BE-45: Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons, 4805-4806 [2023-01381]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators’ Foreign Revenues and Expenses (BE–37). The data collected on the BE–37 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in transport services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via phone at (301) 278–9189 or via email at Christopher.Stein@bea.gov. Through this Notice, BEA publishes the reporting requirements for the BE–37 survey form. As noted below, all U.S. persons required to respond to this mandatory survey will be contacted by BEA. U.S. persons must submit the completed survey forms within 30 days after the end of each quarter. This Notice is being issued in conformance with the rule BEA issued on April 24, 2012 (77 FR 24373), establishing guidelines for collecting data on international trade in services and direct investment through notices, rather than through rulemaking. Additional information about BEA’s collection of data on international trade in services and direct investment can be found in the 2012 rule, the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), and 15 CFR part 801. Survey data on international trade in services and direct investment that are not collected pursuant to the 2012 rule are described separately in 15 CFR part 801. The BE– 37 survey form and instructions are available at www.bea.gov/ssb. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Reporting Notice of specific reporting requirements, including who is to report, the information to be reported, the manner of reporting, and the time and place of filing reports, will be mailed to those required to complete this survey. Who Must Report: (a) Reports are required from U.S. airline operators engaged in the international transportation of passengers, or of U.S. export freight, or the transportation of freight or passengers between two foreign ports, if total covered revenues or total covered expenses were $500,000 or more in the previous year, or are expected to be $500,000 or more during VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jan 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 the current year. See BE–37 survey form for more details. (b) U.S. persons required to report will be contacted individually by BEA. U.S. persons not contacted by BEA have no reporting responsibilities. What To Report: The survey collects information on U.S. airline operators’ foreign revenues and expenses, and count of passengers transported to, or from, the United States. How To Report: Reports can be filed using BEA’s electronic reporting system at www.bea.gov/efile. Copies of the survey forms and instructions, which contain complete information on reporting procedures and definitions, can be downloaded from www.bea.gov/ ssb and submitted through mail or fax. Form BE–37 inquiries can be made by phone to BEA at (301) 278–9303 or by sending an email to be-37help@bea.gov. When To Report: Reports are due to BEA 30 days after the end of each quarter. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice This data collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned control number 0608–0011. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid control number assigned by OMB. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response. Additional information regarding this burden estimate may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov; under the Information Collection Review tab, click on ‘‘Search’’ and use the above OMB control number to search for the current survey instrument. Send comments regarding this burden estimate to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via email at Christopher.Stein@bea.gov; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 0608– 0011, via email at OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov. (Authority: 22 U.S.C. 3101–3108) Paul W. Farello, Associate Director for International Economics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. [FR Doc. 2023–01379 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4805 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Economic Analysis [Docket No. 230118–0013] RIN 0691–XC137 BE–45: Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of reporting requirements. AGENCY: By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons (BE–45). The data collected on the BE–45 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in insurance services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via phone at (301) 278–9189 or via email at Christopher.Stein@bea.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Through this Notice, BEA publishes the reporting requirements for the BE–45 survey form. As noted below, all U.S. persons required to respond to this mandatory survey will be contacted by BEA. U.S. persons must submit the completed survey forms within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, except for the final quarter of the calendar year when reports must be filed within 45 days. This Notice is being issued in conformance with the rule BEA issued on April 24, 2012 (77 FR 24373), establishing guidelines for collecting data on international trade in services and direct investment through notices, rather than through rulemaking. Additional information about BEA’s collection of data on international trade in services and direct investment can be found in the 2012 rule, the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), and 15 CFR part 801. Survey data on international trade in services and direct investment that are not collected pursuant to the 2012 rule are described separately in 15 CFR part 801. The BE– 45 survey form and instructions are available at www.bea.gov/ssb. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1 4806 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 / Notices Reporting Notice of specific reporting requirements, including who is to report, the information to be reported, the manner of reporting, and the time and place of filing reports, will be mailed to those required to complete this survey. Who Must Report: (a) Reports are required from U.S. persons whose combined reportable insurance transactions with foreign persons exceeded $8 million (based on absolute value) during the previous calendar year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current calendar year. See BE–45 survey form for more details. (b) U.S. persons required to report will be contacted individually by BEA. U.S. persons not contacted by BEA have no reporting responsibilities. What To Report: The survey collects information on cross-border insurance transactions between U.S. insurance companies and foreign persons. How To Report: Reports can be filed using BEA’s electronic reporting system at www.bea.gov/efile. Copies of the survey forms and instructions, which contain complete information on reporting procedures and definitions, can be downloaded from www.bea.gov/ ssb and submitted through mail or fax. Form BE–45 inquiries can be made by phone to BEA at (301) 278–9303 or by sending an email to be-45help@bea.gov. When To Report: Reports are due to BEA 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, except for the final quarter of the calendar year when reports must be filed within 45 days. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice This data collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned control number 0608–0066. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid control number assigned by OMB. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 9 hours per response. Additional information regarding this burden estimate may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov; under the Information Collection Review tab, click on ‘‘Search’’ and use the above OMB control number to search for the current survey instrument. Send comments regarding this burden estimate to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via email at Christopher.Stein@bea.gov; and to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jan 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 0608– 0066, via email at OIRA_Submission@ omb.eop.gov. (Authority: 22 U.S.C. 3101–3108) Paul W. Farello, Associate Director for International Economics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. [FR Doc. 2023–01381 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–06–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–7–2023] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 129— Bellingham, Washington, Notification of Proposed Production Activity Corvus Energy USA, Ltd. (Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems), Bellingham, Washington Corvus Energy USA, Ltd. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Bellingham, Washington, within Subzone 129C. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on January 12, 2023. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/ component(s) and specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification (summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the background section of the Board’s website—accessible via www.trade.gov/ ftz. The proposed finished product is lithium-ion battery energy storage systems used for marine applications (duty rate, 3.4%). The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: polyester adhesive backed label; sheeting (plank foam); polyethylene bag; polyester burst disc cover; clip (polycarbonate); pin drive rivet (polycarbonate); steel screw; thread forming screw (steel, zinc plating); steel nut with zinc plating; iron or steel flat washer; zinc tape; lithiumion battery cell (3.7 volts); air cooled heat sink (aluminum) for lithium-ion battery modules; aluminum casting plate, battery module enclosure; plastic carrier connector and tabs for lithiumion battery modules and or cells; end cell of plastic carrier assembly for lithium-ion battery modules and or cells; cover assembly battery module enclosure (steel); bus bar (copper); PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 printed circuit board assembly; plastic housing connector; wire harness; graphite heat transfer sheet; plexiglas status light; printed circuit board assembly with temperature sensors; and, printed circuit board assembly for optical communication between batteries and master control (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 8.5%). The request indicates that certain materials/ components are subject to duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301) and section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232), depending on the country of origin. The applicable section 301 and section 232 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is March 6, 2023. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ section of the Board’s website. For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov. Dated: January 20, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–01475 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [Application No. 19–2A001] Export Trade Certificate of Review International Trade Administration, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of application for an amended export trade certificate of review for National Pecan Shellers Association, application no. 19–2A001. AGENCY: The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (‘‘OTEA’’) of the International Trade Administration, has received an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review (Certificate). This notice summarizes the proposed application and seeks public comments on whether the Certificate should be issued. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Flynn, Director, Office of Trade and Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration, (202) 482–5131 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at etca@trade.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JAN1.SGM 25JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4805-4806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01381]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Economic Analysis

