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Dated: June 7, 2017.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
and Compliance.
Appendix
List of Topics Discussed in the Final
Decision Memorandum
I. Summary
II. List of Comments
III. Background
IV. Scope of the Order
V. Analysis of Comments
Comments Concerning Deacero
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Adverse Inferences to Deacero
Comment 2: Treatment of Scrap Values
Reported by Deacero
Comment 3: Treatment of Non-prime
Merchandise Reported by Deacero
Comment 4: Treatment of Affiliated
Electricity Purchases Reported by
Deacero
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Expense Ratios Reported by Deacero
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Items Reported by Deacero
Comment 7: Treatment of Rebar Costs
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Comment 8: Inventory Adjustments
Comment 9: Method Used to Calculate
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Comment 10: Sales Passing the Cohen’s d
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Comment Concerning Grupo Simec
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Facts Available to Grupo Simec
Comment 12: Whether to Adjust Grupo
Simec’s Reported Costs
Comment 13: Whether to Revise the
Department’s Collapsing Analysis
Comment 14: Clerical Errors
VI. Recommendation
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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
District Export Council Nomination
Opportunity
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for
appointment to serve as a District
Export Council member.
AGENCY:
The Department of Commerce
is currently seeking nominations of
individuals for consideration for
appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to serve as members of one
of the 60 District Export Councils
(DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely
affiliated with the U.S. Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S.
and Foreign Commercial Service
(US&FCS), and play a key role in the
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planning and coordination of export
activities in their communities.
DATES: Nominations for individuals to a
DEC must be received by the local
USEAC Director by 5:00 p.m. local time
on July 28, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Please contact the Director of your local
USEAC for more information on DECs
and the nomination process. You may
identify your local USEAC by entering
your zip code online at https://
export.gov/usoffices/index.asp. For
general program information, contact
Laura Barmby, National DEC Liaison,
US&FCS, at (202) 482–2675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District
Export Councils support the mission of
US&FCS by facilitating the development
of an effective local export assistance
network, supporting the expansion of
export opportunities for local U.S.
companies, serving as a communication
link between the business community
and US&FCS, and assisting in
coordinating the activities of trade
assistance partners to leverage available
resources. Individuals appointed to a
DEC become part of a select corps of
trade experts dedicated to providing
international trade leadership and
guidance to the local business
community and assistance to the
Department of Commerce on export
development issues.
Nomination Process: Each DEC has a
maximum membership of 35.
Approximately half of the positions are
open on each DEC for the four-year term
that begins on January 1, 2018, and runs
through December 31, 2021. All
potential nominees must complete an
online nomination form and consent to
sharing of the information on that form
with the DEC Executive Committee for
its consideration, and consent, if
appointed, to sharing of their contact
information with other partners.
Eligibility and Appointment Criteria:
Appointment is based upon an
individual’s international trade
leadership in the local community,
ability to influence the local
environment for exporting, knowledge
of day-to-day international operations,
interest in export development, and
willingness and ability to devote time to
DEC activities. Members must be
employed as exporters or export service
providers or in a profession which
supports U.S. export promotion efforts.
Members include exporters, export
service providers and others whose
profession supports U.S. export
promotion efforts. DEC member
appointments are made without regard
to political affiliation. DEC membership
is open to U.S. citizens and permanent
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residents of the United States. As
representatives of the local exporting
community, DEC Members must reside
in, or conduct the majority of their work
in, the territory that the DEC covers.
DEC membership is not open to federal
government employees, or individuals
representing foreign governments,
including individuals registered with
the Department of Justice under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Selection Process: Nominations of
individuals who have applied for DEC
membership will be forwarded to the
local USEAC Director for the respective
DEC for that Director’s consideration.
The local USEAC Director ensures that
all nominees meet the membership
criteria outlined below. The local
USEAC Director then, in consultation
with the local DEC Executive
Committee, evaluates all nominations to
determine their interest, commitment,
and qualifications. In reviewing
nominations, the local USEAC Director
strives to ensure a balance among
exporters from a manufacturing or
service industry and export service
providers. A fair representation should
be considered from companies and
organizations that support exporters,
representatives of local and state
government, and trade organizations
and associations. Membership should
reflect the diversity of the local business
community, encompass a broad range of
businesses and industry sectors, and be
distributed geographically across the
DEC service area.
For current DEC members seeking
reappointment, the local USEAC
Director, in consultation with the DEC
Executive Committee, also carefully
considers the nominee’s activity level
during the previous term and
demonstrated ability to work
cooperatively and effectively with other
DEC members and US&FCS staff. As
appointees of the Secretary of
Commerce in high-profile positions,
though volunteers, DEC Members are
expected to actively participate in the
DEC and support the work of local
US&FCS offices. Those that do not
support the work of the office or do not
actively participate in DEC activities
will not be considered for renomination.
