Small Vertical Shaft Engines From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing and Antidumping Duty Investigations, 76103-76105 [2020-26147]
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statutes relating to the administration of
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SUMMARY:
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 20, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020–26141 Filed 11–25–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–643 and 731–
TA–1493 (Final)]
Small Vertical Shaft Engines From
China; Scheduling of the Final Phase
of Countervailing and Antidumping
Duty Investigations
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–463 and 731–
TA–1159 (Second Review)]
Oil Country Tubular Goods From China
Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject five-year reviews, the
1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
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The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701–TA–643 and 731–TA–1493 (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 small vertical shaft engines
from China, provided for in subheadings
8407.90.10, 8409.91.99, 8433.11.00,
8424.30.90, and 8407.90.90 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
SUMMARY:
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The Commission instituted these
reviews on April 1, 2020 (85 FR 18268,
April 1, 2020) and determined on July
6, 2020 that it would conduct expedited
reviews (85 FR 64161, October 9, 2020).
The Commission made these
determinations pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)). It
completed and filed its determinations
in these reviews on November 20, 2020.
The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 5136
(November 2020), entitled Oil Country
Tubular Goods from China:
Investigation Nos. 701–TA–463 and
731–TA–1159 (Second Review).
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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Background
AGENCY:
Dated: November 18, 2020.
David L. Bernhardt,
Secretary of the Interior.
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United States International Trade
Commission (‘‘Commission’’)
determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of
1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that revocation of the
countervailing and antidumping duty
orders on oil country tubular goods from
China would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of material
injury to an industry in the United
States within a reasonably foreseeable
time.
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United States, preliminarily determined
by the Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) to be subsidized and sold
at less-than-fair-value.
DATES: October 21, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charles Cummings ((202) 708–1666),
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 sparkignited, nonroad, vertical shaft engines,
whether finished or unfinished, whether
assembled or unassembled, whether
mounted or unmounted, primarily for
walk-behind lawn mowers. Engines
meeting this physical description may
also be for other non-handheld outdoor
power equipment, including but not
limited to, pressure washers. The
subject engines are spark ignition,
single-cylinder, air cooled, internal
combustion engines with vertical power
take off shafts with a minimum
displacement of 99 cubic centimeters
(cc) and a maximum displacement of up
to, but not including, 225cc. Typically,
engines with displacements of this size
generate gross power of between 1.95
kilowatts (kw) to 4.75 kw. Engines
covered by this scope normally must
comply with and be certified under
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
air pollution controls title 40, chapter I,
subchapter U, part 1054 of the Code of
Federal Regulations standards for small
nonroad spark-ignition engines and
equipment. Engines that otherwise meet
the physical description of the scope but
are not certified under 40 CFR part 1054
and are not certified under other parts
of subchapter U of the EPA air pollution
controls are not excluded from the
scope of this proceeding. Engines that
may be certified under both 40 CFR part
1054 as well as other parts of subchapter
U remain subject to the scope of this
proceeding.
Certain small vertical shaft engines,
whether or not mounted on non-hand-
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held outdoor power equipment,
including but not limited to walkbehind lawn mowers and pressure
washers, are included in the scope.
However, if a subject engine is imported
mounted on such equipment, only the
engine is covered by the scope. Subject
merchandise includes certain small
vertical shaft engines produced in the
subject country whether mounted on
outdoor power equipment in the subject
country or in a third country. Subject
engines are covered whether or not they
are accompanied by other parts.
For purposes of these investigations,
an unfinished engine covers at a
minimum a sub-assembly comprised of,
but not limited to, the following
components: Crankcase, crankshaft,
camshaft, piston(s), and connecting
rod(s). Importation of these components
together, whether assembled or
unassembled, and whether or not
accompanied by additional components
such as a sump, carburetor spacer,
cylinder head(s), valve train, or valve
cover(s), constitutes an unfinished
engine for purposes of these
investigations. The inclusion of other
products such as spark plugs fitted into
the cylinder head or electrical devices
(e.g., ignition coils) for synchronizing
with the engine to supply tension
current does not remove the product
from the scope. The inclusion of any
other components not identified as
comprising the unfinished engine
subassembly in a third country does not
remove the engine from the scope.
