Deemed Export Advisory Committee; Notice to Solicit Meeting Speakers and Presentations, 71508-71509 [06-9623]

Download as PDF 71508 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 237 / Monday, December 11, 2006 / Notices Board’s regulations are satisfied, and that the proposal is in the public interest; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application to expand and reorganize FTZ 181 is approved, subject to the Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28, and further subject to the Board’s standard 2,000– acre activation limit for the overall general–purpose zone project, and a sunset provision that would terminate authority for the additional parcel at Site 2 on December 31, 2011, unless the parcel is activated during that time period pursuant to 19 CFR Part 146 of the CBP regulations. Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of December 2006. David M Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commercefor Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign–Trade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–20944 Filed 12–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE: 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign Trade Zones Board [Order No. 1492] Grant of Authority for Subzone Status, A. Wimpfheimer & Bro., Inc. (Textile Finishing), Blackstone, Virginia mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Pursuant to its authority under the Foreign–Trade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the Foreign– Trade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: Whereas, the Foreign–Trade Zones Act provides for ’’. . . the establishment . . . of foreign–trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,’’ and authorizes the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreign–trade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry; Whereas, the Board’s regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of special–purpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is in the public interest; Whereas, the Capital Region Airport Commission, grantee of Foreign–Trade Zone 207 (Richmond, Virginia), has made application for authority to establish special–purpose subzone VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:15 Dec 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 status at the textile finishing plant of A. Wimpfheimer & Bro., Inc., located in Blackstone, Virginia (FTZ Docket 11– 2006, filed 4–4–2006); Whereas, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (71 FR 19479, 4–14–2006); Whereas, the application seeks FTZ authority for only the following processes: dyeing, printing, shrinking, sanferizing, desizing, sponging, bleaching, cleaning/laundering, calendaring, hydroxilating, decatizing, fulling, mercerizing, chintzing, moiring, framing/beaming, stiffening, weighting, crushing, tubing, thermofixing, anti– microbial finishing, flame retardation, and embossing; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board’s regulations would be satisfied, and that approval of the application would be in the public interest if approval were subject to the restrictions listed below; Now, therefore, the Board hereby grants authority for subzone status for fabric dyeing and printing activity at the textile finishing plant of A. Wimpfheimer & Bro., Inc., located in Blackstone, Virginia (Subzone 207C), as described in the application and Federal Register notice, and subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.28, and further subject to the following restrictions: 1. Privileged foreign status (19 CFR § 146.41) shall be elected on all foreign status fabric admitted to the subzone; 2. No activity under FTZ procedures shall be permitted that would result in a change in textile quota category, country of origin, and/or alter applicable U.S. quota/visa requirements; and, 3. All FTZ activity shall be subject to Section 146.63(d) of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection regulations (19 CFR Part 146). Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of December 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary of Commercefor Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign–Trade Zones Board. Attest: Andrew McGilvray, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–20945 Filed 12–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE: 3510–DS–S PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Deemed Export Advisory Committee; Notice to Solicit Meeting Speakers and Presentations The Deemed Export Advisory Committee (DEAC), which advises the Secretary of Commerce on deemed export licensing policy, will meet on January 22, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again on January 23, 2007 from 8 a.m. to noon. The DEAC is a Federal Advisory Committee that was established under the auspices of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2. The meeting location will be in Santa Clara, CA, with exact details to be announced in a subsequent Federal Register Notice. At this time, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), would like to solicit speakers from industry, academia and all other stakeholders to address the DEAC members on January 22nd in an open session on issues related to deemed exports and, in particular, their organizations’ perspective and concerns related to U.S. deemed export control policies. Stakeholders are those individuals or organizations who have some experience in or knowledge of export control regulations and policies, who must apply these rules in the course of normal business or whose operations are directly impacted by those exports regulations and policies mandated by the U.S. Government. BIS seeks to have an equal number of presenters from industry, academia, and other stakeholders. There may be up to three presenters from each group and speaking time may be limited to 10 minutes or less per speaker depending on the number of interested parties. Speakers may be selected on the basis of one or more of the following criteria (not in any order of importance): (1) Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of export control regulations; (2) demonstrated ability to provide DEAC members with relevant information related to deemed export policies and issuers; (3) the degree to which the organization is impacted by the U.S. Government’s export policies and regulations; and (4) industry area or academic type of institution represented. BIS reserves the right to limit the number of participants based on time considerations. For planning purposes, BIS requests that (1) that interested parties inform BIS of their commitment, via e-mail or telephone call, to address the DEAC no later than 5 p.m. EST December 22, 2006, as well E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 237 / Monday, December 11, 2006 / Notices as provide a brief outline of the topics to be discussed by this same deadline; and, (2) that once interested parties receive confirmation of their participation at the meeting, they provide either an electronic or paper copy of any prepared remarks/ presentations no later than 5 p.m. EST January 12, 2007. Interested speakers parties contact Ms. Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov. or (202) 482– 2813. The purposes of this solicitation is only to accept speakers for the January 22, 2007 DEAC meeting. However, all members of the public may submit written comment to BIS at any time for the DEAC’s consideration. Dated: December 6, 2006. Yvette Springer, Committee Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06–9623 Filed 12–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–JT–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published its preliminary results of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on folding metal tables and chairs (‘‘FMTCs’’) from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) on July 10, 2006. The period of review (‘‘POR’’) is June 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005. We invited interested parties to comment on our preliminary results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to our margin calculations. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. The final dumping margins for this review are listed in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section below. AGENCY: EFFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES On July 10, 2006, the Department published its preliminary results. See Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review 71 FR 38852 (July 10, 2006) (‘‘Preliminary Results’’). On July 26, 2006, Meco Corporation (‘‘Meco’’), the petitioner in the underlying investigation, requested an extension of the briefing schedule, and on August 4, 2006, the Department granted a twoweek extension of the briefing schedule. On August 23, 2006, we received case briefs from Meco, New–Tec Integration Co., Ltd. (‘‘New–Tec’’), and Feili Group (Fujian) Co., Ltd. and Feili Furniture Development Limited Quanzhou City (collectively ‘‘Feili’’). On August 30, 2006, Meco, New–Tec, and Feili submitted rebuttal briefs. We have conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), and 19 CFR 351.213. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scope of Order A–570–868 Laurel LaCivita or Matthew Quigley, AD/CVD Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–4243 or (202) 482– 4551, respectively. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Background 15:15 Dec 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 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, 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 the order regarding 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 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71509 48’’ to 96’’ long and with a set of folding legs at each end of the table. One set of legs is composed of two individual legs that are affixed together by one or more cross– braces using welds or fastening hardware. In contrast, folding metal tables have legs that mechanically fold independently of one another, and not as a set. 2) Assembled and unassembled folding chairs made primarily or exclusively from steel or other metal (folding metal chairs). Folding metal chairs include chairs with one or more cross–braces, regardless of shape or size, affixed to the front and/or rear legs with rivets, welds or any other type of fastener. Folding metal chairs include: those that are made solely of steel or other metal; those that have a back pad, a seat pad, or both a back pad and a seat pad; and those that have seats or backs made of plastic or other materials. 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 the order regarding folding metal chairs are the following: a. Folding metal chairs with a wooden back or seat, or both; b. Lawn furniture; c. Stools; d. Chairs with arms; and e. Child–sized chairs. The subject merchandise is currently classifiable under subheadings 9401.71.0010, 9401.71.0030, 9401.79.0045, 9401.79.0050, 9403.20.0010, 9403.20.0030, 9403.70.8010, 9403.70.8020, and 9403.70.8030 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department’s written description of the merchandise is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the post– preliminary comments by parties in this review are addressed in the memorandum from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 2004–2005 Administrative Review of Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the People’s Republic of China,’’ (December 1, 2006) (‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’), which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues that parties raised and to which we responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 237 (Monday, December 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71508-71509]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9623]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security


