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(including a specified time) by which
extension requests must be filed to be
considered timely. An extension request
must be made in a separate, stand-alone
submission; under limited
circumstances we will grant untimelyfiled requests for the extension of time
limits. Review Extension of Time Limits;
Final Rule, 78 FR 57790 (September 20,
2013), available at https://www.gpo.gov/
fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-09-20/html/201322853.htm, prior to submitting factual
information in this investigation.
Certification Requirements
Any party submitting factual
information in an AD or CVD
proceeding must certify the accuracy
and completeness of that information.55
Parties are hereby reminded that revised
certification requirements are in effect
for company/government officials, as
well as their representatives.
Investigations initiated on the basis of
petitions filed on or after August 16,
2013, and other segments of any AD or
CVD proceedings initiated on or after
August 16, 2013, should use the revised
certification formats provided at the end
of the Final Rule.56 The Department
intends to reject factual submissions if
the submitting party does not comply
with the applicable revised certification
requirements.
Notification to Interested Parties
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Interested parties must submit
applications for disclosure under APO
in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. On
January 22, 2008, the Department
published Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Proceedings:
Documents Submission Procedures;
APO Procedures, 73 FR 3634 (January
22, 2008). Parties wishing to participate
in this investigation should ensure that
they meet the requirements of these
procedures (e.g., the filing letters of
appearance, as discussed at 19 CFR
351.103(d)).
This notice is issued and published
pursuant to sections 702 and 777(i) of
the Act.
55 See
section 782(b) of the Act.
Certification of Factual Information to
Import Administration During Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July
17, 2013) (Final Rule). Answers to frequently asked
questions regarding the Final Rule are available at
https://enforcement.trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_
info_final_rule_FAQ_07172013.pdf.
56 See
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Gary Taverman,
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations.
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purposes, the written description of the
scope of the investigation is dispositive.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Scope of the Investigation
The merchandise covered by this
investigation is softwood lumber, siding,
flooring and certain other coniferous wood
(‘‘softwood lumber products’’). The scope
includes:
• Coniferous wood, sawn, or chipped
lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not
planed, whether or not sanded, or whether or
not finger-jointed, of an actual thickness
exceeding six millimeters.
• Coniferous wood siding, flooring, and
other coniferous wood (other than moldings
and dowel rods), including strips and friezes
for parquet flooring, that is continuously
shaped (including, but not limited to,
tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, Vjointed, beaded, molded, rounded) along any
of its edges, ends, or faces, whether or not
planed, whether or not sanded, or whether or
not end-jointed.
• Coniferous drilled and notched lumber
and angle cut lumber.
• Coniferous lumber stacked on edge and
fastened together with nails, whether or not
with plywood sheathing.
• Components or parts of semi-finished or
unassembled finished products made from
subject merchandise that would otherwise
meet the definition of the scope above.
Softwood lumber product imports are
generally entered under Chapter 44 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (‘‘HTSUS’’). This chapter of the
HTSUS covers ‘‘Wood and articles of wood.’’
Softwood lumber products that are subject to
this investigation are currently classifiable
under the following ten-digit HTSUS
subheadings in Chapter 44: 4407.10.01.01;
4407.10.01.02; 4407.10.01.15; 4407.10.01.16;
4407.10.01.17; 4407.10.01.18; 4407.10.01.19;
4407.10.01.20; 4407.10.01.42; 4407.10.01.43;
4407.10.01.44; 4407.10.01.45; 4407.10.01.46;
4407.10.01.47; 4407.10.01.48; 4407.10.01.49;
4407.10.01.52; 4407.10.01.53; 4407.10.01.54;
4407.10.01.55; 4407.10.01.56; 4407.10.01.57;
4407.10.01.58; 4407.10.01.59; 4407.10.01.64;
4407.10.01.65; 4407.10.01.66; 4407.10.01.67;
4407.10.01.68; 4407.10.01.69; 4407.10.01.74;
4407.10.01.75; 4407.10.01.76; 4407.10.01.77;
4407.10.01.82; 4407.10.01.83; 4407.10.01.92;
4407.10.01.93; 4409.10.05.00; 4409.10.10.20;
4409.10.10.40; 4409.10.10.60; 4409.10.10.80;
4409.10.20.00; 4409.10.90.20; 4409.10.90.40;
and 4418.90.25.00.
