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(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the
burden for this collection of
information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) How the agency might minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
including your address, phone number,
email address, or other personally
identifiable information (PII) in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
PII—may be made publicly available at
any time. While you can ask us in your
comment to withhold your PII from
public review, we cannot guarantee that
we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The USGS manages nine
Regional CASCs. Each CASC is
established through a cooperative
agreement with a host institution. The
host institution agreements are
periodically re-competed, requiring
collection of information from potential
host institutions. In addition, this
information collection addresses
quarterly and annual reporting required
of host institutions.
Title of Collection: Department of the
Interior Regional Climate Adaptation
Science Centers.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0096.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Institutions that may propose to serve as
CASC host or partner institutions
include state, local government, and
tribal entities, including academic
institutions. Existing host institutions
are state academic institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: The USGS expects to
request proposals for a maximum of
three CASCs in any year and to receive
an average of five proposals per CASC
request, for a total of fifteen proposals
in any single year. The USGS expects to
enter into hosting agreements with a
minimum of nine CASC host
institutions.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 63 Responses.
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Estimated Completion Time per
Response: Each proposal for CASC
hosting is expected to take 200 hours to
complete. The time required to
complete quarterly and annual reports
for any specific host cooperative
agreement or research project agreement
is expected to total 2.5 hours per report.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 3,120 Hours.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Information
will be collected one time every five
years (approximately) for each CASC to
enable re-competition of CASC hosting
agreements. In addition, host
institutions are required to fill four
quarterly financial statements and one
annual progress report.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour
Burden Cost: There are no ‘‘non-hour
cost’’ burdens associated with this
collection of information.
An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, nor is a person required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
The authority for this action is the
PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Jeffrey M. Parrillo,
Departmental Information Collections
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023–00664 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4334–63–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332–595]
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery
Act: Impact on U.S. Industries and
Consumers and on Beneficiary
Countries
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of preparation of 2023
Biennial Report and scheduling of a
public hearing.
AGENCY:
The Commission has begun
preparation of its 2023 report required
by section 215 of the Caribbean Basin
Economic Recovery Act and has
scheduled a public hearing for March 9,
2023, in connection with the report. The
report will cover trade during calendar
years 2021 and 2022, and the
Commission will transmit its report to
the Congress and the President by
September 30, 2023.
Filing deadlines relating to the
hearing:
February 23: Deadline for filing requests
to appear
SUMMARY:
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February 27: Deadline for filing
prehearing briefs and statements
March 2: Deadline for filing electronic
copies of oral hearing statements
March 9: Hearing
March 16: Deadline for filing
posthearing briefs and statements
March 28: Deadline for filing all other
written submissions
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices,
including the Commission’s hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S.
International Trade Commission
Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington,
DC. All written submissions must be
submitted electronically and addressed
to the Secretary, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. The
Commission cannot accept paper copies
at this time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Project Leader Stephanie Fortune-Taylor
(202–205–2749 or stephanie.fortunetaylor@usitc.gov) or Deputy Project
Leader Chang Hong (202–205–2791 or
chang.hong@usitc.gov) for information
specific to this investigation. For
information on the legal aspects of this
investigation, contact Brian Allen (202–
205–3034 or brian.allen@usitc.gov) or
William Gearhart (202–205–3091 or
william.gearhart@usitc.gov) of the
Commission’s Office of the General
Counsel. The media should contact
Elizabeth Nesbitt, Office of External
Relations (202–205–3355 or
elizabeth.nesbitt@usitc.gov).
The public record for this
investigation may be viewed on the
Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS)
at https://edis.usitc.gov. General
information concerning the Commission
may be obtained by accessing its
internet address (https://www.usitc.gov).
Hearing-impaired individuals are
advised that information on this matter
can be obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The report is required by
section 215 of the Caribbean Economic
Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2704). The Act
requires the Commission to submit to
Congress and the President biennial
reports, by September 30 of each
reporting year, regarding the economic
impact of the Act on United States
industries and consumers and on the
economy of the beneficiary countries
The Commission is required to
provide an assessment of the effect,
during the period covered by the report,
on the United States economy generally
as well as on those specific domestic
industries which produce articles that
are like, or directly competitive with,
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articles being imported into the United
States from beneficiary countries; and
the probable future effect which the Act
will have on the United States economy
generally, as well as on such domestic
industries.
