Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, 22410-22411 [2020-08056]

Download as PDF 22410 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 22, 2020 / Notices materially injuring, or threatening material injury to, a U.S. industry.30 A negative ITC determination will result in the investigation being terminated.31 Otherwise, this investigation will proceed according to statutory and regulatory time limits. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Submission of Factual Information Factual information is defined in 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) as: (i) Evidence submitted in response to questionnaires; (ii) evidence submitted in support of allegations; (iii) information to measure the adequacy of remuneration under 19 CFR 351.511(a)(2); (iv) evidence placed on the record by Commerce; and (v) evidence other than factual information described in (i)–(iv). Any party, when submitting factual information, must specify under which subsection of 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) the information is being submitted 32 and, if the information is submitted to rebut, clarify, or correct factual information already on the record, to provide an explanation identifying the information already on the record that the factual information seeks to rebut, clarify, or correct.33 Time limits for the submission of factual information are addressed in 19 CFR 351.301, which provides specific time limits based on the type of factual information being submitted. Please review the regulations prior to submitting factual information in this investigation. Extensions of Time Limits Parties may request an extension of time limits before the expiration of a time limit established under 19 CFR 351.301, or as otherwise specified by Commerce. In general, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after the expiration of the time limit established under 19 CFR 351.301.34 For submissions that are due from multiple parties simultaneously, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after 10:00 a.m. ET on the due date. Under certain circumstances, Commerce may elect to specify a different time limit by which extension requests will be considered untimely for submissions which are due from multiple parties simultaneously. In such a case, Commerce will inform parties in a letter or memorandum of the deadline (including a specified time) by which extension requests must be filed to be considered timely. An extension request must be made in a separate, 30 See section 703(a)(1) of the Act. 31 Id. 32 See 19 CFR 351.301(b). 19 CFR 351.301(b)(2). 34 See 19 CFR 351.302. 33 See VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Apr 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 standalone submission; under limited circumstances Commerce will grant untimely filed requests for the extension of time limits. Parties should 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 extension requests or factual information in this investigation. Certification Requirements Any party submitting factual information in an AD or CVD proceeding must certify to the accuracy and completeness of that information.35 Parties must use the certification formats provided in 19 CFR 351.303(g).36 Commerce intends to reject factual submissions if the submitting party does not comply with the applicable certification requirements. Notification to Interested Parties Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective order (APO) in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Instructions for filing such applications may be found on E&C’s website at https://enforcement.trade.gov/apo. On January 22, 2008, Commerce 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 of letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until May 19, 2020, unless extended.37 This notice is issued and published pursuant to sections 702 and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.203(c). 35 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); see also frequently asked questions regarding the Final Rule, available at https://enforcement.trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_ info_final_rule_FAQ_07172013.pdf. 37 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19, 85 FR 17006 (March 26, 2020). 36 See PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 16, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain seamed (welded or brazed), non-refillable steel cylinders meeting the requirements of, or produced to meet the requirements of, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Specification 39, TransportCanada Specification 39M, or United Nations pressure receptacle standard ISO 11118 and otherwise meeting the description provided below (non-refillable steel cylinders). The subject non-refillable steel cylinders are portable and range from 300-cubic inch (4.9 liter) water capacity to 1,526-cubic inch (25 liter) water capacity. Subject non-refillable steel cylinders may be imported with or without a valve and/or pressure release device and unfilled at the time of importation. Specifically excluded are seamless nonrefillable steel cylinders. The merchandise subject to this investigation is properly classified under statistical reporting numbers 7311.00.0060 and 7311.00.0090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The merchandise may also enter under HTSUS statistical reporting numbers 7310.29.0025 and 7310.29.0050. Although the HTSUS statistical reporting numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2020–08538 Filed 4–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: DoD announces an early engagement opportunity regarding implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act within the acquisition regulations. DATES: Early inputs should be submitted in writing via the Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) website shown in the ADDRESSES section. The website will be updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted. ADDRESSES: Submit early inputs via the DARS website at https:// SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 78 / Wednesday, April 22, 2020 / Notices www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_ engagement.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send early inputs via email to osd.dfars@mail.mil and reference ‘‘Early Engagement Opportunity: CARES Act’’ in the subject line. For further information contact Ms. Carrie Moore at (703) 717–3483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is providing an opportunity for the public to provide early inputs on implementation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116–136) within the acquisition regulations. The public is invited to submit early inputs on sections of the CARES Act via the DARS website at https://www.acq.osd.mil/ dpap/dars/early_engagement.html. The website will be updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted. Please note, this venue does not replace or circumvent the rulemaking process; DARS will engage in formal rulemaking, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1707, when it has been determined that rulemaking is required to implement a section of the CARES Act within the acquisition regulations. Jennifer Lee Hawes, Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2020–08056 Filed 4–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket No. DARS–2020–0011] Acquisition of Items for Which Federal Prison Industries Has a Significant Market Share Department of Defense (DoD). Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: DoD is publishing the updated annual list of product categories for which the Federal Prison Industries’ share of the DoD market is greater than five percent. DATES: April 10, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sonji A. Epps, telephone 703–695–9774. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 19, 2009, a final rule was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 59914, which amended the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 208.6 to implement Section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110–181). Section khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Apr 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 827 changed DoD competition requirements for purchases from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) by requiring DoD to publish an annual list of product categories for which FPI’s share of the DoD market was greater than five percent, based on the most recent fiscal year data available. Product categories on the current list, and the products within each identified product category, must be procured using competitive or fair opportunity procedures in accordance with DFARS 208.602–70. The Acting Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC), issued a memorandum dated March 11, 2020, that provided the current list of product categories for which FPI’s share of the DoD market is greater than five percent based on fiscal year 2019 data from the Federal Procurement Data System. The product categories to be competed effective April 10, 2020, are the following: • 7110 (Office Furniture) • 7125 (Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, and Shelving) • 7210 (Household Furnishings) • 8405 (Outerwear, Men’s) • 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose) • 8420 (Underwear and Nightwear, Mend’s) The DPC memorandum with the current list of product categories for which FPI has a significant market share is posted at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/ dpap/cpic/cp/specific_policy_ areas.html#federal_prison. The statute, as implemented, also requires DoD to— (1) Include FPI in the solicitation process for these items. A timely offer from FPI must be considered and award procedures must be followed in accordance with existing policy at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.602(a)(4)(ii) through (v); (2) Continue to conduct acquisitions, in accordance with FAR subpart 8.6, for items from product categories for which FPI does not have a significant market share. FAR 8.602 requires agencies to conduct market research and make a written comparability determination, at the discretion of the contracting officer. Competitive (or fair opportunity) procedures are appropriate if the FPI product is not comparable in terms of price, quality, or time of delivery; and (3) Modify the published list if DoD subsequently determines that new data requires adding or omitting a product category from the list. Jennifer Lee Hawes, Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2020–08061 Filed 4–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22411 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC) will take place. DATES: Open to the public Wednesday, April 29, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address of this open meeting will be online. The phone number for the remote access is 800– 309–1256, and the participant code is 305538. This information will also be posted on the DoD MFRC website at: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ those-who-support-mfrc. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Story, (571) 372–5345 (Voice), (571) 372–0884 (Facsimile), OSD Pentagon OUSD P–R Mailbox Family Readiness Council, osd.pentagon.ousdp-r.mbx.family-readiness-council@ mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Military Community & Family Policy), Office of Family Readiness Policy, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350–2300, Room 3G15. Website: https:// www.militaryonesource.mil/those-whosupport-mfrc. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Department of Defense and the Designated Federal Officer, the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning the meeting for April 29, 2020. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22APN1.SGM 22APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22410-22411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08056]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System


Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of the Coronavirus 
Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: DoD announces an early engagement opportunity regarding 
implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security 
Act within the acquisition regulations.

DATES: Early inputs should be submitted in writing via the Defense 
Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) website shown in the ADDRESSES 
section. The website will be updated when early inputs will no longer 
be accepted.

ADDRESSES: Submit early inputs via the DARS website at https://

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www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send early inputs via email to 
[email protected] and reference ``Early Engagement Opportunity: CARES 
Act'' in the subject line. For further information contact Ms. Carrie 
Moore at (703) 717-3483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is providing an opportunity for the 
public to provide early inputs on implementation of Coronavirus Aid, 
Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116-136) within the 
acquisition regulations. The public is invited to submit early inputs 
on sections of the CARES Act via the DARS website at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html. The website will be 
updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted. Please note, this 
venue does not replace or circumvent the rulemaking process; DARS will 
engage in formal rulemaking, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1707, when it 
has been determined that rulemaking is required to implement a section 
of the CARES Act within the acquisition regulations.

Jennifer Lee Hawes,
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2020-08056 Filed 4-21-20; 8:45 am]
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