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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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[Investigation No. TA–201–075 (Second
Monitoring)]
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells,
Whether or Not Partially or Fully
Assembled Into Other Products:
Monitoring Developments in the
Domestic Industry
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission has
instituted investigation No. TA–201–
075 (Second Monitoring), Crystalline
Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or
Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into
Other Products: Monitoring
Developments in the Domestic Industry,
for the purpose of preparing the report
to the President and the Congress
required by section 204(a)(2) of the
Trade Act of 1974 on its monitoring of
developments in the domestic industry
following the President’s decision to
impose a safeguard measure on imports
of certain crystalline silicon
photovoltaic (‘‘CSPV’’) cells, whether or
not partially or fully assembled into
other products (including, but not
limited to, modules, laminates, panels,
and building-integrated materials)
(‘‘CSPV products’’), as described in
Proclamation 10339 of February 4, 2022.
DATES: June 8, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Keysha Martinez (202–205–2136) or
Andres Andrade (202–205–2078), Office
of Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
this investigation may be viewed on the
Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS)
at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.—On January 23, 2018,
the President, pursuant to section 203 of
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2253)
(Trade Act), issued Proclamation 9693,
imposing a safeguard measure on
imports of CSPV products, in the form
of (a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of
solar cells not partially or fully
SUMMARY:
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assembled into other products and (b)
an increase in duties on imports of
modules. The proclamation was
published in the Federal Register on
January 25, 2018 (83 FR 3541). The
measure took effect on February 7, 2018,
for a period of four years, or through
February 7, 2022. The President
imposed the measure following receipt
of a report from the Commission in
November 2017 under section 202 of the
Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252) that
contained an affirmative determination,
remedy recommendations, and certain
additional findings (see Crystalline
Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or
not Partially or Fully Assembled into
Other Products), Investigation No. TA–
201–75, USITC Publication 4739,
November 2017).
On February 7, 2020, the Commission
issued its report, pursuant to section
204(a)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C.
2254(a)(2)), on the results of its
monitoring of developments with
respect to the domestic solar industry
(see Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic
Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully
Assembled Into Other Products:
Monitoring Developments in the
Domestic Industry, Investigation No.
TA–201–075 (Monitoring), USITC
Publication 5021, February 2020). On
March 6, 2020, the Commission issued
an additional report pursuant to a
request from the United States Trade
Representative under section 204(a)(4)
of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(a)(4)),
regarding the probable economic effect
on the domestic CSPV cell and module
manufacturing industry of modifying
the safeguard measure (see Crystalline
Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or
Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into
Other Products: Advice on the Probable
Economic Effect of Certain
Modifications to the Safeguard Measure,
No. TA–201–075 (Modification), USITC
Publication 5032, March 2020).
Subsequently, the President issued
Proclamation 10101, determining that
the domestic industry had begun to
make a positive adjustment to import
competition and modifying in part the
action applicable to imports covered by
the safeguard measure (85 FR 65639,
October 16, 2020).
On December 8, 2021, in response to
a petition seeking extension of the
safeguard measure filed on behalf of
Auxin Solar Inc. and Suniva and a
petition filed on behalf of Hanwha Q
CELLS USA, Inc., LG Electronics USA,
Inc., and Mission Solar Energy LLC, the
Commission issued its determination
and report pursuant to section 204(c) of
the Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(c)), finding that
the safeguard measure continued to be
necessary to prevent or remedy the
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serious injury to the domestic industry,
and that there was evidence that the
domestic industry was making a
positive adjustment to import
competition (see Crystalline Silicon
Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or not
Partially or Fully Assembled into Other
Products): Extension of Action,
Investigation No. TA–201–075
(Extension), USITC Publication 5266,
December 2021). On February 4, 2022,
the President issued Proclamation
10339 (87 FR 7357, February 9, 2022),
pursuant to section 203(e)(1)(B) of the
Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(e)(1)(B)), extending
the safeguard measure on CSPV and
parts thereof for an additional period of
four years, or through February 6, 2026.
Section 204(a)(1) of the Trade Act (19
U.S.C. 2254(a)(1)) requires the
Commission to monitor developments
with respect to the domestic industry,
including the progress and specific
efforts made by workers and firms in the
domestic industry to make a positive
adjustment to import competition, as
long as any action under section 203 of
the Trade Act remains in effect.
