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Eugene Alford,
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Chain, Professional, and Business Services.
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BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
District Export Council Nomination
Opportunity
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for
appointment to serve as a District
Export Council member.
AGENCY:
The Department of Commerce
is currently seeking nominations of
individuals for consideration for
appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to serve as members of one
of the 61 District Export Councils
(DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely
affiliated with the U.S. Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S.
and Foreign Commercial Service
(US&FCS), which is part of the Global
Markets unit within the International
Trade Administration, and play a key
role in the planning and coordination of
export activities in their communities.
DATES: Nominations for individuals to a
DEC must be received by the local
USEAC Director by 5:00 p.m. local time
on July 31, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Please contact the Director of your local
USEAC for more information on DECs
and the nomination process. You may
identify your local USEAC by entering
your zip code online at https://
export.gov/usoffices/index.asp. For
general program information, contact
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Laura Barmby, National DEC Liaison,
US&FCS, at (202) 482–2675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District
Export Councils support the mission of
US&FCS by facilitating the development
of an effective local export assistance
network, supporting the expansion of
export opportunities for local U.S.
companies, serving as a communication
link between the business community
and US&FCS, and assisting in
coordinating the activities of trade
assistance partners to leverage available
resources. Individuals appointed to a
DEC become part of a select corps of
trade professionals dedicated to
providing international trade leadership
and guidance to the local business
community and assistance to the
Department of Commerce on export
development issues. DEC members are
volunteers. DEC members are not
special government employees. DEC
members receive no compensation for
their participation in DEC activities or
reimbursement for travel and other
personal expenses.
Nomination Process: Each DEC has a
maximum membership of 35.
Approximately half of the positions are
open on each DEC for the four-year term
that begins on January 1, 2022 and runs
through December 31, 2025. All
potential nominees must complete an
online nomination form and consent to
sharing of the information on that form
with the DEC Executive Committee for
its consideration, and consent, if
appointed, to sharing of their contact
information with other DEC members
and relevant government agencies and
private sector organizations with a focus
on trade. Interested individuals are
highly encouraged to reach out to the
local USEAC Director to learn more
about the DECs and to begin the
application process as soon as possible.
While interested individuals can submit
applications prior to July 1, 2021,
USEAC Directors will formally accept
nominations from July 1 until July 31,
2021.
Eligibility and Appointment Criteria:
Appointment is based upon an
individual’s international trade
leadership in the local community,
ability to influence the local
environment for exporting, knowledge
of day-to-day international operations,
interest in export development, and
willingness and ability to devote time to
DEC activities. Members must be
employed as exporters or export service
providers or in a profession which
supports U.S. export promotion efforts.
Members include exporters, export
service providers and others whose
profession supports U.S. export
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promotion efforts. DEC member
appointments are made without regard
to political affiliation. DEC membership
is open to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents of the United States. As
representatives of the local exporting
community, DEC Members must reside
in, or conduct the majority of their work
in, the territory that the DEC covers.
DEC membership is not open to federal
government employees. Individuals
representing foreign governments,
including individuals registered with
the Department of Justice under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act, must
disclose such representation and may be
disqualified if the Department
determines that such representation is
likely to impact the ability to carry out
the duties of a DEC member or raise an
appearance issue for the Department.
Selection Process: Nominations of
individuals who have applied for DEC
membership will be forwarded to the
local USEAC Director for the respective
DEC for that Director’s consideration.
The local USEAC Director ensures that
all nominees meet the membership
criteria. The local USEAC Director then,
in consultation with the local DEC
Executive Committee, evaluates all
nominations to determine their interest,
commitment, and qualifications. In
reviewing nominations, the local
USEAC Director strives to ensure a
balance among exporters from a
manufacturing or service industry and
export service providers. A fair
representation should be considered
from companies and organizations that
support exporters, representatives of
local and state government, and trade
organizations and associations.
