Water Infrastructure Business Development Mission to Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines, 61373-61375 [2015-26013]
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Effective Date: October 13, 2015.
Bob
Palmer (AD Order), AD/CVD
Operations, Office V or Brendan Quinn
(CVD Order), AD/CVD Operations,
Office III; Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
482–9068 and (202) 482–5848,
respectively.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On May 1, 2015, the Department
initiated 1 and the ITC instituted 2 fiveyear (sunset) review of the AD and CVD
orders on PC Strand from the PRC,3
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As
a result of its reviews, the Department
determined that revocation of the AD
order would likely lead to continuation
or recurrence of dumping, and that
revocation of the CVD order would
likely lead to the continuation of
recurrence of net countervailable
subsidies. Therefore, the Department
notified the ITC of the magnitude of the
margins of dumping and subsidy rates
likely to prevail should the orders be
revoked, pursuant to sections 751(c)(1)
and 752(b) and (c) of the Act.4
On October 1, 2015, the ITC
published its determination that
revocation of the AD and CVD orders on
PC Strand from the PRC would likely
lead to continuation or recurrence of
material injury to an industry in the
United States within a reasonably
foreseeable time, pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act.5
Scope of the Order
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The merchandise subject to the
antidumping duty orders is PC strand,
produced from wire of non-stainless,
1 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 80
FR 24900 (May 1, 2015).
2 See Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from
China; Institution of a Five-Year Review, 80 FR
24976 (May 1, 2015).
3 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order:
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the
People’s Republic of China, 75 FR 37382 (June 29,
2010) and Pre-Stressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand
from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of
Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty
Determination and Notice of Countervailing Duty
Order, 75 FR 38977 (July 7, 2010).
4 See Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand
From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results
of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping
Duty Order, 80 FR 43063 (July 21, 2015) and
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the
People’s Republic of China: Final Results of
Expedited First Sunset Review of Countervailing
Duty Order, 80 FR 53497 (September 4, 2015).
5 See Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand from
China, 80 FR 59195 (October 1, 2015).
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non-galvanized steel, which is suitable
for use in prestressed concrete (both
pretensioned and post-tensioned)
applications. The product definition
encompasses covered and uncovered
strand and all types, grades, and
diameters of PC strand. PC strand is
normally sold in the United States in
sizes ranging from 0.25 inches to 0.70
inches in diameter. PC strand made
from galvanized wire is only excluded
from the scope if the zinc and/or zinc
oxide coating meets or exceeds the 0.40
oz./ft2 standard set forth in ASTM–A–
475. Imports of the subject merchandise
are currently classifiable under
subheadings 7312.10.3010 and
7312.10.3012 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States
(‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the scope of this
investigation is dispositive.
Continuation of the Order
As a result of the determinations by
the Department and the ITC that
revocation of the AD and CVD orders
would likely lead to a continuation or
recurrence of dumping and net
countervailable subsidies, and of
material injury to an industry in the
United States, pursuant to sections
751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act, the
Department hereby orders the
continuation of the AD and CVD orders
on PC Strand from the PRC. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will
continue to collect AD and CVD cash
deposits at the rates in effect at the time
of entry for all imports of subject
merchandise.
The effective date of the continuation
of the orders will be the date of
publication in the Federal Register of
this notice of continuation. Pursuant to
section 751(c)(2) of the Act, the
Department intends to initiate the next
five-year review of the orders not later
than 30 days prior to the fifth
anniversary of the effective date of
continuation.
This five-year (sunset) review and this
notice are in accordance with section
751(c) of the Act and published
pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).
Dated: October 6, 2015.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Water Infrastructure Business
Development Mission to Singapore,
Vietnam, and the Philippines
July 14–22, 2016.
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The United States Department
of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an
Executive-led Water Infrastructure
Business Development Mission to
Singapore, Vietnam, and the
Philippines.
The purpose of the mission is to
introduce U.S. firms and trade
associations to Southeast Asia’s water
infrastructure markets and to assist U.S.
companies to find business partners and
export their products and services to the
region. The mission is intended to
include representatives from U.S.
companies and U.S. trade associations
with members that provide water
infrastructure-related materials,
products, services, and technology. The
trade mission will visit three of
Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets
and will help participants gain firsthand market knowledge and establish
business contacts with senior decision
makers. Participating firms will gain
market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance
specific projects, with the goal of
increasing U.S. exports of products and
services to Southeast Asia. The mission
will include customized one-on-one
business appointments with prescreened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint venture partners;
meetings with state, local government
officials (except in the Philippines) and
industry leaders; and networking
events.
