Advocacy Questionnaire, 3186-3187 [E5-197]

Download as PDF 3186 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 13 / Friday, January 21, 2005 / Notices Stocking & Custodial, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. NPA: Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, San Antonio, Texas. Contracting Activity: Defense Commissary Agency, Fort Lee, Virginia. Service Type/Location: Commissary Shelf Stocking & Custodial, Kelley Air Force Base, Texas. NPA: Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, San Antonio, Texas. Contracting Activity: Defense Commissary Agency, Fort Lee, Virginia. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. 05–1168 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census [Docket Number 050107004–5004–01] 2004 Company Organization Survey Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of determination. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is conducting the 2004 Company Organization Survey. The survey’s data are needed, in part, to update the multilocation companies in the Business Register. The survey, which has been conducted annually since 1974, is designed to collect information on the number of employees, payroll, geographic location, current operational status, and kind of business for the establishments of multilocation companies. We have determined that annual data collected from this survey are needed to aid the efficient performance of essential governmental functions and have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived from this survey are not available from any other source. ADDRESSES: The Census Bureau will furnish report forms to organizations included in the survey, and additional copies are available on written request to the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233–0101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Hanczaryk, Economic Planning and Coordination Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 2747, Federal Building 3, Washington, DC 20233–6100; telephone (301) 763–4058. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 13, United States Code, sections 182, 195, 224, and 225 authorize the Census Bureau to undertake surveys necessary to furnish current data on the subjects VerDate jul<14>2003 14:11 Jan 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 covered by the censuses. This survey will provide continuing and timely national statistical data for the period between economic censuses. The next economic censuses will be conducted for the year 2007. The data collected in this survey will be within the general scope, type, and character of those that are covered in the economic censuses. Forms NC–99001 and NC–99007 (for single-location companies) will be used to collect the desired data. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a current, valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C., chapter 35, the OMB approved Forms NC–99001 and NC–99007 on December 21, 2004, under OMB Control Number 0607–0444. We will furnish report forms to organizations included in the survey, and additional copies are available on written request to the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233–0101. I have, therefore, directed that the 2004 Company Organization Survey be conducted for the purpose of collecting these data. Dated: January 14, 2005. Charles Louis Kincannon, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 05–1106 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Advocacy Questionnaire International Trade Administration, DOC. ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 22, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230, or e-mail dHynek@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Joe Enright, TheAdvocacy Center, Room 3814A, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number: (202) 482–3896, and fax number; (202) 501–2895. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The U.S. Department of Commerce invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of the use of the advocacy questionnaire by the Trade Promotion Coordination Committee’s (TPCC) Advocacy Network. The questionnaire is used to evaluate requests for United States Government (USG) advocacy in connection with overseas commercial bids, offers, and proposals. The International Trade Administration’s Advocacy Center marshals federal resources to assist U.S. commercial interests competing for foreign government commercial projects, procurements, investments, business ventures worldwide. The mission of the Advocacy Center is to coordinate USG commercial advocacy in order to promote U.S. exports, trade which both creates and sustains U.S. employment. The Advocacy Center works with and coordinates activities within TPCC which is chaired by the Secretary of Commerce and includes 19 federal agencies involved in export promotion. The purpose of the advocacy questionnaire is to collect the information necessary to evaluate a commercial I interest’s (e.g., a company’s) eligibility for USG advocacy assistance. There are clear, wellestablished USG advocacy guidelines that describe the various situations in which the USG can provide advocacy support for a specific commercial interest. The questionnaire was developed to collect only the information necessary to determine if a commercial interest meets the eligibility requirements set forth in the advocacy guidelines. The Advocacy Center, appropriate ITA officials, U.S. Embassy/ Consulate officials worldwide, and other federal government agencies (the Advocacy Network) that provide advocacy support, will require firms seeking USG advocacy support to complete the questionnaire. Without the information, the USG would be unable E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 13 / Friday, January 21, 2005 / Notices to determine the eligibility of commercial interests seeking USG advocacy support. II. Method of Collection When U.S. commercial interests request USG advocacy assistance, they are either sent Form ITA–4133P or referred to the Advocacy Center’s Web site from which Form ITA–4133P may be down-loaded completed, signed, and filed. III. Data OMB Number: 0625–0220. Form Number: ITA–4133P. Type of Review: Regular Submission. Affected Public: Commercial Interests seeking USG advocacy. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 205. Estimated Total Annual Costs: $15,300.00 ($9,175.00 for respondents and $6,125.00 for federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: January 13, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5–197 Filed 1–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–868] Amended Final Results of the First Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Folding Metal Tables and Chairs From the People’s Republic of China Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: January 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amber Musser, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1777. AGENCY: Amendment to Final Results In accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), on December 20, 2004, the Department published the final results 3187 of the first administrative review of the antidumping duty order on folding metal tables and chairs from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’), in which we determined that the cooperative respondent, Dongguan Shichang Metals Factory Co., Ltd. and Maxchief Investments, Ltd. (‘‘Shichang’’), sold subject merchandise to the United States at less than normal value during the period of review (‘‘POR’’) (69 FR 75913). On December 20, 2004, we received an allegation, timely filed pursuant to section 751(h) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(C)(2), from Shichang that the Department made a ministerial error in its final results. The petitioner 1 did not comment on the alleged ministerial error. After analyzing Shichang’s submission, we have determined, in accordance with section 751(h) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224, that we made a ministerial error in our final margin calculation for Shichang. Specifically, we incorrectly calculated the selling, general, and administrative (‘‘SG&A’’) and profit financial ratios because we did not include the line item ‘‘Purchase of Traded Goods’’ in the denominator of these ratios. For a detailed discussion of the ministerial error, as well as the Department’s analysis, see the memorandum to James C. Doyle, Office Director, from Amber Musser, analyst, dated January XX, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(h) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e), we are amending the final results of the first antidumping duty administrative review of the order on folding metal tables and chairs from the PRC. The revised dumping margin is as follows: Exporter/manufacturer Original final margin percentage Revised final margin percentage Dongguan Shichang Metals Factory Co., Ltd. and Maxchief Investments, Ltd. ............................................. 4.27 3.30 We will notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) of the revised cash deposit rate for Shichang. Scope of the Order The products covered by this order consist of assembled and unassembled folding tables and folding chairs made primarily or exclusively from steel or other metal, as described below: (1) Assembled and unassembled folding tables made primarily or exclusively from steel or other metal (‘‘folding metal tables’’). Folding metal tables include square, round, 1 The rectangular, and any other shapes with legs affixed with rivets, welds, or any other type of fastener, and which are made most commonly, but not exclusively, with a hardboard top covered with vinyl or fabric. Folding metal tables have legs that mechanically fold independently of one another, and not as a set. The subject merchandise is commonly, but not exclusively, packed singly, in multiple packs of the same item, or in five piece sets consisting of four chairs and one table. Specifically excluded from the scope of folding metal tables are the following: a. Lawn furniture; b. Trays commonly referred to as ‘‘TV trays’’; c. Side tables; d. Child-sized tables; e. Portable counter sets consisting of rectangular tables 36″ high and matching stools; and f. Banquet tables. A banquet table is a rectangular table with a plastic or laminated wood table top approximately 28″ to 36″ wide by 48″ to 96″ long and with a set of folding legs at each end of petitioner is Meco Corporation. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:11 Jan 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 13 (Friday, January 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3186-3187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-197]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Advocacy Questionnaire

