Uncoated Groundwood Paper From Canada Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations, 14026-14028 [2018-06565]
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MARYLAND
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Commercial Credit Company Building, 300–
314 St. Paul Pl., Baltimore, SG100002331
MICHIGAN
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De Zwaan Windmill, Windmill Island
Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave., Holland,
SG100002333
Sts., Barton & Devine Aves., Stephenville,
SG100002349
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Jackson County Monument, (Monuments and
Buildings of the Texas Centennial MPS),
115 W Main St., Edna, MP100002350
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Crunden Branch Library, 2008 Cass Ave., St.
Louis, SG100002334
St. Luke’s Hospital Historic District, 5535
Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, SG100002335
Matagorda County Monument, (Monuments
and Buildings of the Texas Centennial
MPS), 1700 7th St., Bay City,
MP100002351
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Monument, (Monuments and Buildings of
the Texas Centennial MPS), Main St.,
Constitution Sq., San Patricio,
MP100002352
Sons of San Patricio, Cty. Rd. 1441 (21), Old
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Sellers Hall, NW corner of Hampden Rd. &
Walnut St., Upper Darby Township,
SG100002339
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Marker, (UDC Commemorative Highway
Markers along the Jefferson Davis Highway
in Virginia MPS), 15400 Washington Hwy.,
Doswell vicinity, MP100002355
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Tilles, Rosalie, Park, 9551 Litzsinger Rd.,
Ladue, SG100002336
EL Bethel Methodist Church, 925 Buffalo
Springs Tpk., Amherst vicinity,
SG100002354
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Franklin Carpet Mill, 2141–2145 E.
Huntingdon St., Philadelphia,
SG100002340
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Industry in the Kensington Neighborhood
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MPS), 2000–
2034 N 2nd St., Philadelphia,
MP100002342
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Philadelphia, SG100002343
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Buildings of the Texas Centennial MPS),
Coleman City Park, 1700 N Neches,
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supports listing the property in the
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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site,
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Erath Memorial Arch, (Monuments and
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and Buildings of the Texas Centennial
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Richmond Independent city
Dated: March 15, 2018.
J. Paul Loether,
Chief, National Register of Historic Places/
National Historic Landmarks Program and
Keeper, National Register of Historic Places.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–584 and 731–
TA–1382 (Final)]
Uncoated Groundwood Paper From
Canada Scheduling of the Final Phase
of Countervailing Duty and AntiDumping Duty Investigations
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701–TA–584 and 731–TA–1382 (Final)
pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the
Act’’) to determine whether an industry
in the United States is materially
injured or threatened with material
injury, or the establishment of an
industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of uncoated groundwood paper
from Canada, provided for in
subheadings 4801.00.01, 4802.61.10,
4802.61.20, 4802.61.31, 4802.61.60,
4802.62.10, 4802.62.20, 4802.62.30,
4802.62.61, 4802.69.10, 4802.69.20, and
4802.69.30 1 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States,
preliminarily determined by the
Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’)
to be subsidized and sold at less-thanfair-value.
DATES: March 19, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Calvin Chang (202–205–3062), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
these investigations may be viewed on
the Commission’s electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope.— For purposes of these
investigations, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as certain paper
that has not been coated on either side
and with 50 percent or more of the
SUMMARY:
1 Subject merchandise may also be imported
under subheadings 4805.91.50, 4805.91.70, and
4805.91.90.
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cellulose fiber content consisting of
groundwood pulp, including
groundwood pulp made from recycled
paper, weighing not more than 90 grams
per square meter. Groundwood pulp
includes all forms of pulp produced
from a mechanical pulping process,
such as thermo-mechanical process
(TMP), chemi-thermo mechanical
process (CTMP), bleached chemi-thermo
mechanical process (BCTMP) or any
other mechanical pulping process. The
scope includes paper shipped in any
form, including but not limited to both
rolls and sheets. Certain uncoated
groundwood paper includes but is not
limited to standard newsprint, high
bright newsprint, book publishing, and
printing and writing papers. The scope
includes paper that is white, off-white,
cream, or colored.