Specifically excluded from the scope of
these investigations are ‘‘Commercial’’
or ‘‘Heavy Commercial’’ engines under
40 CFR 1054.107 and 1054.135 that
have (1) a displacement of 160 cc or
greater, (2) a cast iron cylinder liner, (3)
an automatic compression release, and
(4) a muffler with at least three
chambers and volume greater than 400
cc.
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 Commerce that certain benefits
which constitute subsidies within the
meaning of § 703 of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1671b) are being provided to
manufacturers, producers, or exporters
in China of small vertical shaft engines,
and that such products are being sold in
the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of § 733 of the Act
(19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations
were requested in petitions filed on
March 18, 2020, by Briggs & Stratton
Corporation, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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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
§ 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.
Please note the Secretary’s Office will
accept only electronic filings during this
time. Filings must be made through the
Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS, https://
edis.usitc.gov.) No in-person paperbased filings or paper copies of any
electronic filings will be accepted until
further notice.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
§ 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 February 23, 2021,
and a public version will be issued
thereafter, pursuant to § 207.22 of the
Commission’s rules.
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Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of these investigations beginning
at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Information about the place and form of
the hearing, including about how to
participate in and/or view the hearing,
will be posted on the Commission’s
website at https://www.usitc.gov/
calendarpad/calendar.html. Interested
parties should check the Commission’s
website periodically for updates.
Requests to appear at the hearing should
be filed in writing with the Secretary to
the Commission on or before
Wednesday, March 3, 2021. 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 attend a prehearing conference
to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March
5, 2021, 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 § 207.23 of the
Commission’s rules; the deadline for
filing is March 2, 2021. Parties may also
file written testimony in connection
with their presentation at the hearing, as
provided in § 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of § 207.25 of the
Commission’s rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is March 15,
2021. 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 petitions, on or before
March 15, 2021. On March 30, 2021, 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 April 1, 2021, but such final
comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply
with § 207.30 of the Commission’s rules.
All written submissions must conform
with the provisions of § 201.8 of the
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Commission’s rules; any submissions
that contain BPI must also conform with
the requirements of §§ 201.6, 207.3, and
207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The
Commission’s Handbook on Filing
Procedures, available on the
Commission’s website at https://
www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_
on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates
upon the Commission’s procedures with
respect to filings.
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
pursuant to § 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 §§ 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 § 207.21 of the Commission’s
rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 20, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–645 and 731–
TA–1495–1501 (Final)]
Mattresses From Cambodia, China,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand,
Turkey, and Vietnam; 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–645 and 731–TA–1495–1501
(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
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an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of mattresses from Cambodia,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand,
Turkey, and Vietnam, provided for in
subheadings 9404.21.00, 9404.29.10,
9404.29.90, 9401.40.00, and 9401.90.50
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, preliminarily
determined by the Department of
Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in
the United States at less than fair value
and imports of mattresses from China
preliminarily determined by Commerce
to be subsidized by the Government of
China.
DATES: November 3, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mary Messer ((202) 205–3193), 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 follows:
‘‘. . . all types of youth and adult
mattresses. The term ‘‘mattress’’ denotes
an assembly of materials that at a
minimum includes a ‘‘core,’’ which
provides the main support system of the
mattress, and may consist of
innersprings, foam, other resilient
filling, or a combination of these
materials. Mattresses may also contain:
(1) ‘‘Upholstery,’’ the material between
the core and the top panel of the ticking
on a single-sided mattress; or between
the core and the top and bottom panel
of the ticking on a double-sided
mattress; and/or (2) ‘‘ticking,’’ the
outermost layer of fabric or other
material (e.g., vinyl) that encloses the
core and any upholstery, also known as
a cover.
