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internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating to the
programs, personnel, and operations of
the Commission including under 5
U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S.
government employees and contract
personnel, solely for cybersecurity
purposes. All contract personnel will
sign appropriate nondisclosure
agreements. All nonconfidential written
submissions will be available for public
inspection on EDIS.
This action is taken under the
authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337),
and in Part 210 of the Commission’s
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021–24718 Filed 11–10–21; 8:45 am]
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[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–658–659 and
731–TA–1538–1542 (Final)]
Aluminum Foil From Armenia, Brazil,
Oman, Russia, and Turkey;
Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigations, 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
materially injured by reason of imports
of aluminum foil from Armenia, Brazil,
Oman, Russia, and Turkey, provided for
in subheadings 7607.11.30, 7607.11.60,
7607.11.90, and 7607.19.60 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’’),
and to be subsidized by the
governments of Oman and Turkey.
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Background
The Commission instituted these
investigations effective September 29,
2020, following receipt of petitions filed
with the Commission and Commerce by
the Aluminum Association Trade
Enforcement Working Group, Arlington,
Virginia and its individual members—
Gra¨nges Americas Inc., Franklin,
Tennessee; JW Aluminum Company,
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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Daniel Island, South Carolina; and
Novelis Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia.
The final phase of the investigations
was scheduled by the Commission
following notification of preliminary
determinations by Commerce that
imports of aluminum foil from Oman
and Turkey were subsidized within the
meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19
U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and imports of
aluminum foil from Armenia, Brazil,
Oman, Russia, and Turkey were sold at
LTFV within the meaning of 733(b) of
the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of
the scheduling of the final phase of the
Commission’s investigations 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 on May 25, 2021 (86 FR 28146).
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
September 14, 2021. All persons who
requested the opportunity were
permitted to participate.
The Commission made these
determinations pursuant to §§ 705(b)
and 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1671d(b) and 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It
completed and filed its determinations
in these investigations on November 5,
2021. The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 5235
(November 2021), entitled Aluminum
Foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman,
Russia, and Turkey: Investigation Nos.
701–TA–658–659 and 731–TA–1538–
1542 (Final).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 5, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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[Investigation No. 337–TA–1223]
Notice of Request for Submissions on
the Public Interest; Certain Shingled
Solar Modules, Components Thereof,
and Methods for Manufacturing the
Same
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that,
on October 22, 2021, the presiding
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administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) issued
an Initial Determination on Violation of
Section 337. The ALJ also issued a
Recommended Determination on
Remedy and Bond should a violation be
found in the above-captioned
investigation. The Commission is
soliciting submissions on public interest
issues raised by the recommended relief
should the Commission find a violation.
This notice is soliciting comments from
the public only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard P. Hadorn, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–3179. Copies of non-confidential
documents filed in connection with this
investigation may be viewed on the
Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS)
at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help
accessing EDIS, please email
EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General
information concerning the Commission
may also be obtained by accessing its
internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.
Hearing-impaired persons are advised
that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal, telephone
(202) 205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides
that, if the Commission finds a
violation, it shall exclude the articles
concerned from the United States:
unless, after considering the effect of such
exclusion upon the public health and
welfare, competitive conditions in the United
States economy, the production of like or
directly competitive articles in the United
States, and United States consumers, it finds
that such articles should not be excluded
from entry.
19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1).
The Commission is soliciting
submissions on public interest issues
raised by the recommended relief
should the Commission find a violation,
specifically: A limited exclusion order
directed to certain shingled solar
modules, components thereof, and
methods for manufacturing the same
that are imported, sold for importation,
and/or sold after importation by
respondents Canadian Solar Inc. of
Ontario, Canada, and Canadian Solar
(USA) Inc. of Walnut Creek, California,
that infringe one or more of claims 1–
5, 8, 9, 11, 15–17, 19, and 20 of U.S.
Patent No. 10,763,388; and/or claims 1,
8, 9, and 12–17 of U.S. Patent No.