Subject merchandise as described above
may also be classified as stringers, square cut
box-spring-frame components, fence pickets,
truss components, pallet components,
flooring, and door and window frame parts
under the following ten-digit HTSUS
subheadings in Chapter 44: 4415.20.40.00;
4415.20.80.00; 4418.90.46.05; 4418.90.46.20;
4418.90.46.40; 4418.90.46.95; 4421.90.70.40;
4421.90.94.00; and 4421.90.97.80.
Although these HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XE962
Endangered and Threatened Species;
Initiation of 5-Year Review for the
Endangered Black Abalone and the
Endangered White Abalone
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year
review; request for information.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces its intent to
conduct 5-year reviews for the black
abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) and the
white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni) under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). Both the black abalone
and white abalone are listed as
endangered under the ESA. NMFS is
required by the ESA to conduct 5-year
reviews to ensure that the listing
classifications of the species are
accurate. The 5-year reviews must be
based on the best scientific and
commercial data available at the time.
We request submission of any such
information on black abalone and white
abalone, particularly information on the
status, threats, and recovery of the
species that has become available since
the final listing decision for white
abalone in May 2001 and black abalone
in January 2009.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to
conduct this review, we must receive
your information no later than February
21, 2017. However, we will continue to
accept new information about any listed
species at any time.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by
including NOAA–NMFS–2016–0146 by
either of the following methods:
• Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail:D=NOAA-NMFS-20160146, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and enter
or attach your comments.
• Mail or hand-deliver written
information to Melissa Neuman, NMFS
West Coast Region, 501 West Ocean
Boulevard, Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA
90802.
Instructions: NMFS may not consider
comments if they are sent by any other
method, to any other address or
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individual, or received after the end of
the specified period. All comments
received are a part of the public record
and NMFS will generally post for public
viewing on www.regulations.gov
without change. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive or protected
information submitted voluntarily by
the sender is publicly accessible. NMFS
will accept anonymous comments (enter
‘‘N/A’’ in the required fields if you wish
to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melissa Neuman, NMFS West Coast
Region, at 562–980–4115.
The white
abalone was listed as endangered under
the ESA on May 29, 2001 and the black
abalone was listed as endangered under
the ESA on January 14, 2009 (74 FR
1937). Section 4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA
requires that we conduct a review of
listed species at least once every five
years. On the basis of such reviews
under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine
whether a species should be delisted or
reclassified from endangered to
threatened or from threatened to
endangered. Delisting a species must be
supported by the best scientific and
commercial data available and only
considered if such data substantiates
that the species is neither endangered
nor threatened for one or more of the
following reasons: (1) The species is
considered extinct; (2) the species is
considered to be recovered; or (3) the
original data available when the species
was listed, or the interpretation of such
data, were in error. 50 CFR 424.11(d).
Any change in Federal classification
would require a separate rulemaking
process. The ESA implementing
regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require
that we publish a notice in the Federal
Register announcing those species
currently under active review. This
notice announces our active reviews of
the white abalone and black abalone,
both currently listed as endangered.
Background information on white
abalone, including the endangered
listing, is available on the NMFS Office
of Protected Species Web site at:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/species/
invertebrates/abalone/whiteabalone.html. Background information
on black abalone, including the
endangered listing, is available on the
NMFS Office of Protected Species Web
site at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/
species/invertebrates/abalone/blackabalone.html.