The scope of this investigation is
restricted to only ‘‘adult mattresses’’ and
‘‘youth mattresses.’’ ‘‘Adult mattresses’’
are frequently described as ‘‘twin,’’
‘‘extra-long twin,’’ ‘‘full,’’ ‘‘queen,’’
‘‘king,’’ or ‘‘California king’’ mattresses.
‘‘Youth mattresses’’ are typically
described as ‘‘crib,’’ ‘‘toddler,’’ or
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‘‘youth’’ mattresses. All adult and youth
mattresses are included regardless of
size and size description.
The scope encompasses all types of
‘‘innerspring mattresses,’’ ‘‘noninnerspring mattresses,’’ and ‘‘hybrid
mattresses.’’ ‘‘Innerspring mattresses’’
contain innersprings, a series of metal
springs joined together in sizes that
correspond to the dimensions of
mattresses. Mattresses that contain
innersprings are referred to as
‘‘innerspring mattresses’’ or ‘‘hybrid
mattresses.’’ ‘‘Hybrid mattresses’’
contain two or more support systems as
the core, such as layers of both memory
foam and innerspring units.
‘‘Non-innerspring mattresses’’ are
those that do not contain any
innerspring units. They are generally
produced from foams (e.g.,
polyurethane, memory (viscoelastic),
latex foam, gel- infused viscoelastic (gel
foam), thermobonded polyester,
polyethylene) or other resilient filling.
Mattresses covered by the scope of
this investigation may be imported
independently, as part of furniture or
furniture mechanisms (e.g., convertible
sofa bed mattresses, sofa bed mattresses
imported with sofa bed mechanisms,
corner group mattresses, day-bed
mattresses, roll-away bed mattresses,
high risers, trundle bed mattresses, crib
mattresses), or as part of a set in
combination with a ‘‘mattress
foundation.’’ ‘‘Mattress foundations’’ are
any base or support for a mattress.
Mattress foundations are commonly
referred to as ‘‘foundations,’’
‘‘boxsprings,’’ ‘‘platforms,’’ and/or
‘‘bases.’’ Bases can be static, foldable, or
adjustable. Only the mattress is covered
by the scope if imported as part of
furniture, with furniture mechanisms, or
as part of a set in combination with a
mattress foundation.
Excluded from the scope of this
investigation are ‘‘futon’’ mattresses. A
‘‘futon’’ is a bi-fold frame made of wood,
metal, or plastic material, or any
combination thereof, that functions as
both seating furniture (such as a couch,
love seat, or sofa) and a bed. A ‘‘futon
mattress’’ is a tufted mattress, where the
top covering is secured to the bottom
with thread that goes completely
through the mattress from the top
through to the bottom, and it does not
contain innersprings or foam. A futon
mattress is both the bed and seating
surface for the futon.
Also excluded from the scope are
airbeds (including inflatable mattresses)
and waterbeds, which consist of air- or
liquid-filled bladders as the core or
main support system of the mattress.
Also excluded is certain
multifunctional furniture that is
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-643 and 731-TA-1493 (Final)]
Small Vertical Shaft Engines From China; Scheduling of the Final
Phase of Countervailing and Antidumping Duty Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos.
701-TA-643 and 731-TA-1493 (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 small vertical shaft engines from
China, provided for in subheadings 8407.90.10, 8409.91.99, 8433.11.00,
8424.30.90, and 8407.90.90 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.
DATES: October 21, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Cummings ((202) 708-1666),
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 spark-ignited, nonroad, vertical shaft
engines, whether finished or unfinished, whether assembled or
unassembled, whether mounted or unmounted, primarily for walk-behind
lawn mowers. Engines meeting this physical description may also be for
other non-handheld outdoor power equipment, including but not limited
to, pressure washers. The subject engines are spark ignition, single-
cylinder, air cooled, internal combustion engines with vertical power
take off shafts with a minimum displacement of 99 cubic centimeters
(cc) and a maximum displacement of up to, but not including, 225cc.