10,651,333. Parties are to file public
interest submissions pursuant to 19 CFR
210.50(a)(4).
The Commission is interested in
further development of the record on
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the public interest in this investigation.
Accordingly, members of the public are
invited to file submissions of no more
than five (5) pages, inclusive of
attachments, concerning the public
interest in light of the ALJ’s
Recommended Determination on
Remedy and Bond issued in this
investigation on October 22, 2021.
Comments should address whether
issuance of the recommended remedial
order in this investigation, should the
Commission find a violation, would
affect the public health and welfare in
the United States, competitive
conditions in the United States
economy, the production of like or
directly competitive articles in the
United States, or United States
consumers.
In particular, the Commission is
interested in comments that:
(i) Explain how the articles
potentially subject to the recommended
remedial order are used in the United
States;
(ii) identify any public health, safety,
or welfare concerns in the United States
relating to the recommended order;
(iii) identify like or directly
competitive articles that complainant,
its licensees, or third parties make in the
United States which could replace the
subject articles if they were to be
excluded;
(iv) indicate whether complainant,
complainant’s licensees, and/or thirdparty suppliers have the capacity to
replace the volume of articles
potentially subject to the recommended
order within a commercially reasonable
time; and
(v) explain how the recommended
order would impact consumers in the
United States.
Written submissions from the public
must be filed no later than by close of
business on December 8, 2021.
Persons filing written submissions
must file the original document
electronically on or before the deadlines
stated above. The Commission’s paper
filing requirements in 19 CFR 210.4(f)
are currently waived. 85 FR 15798 (Mar.
19, 2020). Submissions should refer to
the investigation number (‘‘Inv. No.
337–TA–1223’’) in a prominent place on
the cover page and/or the first page. (See
Handbook for Electronic Filing
Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/
documents/handbook_on_filing_
procedures.pdf.). Persons with
questions regarding filing should
contact the Secretary (202–205–2000).
Any person desiring to submit a
document to the Commission in
confidence must request confidential
treatment. All such requests should be
directed to the Secretary to the
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Commission and must include a full
statement of the reasons why the
Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents
for which confidential treatment by the
Commission is properly sought will be
treated accordingly. All information,
including confidential business
information and documents for which
confidential treatment is properly
sought, submitted to the Commission for
purposes of this Investigation may be
disclosed to and used: (i) By the
Commission, its employees and Offices,
and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records
of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in
internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating to the
programs, personnel, and operations of
the Commission including under 5
U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S.
government employees and contract
personnel, solely for cybersecurity
purposes. All contract personnel will
sign appropriate nondisclosure
agreements. All nonconfidential written
submissions will be available for public
inspection on EDIS.
This action is taken under the
authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337),
and Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part
210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
Room 901–3, Washington, DC 20534. To
contact Mr. Weygandt, please call (303)
338—6626.
Agenda: The Advisory Board will receive
(1) a brief Agency Update/Report from the
NIC Acting Director, (2) relevant updates
from the agency’s programmatic divisions
(jails, prisons, community services, and/or
academy divisions), and (3) review of any
open items from the May 2021 meeting. Time
for questions and counsel is built in to the
agenda. Initial planning for subsequent FY22
Advisory Board meeting(s) will also occur.
Procedure: The meeting is open to the
public. Interested persons may present data,
information, or views, orally or in writing, on
issues pending before the committee. Written
submissions may be made to the contact
person on or before November 22, 2021. Oral
presentations from the public will be
scheduled between approximately 3:45 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Time allotted for each
presentation may be limited. Those desiring
to make formal oral presentations should
notify the contact person and submit a brief
statement of the general nature of the
evidence or arguments they wish to present,
the names and addresses of proposed
participants, and an indication of the
approximate time requested to make their
presentation on or before November 22, 2021.
General Information: NIC welcomes the
attendance of the public at its advisory
committee meetings and will make every
effort to accommodate persons with physical
disabilities or special needs. If you require
special accommodations due to a disability,
please contact Scott Weygandt at least 7 days
in advance of the meeting. Notice of this
meeting is given under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2).