Public Hearing: A public hearing in
connection with this investigation will
be held in-person beginning at 9:30 a.m.
on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in the
Main Hearing Room of the U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington DC 20436. The
hearing can also be accessed remotely
using the WebEx videoconference
platform. A link to the hearing will be
posted on the Commission’s website at
https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/
calendar.html.
Requests to appear at the public
hearing should be filed with the
Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m.,
Thursday, February 23, 2023, in
accordance with the requirements in the
‘‘Written Submissions’’ section below.
Any requests to appear as a witness via
videoconference must be included with
your request to appear. Requests to
appear as a witness via videoconference
must include a statement explaining
why the witness cannot appear in
person; the Chairman, or other person
designated to conduct the investigation,
may at their discretion for good cause
shown, grant such requests. Requests to
appear as a witness via videoconference
due to illness or a positive COVID–19
test result may be submitted by 3pm the
business day prior to the hearing.
All prehearing briefs and statements
should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m.,
Monday, February 27, 2023. To facilitate
the hearing, including the preparation of
an accurate written transcript of the
hearing, oral testimony to be presented
at the hearing must be submitted to the
Commission electronically no later than
noon, Thursday March 2, 2023. All posthearing briefs and statements should be
filed no later than 5:15 p.m., Thursday,
March 16, 2023. Post-hearing briefs and
statements should address matters
raised at the hearing. For a description
of the different types of written briefs
and statements, see the ‘‘Definitions’’
section below.
In the event that, as of the close of
business on March 2, 2023, no witnesses
are scheduled to appear at the hearing,
the hearing will be canceled. Any
person interested in attending the
hearing as an observer or nonparticipant
should check the Commission website
as indicated two paragraphs above for
information concerning whether the
hearing will be held.
Written submissions: In lieu of or in
addition to participating in the hearing,
interested parties are invited to file
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written submissions concerning this
investigation. All written submissions
should be addressed to the Secretary,
and should be received not later than
5:15 p.m., March 28, 2023. All written
submissions must conform to the
provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.8), as
temporarily amended by 85 FR 15798
(March 19, 2020). Under that rule
waiver, the Office of the Secretary will
accept only electronic filings at 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. Persons with questions
regarding electronic filing should
contact the Office of the Secretary,
Docket Services Division (202–205–
1802), or consult the Commission’s
Handbook on Filing Procedures.
Definitions of types of documents that
may be filed; Requirements: In addition
to requests to appear at the hearing, this
notice provides for the possible filing of
four types of documents: prehearing
briefs, oral hearing statements,
posthearing briefs, and other written
submissions.
(1) Prehearing briefs refers to written
materials relevant to the investigation
and submitted in advance of the
hearing, and it includes written views
on matters that are the subject of the
investigation, supporting materials, and
any other written materials that you
consider will help the Commission in
understanding your views. You should
file a prehearing brief particularly if you
plan to testify at the hearing on behalf
of an industry group, company, or other
organization, and wish to provide
detailed views or information that will
support or supplement your testimony.
(2) Oral hearing statements
(testimony) refers to the actual oral
statement that you intend to present at
the hearing. Do not include any
confidential business information in
that statement. If you plan to testify, you
must file a copy of your oral statement
by the date specified in this notice. This
statement will allow Commissioners to
understand your position in advance of
the hearing and will also assist the court
reporter in preparing an accurate
transcript of the hearing (e.g., names
spelled correctly).
(3) Posthearing briefs refers to
submissions filed after the hearing by
persons who appeared at the hearing.
Such briefs: (a) should be limited to
matters that arose during the hearing, (b)
should respond to any Commissioner
and staff questions addressed to you at
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the hearing, (c) should clarify, amplify,
or correct any statements you made at
the hearing, and (d) may, at your option,
address or rebut statements made by
other participants in the hearing.
(4) Other written submissions refer to
any other written submissions that
interested persons wish to make,
regardless of whether they appeared at
the hearing, and may include new
information or updates of information
previously provided.