Typically, engines with displacements of this size generate gross power
of between 1.95 kilowatts (kw) to 4.75 kw. Engines covered by this
scope normally must comply with and be certified under Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) air pollution controls title 40, chapter I,
subchapter U, part 1054 of the Code of Federal Regulations standards
for small nonroad spark-ignition engines and equipment. Engines that
otherwise meet the physical description of the scope but are not
certified under 40 CFR part 1054 and are not certified under other
parts of subchapter U of the EPA air pollution controls are not
excluded from the scope of this proceeding. Engines that may be
certified under both 40 CFR part 1054 as well as other parts of
subchapter U remain subject to the scope of this proceeding.
Certain small vertical shaft engines, whether or not mounted on
non-hand-
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held outdoor power equipment, including but not limited to walk-behind
lawn mowers and pressure washers, are included in the scope. However,
if a subject engine is imported mounted on such equipment, only the
engine is covered by the scope. Subject merchandise includes certain
small vertical shaft engines produced in the subject country whether
mounted on outdoor power equipment in the subject country or in a third
country. Subject engines are covered whether or not they are
accompanied by other parts.
For purposes of these investigations, an unfinished engine covers
at a minimum a sub-assembly comprised of, but not limited to, the
following components: Crankcase, crankshaft, camshaft, piston(s), and
connecting rod(s). Importation of these components together, whether
assembled or unassembled, and whether or not accompanied by additional
components such as a sump, carburetor spacer, cylinder head(s), valve
train, or valve cover(s), constitutes an unfinished engine for purposes
of these investigations. The inclusion of other products such as spark
plugs fitted into the cylinder head or electrical devices (e.g.,
ignition coils) for synchronizing with the engine to supply tension
current does not remove the product from the scope. The inclusion of
any other components not identified as comprising the unfinished engine
subassembly in a third country does not remove the engine from the
scope. Specifically excluded from the scope of these investigations are
``Commercial'' or ``Heavy Commercial'' engines under 40 CFR 1054.107
and 1054.135 that have (1) a displacement of 160 cc or greater, (2) a
cast iron cylinder liner, (3) an automatic compression release, and (4)
a muffler with at least three chambers and volume greater than 400 cc.
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 Commerce that certain benefits which
constitute subsidies within the meaning of Sec. 703 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or
exporters in China of small vertical shaft engines, and that such
products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of Sec. 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigations were requested in petitions filed on March 18, 2020, by
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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 Sec. 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.
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic
filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https://edis.usitc.gov.)
No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic
filings will be accepted until further notice.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to Sec. 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 February
23, 2021, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to
Sec. 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,
March 9, 2021. Information about the place and form of the hearing,
including about how to participate in and/or view the hearing, will be
posted on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html. Interested parties should check the
Commission's website periodically for updates. Requests to appear at
the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before Wednesday, March 3, 2021. 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 attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30
a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021, 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 Sec. 207.23 of the Commission's rules;
the deadline for filing is March 2, 2021. Parties may also file written
testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as
provided in Sec. 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the provisions of Sec. 207.25 of the
Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is March
15, 2021. 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 petitions, on or before
March 15, 2021. On March 30, 2021, 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 April 1, 2021, but such final comments must not contain new
factual information and must otherwise comply with Sec. 207.30 of the
Commission's rules. All written submissions must conform with the
provisions of Sec. 201.8 of the
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Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform
with the requirements of Sec. Sec. 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the
Commission's rules. The Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures,
available on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates upon the
Commission's procedures with respect to filings.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to Sec. 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 Sec. Sec. 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 Sec. 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 20, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-26147 Filed 11-25-20; 8:45 am]
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