders on non-oriented electrical steel (“NOES”) from China and Taiwan and the antidumping duty orders on NOES from China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. DATES: February 4, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abu B. Kanu (202-205-2597), 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. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consu
[20-02854][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: On January 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final countervailing duty determination in connection with the subject investigation concerning Canada (85 FR 5387). Accordingly, the U.S. International Trade Commission’s countervailing duty investigation concerning fabricated structural steel from Canada (Investigation No. 701-TA-615 (Final)) is terminated. DATES: January 30, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jordan Harriman (202-205-2610), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained 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 this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Authority: This investigation is being terminated under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and pursuant to section 207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules 
[20-02855][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of acetone from Belgium are being, or are [[Page 8250]] likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section entitled “Final Determination Margins.” DATES: Applicable February 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Cipolla, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4956. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 24, 2019, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV, the postponement of the final determination, and the extension of
[20-02908][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of acetone from the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. For information on the estimated dumping margins of sales at LTFV, see the “Final Determination” section of this notice. [[Page 8248]] DATES: Applicable February 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charlotte Baskin-Gerwitz, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4880. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This final determination is made in accordance with section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). On September 24, 2019, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination of this antidumping duty (AD) investigation, in which we also postponed the final 
[20-02910][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of acetone from the Republic of Korea (Korea) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. For information on the estimated weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV, see the “Final Determination” section of this notice. DATES: Applicable February 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Carey, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3964. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 24, 2019, Commerce published the Preliminary Determination of this LTFV investigation.\1\ The petitioner in this investigation is the Coalition for [[Page 8253]]
[20-02909][Full Article] [PDF]

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Pages 8327-8331] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-02838] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-88154; File No. SR-CboeEDGX-2020-006] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX 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 February 7, 2020. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
[20-02838][Full Article] [PDF]