The Executive Secretary determines
which nominees to forward to the
US&FCS Office of U.S. Operations for
further consideration for
recommendation to the Secretary of
Commerce in consultation with the
local DEC Executive Committee. A
candidate’s background and character
are pertinent to determining suitability
and eligibility for DEC membership.
Since DEC appointments are made by
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the Secretary, the Department must
make a suitability determination for all
DEC nominees. After completion of a
vetting process, the Secretary selects
nominees for appointment to local
DECs. DEC members are appointed by
and serve at the pleasure of the
Secretary of Commerce.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512, 15 U.S.C. 4721.
Dated: June 6, 2017.
Laura Barmby,
District Export Council Program Manager.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions;
General Provisions for Domestic
Fisheries; Application for Exempted
Fishing Permits
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
The Assistant Regional
Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries,
Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has
made a preliminary determination that
an Exempted Fishing Permit application
from the Coonamessett Farm
Foundation to conduct a scallop survey
contains all of the required information
and warrants further consideration.
Regulations under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act require publication of
this notice intended to provide
interested parties the opportunity to
comment on applications for proposed
Exempted Fishing Permits.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before June 29, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit written
comments by any of the following
methods:
• Email: nmfs.gar.efp@noaa.gov.
Include in the subject line ‘‘CFF NGOM
Survey EFP.’’
• Mail: John K. Bullard, Regional
Administrator, NMFS, Greater Atlantic
Regional Fisheries Office, 55 Great
Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930.
Mark the outside of the envelope
‘‘Comments on CFF NGOM Survey
EFP.’’
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shannah Jaburek, Fisheries Management
Specialist, 978–282–8456.
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The
Coonamessett Farm Foundation
submitted a complete application on
May 23, 2017, to conduct an optical and
dredge survey in the Northern Gulf of
Maine (NGOM) Scallop Management
Area. The project titled ‘‘An Optical
Assessment of Sea Scallop Abundance
and Distribution in Select Areas of the
Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop
Management Area’’ would be funded
through the Scallop Research Set-Aside
Program. The primary survey
instrument would be the HabCam
imaging system, consisting of a camera
that continuously takes photos and a
side scanning sonar, that would be
towed approximately 2.5 meters above
the ocean floor. A scallop survey dredge
would also be deployed to enable
collection of biological information. The
vessel would be exempt from the
Atlantic sea scallop days-at-sea (DAS)
allocations at 50 CFR 648.53(b); NGOM
management program requirements at
§ 648.62; crew size restrictions at
§ 648.51(c); dredge gear restrictions at
§ 648.51(b); and observer program
requirements at § 648.11(g). The vessel
would also be temporarily exempt from
possession limits and minimum size
requirements specified in 50 CFR part
648, subparts B and D through O, for
biological sampling purposes only.
These exemptions would support an
abundance survey of the NGOM Scallop
Management Area.
The primary survey instrument will
be the HabCam imaging system, but a
scallop survey dredge would be
deployed to enable collection of
biological information. One vessel
would conduct the survey in early July
2017 over the course of four days-at-sea.
Researchers would conduct 3 dredge
tows per day for a maximum of 12 tows
using the NMFS survey dredge. The
survey dredge is 8 feet (2.4 m) in width
equipped with 2-inch (5.1-cm) rings, 4inch (10.2-cm) diamond twine top, and
a 1.5-inch (3.8-cm) diamond mesh liner.
All tows would be conducted at speeds
between 4.8 to 5.1 knots (2.5 to 2.6 m/
s) for 10–15 minutes. The dredge tow
locations would be determined during
the optical survey using the HabCam
system based on scallop abundance.
This survey would provide scallop
biomass estimates that would support
scallop resource management in the
NGOM Management Area. The survey
will occur in parts of Stellwagen Bank
and Jeffrey’s Ledge that are open to
commercial scallop fishing. No dredge
tows will occur in a habitat closed area.
In addition to collecting Habcam
image data, scientific personnel will
record detailed catch information on
scallops, finfish, and invertebrates from
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dredge tows. No fish or scallops will be
retained for commercial purposes, but
frozen samples of scallop meats may be
retained. All bycatch would be returned
to the sea as soon as practicable
following data collection. These
exemptions will allow CFF to conduct
experimental dredge towing without
being charged DAS, as well as deploy
gear that is not consistent with current
scallop regulations. Participating vessels
need crew size waivers to accommodate
science personnel. Exemption from
possession limit and minimum sizes
would ensure the vessel is not in
conflict with possession regulations
while collecting catch data. The project
would also be exempt from the sea
scallop observer program requirements
because activities conducted on the trip
are not consistent with normal fishing
operations.