Membership should reflect the diversity
of the local business community,
encompass a broad range of businesses
and industry sectors, and be distributed
geographically across the DEC service
area.
For current DEC members seeking
reappointment, the local USEAC
Director, in consultation with the DEC
Executive Committee, also carefully
considers the nominee’s activity level
during the previous term and
demonstrated ability to work
cooperatively and effectively with other
DEC members and US&FCS staff. As
appointees of the Secretary of
Commerce in high-profile positions,
though volunteers, DEC Members are
expected to actively participate in the
DEC and support the work of local
US&FCS offices. Those that do not
support the work of the office or do not
actively participate in DEC activities
will not be considered for renomination.
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The local USEAC Director, in
consultation with the local DEC
Executive Committee, determines which
nominees to forward to the US&FCS
Office of U.S. Field for further
consideration for recommendation to
the Secretary of Commerce. A
candidate’s background and character
are pertinent to determining suitability
and eligibility for DEC membership.
Since DEC appointments are made by
the Secretary, the Department must
make a suitability determination for all
DEC nominees. After completion of a
vetting process, the Secretary selects
nominees for appointment to local
DECs. DEC members are appointed by
and serve at the pleasure of the
Secretary of Commerce.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512 and 4721.
Laura Barmby,
District Export Council Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2021–11560 Filed 6–1–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–FP–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–570–051; C–570–052]
Certain Hardwood Plywood Products
From the People’s Republic of China:
Final Results of Changed
Circumstances Reviews, and
Revocation of the Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Orders in Part
Enforcement and Compliance
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(Commerce) is revoking, in part, the
antidumping duty (AD) and
countervailing duty (CVD) orders on
certain hardwood plywood products
(hardwood plywood) from the People’s
Republic of China (China) with respect
to certain finished laminated veneer
lumber (LVL) door stiles and rails.
DATES: Applicable June 2, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicolas Mayora, AD/CVD Operations,
Office V, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3053.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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AGENCY:
Background
On January 4, 2018, Commerce
published the AD and CVD orders on
hardwood plywood from China.1 On
1 See Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from
the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final
Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value,
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April 6, 2021, Commerce published the
preliminary results of changed
circumstances reviews (CCRs) and
revocation, in part, of the Orders,
pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act)
and 19 CFR 351.216(b), with respect to
LVL door stiles and rails.2 We invited
interested parties to comment on the
Preliminary Results.
On April 14, 2021, we received new
factual information from MJB Wood
Group LLC (MJB), a U.S. importer of the
subject merchandise, which was placed
on the record by MJB at Commerce’s
request.3 On April 20, 2021, Commerce
received comments from MJB and the
petitioner 4 in response to the
Preliminary Results.5 On April 27, 2020,
we received rebuttal comments from the
petitioner.6
Final Results of Changed
Circumstances Reviews, and
Revocation of the Orders, in Part
Because no party submitted
comments opposing the Preliminary
Results of these CCRs, and the record
contains no further information or
evidence that weighs against the
proposed partial revocations, Commerce
has determined, pursuant to sections
751(d)(1) and 782(h) of the Act, and 19
CFR 351.222(g), that there are changed
circumstances that warrant revocation
of the Orders, in part. Specifically, in
light of the petitioner’s statement of lack
of interest, and the absence of comments
from any interested party addressing the
issue of domestic industry support, we
find that producers accounting for
substantially all of the production of the
and Antidumping Duty Order, 83 FR 504 (January
4, 2018) (AD Order); and Certain Hardwood
Plywood Products from the People’s Republic of
China: Countervailing Duty Order, 83 FR 513
(January 4, 2018) (CVD Order) (collectively, the
Orders).
2 See Certain Hardwood Plywood Products from
the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results
of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and
Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Orders in Part, 86 FR
17774 (April 6, 2021) (Preliminary Results).