Deemed Export Advisory Committee; Notice to Solicit Meeting 
Speakers and Presentations

    The Deemed Export Advisory Committee (DEAC), which advises the 
Secretary of Commerce on deemed export licensing policy, will meet on 
January 22, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again on January 23, 2007 
from 8 a.m. to noon. The DEAC is a Federal Advisory Committee that was 
established under the auspices of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. 2. The meeting location will be in Santa 
Clara, CA, with exact details to be announced in a subsequent Federal 
Register Notice. At this time, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Industry and Security (BIS), would like to solicit speakers from 
industry, academia and all other stakeholders to address the DEAC 
members on January 22nd in an open session on issues related to deemed 
exports and, in particular, their organizations' perspective and 
concerns related to U.S. deemed export control policies. Stakeholders 
are those individuals or organizations who have some experience in or 
knowledge of export control regulations and policies, who must apply 
these rules in the course of normal business or whose operations are 
directly impacted by those exports regulations and policies mandated by 
the U.S. Government. BIS seeks to have an equal number of presenters 
from industry, academia, and other stakeholders. There may be up to 
three presenters from each group and speaking time may be limited to 10 
minutes or less per speaker depending on the number of interested 
parties. Speakers may be selected on the basis of one or more of the 
following criteria (not in any order of importance): (1) Demonstrated 
experience in and knowledge of export control regulations; (2) 
demonstrated ability to provide DEAC members with relevant information 
related to deemed export policies and issuers; (3) the degree to which 
the organization is impacted by the U.S. Government's export policies 
and regulations; and (4) industry area or academic type of institution 
represented. BIS reserves the right to limit the number of participants 
based on time considerations. For planning purposes, BIS requests that 
(1) that interested parties inform BIS of their commitment, via e-mail 
or telephone call, to address the DEAC no later than 5 p.m. EST 
December 22, 2006, as well

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as provide a brief outline of the topics to be discussed by this same 
deadline; and, (2) that once interested parties receive confirmation of 
their participation at the meeting, they provide either an electronic 
or paper copy of any prepared remarks/presentations no later than 5 
p.m. EST January 12, 2007. Interested speakers parties contact Ms. 
Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov. or (202) 482-2813. The 
purposes of this solicitation is only to accept speakers for the 
January 22, 2007 DEAC meeting. However, all members of the public may 
submit written comment to BIS at any time for the DEAC's consideration.

    Dated: December 6, 2006.
Yvette Springer,
Committee Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-9623 Filed 12-8-06; 8:45 am]
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