Temporary Change to Filing Procedures, 15798-15799 [2020-05767]

Download as PDF 15798 DATES: Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 54 / Thursday, March 19, 2020 / Notices Immediately and until further notice. You may direct telephone inquiries to the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205– 2000. You may direct email inquiries to EDIS3help@usitc.gov. Hearing impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at (202) 205–1810. You may find general information concerning the Commission at https:// www.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Section 201.4(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.4(b)) permits the Commission to amend, waive, suspend, or revoke Commission rules for ‘‘good and sufficient reason’’ if the rule is not a matter of procedure required by law. The procedures for the filing of documents, including the provision of paper copies, CD–ROMs, and other physical media and methods of filing in import injury investigations are not procedures required by law. Therefore, to address concerns related to COVID– 19, the Commission has determined that there is good and sufficient reason to waive and amend certain Commission rules that require such submissions and to require electronic filing for all documents filed with the Commission. This waiver and amendment is effective immediately and until further notice, which will be provided in a subsequent Federal Register notice. Waiver and amendment of these rules will mitigate disruption to import injury investigations in the event that the USITC building is inaccessible. Specifically, the Commission temporarily waives: Rule 201.8(d)(1)–(4)’s paper copy requirements, as they pertain to Rules 201.12, 201.14, 206.2, 206.8(d), 207.10(a), 207.15, 207.23, 207.24, 207.25, 207.28, 207.30, 207.61, 207.62(b)(ii)(2), 207.65, 207.67(a), and 207.68(b); and the paper copy requirements set forth in Rules 201.8(f), 201.12, 201.14, 206.2, 206.8(d), 207.10(a), 207.15, 207.23, 207.25, 207.28, 207.30, 207.61, 207.62(b)(ii)(2), 207.65, 207.67(a), and 207.68(b). The Commission has also approved the temporary amendment of Rule 206.2 and Rule 207.10(a) to permit parties to file import injury petitions, exhibits, attachments, and appendices electronically. All such filings shall comply with the procedures set forth in the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System website at https:// edis.usitc.gov. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By order of the Commission. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Mar 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 Issued: March 16, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–05773 Filed 3–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Temporary Change to Filing Procedures United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The United States International Trade Commission (Commission) provides notice that it is temporarily waiving and amending certain of the Commission’s rules that require the filing of paper copies, CD– ROMs, and other physical media in section 337 investigations to address concerns about COVID–19. DATES: Immediately and until further notice. SUMMARY: You may direct telephone inquiries to the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205– 2000. You may direct email inquiries to EDIS3help@usitc.gov. Hearing impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at (202) 205–1810. You may find general information concerning the Commission at https:// www.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Section 201.4(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.4(b)) permits the Commission to amend, waive, suspend, or revoke Commission rules for ‘‘good and sufficient reason’’ if the rule is not a matter of procedure required by law. The procedures for the filing of documents, including the provision of paper copies, CD–ROMs, and other physical media in section 337 investigations is not a procedure required by law. Therefore, to address concerns related to COVID–19, the Commission has determined that there is good and sufficient reason to waive and amend certain Commission rules that require such submissions and to require electronic filing for all documents filed with the Commission. This waiver and amendment is effective immediately and until further notice, which will be provided in a subsequent Federal Register notice. Waiver and amendment of these rules will mitigate disruption to section 337 investigations in the event that the USITC building is inaccessible. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Specifically, the Commission temporarily waives: Rule 210.4(f)(3)’s paper copy requirements, as they pertain to documents filed under Rules 210.4(d), 210.8, 210.13, 210.14, 210.15, 210.16, 210.17, 210.18, 210.19, 210.20, 210.21, 210.23, 210.24, 210.25, 210.26, 210.33, 210.34, 210.35, 210.36, 210.38, 210.40, 210.43, 210.45, 210.46, 210.47, 210.50, 210.52, 210.53, 210.57, 210.59, 210.66, 210.70, and 210.71; and the paper copy requirements set forth in Rules 210.4(f)(6)(ii), 210.4(f)(7)(i), and 210.8, as well as the paper filing or copy requirements in the Commission’s Handbook on Filing Procedures, with which Rule 210.4(f)(i) requires compliance. The Commission has approved the temporary amendment of Rule 210.4(f)(2), Rule 210.75, Rule 210.76, and Rule 210.79 to permit parties to file section 337 complaints, exhibits, attachments, and appendices electronically. The Commission has approved the temporary amendment of Rule 210.7(b) to require that attorneys who designate themselves as lead attorneys or representatives for service of process to provide the Commission with their individual work email address. The Commission has also approved the temporary amendment of Rules 210.11(a) and 210.75 to require complainants, rather than the Commission, to serve all nonconfidential copies of the complaint and any appendices, supplements, motions for temporary relief, exhibits, and attachments onto each proposed respondent and appropriate embassy, upon notice of institution of investigation, and provide proof of service. Pursuant to Rule 201.16(a)(1), immediately and until further notice, the Commission will serve public documents by electronic means by posting the documents to its Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), located at https://edis.usitc.gov. Pursuant to Rule 201.16(a)(4), ‘‘[electronic] service is complete upon transmission of a notification that the document has been placed in an appropriate repository,’’ and is available for retrieved by the party being served. Staff in the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division, will provide email notification to the parties of the availability of the validated document on EDIS. All such filings shall comply with the procedures set forth in the Commission’s EDIS website at https:// edis.usitc.gov. By order of the Commission. E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 54 / Thursday, March 19, 2020 / Notices Issued: March 16, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–05767 Filed 3–18–20; 8:45 am] Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_submissions@ omb.eop.gov. BILLING CODE 7020–02–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0020] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Firearms Transaction Record/Registro de Transaccio´n de Armas de Fuego—ATF Form 4473 (5300.9) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-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. The proposed collection is being revised to include a Continuation Sheet, as well as changes to the content and layout of the form. There is also a decrease in the total respondents and burden hours associated with this information collection (IC). The proposed IC is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register, on December 26, 2019, allowing for a 60-day comment period. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until April 20, 2020. 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 collection instrument with instructions, or desire any other additional information, please contact Helen Koppe, ATF Firearms & Explosives Industry Division either by mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, 6 N–652, Washington, DC 20226, by email at FederalRegisterNoticeATFF4473@ atf.gov, or by telephone at 202–648– 7173. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Mar 18, 2020 Jkt 250001 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 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 respondents will utilize the form annually, and it will take each respondent 30 minutes to complete their responses. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 8,594,551 hours, which is equal to 17,189,101 (# of respondents) * 1 (# of responses per respondent) * .5 (30 minutes). (7) An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The adjustments associated with this information collection include a reduction in the total respondents to this IC by 1,086,139. Consequently, the hourly burden for this IC has also decreased by 543,069 hours, since the last renewal in 2016. 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 13, 2020. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2020–05676 Filed 3–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–14–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection. (2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Firearms Transaction Record/Registro de Transaccio´n de Armas de Fuego. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: ATF Form 4473 (5300.9). 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: Individuals or households. Other: Business or other for-profit. Abstract: The Firearms Transaction Record/Registro de Transaccio´n de Armas de Fuego allows Federal firearms licensees to determine the eligibility of persons purchasing firearms. It also alerts buyers to certain restrictions on the receipt and possession of firearms. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 17,189,101 PO 00000 15799 Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–602] Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Navinta LLC ACTION: Notice of application. Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before May 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. DATES: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on September 23, 2019, Navinta LLC, 1499 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, New Jersey 08618–1414 registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es), of controlled substances: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 54 (Thursday, March 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15798-15799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05767]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION


Temporary Change to Filing Procedures

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The United States International Trade Commission (Commission) 
provides notice that it is temporarily waiving and amending certain of 
the Commission's rules that require the filing of paper copies, CD-
ROMs, and other physical media in section 337 investigations to address 
concerns about COVID-19.

DATES: Immediately and until further notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may direct telephone inquiries to 
the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205-2000. You may direct email 
inquiries to [email protected]. Hearing impaired persons can obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at (202) 205-1810. You may find general information concerning the 
Commission at https://www.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 201.4(b) of the Commission's Rules 
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.4(b)) permits the Commission to 
amend, waive, suspend, or revoke Commission rules for ``good and 
sufficient reason'' if the rule is not a matter of procedure required 
by law. The procedures for the filing of documents, including the 
provision of paper copies, CD-ROMs, and other physical media in section 
337 investigations is not a procedure required by law. Therefore, to 
address concerns related to COVID-19, the Commission has determined 
that there is good and sufficient reason to waive and amend certain 
Commission rules that require such submissions and to require 
electronic filing for all documents filed with the Commission. This 
waiver and amendment is effective immediately and until further notice, 
which will be provided in a subsequent Federal Register notice. Waiver 
and amendment of these rules will mitigate disruption to section 337 
investigations in the event that the USITC building is inaccessible.
    Specifically, the Commission temporarily waives: Rule 210.4(f)(3)'s 
paper copy requirements, as they pertain to documents filed under Rules 
210.4(d), 210.8, 210.13, 210.14, 210.15, 210.16, 210.17, 210.18, 
210.19, 210.20, 210.21, 210.23, 210.24, 210.25, 210.26, 210.33, 210.34, 
210.35, 210.36, 210.38, 210.40, 210.43, 210.45, 210.46, 210.47, 210.50, 
210.52, 210.53, 210.57, 210.59, 210.66, 210.70, and 210.71; and the 
paper copy requirements set forth in Rules 210.4(f)(6)(ii), 
210.4(f)(7)(i), and 210.8, as well as the paper filing or copy 
requirements in the Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures, with 
which Rule 210.4(f)(i) requires compliance.
    The Commission has approved the temporary amendment of Rule 
210.4(f)(2), Rule 210.75, Rule 210.76, and Rule 210.79 to permit 
parties to file section 337 complaints, exhibits, attachments, and 
appendices electronically.
    The Commission has approved the temporary amendment of Rule 
210.7(b) to require that attorneys who designate themselves as lead 
attorneys or representatives for service of process to provide the 
Commission with their individual work email address.
    The Commission has also approved the temporary amendment of Rules 
210.11(a) and 210.75 to require complainants, rather than the 
Commission, to serve all nonconfidential copies of the complaint and 
any appendices, supplements, motions for temporary relief, exhibits, 
and attachments onto each proposed respondent and appropriate embassy, 
upon notice of institution of investigation, and provide proof of 
service.
    Pursuant to Rule 201.16(a)(1), immediately and until further 
notice, the Commission will serve public documents by electronic means 
by posting the documents to its Electronic Document Information System 
(EDIS), located at https://edis.usitc.gov. Pursuant to Rule 
201.16(a)(4), ``[electronic] service is complete upon transmission of a 
notification that the document has been placed in an appropriate 
repository,'' and is available for retrieved by the party being served. 
Staff in the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division, will 
provide email notification to the parties of the availability of the 
validated document on EDIS.
    All such filings shall comply with the procedures set forth in the 
Commission's EDIS website at https://edis.usitc.gov.

    By order of the Commission.


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    Issued: March 16, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-05767 Filed 3-18-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 7020-02-P


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