Federal Register International Trade Alert for 17 January 2020

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FR Alert – Covering:01/17/2020

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminary determines that producers/exporters of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the Republic of Turkey (Turkey) received net countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1 through December 31, 2017. Commerce preliminarily determines that the mandatory respondents, Icdas Celik Enerji Tersane ve Ulasim Sanayi A.S. (Icdas), and Kaptan Demir Celik Endustrisi ve Ticaret A.S. and Kaptan Metal Dis Ticaret Ve Nakliyat A.S. (collectively, Kaptan), each received de minimis net countervailable subsidies during the POR. This review also includes 15 companies not individually examined, which Commerce preliminarily determines received net countervailable subsidies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Decker, 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) 482-0196. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 6, 2019, Commerce published a notice of initiation of
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that the producers/exporters subject to this administrative review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), November 14, 2016 through April 30, 2018. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Maldonado or David Crespo, 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) 482-4682 or (202) 482-3693, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This review covers ten producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. Commerce selected two companies, NLMK Verona SpA (NVR) and Officine Tecnosider s.r.l. (OTS), for individual examination. The producers and/or exporters not selected for individual examination are listed in the “Final Results of the Review” section of this notice. On July 17, 2019, Commerce published the Preliminary Results.\1\ For a description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\2\ On October 23,
[20-00761][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders and findings with November anniversary dates. In accordance with Commerce’s regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482-4735. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce has received timely requests, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b), for administrative reviews of various AD and CVD orders and findings with November anniversary dates. All deadlines for the submission of various types of information, certifications, or comments or actions by Commerce discussed below refer to the number of calendar days from the applicable starting time. Notice of No Sales 
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA), the Department of Commerce (Commerce) received a covered merchandise referral from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in connection with a CBP EAPA investigation concerning the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain hardwood plywood from the People’s Republic of China (China). In accordance with EAPA, Commerce intends to determine whether the merchandise subject to the referral is covered by the scope of these orders and promptly transmit its determination to CBP. Commerce is providing notice of the referral and inviting participation from interested parties. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kabir Archuletta or Nicolas Mayora, 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) 482-2593 or (202) 482-3053, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 24, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 was signed into law, which contains Title IV–Prevention of
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Agency Notice
[Notices] [Page 3013] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-00737] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will meet on February 4, 2020, 9:30 a.m., (Pacific Standard Time), at the Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, Room: Golden Gate B, San Francisco, CA 94103. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to sensors and instrumentation equipment and technology. 
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that the producers/exporters subject to this administrative review made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), November 14, 2016 through April 30, 2018. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brittany Bauer or Alex Wood, 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) 482-3860 or (202) 482-1959, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This review covers eight producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. Commerce selected two companies, Industeel Belgium S.A. (Industeel) and NLMK Clabecq S.A./NLMK Plate Sales S.A./NLMK Sales Europe S.A./NLMK Manage Steel Center S.A./NLMK La Louviere S.A. (collectively, NLMK Belgium), for individual examination. The producers and/or exporters not selected for individual examination are listed in the “Final Results of the Review” section of this notice. On July 17, 2019, Commerce published the Preliminary Results.\1\
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may generally only approve petitions for H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant status for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has designated by notice published in the Federal Register. That notice must be renewed each year. This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, is identifying 84 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A program and 81 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2B program for the coming year. DATES: The designations in this notice are effective from January 19, 2020, and shall be without effect after January 18, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ihsan Gunduz, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528, (202) 282-9708. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Generally, USCIS may approve H-2A and H-2B petitions for nationals of only those countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security, with
[20-00795][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The final rule revises regulations that implement certain provisions of section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). The interim rule also adds a new definition for the term “principal place of business” and the Department of the Treasury is seeking comments on this definition. While this rule retains many features of the prior regulations, the rule makes a number of substantive changes, primarily to implement FIRRMA. DATES: Effective date: The final rule is effective on February 13, 2020. The interim rule regarding Sec. 800.239 is effective on February 13, 2020. Applicability date: See Sec. 800.104. Comment date: The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) is seeking written comments from the public on the definition of “principal place of business” found at Sec. 800.239, which must be received by February 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments on Sec. 800.239 may be submitted through one of two methods: Electronic Submission: Comments may be submitted electronically through the Federal government eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Electronic submission of comments allows the commenter maximum time to prepare and submit a comment, ensures 
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The final rule establishes regulations to implement the provisions relating to real estate transactions in section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018. This rule sets forth the scope of, and process and procedures relating to, the national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of certain transactions involving the purchase or lease by, or concession to, a foreign person of certain real estate in the United States. The interim rule also adds a new definition for the term “principal place of business,” and the Department of the Treasury is seeking comments on this definition. DATES: Effective date: The final rule is effective on February 13, 2020. The interim rule adding Sec. 802.232 is effective on February 13, 2020. Comment date: The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) is seeking written comments from the public on the definition of “principal place of business” found at Sec. 802.232, which must be received by February 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments on Sec. 802.232 may be submitted through one of two methods:Electronic Submission: Comments may be submitted electronically through the Federal government eRulemaking portal at
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Page 3077] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-00661] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA-573] Importer of Controlled Substances Application: S&B Pharma, Inc. ACTION: Notice of application. ———————————————————————– DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Page 3076] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-00697] ======================================================================= ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-614 and 731-TA-1431 (Final)] Magnesium From Israel Determinations On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigations, 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 not materially injured or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an industry in the United States is not materially retarded, by reason of 
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