The mission will help participating
firms and trade associations to gain
market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance
specific projects, with the goals of
creating and strengthening water
infrastructure programs, increasing U.S.
exports of plumbing products to the
region, as well as resolving waste and
salinity contamination in Southeast
Asia. By participating in an official U.S.
industry delegation, U.S. companies
will enhance their ability to secure
meetings in these countries and gain
greater exposure to the region through
association with our diplomatic
mission.
SUMMARY:
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SCHEDULE
Singapore Thursday July 14 ..............................................
Singapore Friday July 15 ...................................................
Vietnam Saturday July 16 ..................................................
Vietnam Sunday July 17 ....................................................
Vietnam Monday July 18 ...................................................
Vietnam Tuesday July 19 ..................................................
Philippines Wednesday July 20 .........................................
Philippines Thursday July 21 .............................................
Philippines Friday July 22 ..................................................
Saturday July 23 ................................................................
Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Singapore.
Welcome and Country Briefing.
Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) site visit (TBC).
Regional Briefings.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence (TBC).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Travel to Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).
Travel/Free Day Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).
Country Briefing.
Meeting with Saigon Water Corporation.
Luncheon (no-cost).
Site visits.
Meeting with City People’s Committee.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Consul General’s residence (TBC).
Travel to Manila.
Networking Reception.
Welcome and Country Briefing.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments
Meeting with Asian Development Bank Water Specialists.
Site Visit.
Mission Wrap-up.
Return Home.
https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/
TM/6R0T
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the trade mission must complete and
submit an application package for
consideration by the DOC. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of 15 and
maximum of 20 firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to
participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
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Web site: Please visit our official
mission Web site for more information:
https://export.gov/trademissions/
asiawater
The mission fee does not include any
personal travel expenses such as
lodging, most meals, local ground
transportation, and air transportation
from the U.S. to the mission sites,
between mission sites, and return to the
United States. Business visas may be
required. Government fees and
processing expenses to obtain such visas
are also not included in the mission
costs. However, the U.S. Department of
Commerce will provide instructions to
each participant on the procedures
required to obtain necessary business
visas.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has
been selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. Expenses for travel,
lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
the responsibility of each mission
participant. Interpreter and driver
services can be arranged for additional
cost. Delegation members will be able to
take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for
hotel rooms.
Participation fee for small or medium
sized enterprises (SME): $3,300.00.
Participation fee for large firms or
trade associations: $4,500.00.
Fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME/trade
organization): $1,000.
Application
All interested firms and associations
may register via the following link:
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Exclusions
Timeline for Recruitment and
Applications
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar (https://export.gov/
trademissions) and other Internet Web
sites, press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, notices by industry
trade associations and other multiplier
groups, and publicity at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and
conclude no later than April 29, 2016.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will
review applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions
periodically during the recruitment
period beginning October 16, 2016. All
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applications received subsequent to an
evaluation date will be considered at the
next evaluation. Applications received
after April 29, 2016, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Conditions for Participation
The following criteria will be
evaluated in selecting participants:
• Relevance of the company’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented companies’)
business to the mission goals
• Company’s (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented
companies’) market potential for
business in Indonesia, Singapore,
Vietnam and the Philippines.
• Provision of adequate information
on the company’s products and/or
services, and communication of the
company’s (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented
companies’) primary objectives.
Diversity of company size and
location may also be considered during
the review process. Referrals from
political organizations and any
documents containing references to
partisan political activities (including
political contributions) will be removed
from an applicant’s submission and not
considered during the selection process.
Mr.
Gemal Brangman, Project Officer, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Washington,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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DC, Tel: 202–482–3773, Fax: 202–482–
9000,Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov.
Frank Spector,
Acting Director, Trade Missions Program.
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Administration National Sea Grant
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National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for
nominations for the National Sea Grant
Advisory Board and notice of public
meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice responds to
Section 209 of the Sea Grant Program
Improvement Act of 1976 (Pub. L. 94–
461, 33 U.S.C. 1128), which requires the
Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to
solicit nominations at least once a year
for membership on the National Sea
Grant Advisory Board (Board), a Federal
Advisory Committee that provides
advice on the implementation of the
National Sea Grant College Program
(NSGCP) . To apply for membership to
the Board, applicants should submit a
current resume as indicated in the
Contact Information section. A cover
letter highlighting specific areas of
expertise relevant to the purpose of the
Board is helpful, but not required.