Specifically excluded from the scope
are imports of certain uncoated
groundwood paper printed with final
content of printed text or graphic. Also
excluded are papers that otherwise meet
this definition, but which have
undergone a supercalendering process.
Additionally, excluded are papers that
otherwise meet this definition, but
which have undergone a creping
process over the entire surface area of
the paper.
Also excluded are uncoated
groundwood construction paper and
uncoated groundwood manila drawing
paper in sheet or roll format. Excluded
uncoated groundwood construction
paper and uncoated groundwood manila
drawing paper: (a) Have a weight greater
than 61 grams per square meter; (b) have
a thickness greater than 6.1 caliper, i.e.,
greater than .0061’’ or 155 microns; (c)
are produced using at least 50 percent
thermomechanical pulp; and (d) have a
shade, as measured by CIELAB, as
follows: L* less than or 75.0 or b*
greater than or equal to 25.0.
Also excluded is uncoated
groundwood directory paper that: (a)
Has a basis weight of 34 grams per
square meter or less; and (b) has a
thickness of 2.6 caliper mils or 66
microns or less.
Background.—The final phase of
these investigations is being scheduled
pursuant to sections 705(b) and 731(b)
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1671d(b) and 1673d(b)), as a result of
affirmative preliminary determinations
by the Commerce that certain benefits
which constitute subsidies within the
meaning of section 703 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to
manufacturers, producers, or exporters
in Canada of uncoated groundwood
paper, and that such products are being
sold in the United States at less than fair
value within the meaning of section 733
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of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigations were requested in
petitions filed on August 9, 2017, by
North Pacific Paper Company,
Longview, Washington.
For further information concerning
the conduct of this phase of the
investigations, hearing procedures, and
rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B
(19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and
public service list.—Persons, including
industrial users of the subject
merchandise and, if the merchandise is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations, wishing to
participate in the final phase of these
investigations as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
section 201.11 of the Commission’s
rules, no later than 21 days prior to the
hearing date specified in this notice. A
party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the
investigations need not file an
additional notice of appearance during
this final phase. The Secretary will
maintain a public service list containing
the names and addresses of all persons,
or their representatives, who are parties
to the investigations.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make BPI
gathered in the final phase of these
investigations available to authorized
applicants under the APO issued in the
investigations, provided that the
application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified
in this notice. Authorized applicants
must represent interested parties, as
defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are
parties to the investigations. A party
granted access to BPI in the preliminary
phase of the investigations need not
reapply for such access. A separate
service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to
receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.—The prehearing staff
report in the final phase of these
investigations will be placed in the
nonpublic record on June 22, 2018, and
a public version will be issued
thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of
the Commission’s rules.
Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of these investigations beginning
at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018,
at the U.S. International Trade
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Commission Building. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in
writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before July 12, 2018.
A nonparty who has testimony that may
aid the Commission’s deliberations may
request permission to present a short
statement at the hearing. All parties and
nonparties desiring to appear at the
hearing and make oral presentations
should participate in a prehearing
conference to be held on July 13, 2018,
at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building, if deemed
necessary. Oral testimony and written
materials to be submitted at the public
hearing are governed by sections
201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their
hearing testimony in camera no later
than 7 business days prior to the date of
the hearing.
Written submissions.—Each party
who is an interested party shall submit
a prehearing brief to the Commission.
Prehearing briefs must conform with the
provisions of section 207.23 of the
Commission’s rules; the deadline for
filing is July 3, 2018. Parties may also
file written testimony in connection
with their presentation at the hearing, as
provided in section 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission’s rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is July 24, 2018.
In addition, any person who has not
entered an appearance as a party to the
investigations may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to
the subject of the investigations,
including statements of support or
opposition to the petition, on or before
July 24, 2018. On August 20, 2018, the
Commission will make available to
parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to
comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or
before August 22, 2018, but such final
comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply
with section 207.30 of the Commission’s
rules. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of section
201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any
submissions that contain BPI must also
conform with the requirements of
sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the
Commission’s rules. The Commission’s
Handbook on E-Filing, available on the
Commission’s website at https://
edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the
Commission’s rules with respect to
electronic filing.