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, DOC.

ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & 
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230, or e-mail dHynek@doc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: Joe Enright, TheAdvocacy Center, Room 3814A, Department 
of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230; 
Phone number: (202) 482-3896, and fax number; (202) 501-2895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The U.S. Department of Commerce invites the general public and 
other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of the use 
of the advocacy questionnaire by the Trade Promotion Coordination 
Committee's (TPCC) Advocacy Network. The questionnaire is used to 
evaluate requests for United States Government (USG) advocacy in 
connection with overseas commercial bids, offers, and proposals. The 
International Trade Administration's Advocacy Center marshals federal 
resources to assist U.S. commercial interests competing for foreign 
government commercial projects, procurements, investments, business 
ventures worldwide. The mission of the Advocacy Center is to coordinate 
USG commercial advocacy in order to promote U.S. exports, trade which 
both creates and sustains U.S. employment. The Advocacy Center works 
with and coordinates activities within TPCC which is chaired by the 
Secretary of Commerce and includes 19 federal agencies involved in 
export promotion. The purpose of the advocacy questionnaire is to 
collect the information necessary to evaluate a commercial I interest's 
(e.g., a company's) eligibility for USG advocacy assistance. There are 
clear, well-established USG advocacy guidelines that describe the 
various situations in which the USG can provide advocacy support for a 
specific commercial interest. The questionnaire was developed to 
collect only the information necessary to determine if a commercial 
interest meets the eligibility requirements set forth in the advocacy 
guidelines. The Advocacy Center, appropriate ITA officials, U.S. 
Embassy/Consulate officials worldwide, and other federal government 
agencies (the Advocacy Network) that provide advocacy support, will 
require firms seeking USG advocacy support to complete the 
questionnaire. Without the information, the USG would be unable

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to determine the eligibility of commercial interests seeking USG 
advocacy support.

II. Method of Collection

    When U.S. commercial interests request USG advocacy assistance, 
they are either sent Form ITA-4133P or referred to the Advocacy 
Center's Web site from which Form ITA-4133P may be down-loaded 
completed, signed, and filed.

III. Data

    OMB Number: 0625-0220.
    Form Number: ITA-4133P.
    Type of Review: Regular Submission.
    Affected Public: Commercial Interests seeking USG advocacy.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 205.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: $15,300.00 ($9,175.00 for respondents 
and $6,125.00 for federal government).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: January 13, 2005.
Madeleine Clayton,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E5-197 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am]
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