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Shaina Vanek,
Acting Director, National Institute of
Corrections.
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National Institute of Corrections
Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting
This notice announces a forthcoming
virtual meeting of the National Institute
of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board.
The meeting will be open to the public.
Name of Committee: NIC Advisory Board.
General Function of the Committee: To aid
the National Institute of Corrections in
developing long-range plans, advise on
program development, and recommend
guidance to assist NIC’s efforts in the areas
of training, technical assistance, information
services, and policy/program development
assistance to Federal, state, and local
corrections agencies.
Date and Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m. EDT on
Monday, December 6, 2021 (approximate
time).
Location: Virtual Platform.
Contact Person: Scott Weygandt,
Management and Program Analyst, National
Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street NW,
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request;
Retaining Employment and Talent
After Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN)
Demonstration Projects and Evaluation
Notice of information
collections and request for comments.
ACTION:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
DOL is soliciting public comments
regarding this Office of Disability
Employment Policy (ODEP) -sponsored
information collection to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval.
DATES: Comments pertaining to this
information collection are due on or
before January 11, 2022.
SUMMARY:
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1223]
Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest; Certain
Shingled Solar Modules, Components Thereof, and Methods for
Manufacturing the Same
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, on October 22, 2021, the
presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an Initial
Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a
Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bond should a violation be
found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is
soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the
recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice
is soliciting comments from the public only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard P. Hadorn, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3179. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email
[email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD
terminal, telephone (202) 205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930
provides that, if the Commission finds a violation, it shall exclude
the articles concerned from the United States:
unless, after considering the effect of such exclusion upon the
public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the United
States economy, the production of like or directly competitive
articles in the United States, and United States consumers, it finds
that such articles should not be excluded from entry.
19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1).
The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues
raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a
violation, specifically: A limited exclusion order directed to certain
shingled solar modules, components thereof, and methods for
manufacturing the same that are imported, sold for importation, and/or
sold after importation by respondents Canadian Solar Inc. of Ontario,
Canada, and Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. of Walnut Creek, California, that
infringe one or more of claims 1-5, 8, 9, 11, 15-17, 19, and 20 of U.S.
Patent No. 10,763,388; and/or claims 1, 8, 9, and 12-17 of U.S. Patent
No. 10,651,333. Parties are to file public interest submissions
pursuant to 19 CFR 210.50(a)(4).
The Commission is interested in further development of the record
on
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the public interest in this investigation. Accordingly, members of the
public are invited to file submissions of no more than five (5) pages,
inclusive of attachments, concerning the public interest in light of
the ALJ's Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bond issued in this
investigation on October 22, 2021. Comments should address whether
issuance of the recommended remedial order in this investigation,
should the Commission find a violation, would affect the public health
and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United
States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles
in the United States, or United States consumers.
In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that:
(i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the recommended
remedial order are used in the United States;
(ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the
United States relating to the recommended order;
(iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that
complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States
which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded;
(iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant's licensees, and/or
third-party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of
articles potentially subject to the recommended order within a
commercially reasonable time; and
(v) explain how the recommended order would impact consumers in the
United States.
Written submissions from the public must be filed no later than by
close of business on December 8, 2021.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document
electronically on or before the deadlines stated above. The
Commission's paper filing requirements in 19 CFR 210.4(f) are currently
waived. 85 FR 15798 (Mar. 19, 2020). Submissions should refer to the
investigation number (``Inv. No. 337-TA-1223'') in a prominent place on
the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic
Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf.). Persons with questions regarding
filing should contact the Secretary (202-205-2000).
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in
confidence must request confidential treatment. All such requests
should be directed to the Secretary to the Commission and must include
a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents for which confidential treatment
by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. All
information, including confidential business information and documents
for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the
Commission for purposes of this Investigation may be disclosed to and
used: (i) By the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract
personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a
related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of
the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S.
government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity
purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure
agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available
for public inspection on EDIS.
This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and Part 210 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: November 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-24719 Filed 11-10-21; 8:45 am]
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