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
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pursuant to section 201.12 of the
Commission’s rules, shall not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for
accepting such submissions, or unless
the submission is pursuant to a specific
request by a Commissioner or
Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c)
and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules,
each document filed by a party to the
investigations must be served on all
other parties to the investigations (as
identified by either the public or BPI
service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will
not accept a document for filing without
a certificate of service.
Authority: These investigations are being
conducted under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 27, 2018.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives
[OMB Number 1140–0031]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension
without Change of a Currently
Approved Collection; Records of
Acquisition and Disposition,
Registered Importers of Arms,
Ammunition & Implements of War on
the U.S. Munitions Import List
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Justice
(DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will
submit the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for 60 days until June
1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional comments,
particularly with respect to the
estimated public burden or associated
response time, have suggestions, need a
copy of the proposed information
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collection instrument with instructions,
or desire any additional information,
please contact Desiree Dickinson either
by mail at Firearms and Explosives
Imports Branch, 244 Needy Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at
desiree.dickinson@atf.gov, or by
telephone at (304) 616–4584.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning
the proposed collection of information
are encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following
four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
—Evaluate whether and if so how the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected can be
enhanced; and
—Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
(check justification or form 83):
Extension, without change, of a
currently approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
Records of Acquisition and Disposition,
Registered Importers of Arms,
Ammunition & Implements of War on
the U.S. Munitions Import List.
3. The agency form number, if any,
and the applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number (if applicable): None.
Component: Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S.
Department of Justice.
4. Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract:
Primary: Business or other for profit.
Other (if applicable): None.
Abstract: This information collection
involves records of imported items that
are on the United States Munitions
Import List. The importers must register
with ATF, file an intent to import
specific items, as well as certify to the
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Bureau, that the list of imported items
were received. The records are
maintained at the registrant’s business
premises where they are available for
inspection by ATF officers during
compliance inspections or criminal
investigations.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: An estimated 50 respondents
will utilize this information collection,
and it will take each respondent
approximately 5 hours to provide a
response.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The estimated annual public
burden associated with this collection is
250 hours, which is equal to 50 (total #
of responses) *5 (# of hours to provide
each response).
If additional information is required
contact: Melody Braswell, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: March 28, 2018.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
Bernard Wilberforce Shelton, M.D.;
Decision and Order
On February 16, 2017, the Assistant
Administrator, Diversion Control
Division, Drug Enforcement
Administration, issued an Order to
Show Cause to Bernard Wilberforce
Shelton, M.D. (hereinafter, Registrant),
which proposed the revocation of his
DEA Certificates of Registration Nos.
BS9770961 and FS6457407, as well as
the denial of any pending application to
renew these registrations or for any
other registration. GX 2, at 1. As
grounds for the proposed actions, the
Government alleged that Registrant’s
continued registration is ‘‘inconsistent
with the public interest’’ and that he is
without state authority to handle
controlled substances in the State of
Michigan, the State in which he holds
his registrations. Id. at 1–2 (citing 21
U.S.C. 824(a)(3) and (4), 823(f)).
With respect to the Agency’s
jurisdiction, the Show Cause Order
alleged that Registrant holds two
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-584 and 731-TA-1382 (Final)]
Uncoated Groundwood Paper From Canada Scheduling of the Final
Phase of Countervailing Duty and Anti-Dumping Duty Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION:
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otice.
SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701-TA-584 and 731-TA-1382 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930
(``the Act'') to determine whether an industry in the United States is
materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the
establishment of an industry in the United States is materially
retarded, by reason of imports of uncoated groundwood paper from
Canada, provided for in subheadings 4801.00.01, 4802.61.10, 4802.61.20,
4802.61.31, 4802.61.60, 4802.62.10, 4802.62.20, 4802.62.30, 4802.62.61,
4802.69.10, 4802.69.20, and 4802.69.30 \1\ of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the
Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be subsidized and sold at
less-than-fair-value.