3 See MJB’s Letter, ‘‘Changed Circumstances
Reviews of Hardwood Plywood Products from the
People’s Republic of China: New Factual
Information,’’ dated April 14, 2021 (MJB’s NFI
Letter).
4 The petitioner is the Coalition for Fair Trade in
Hardwood Plywood.
5 See MJB’s Letter, ‘‘Changed Circumstances
Reviews of Hardwood Plywood Products from the
People’s Republic of China: Case Brief on
Preliminary Results,’’ dated April 20, 2021 (MJB’s
Comments); see also Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Hardwood
Plywood Products from the People’s Republic of
China: Comments in Response to the Department’s
Preliminary Results,’’ dated April 20, 2021
(Petitioner’s Comments).
6 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Hardwood Plywood
Products from the People’s Republic of China:
Rebuttal Comments,’’ dated April 27, 2021.
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domestic like product to which the
Orders pertain lack interest in the relief
provided by the Orders with respect to
LVL door stiles and rails. Accordingly,
we are revoking the Orders, in part, with
respect to certain door stiles and rails
made of LVL that have a width not to
exceed 50 millimeters, a thickness not
to exceed 50 millimeters, and a length
of less than 2,450 millimeters. The
scope description below includes this
exclusion language.
Scope of the Orders
The merchandise subject to these
Orders is hardwood and decorative
plywood, and certain veneered panels
as described below. For purposes of this
proceeding, hardwood and decorative
plywood is defined as a generally flat,
multilayered plywood or other veneered
panel, consisting of two or more layers
or plies of wood veneers and a core,
with the face and/or back veneer made
of non-coniferous wood (hardwood) or
bamboo. The veneers, along with the
core may be glued or otherwise bonded
together. Hardwood and decorative
plywood may include products that
meet the American National Standard
for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood,
ANSI/HPVA HP–1–2016 (including any
revisions to that standard).
For purposes of this proceeding a
‘‘veneer’’ is a slice of wood regardless of
thickness which is cut, sliced or sawed
from a log, bolt, or flitch. The face and
back veneers are the outermost veneer of
wood on either side of the core
irrespective of additional surface
coatings or covers as described below.
The core of hardwood and decorative
plywood consists of the layer or layers
of one or more material(s) that are
situated between the face and back
veneers. The core may be composed of
a range of materials, including but not
limited to hardwood, softwood,
particleboard, or medium-density
fiberboard (MDF).
All hardwood plywood is included
within the scope of these Orders
regardless of whether or not the face
and/or back veneers are surface coated
or covered and whether or not such
surface coating(s) or covers obscures the
grain, textures, or markings of the wood.
Examples of surface coatings and covers
include, but are not limited to: Ultra
violet light cured polyurethanes; oil or
oil-modified or water based
polyurethanes; wax; epoxy-ester
finishes; moisture-cured urethanes;
paints; stains; paper; aluminum; high
pressure laminate; MDF; medium
density overlay (MDO); and phenolic
film. Additionally, the face veneer of
hardwood plywood may be sanded;
smoothed or given a ‘‘distressed’’
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
District Export Council Nomination Opportunity
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for appointment to serve as a District
Export Council member.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking nominations of
individuals for consideration for appointment by the Secretary of
Commerce to serve as members of one of the 61 District Export Councils
(DECs) nationwide. DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export
Assistance Centers (USEACs) of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
(US&FCS), which is part of the Global Markets unit within the
International Trade Administration, and play a key role in the planning
and coordination of export activities in their communities.
DATES: Nominations for individuals to a DEC must be received by the
local USEAC Director by 5:00 p.m. local time on July 31, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Director of your
local USEAC for more information on DECs and the nomination process.