[Docket No. 230118-0013]
RIN 0691-XC137


BE-45: Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. 
Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons

AGENCY: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of reporting requirements.

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SUMMARY: By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), 
Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting 
the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions 
by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons (BE-45). The data 
collected on the BE-45 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in 
insurance services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. 
and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International 
Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Stein, Chief, Services 
Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via phone at (301) 278-
9189 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Through this Notice, BEA publishes the 
reporting requirements for the BE-45 survey form. As noted below, all 
U.S. persons required to respond to this mandatory survey will be 
contacted by BEA. U.S. persons must submit the completed survey forms 
within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, except for the 
final quarter of the calendar year when reports must be filed within 45 
days. This Notice is being issued in conformance with the rule BEA 
issued on April 24, 2012 (77 FR 24373), establishing guidelines for 
collecting data on international trade in services and direct 
investment through notices, rather than through rulemaking. Additional 
information about BEA's collection of data on international trade in 
services and direct investment can be found in the 2012 rule, the 
International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C. 
3101 et seq.), and 15 CFR part 801. Survey data on international trade 
in services and direct investment that are not collected pursuant to 
the 2012 rule are described separately in 15 CFR part 801. The BE-45 
survey form and instructions are available at www.bea.gov/ssb.

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Reporting

    Notice of specific reporting requirements, including who is to 
report, the information to be reported, the manner of reporting, and 
the time and place of filing reports, will be mailed to those required 
to complete this survey.
    Who Must Report: (a) Reports are required from U.S. persons whose 
combined reportable insurance transactions with foreign persons 
exceeded $8 million (based on absolute value) during the previous 
calendar year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current 
calendar year. See BE-45 survey form for more details.
    (b) U.S. persons required to report will be contacted individually 
by BEA. U.S. persons not contacted by BEA have no reporting 
responsibilities.
    What To Report: The survey collects information on cross-border 
insurance transactions between U.S. insurance companies and foreign 
persons.
    How To Report: Reports can be filed using BEA's electronic 
reporting system at www.bea.gov/efile. Copies of the survey forms and 
instructions, which contain complete information on reporting 
procedures and definitions, can be downloaded from www.bea.gov/ssb and 
submitted through mail or fax. Form BE-45 inquiries can be made by 
phone to BEA at (301) 278-9303 or by sending an email to [email protected].
    When To Report: Reports are due to BEA 30 days after the end of 
each calendar quarter, except for the final quarter of the calendar 
year when reports must be filed within 45 days.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

    This data collection has been approved by the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 
assigned control number 0608-0066. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of 
information unless it displays a valid control number assigned by OMB. 
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated 
to average 9 hours per response. Additional information regarding this 
burden estimate may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov; under the Information 
Collection Review tab, click on ``Search'' and use the above OMB 
control number to search for the current survey instrument. Send 
comments regarding this burden estimate to Christopher Stein, Chief, 
Services Surveys Branch, Balance of Payments Division, via email at 
[email protected]; and to the Office of Management and Budget, 
Paperwork Reduction Project 0608-0066, via email at 
[email protected].

(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 3101-3108)

Paul W. Farello,
Associate Director for International Economics, Bureau of Economic 
Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2023-01381 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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