In accordance with the provisions of
section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
201.8) the document must identify on
its cover (1) the investigation number
and title and the type of document filed
(i.e., prehearing brief, oral statement of
(name), posthearing brief, or written
submission), (2) the name and signature
of the person filing it, (3) the name of
the organization that the submission is
filed on behalf of, and (4) whether it
contains confidential business
information (CBI). If it contains CBI, it
must comply with the marking and
other requirements set out below in this
notice relating to CBI. Submitters of
written documents (other than oral
hearing statements) are encouraged to
include a short summary of their
position or interest at the beginning of
the document, and a table of contents
when the document addresses multiple
issues.
Confidential business information:
Any submissions that contain
confidential business information must
also conform to the requirements of
section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules
requires that the cover of the document
and the individual pages be clearly
marked as to whether they are the
‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘non-confidential’’
version, and that the confidential
business information is clearly
identified by means of brackets. All
written submissions, except for
confidential business information, will
be made available for inspection by
interested parties.
All information, including
confidential business information,
submitted in 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 for cybersecurity purposes.
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The Commission will not otherwise
disclose any confidential business
information in a way that would reveal
the operations of the firm supplying the
information.
Summaries of written submissions:
Persons wishing to have a summary of
their position included in the report
should include a summary with their
written submission on or before March
28, 2023 and should mark the summary
as having been provided for that
purpose. The summary should be
clearly marked as ‘‘summary for
inclusion in the report’’ at the top of the
page. The summary may not exceed 500
words and should not include any
confidential business information. The
summary will be published as provided
if it meets these requirements and is
germane to the subject matter of the
investigation. The Commission will list
the name of the organization furnishing
the summary and will include a link to
the Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS) where the
written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 20, 2023.
Katherine Hiner,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023–01468 Filed 1–24–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
Notice of Receipt of Complaint;
Solicitation of Comments Relating to
the Public Interest
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has received a complaint
entitled Certain Pick-Up Truck Folding
Bed Cover Systems and Components
Thereof, DN 3665; the Commission is
soliciting comments on any public
interest issues raised by the complaint
or complainant’s filing pursuant to the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Katherine M. Hiner, Acting Secretary to
the Commission, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–2000. The public version of the
complaint can be accessed on the
Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS,
please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov.
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General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server at United
States International Trade Commission
(USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov . The
public record for this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission’s
Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Hearing-impaired persons are advised
that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on (202)
205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission has received a complaint
and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b)
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure filed on behalf of Extang
Corporation; Laurmark Enterprises, Inc.
d/b/a BAK Industries; and UnderCover,
Inc. on January 19, 2023. The complaint
alleges violations of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in
the importation into the United States,
the sale for importation, and the sale
within the United States after
importation of regarding certain pick-up
truck folding bed cover systems and
components thereof. The complainant
names as respondents: 4 Wheel Parts of
Compton, CA; American Trucks of
Lenexa, KS; Auto Dynasty a/k/a Shun
Fung Int’l Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
AUTOSTARLAND Technology (US),
Inc. of Riverside, CA; DNA Motoring of
City of Industry, CA; Fanciest Pickup
Accessories of Riverside, CA; Future
Trucks a/k/a Future Trading Company,
LLC of Houston, TX; Ikon Motorsports,
Inc. of City of Industry, CA; Jiaxing
Kscar Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. a/k/a
KSC Auto of China; Kiko Kikito of
China; Lyon Cover Auto a/k/a Truck
Tonneau Covers of China; Mamoru
Cover a/k/a Ningbo Surpass Auto Parts
Co., Ltd. of China; MOSTPLUS Auto of
China; Newpowa America, Inc. of
Ontario, CA; New Home Materials, Inc.
of Riverside, CA; OEDRO of Kent, WA;
Pickup Zone a/k/a Dai Qun Feng of
Riverside, CA; RDJ Trucks, LLC of
Talmo, GA; Smittybilt, Inc. of Compton,
CA; Trek Power, Inc. of Placentia, CA;
and Wenzhou Tianmao Automobile
Parts Co., Ltd. of China. The
complainant requests that the
Commission issue a general exclusion
order or, in the alternative, a limited
exclusion order, and a cease and desist
order upon respondents’ alleged
infringing articles during the 60-day
Presidential review period pursuant to
19 U.S.C. 1337(j).
Proposed respondents, other
interested parties, and members of the
public are invited to file comments on
any public interest issues raised by the
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complaint or § 210.8(b) filing.