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Determining If a Species Is Threatened
or Endangered
Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA requires
that we determine whether a species is
endangered or threatened based on one
or more of the five following factors: (1)
The present or threatened destruction,
modification, or curtailment of its
habitat or range; (2) overutilization for
commercial, recreational, scientific, or
educational purposes; (3) disease or
predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing
regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other
natural or manmade factors affecting its
continued existence. Section 4(b) also
requires that our determination be made
on the basis of the best scientific and
commercial data available after
conducting a review of the status of the
species and after taking into account
those efforts, if any, being made by any
State or foreign nation, to protect such
species.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year reviews are
complete and based on the best
available scientific and commercial
data, we are soliciting new information
from the public, governmental agencies,
Tribes, the scientific community,
industry, environmental entities, and
any other interested parties concerning
the status of white abalone and/or black
abalone. The 5-year reviews consider
the best scientific and commercial data
that has become available since the
listing determination for white abalone
in May 2001 and for black abalone in
January 2009. Categories of requested
information include: (1) Species biology
including, but not limited to, population
trends, distribution, abundance,
demographics, and genetics; (2) habitat
conditions including, but not limited to,
amount, distribution, and important
features for conservation; (3) status and
trends of threats; (4) conservation
measures that have been implemented
that benefit the species, including
monitoring data demonstrating
effectiveness of such measures; (5) need
for additional conservation measures;
and (6) other new information, data, or
corrections including, but not limited
to, taxonomic or nomenclatural changes
and improved analytical methods for
evaluating extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for
the 5-year reviews, you may submit
your information and materials
electronically or via mail (see
ADDRESSES section). We request that all
information be accompanied by
supporting documentation such as
maps, bibliographic references, or
reprints of pertinent publications. We
also would appreciate the submitter’s
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name, address, and any association,
institution, or business that the person
represents; however, anonymous
submissions will also be accepted.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: December 14, 2016.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office
of Protected Resources, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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Pacific Fishery Management Council;
Public Meeting
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a public meeting.
AGENCY:
The Pacific Fishery
Management Council’s (Pacific Council)
Groundfish Management Team (GMT)
will hold a week-long work session that
is open to the public.
DATES: The GMT meeting will begin at
1 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, and
end at close of business on Friday,
January 13, 2017, to view the agenda see
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Pacific Council, Large Conference
Room, 7700 NE Ambassador Place,
Suite 101, Portland, Oregon 97220–
1384.
SUMMARY:
Ms.
Kelly Ames, Pacific Council, 503–820–
2426.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Agenda
The primary purpose of the GMT
working meeting is to prepare for the
2017 Council meetings, including the
development of harvest specifications
and management measures for 2019–
2020. Specific agenda topics include
revisions to the nearshore and nonnearshore projection models; review of
the sablefish and lingcod discard
mortality rates; and review of the latest
West Coast Groundfish Observer
Program data. A detailed agenda will be
available on the Council’s Web site prior
to the meeting. The GMT may also
address other assignments relating to
groundfish management. No
management actions will be decided by
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
RIN 0648-XE962
Endangered and Threatened Species; Initiation of 5-Year Review
for the Endangered Black Abalone and the Endangered White Abalone
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of initiation of 5-year review; request for information.
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SUMMARY: NMFS announces its intent to conduct 5-year reviews for the
black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) and the white abalone (Haliotis
sorenseni) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA).
Both the black abalone and white abalone are listed as endangered under
the ESA. NMFS is required by the ESA to conduct 5-year reviews to
ensure that the listing classifications of the species are accurate.
The 5-year reviews must be based on the best scientific and commercial
data available at the time. We request submission of any such
information on black abalone and white abalone, particularly
information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that
has become available since the final listing decision for white abalone
in May 2001 and black abalone in January 2009.
DATES: To allow us adequate time to conduct this review, we must
receive your information no later than February 21, 2017. However, we
will continue to accept new information about any listed species at any
time.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by including NOAA-NMFS-2016-0146 by
either of the following methods:
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail:D=NOAA-NMFS-2016-0146, click the ``Comment Now!'' icon,
complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.