NOAA is an equal opportunity
employer.
This notice also sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of a
forthcoming meeting of the Board.
Board members will discuss and
provide advice on the NSGCP in the
areas of program evaluation, strategic
planning, education and extension,
science and technology programs, and
other matters as described in the agenda
found on the National Sea Grant College
Program Web site at https://
seagrant.noaa.gov/WhoWeAre/
Leadership/
NationalSeaGrantAdvisoryBoard/
UpcomingAdvisoryBoardMeetings.aspx.
DATES: Solicitation of nominations is
open ended. Resumes may be sent to the
address specified at any time.
The announced meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HST and
Wednesday, November 4, 2015, from
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. HST.
Individuals Selected for Federal
Advisory Committee Membership: Upon
selection and agreement to serve on the
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Board, you become a Special
Government Employee (SGE) of the
United States Government. According to
18 U.S.C. 202(a), an SGE is an officer or
employee of an agency who is retained,
designated, appointed, or employed to
perform temporary duties, with or
without compensation, not to exceed
130 days during any period of 365
consecutive days, either on a fulltime or
intermittent basis. Please be aware that
after the selection process is complete,
applicants selected to serve on the
Board must complete the following
actions before they can be appointed as
a Board member:
(a) Security clearance (on-line
background security check process and
fingerprinting), and other applicable
forms, both conducted through NOAA
Workforce Management; and (b)
Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report-As an SGE, you are required to
file a Confidential Financial Disclosure
Report annually to avoid involvement in
a real or apparent conflict of interest.
You may find the Confidential Financial
Disclosure Report at the following Web
site. https://www.oge.gov/Forms-Library/
OGE-Form-4 50--Confidential-FinancialDisclosure-Report/.
Contact Information: Nominations
will be accepted by email or mail. They
should be sent to the attention of Mrs.
Jennifer Hinden, National Sea Grant
College Program, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East
West Highway, SSMC 3, Room 11717,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, or
Jennifer.Hinden@noaa.gov. If you need
additional assistance, call 301–734–
1088.
For any additional questions
concerning the meeting, please contact
Mrs. Hinden using the contact
information above.
ADDRESSES: The November meeting will
be held at the Hilton Hotel located at
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815.
Status: The meeting will be open to
public participation with a 15-minute
public comment period on Wednesday,
November 4, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. HST.
(check agenda on Web site to confirm
time.)
The Board expects that public
statements presented at its meetings will
not be repetitive of previously
submitted verbal or written statements.
In general, each individual or group
making a verbal presentation will be
limited to a total time of three (3)
minutes. Written comments should be
received by Mrs. Jennifer Hinden by
Friday, October 29, 2015 to provide
sufficient time for the Board review.
Written comments received after the
deadline will be distributed to the
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the meeting date. Seats will be available
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Special Accomodations: These
meetings are physically accessible to
people with disabilities. Requests for
sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Mrs.
Jennifer Hinden using the information
under the Contact Information section
by Wednesday, October 21, 2015.
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Established by Section 209 of the Act
and as amended the National Sea Grant
College Program Amendments Act of
2008 (Pub. L. ll0–394), the duties of the
Board are as follows:
(l) In general. The Board shall advise
the Secretary and the National Sea Grant
College Program Director (Director)
concerning:
(A) Strategies for utilizing the Sea
Grant College Program to address the
Nation’s highest priorities regarding the
understanding, assessment,
development, management, utilization,
and conservation of ocean, coastal, and
Great Lakes resources;
(B) The designation of Sea Grant
Colleges and Sea Grant Institutes; and
(C) Such other matters as the
Secretary refers to the Board for review
and advice.
(2) Biennial Report. The Board shall
report to the Congress every two years
on the state of the National Sea Grant
College Program. The Board shall
indicate in each such report the progress
made toward meeting the priorities
identified in the strategic plan in effect
under section 204(c). The Secretary
shall make available to the Board such
information, personnel, and
administrative services and assistance
as it may reasonably require to carry out
its duties under this title.