You may identify your local USEAC by entering your zip code online at
https://export.gov/usoffices/index.asp. For general program information,
contact Laura Barmby, National DEC Liaison, US&FCS, at (202) 482-2675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: District Export Councils support the mission
of US&FCS by facilitating the development of an effective local export
assistance network, supporting the expansion of export opportunities
for local U.S. companies, serving as a communication link between the
business community and US&FCS, and assisting in coordinating the
activities of trade assistance partners to leverage available
resources. Individuals appointed to a DEC become part of a select corps
of trade professionals dedicated to providing international trade
leadership and guidance to the local business community and assistance
to the Department of Commerce on export development issues. DEC members
are volunteers. DEC members are not special government employees. DEC
members receive no compensation for their participation in DEC
activities or reimbursement for travel and other personal expenses.
Nomination Process: Each DEC has a maximum membership of 35.
Approximately half of the positions are open on each DEC for the four-
year term that begins on January 1, 2022 and runs through December 31,
2025. All potential nominees must complete an online nomination form
and consent to sharing of the information on that form with the DEC
Executive Committee for its consideration, and consent, if appointed,
to sharing of their contact information with other DEC members and
relevant government agencies and private sector organizations with a
focus on trade. Interested individuals are highly encouraged to reach
out to the local USEAC Director to learn more about the DECs and to
begin the application process as soon as possible. While interested
individuals can submit applications prior to July 1, 2021, USEAC
Directors will formally accept nominations from July 1 until July 31,
2021.
Eligibility and Appointment Criteria: Appointment is based upon an
individual's international trade leadership in the local community,
ability to influence the local environment for exporting, knowledge of
day-to-day international operations, interest in export development,
and willingness and ability to devote time to DEC activities. Members
must be employed as exporters or export service providers or in a
profession which supports U.S. export promotion efforts. Members
include exporters, export service providers and others whose profession
supports U.S. export promotion efforts. DEC member appointments are
made without regard to political affiliation. DEC membership is open to
U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. As
representatives of the local exporting community, DEC Members must
reside in, or conduct the majority of their work in, the territory that
the DEC covers. DEC membership is not open to federal government
employees. Individuals representing foreign governments, including
individuals registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign
Agents Registration Act, must disclose such representation and may be
disqualified if the Department determines that such representation is
likely to impact the ability to carry out the duties of a DEC member or
raise an appearance issue for the Department.
Selection Process: Nominations of individuals who have applied for
DEC membership will be forwarded to the local USEAC Director for the
respective DEC for that Director's consideration. The local USEAC
Director ensures that all nominees meet the membership criteria. The
local USEAC Director then, in consultation with the local DEC Executive
Committee, evaluates all nominations to determine their interest,
commitment, and qualifications. In reviewing nominations, the local
USEAC Director strives to ensure a balance among exporters from a
manufacturing or service industry and export service providers. A fair
representation should be considered from companies and organizations
that support exporters, representatives of local and state government,
and trade organizations and associations. Membership should reflect the
diversity of the local business community, encompass a broad range of
businesses and industry sectors, and be distributed geographically
across the DEC service area.
For current DEC members seeking reappointment, the local USEAC
Director, in consultation with the DEC Executive Committee, also
carefully considers the nominee's activity level during the previous
term and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively
with other DEC members and US&FCS staff. As appointees of the Secretary
of Commerce in high-profile positions, though volunteers, DEC Members
are expected to actively participate in the DEC and support the work of
local US&FCS offices. Those that do not support the work of the office
or do not actively participate in DEC activities will not be considered
for re-nomination.
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The local USEAC Director, in consultation with the local DEC
Executive Committee, determines which nominees to forward to the US&FCS
Office of U.S. Field for further consideration for recommendation to
the Secretary of Commerce. A candidate's background and character are
pertinent to determining suitability and eligibility for DEC
membership. Since DEC appointments are made by the Secretary, the
Department must make a suitability determination for all DEC nominees.
After completion of a vetting process, the Secretary selects nominees
for appointment to local DECs. DEC members are appointed by and serve
at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512 and 4721.
Laura Barmby,
District Export Council Program Manager.
[FR Doc. 2021-11560 Filed 6-1-21; 8:45 am]
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