Mail or hand-deliver written information to Melissa
Neuman, NMFS West Coast Region, 501 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4200,
Long Beach, CA 90802.
Instructions: NMFS may not consider comments if they are sent by
any other method, to any other address or
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individual, or received after the end of the specified period. All
comments received are a part of the public record and NMFS will
generally post for public viewing on www.regulations.gov without
change. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address,
etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or
protected information submitted voluntarily by the sender is publicly
accessible. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (enter ``N/A'' in the
required fields if you wish to remain anonymous).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Neuman, NMFS West Coast
Region, at 562-980-4115.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The white abalone was listed as endangered
under the ESA on May 29, 2001 and the black abalone was listed as
endangered under the ESA on January 14, 2009 (74 FR 1937). Section
4(c)(2)(A) of the ESA requires that we conduct a review of listed
species at least once every five years. On the basis of such reviews
under section 4(c)(2)(B), we determine whether a species should be
delisted or reclassified from endangered to threatened or from
threatened to endangered. Delisting a species must be supported by the
best scientific and commercial data available and only considered if
such data substantiates that the species is neither endangered nor
threatened for one or more of the following reasons: (1) The species is
considered extinct; (2) the species is considered to be recovered; or
(3) the original data available when the species was listed, or the
interpretation of such data, were in error. 50 CFR 424.11(d). Any
change in Federal classification would require a separate rulemaking
process. The ESA implementing regulations at 50 CFR 424.21 require that
we publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing those species
currently under active review. This notice announces our active reviews
of the white abalone and black abalone, both currently listed as
endangered.
Background information on white abalone, including the endangered
listing, is available on the NMFS Office of Protected Species Web site
at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/species/invertebrates/abalone/white-abalone.html. Background information on black abalone, including the
endangered listing, is available on the NMFS Office of Protected
Species Web site at: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pr/species/invertebrates/abalone/black-abalone.html.
Determining If a Species Is Threatened or Endangered
Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA requires that we determine whether a
species is endangered or threatened based on one or more of the five
following factors: (1) The present or threatened destruction,
modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2)
overutilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or
educational purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of
existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors
affecting its continued existence. Section 4(b) also requires that our
determination be made on the basis of the best scientific and
commercial data available after conducting a review of the status of
the species and after taking into account those efforts, if any, being
made by any State or foreign nation, to protect such species.
Public Solicitation of New Information
To ensure that the 5-year reviews are complete and based on the
best available scientific and commercial data, we are soliciting new
information from the public, governmental agencies, Tribes, the
scientific community, industry, environmental entities, and any other
interested parties concerning the status of white abalone and/or black
abalone. The 5-year reviews consider the best scientific and commercial
data that has become available since the listing determination for
white abalone in May 2001 and for black abalone in January 2009.
Categories of requested information include: (1) Species biology
including, but not limited to, population trends, distribution,
abundance, demographics, and genetics; (2) habitat conditions
including, but not limited to, amount, distribution, and important
features for conservation; (3) status and trends of threats; (4)
conservation measures that have been implemented that benefit the
species, including monitoring data demonstrating effectiveness of such
measures; (5) need for additional conservation measures; and (6) other
new information, data, or corrections including, but not limited to,
taxonomic or nomenclatural changes and improved analytical methods for
evaluating extinction risk.
If you wish to provide information for the 5-year reviews, you may
submit your information and materials electronically or via mail (see
ADDRESSES section). We request that all information be accompanied by
supporting documentation such as maps, bibliographic references, or
reprints of pertinent publications. We also would appreciate the
submitter's name, address, and any association, institution, or
business that the person represents; however, anonymous submissions
will also be accepted.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
Dated: December 14, 2016.
Angela Somma,
Chief, Endangered Species Division, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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