If approved, the applicant may
request minor modifications and
extensions to the EFP throughout the
year. EFP modifications and extensions
may be granted without further notice if
they are deemed essential to facilitate
completion of the proposed research
and have minimal impacts that do not
change the scope or impact of the
initially approved EFP request. Any
fishing activity conducted outside the
scope of the exempted fishing activity
would be prohibited.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: June 9, 2017.
Margo B. Schulze-Haugen,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XF476
Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico;
Southeast Data, Assessment, and
Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of SEDAR 51 preassessment webinar for Gulf of Mexico
gray snapper.
AGENCY:
The SEDAR 51 assessment
process of Gulf of Mexico gray snapper
will consist of a Data Workshop, a series
of assessment webinars, and a Review
Workshop.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
District Export Council Nomination Opportunity
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for appointment to serve as a District
Export Council member.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of
individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to serve as members of one of the 60 District Export Councils
(DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
(US&FCS), and play a key role in the planning and coordination of
export activities in their communities.
DATES: Nominations for individuals to a DEC must be received by the
local USEAC Director by 5:00 p.m. local time on July 28, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Director of your
local USEAC for more information on DECs and the nomination process.
You may identify your local USEAC by entering your zip code online at
https://export.gov/usoffices/index.asp. For general program information,
contact Laura Barmby, National DEC Liaison, US&FCS, at (202) 482-2675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District Export Councils support the mission
of US&FCS by facilitating the development of an effective local export
assistance network, supporting the expansion of export opportunities
for local U.S. companies, serving as a communication link between the
business community and US&FCS, and assisting in coordinating the
activities of trade assistance partners to leverage available
resources. Individuals appointed to a DEC become part of a select corps
of trade experts dedicated to providing international trade leadership
and guidance to the local business community and assistance to the
Department of Commerce on export development issues.
Nomination Process: Each DEC has a maximum membership of 35.
Approximately half of the positions are open on each DEC for the four-
year term that begins on January 1, 2018, and runs through December 31,
2021. All potential nominees must complete an online nomination form
and consent to sharing of the information on that form with the DEC
Executive Committee for its consideration, and consent, if appointed,
to sharing of their contact information with other partners.
Eligibility and Appointment Criteria: Appointment is based upon an
individual's international trade leadership in the local community,
ability to influence the local environment for exporting, knowledge of
day-to-day international operations, interest in export development,
and willingness and ability to devote time to DEC activities. Members
must be employed as exporters or export service providers or in a
profession which supports U.S. export promotion efforts. Members
include exporters, export service providers and others whose profession
supports U.S. export promotion efforts. DEC member appointments are
made without regard to political affiliation. DEC membership is open to
U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. As
representatives of the local exporting community, DEC Members must
reside in, or conduct the majority of their work in, the territory that
the DEC covers. DEC membership is not open to federal government
employees, or individuals representing foreign governments, including
individuals registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign
Agents Registration Act.
Selection Process: Nominations of individuals who have applied for
DEC membership will be forwarded to the local USEAC Director for the
respective DEC for that Director's consideration. The local USEAC
Director ensures that all nominees meet the membership criteria
outlined below. The local USEAC Director then, in consultation with the
local DEC Executive Committee, evaluates all nominations to determine
their interest, commitment, and qualifications. In reviewing
nominations, the local USEAC Director strives to ensure a balance among
exporters from a manufacturing or service industry and export service
providers. A fair representation should be considered from companies
and organizations that support exporters, representatives of local and
state government, and trade organizations and associations. Membership
should reflect the diversity of the local business community, encompass
a broad range of businesses and industry sectors, and be distributed
geographically across the DEC service area.
For current DEC members seeking reappointment, the local USEAC
Director, in consultation with the DEC Executive Committee, also
carefully considers the nominee's activity level during the previous
term and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively
with other DEC members and US&FCS staff. As appointees of the Secretary
of Commerce in high-profile positions, though volunteers, DEC Members
are expected to actively participate in the DEC and support the work of
local US&FCS offices. Those that do not support the work of the office
or do not actively participate in DEC activities will not be considered
for re-nomination.
The Executive Secretary determines which nominees to forward to the
US&FCS Office of U.S. Operations for further consideration for
recommendation to the Secretary of Commerce in consultation with the
local DEC Executive Committee. A candidate's background and character
are pertinent to determining suitability and eligibility for DEC
membership. Since DEC appointments are made by
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the Secretary, the Department must make a suitability determination for
all DEC nominees. After completion of a vetting process, the Secretary
selects nominees for appointment to local DECs. DEC members are
appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512, 15 U.S.C. 4721.
Dated: June 6, 2017.
Laura Barmby,
District Export Council Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2017-12250 Filed 6-13-17; 8:45 am]
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