Comments should address whether
issuance of the relief specifically
requested by the complainant in this
investigation 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 requested remedial orders
are used in the United States;
(ii) identify any public health, safety,
or welfare concerns in the United States
relating to the requested remedial
orders;
(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 requested
exclusion order and/or a cease and
desist order within a commercially
reasonable time; and
(v) explain how the requested
remedial orders would impact United
States consumers.
Written submissions on the public
interest must be filed no later than by
close of business, eight calendar days
after the date of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register. There
will be further opportunities for
comment on the public interest after the
issuance of any final initial
determination in this investigation. Any
written submissions on other issues
must also be filed by no later than the
close of business, eight calendar days
after publication of this notice in the
Federal Register. Complainant may file
replies to any written submissions no
later than three calendar days after the
date on which any initial submissions
were due. No other submissions will be
accepted, unless requested by the
Commission. Any submissions and
replies filed in response to this Notice
are limited to five (5) pages in length,
inclusive of attachments.
Persons filing written submissions
must file the original document
electronically on or before the deadlines
stated above. Submissions should refer
to the docket number (‘‘Docket No.
3665’’) in a prominent place on the
cover page and/or the first page. (See
Handbook for Electronic Filing
Procedures, Electronic Filing
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-595]
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: Impact on U.S. Industries
and Consumers and on Beneficiary Countries
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of preparation of 2023 Biennial Report and scheduling of
a public hearing.
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SUMMARY: The Commission has begun preparation of its 2023 report
required by section 215 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
and has scheduled a public hearing for March 9, 2023, in connection
with the report. The report will cover trade during calendar years 2021
and 2022, and the Commission will transmit its report to the Congress
and the President by September 30, 2023.
Filing deadlines relating to the hearing:
February 23: Deadline for filing requests to appear
February 27: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements
March 2: Deadline for filing electronic copies of oral hearing
statements
March 9: Hearing
March 16: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs and statements
March 28: Deadline for filing all other written submissions
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S. International Trade Commission Building,
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions must be
submitted electronically and addressed to the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.
The Commission cannot accept paper copies at this time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Stephanie Fortune-
Taylor (202-205-2749 or [email protected]) or Deputy
Project Leader Chang Hong (202-205-2791 or [email protected]) for
information specific to this investigation. For information on the
legal aspects of this investigation, contact Brian Allen (202-205-3034
or [email protected]) or William Gearhart (202-205-3091 or
[email protected]) of the Commission's Office of the General
Counsel. The media should contact Elizabeth Nesbitt, Office of External
Relations (202-205-3355 or [email protected]).
The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the
Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
General information concerning the Commission may be obtained by
accessing its internet address (https://www.usitc.gov). Hearing-
impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The report is required by section 215 of the Caribbean
Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2704). The Act requires the Commission
to submit to Congress and the President biennial reports, by September
30 of each reporting year, regarding the economic impact of the Act on
United States industries and consumers and on the economy of the
beneficiary countries
The Commission is required to provide an assessment of the effect,
during the period covered by the report, on the United States economy
generally as well as on those specific domestic industries which
produce articles that are like, or directly competitive with,
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articles being imported into the United States from beneficiary
countries; and the probable future effect which the Act will have on
the United States economy generally, as well as on such domestic
industries.
Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this
investigation will be held in-person beginning at 9:30 a.m. on
Thursday, March 9, 2023, in the Main Hearing Room of the U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington DC 20436.
The hearing can also be accessed remotely using the WebEx
videoconference platform. A link to the hearing will be posted on the
Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html.
Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the
Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023, in
accordance with the requirements in the ``Written Submissions'' section
below. Any requests to appear as a witness via videoconference must be
included with your request to appear. Requests to appear as a witness
via videoconference must include a statement explaining why the witness
cannot appear in person; the Chairman, or other person designated to
conduct the investigation, may at their discretion for good cause
shown, grant such requests. Requests to appear as a witness via
videoconference due to illness or a positive COVID-19 test result may
be submitted by 3pm the business day prior to the hearing.
All prehearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than
5:15 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023. To facilitate the hearing,
including the preparation of an accurate written transcript of the
hearing, oral testimony to be presented at the hearing must be
submitted to the Commission electronically no later than noon, Thursday
March 2, 2023. All post-hearing briefs and statements should be filed
no later than 5:15 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023. Post-hearing briefs
and statements should address matters raised at the hearing. For a
description of the different types of written briefs and statements,
see the ``Definitions'' section below.
In the event that, as of the close of business on March 2, 2023, no
witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be
canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer
or nonparticipant should check the Commission website as indicated two
paragraphs above for information concerning whether the hearing will be
held.
Written submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in
the hearing, interested parties are invited to file written submissions
concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, and should be received not later than 5:15
p.m., March 28, 2023. All written submissions must conform to the
provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.8), as temporarily amended by 85 FR 15798 (March
19, 2020). Under that rule waiver, the Office of the Secretary will
accept only electronic filings at 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.
Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the
Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division (202-205-1802), or
consult the Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures.
Definitions of types of documents that may be filed; Requirements:
In addition to requests to appear at the hearing, this notice provides
for the possible filing of four types of documents: prehearing briefs,
oral hearing statements, posthearing briefs, and other written
submissions.
(1) Prehearing briefs refers to written materials relevant to the
investigation and submitted in advance of the hearing, and it includes
written views on matters that are the subject of the investigation,
supporting materials, and any other written materials that you consider
will help the Commission in understanding your views. You should file a
prehearing brief particularly if you plan to testify at the hearing on
behalf of an industry group, company, or other organization, and wish
to provide detailed views or information that will support or
supplement your testimony.
(2) Oral hearing statements (testimony) refers to the actual oral
statement that you intend to present at the hearing. Do not include any
confidential business information in that statement. If you plan to
testify, you must file a copy of your oral statement by the date
specified in this notice. This statement will allow Commissioners to
understand your position in advance of the hearing and will also assist
the court reporter in preparing an accurate transcript of the hearing
(e.g., names spelled correctly).
(3) Posthearing briefs refers to submissions filed after the
hearing by persons who appeared at the hearing. Such briefs: (a) should
be limited to matters that arose during the hearing, (b) should respond
to any Commissioner and staff questions addressed to you at the
hearing, (c) should clarify, amplify, or correct any statements you
made at the hearing, and (d) may, at your option, address or rebut
statements made by other participants in the hearing.
(4) Other written submissions refer to any other written
submissions that interested persons wish to make, regardless of whether
they appeared at the hearing, and may include new information or
updates of information previously provided.
In accordance with the provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8) the
document must identify on its cover (1) the investigation number and
title and the type of document filed (i.e., prehearing brief, oral
statement of (name), posthearing brief, or written submission), (2) the
name and signature of the person filing it, (3) the name of the
organization that the submission is filed on behalf of, and (4) whether
it contains confidential business information (CBI). If it contains
CBI, it must comply with the marking and other requirements set out
below in this notice relating to CBI. Submitters of written documents
(other than oral hearing statements) are encouraged to include a short
summary of their position or interest at the beginning of the document,
and a table of contents when the document addresses multiple issues.
Confidential business information: Any submissions that contain
confidential business information must also conform to the requirements
of section 201.6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
(19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of
the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether
they are the ``confidential'' or ``non-confidential'' version, and that
the confidential business information is clearly identified by means of
brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business
information, will be made available for inspection by interested
parties.
All information, including confidential business information,
submitted in 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 for cybersecurity purposes.
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The Commission will not otherwise disclose any confidential business
information in a way that would reveal the operations of the firm
supplying the information.
Summaries of written submissions: Persons wishing to have a summary
of their position included in the report should include a summary with
their written submission on or before March 28, 2023 and should mark
the summary as having been provided for that purpose. The summary
should be clearly marked as ``summary for inclusion in the report'' at
the top of the page. The summary may not exceed 500 words and should
not include any confidential business information. The summary will be
published as provided if it meets these requirements and is germane to
the subject matter of the investigation. The Commission will list the
name of the organization furnishing the summary and will include a link
to the Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) where
the written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 20, 2023.
Katherine Hiner,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-01468 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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