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\1\ Subject merchandise may also be imported under subheadings
4805.91.50, 4805.91.70, and 4805.91.90.
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DATES: March 19, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Calvin Chang (202-205-3062), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information
on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-
1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the
Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning
the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server
(https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Scope.-- For purposes of these investigations, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as certain paper that has not been coated on
either side and with 50 percent or more of the
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cellulose fiber content consisting of groundwood pulp, including
groundwood pulp made from recycled paper, weighing not more than 90
grams per square meter. Groundwood pulp includes all forms of pulp
produced from a mechanical pulping process, such as thermo-mechanical
process (TMP), chemi-thermo mechanical process (CTMP), bleached chemi-
thermo mechanical process (BCTMP) or any other mechanical pulping
process. The scope includes paper shipped in any form, including but
not limited to both rolls and sheets. Certain uncoated groundwood paper
includes but is not limited to standard newsprint, high bright
newsprint, book publishing, and printing and writing papers. The scope
includes paper that is white, off-white, cream, or colored.
Specifically excluded from the scope are imports of certain
uncoated groundwood paper printed with final content of printed text or
graphic. Also excluded are papers that otherwise meet this definition,
but which have undergone a supercalendering process. Additionally,
excluded are papers that otherwise meet this definition, but which have
undergone a creping process over the entire surface area of the paper.
Also excluded are uncoated groundwood construction paper and
uncoated groundwood manila drawing paper in sheet or roll format.
Excluded uncoated groundwood construction paper and uncoated groundwood
manila drawing paper: (a) Have a weight greater than 61 grams per
square meter; (b) have a thickness greater than 6.1 caliper, i.e.,
greater than .0061'' or 155 microns; (c) are produced using at least 50
percent thermomechanical pulp; and (d) have a shade, as measured by
CIELAB, as follows: L* less than or 75.0 or b* greater than or equal to
25.0.
Also excluded is uncoated groundwood directory paper that: (a) Has
a basis weight of 34 grams per square meter or less; and (b) has a
thickness of 2.6 caliper mils or 66 microns or less.
Background.--The final phase of these investigations is being
scheduled pursuant to sections 705(b) and 731(b) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)), as a result of affirmative
preliminary determinations by the Commerce that certain benefits which
constitute subsidies within the meaning of section 703 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or
exporters in Canada of uncoated groundwood paper, and that such
products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigations were requested in petitions filed on August 9, 2017, by
North Pacific Paper Company, Longview, Washington.
For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the
investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application,
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19
CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the
investigations.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations
available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the
investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C.
1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of
these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on June 22,
2018, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to
section 207.22 of the Commission's rules.
Hearing.--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the
final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
July 17, 2018, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building.
Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the
Secretary to the Commission on or before July 12, 2018. A nonparty who
has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request
permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and
nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral
presentations should participate in a prehearing conference to be held
on July 13, 2018, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building,
if deemed necessary. Oral testimony and written materials to be
submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2),
201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera
no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing.
Written submissions.--Each party who is an interested party shall
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must
conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's
rules; the deadline for filing is July 3, 2018. Parties may also file
written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing,
as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and
posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section
207.25 of the Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing
briefs is July 24, 2018. In addition, any person who has not entered an
appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to the subject of the
investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the
petition, on or before July 24, 2018. On August 20, 2018, the
Commission will make available to parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or before August 22, 2018, but such
final comments must not contain new factual information and must
otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission's rules. All
written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8
of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also
conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of
the Commission's rules. The Commission's Handbook on E-Filing,
available on the Commission's website at https://edis.usitc.gov,
elaborates upon the Commission's rules with respect to electronic
filing.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests
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pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or
unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a
Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's
rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be
served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by
either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for
filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: These investigations are being conducted under
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is
published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 27, 2018.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-06565 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am]
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