The Board shall consist of 15 voting
members who will be appointed by the
Secretary for a 4-year term. The Director
and a director of a Sea Grant program
who is elected by the various directors
of Sea Grant programs shall serve as
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Board shall be individuals who, by
reason of knowledge, experience, or
training, are especially qualified in one
or more of the disciplines and fields
included in marine science. The other
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experience, or training, are especially
qualified in, or representative of,
education, marine affairs and resource
management, coastal management,
extension services, State government,
industry, economics, planning, or any
other activity which is appropriate to,
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Water Infrastructure Business Development Mission to Singapore,
Vietnam, and the Philippines
July 14-22, 2016.
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Water
Infrastructure Business Development Mission to Singapore, Vietnam, and
the Philippines.
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade
associations to Southeast Asia's water infrastructure markets and to
assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their
products and services to the region. The mission is intended to include
representatives from U.S. companies and U.S. trade associations with
members that provide water infrastructure-related materials, products,
services, and technology. The trade mission will visit three of
Southeast Asia's most dynamic markets and will help participants gain
first-hand market knowledge and establish business contacts with senior
decision makers. Participating firms will gain market insights, make
industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific
projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports of products and
services to Southeast Asia. The mission will include customized one-on-
one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with state, local
government officials (except in the Philippines) and industry leaders;
and networking events.
The mission will help participating firms and trade associations to
gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business
strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goals of creating
and strengthening water infrastructure programs, increasing U.S.
exports of plumbing products to the region, as well as resolving waste
and salinity contamination in Southeast Asia. By participating in an
official U.S. industry delegation, U.S. companies will enhance their
ability to secure meetings in these countries and gain greater exposure
to the region through association with our diplomatic mission.
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Schedule
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Singapore Thursday July 14........ Trade Mission Participants Arrive in
Singapore.
Welcome and Country Briefing.
Singapore International Water Week
(SIWW) site visit (TBC).
Regional Briefings.
One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments.
Networking Reception at Ambassador's
residence (TBC).
Singapore Friday July 15.......... One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments.
Vietnam Saturday July 16.......... Travel to Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).
Vietnam Sunday July 17............ Travel/Free Day Vietnam (Ho Chi
Minh).
Vietnam Monday July 18............ Country Briefing.
Meeting with Saigon Water
Corporation.
Luncheon (no-cost).
Site visits.
Meeting with City People's
Committee.
Vietnam Tuesday July 19........... One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments.
Networking Reception at Consul
General's residence (TBC).
Philippines Wednesday July 20..... Travel to Manila.
Networking Reception.
Philippines Thursday July 21...... Welcome and Country Briefing.
One-on-One business matchmaking
appointments
Philippines Friday July 22........ Meeting with Asian Development Bank
Water Specialists.
Site Visit.
Mission Wrap-up.
Saturday July 23.................. Return Home.
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Web site: Please visit our official mission Web site for more
information: https://export.gov/trademissions/asiawater
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
DOC. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be
selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals,
and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant.
Interpreter and driver services can be arranged for additional cost.
Delegation members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates
for hotel rooms.
Participation fee for small or medium sized enterprises (SME):
$3,300.00.
Participation fee for large firms or trade associations: $4,500.00.
Fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/
trade organization): $1,000.
Application
All interested firms and associations may register via the
following link: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/6R0T
Exclusions
The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such
as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation, and air
transportation from the U.S. to the mission sites, between mission
sites, and return to the United States. Business visas may be required.
Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such visas are also
not included in the mission costs. However, the U.S. Department of
Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain necessary business visas.
Timeline for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (https://export.gov/trademissions) and
other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media,
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than April 29, 2016. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions periodically during the recruitment period
beginning October 16, 2016. All applications received subsequent to an
evaluation date will be considered at the next evaluation. Applications
received after April 29, 2016, will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Conditions for Participation
The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
Relevance of the company's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented companies') business to the
mission goals
Company's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented companies') market potential for business in
Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Provision of adequate information on the company's
products and/or services, and communication of the company's (or in the
case of a trade association/organization, represented companies')
primary objectives.
Diversity of company size and location may also be considered
during the review process. Referrals from political organizations and
any documents containing references to partisan political activities
(including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's
submission and not considered during the selection process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gemal Brangman, Project Officer,
U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington,
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DC, Tel: 202-482-3773, Fax: 202-482-9000,Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov.
Frank Spector,
Acting Director, Trade Missions Program.
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