4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea; Determination, 7566-7567 [2021-01948]

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[FR Doc. 2021–01951 Filed 1–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1465 (Final)] 4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea; Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that an industry in the United States is not materially injured or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an industry in the United States is not materially retarded by reason of imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, provided for in subheading 2402.20.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’).2 3 Background The Commission instituted this investigation effective December 18, 2019, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes. The coalition members are Xcaliber International, Pryor, Oklahoma and Cheyenne 1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 85 FR 79994 (December 11, 2020). 3 Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin and Commissioner Rhonda K. Schmidtlein dissenting. E:\FR\FM\29JAN1.SGM 29JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 18 / Friday, January 29, 2021 / Notices International, Grover, North Carolina. The Commission scheduled the final phase of the investigation following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigation and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of August 3, 2020 (85 FR 46718). In light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its hearing through written testimony and video conference on December 3, 2020. All persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate. The Commission made this determination pursuant to § 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It completed and filed its determination in this investigation on January 25, 2021. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5151 (January 2021), entitled 4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea: Investigation No. 731–TA–1465 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 25, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–01948 Filed 1–28–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0096] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Collection; Environmental Information—ATF Form 5000.29 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-Day notice. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jan 28, 2021 Jkt 253001 review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 18 (Friday, January 29, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-1465 (Final)]


4th Tier Cigarettes from Korea; Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission 
(``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the 
Act''), that an industry in the United States is not materially injured 
or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an 
industry in the United States is not materially retarded by reason of 
imports of 4th tier cigarettes from Korea, provided for in subheading 
2402.20.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that 
have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be 
sold in the United States at less than fair value (``LTFV'').\2\ \3\
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    \1\ The record is defined in Sec.  207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
    \2\ 85 FR 79994 (December 11, 2020).
    \3\ Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin and Commissioner Rhonda K. 
Schmidtlein dissenting.
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective December 18, 
2019, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by the Coalition Against Korean Cigarettes. The coalition 
members are Xcaliber International, Pryor, Oklahoma and Cheyenne

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International, Grover, North Carolina. The Commission scheduled the 
final phase of the investigation following notification of a 
preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of 4th tier 
cigarettes from Korea were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of 
section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the 
scheduling of the final phase of the Commission's investigation and of 
a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by 
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the 
notice in the Federal Register of August 3, 2020 (85 FR 46718). In 
light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its hearing through 
written testimony and video conference on December 3, 2020. All persons 
who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate.
    The Commission made this determination pursuant to Sec.  735(b) of 
the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It completed and filed its determination 
in this investigation on January 25, 2021. The views of the Commission 
are contained in USITC Publication 5151 (January 2021), entitled 4th 
Tier Cigarettes from Korea: Investigation No. 731-TA-1465 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 25, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-01948 Filed 1-28-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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