Whenever the initial period of such an
action exceeds 3 years, or if an
extension of such action exceeds 3
years, section 204(a)(2) requires the
Commission to submit a report on the
results of the monitoring to the
President and the Congress no later than
the mid-point of the initial period of the
relief, and of each such extension,
during which the action is in effect—in
this case by February 6, 2024. Section
204(a)(3) requires the Commission to
hold a hearing in the course of
preparing such a report.
For further information concerning
the conduct of this investigation,
hearing procedures, and rules of general
application, consult the Commission’s
Rules of Practice and Procedure, part
201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part
201), and part 206, subparts A and F (19
CFR part 206).
Participation in the investigation and
service list.—Persons wishing to
participate in the investigation as
parties must file an entry of appearance
with the Secretary to the Commission,
as provided in section 201.11 of the
Commission’s rules, not later than 21
days after publication of this notice in
the Federal Register. The Secretary will
prepare a service list containing the
names and addresses of all persons, or
their representatives, who are parties to
this investigation upon the expiration of
the period for filing entries of
appearance.
Limited disclosure of confidential
business information (CBI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and CBI service list.—Pursuant to
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section 206.17 of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make CBI
gathered in this investigation available
to authorized applicants representing
interested parties (as defined in 19 CFR
206.17(a)(3)(iii)) under the APO issued
in the investigation, provided that the
application is made not later than 21
days after the publication of this notice
in the Federal Register. The Secretary
will maintain a separate service list for
those parties authorized to receive CBI
under the APO.
The Commission may include CBI in
the report it sends to the President and
to the United States Trade
Representative. Additionally, all
information, including CBI, submitted
in this investigation may be disclosed to
and used by (i) 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
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personnel, and operations of the
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submitting the CBI had notice, at the
time of submission, that such
information would be released by the
Commission, or such party subsequently
consents to the release of the
information. The Commission will not
otherwise disclose any CBI in a manner
that would reveal the operations of the
firm supplying the information.
Hearing.—As required by statute, the
Commission has scheduled a hearing in
connection with this investigation. The
hearing will be held beginning at 9:30
a.m. on November 14, 2023. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in
writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before November 7,
2023. Any requests to appear as a
witness via videoconference must be
included with your request to appear.
Requests to appear via videoconference
must include a statement explaining
why the witness cannot appear in
person; the Chairman, or other person
designated to conduct the review, may
in their discretion for good cause
shown, grant such a request. Requests to
appear as remote witness due to illness
or a positive COVID–19 test result may
be submitted by 3 p.m. the business day
prior to the hearing. Further information
about participation in the hearing will
be posted on the Commission’s website
at https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/
calendar.html.
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All persons desiring to appear at the
hearing and make an oral presentation
should participate in a prehearing
conference, if deemed necessary, to be
held at 9:30 a.m. on November 9, 2023.
Parties shall file and serve written
testimony and presentation slides in
connection with their presentation at
the hearing by no later than 4:00 p.m.
on November 13, 2023. Oral testimony
and written materials to be submitted at
the public hearing are governed by
sections 201.6(b)(2), and 201.13(f) of the
Commission’s rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their
hearing testimony in camera no later
than 7 days prior to the date of the
hearing.
Written submissions.—Each party is
encouraged to submit a prehearing brief
to the Commission. The deadline for
filing prehearing briefs is November 6,
2023. Parties may also file posthearing
briefs. The deadline for filing
posthearing briefs is November 21,
2023. In addition, any person who has
not entered an appearance as a party to
the investigation may submit, on or
before November 21, 2023, a written
statement concerning the matters to be
addressed in the Commission’s report to
the President. All written submissions
must conform with the provisions of
section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules;
any submissions that contain CBI must
also conform with the requirements of
section 201.6 of the Commission’s rules.
Any CBI that is provided will be subject
to limited disclosure under the APO
(see above) and may be included in the
report that the Commission sends to the
President and the U.S. Trade
Representative. The Commission’s
Handbook on Filing Procedures,
available on the Commission’s website
at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/
handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf,
elaborates upon the Commission’s rules
with respect to electronic filings.
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
pursuant to section 201.12 of the
Commission’s rules, will not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for
accepting such submissions, or unless
the submission is pursuant to a specific
request by a Commissioner or
Commission staff.
In accordance with section 201.16(c)
of the Commission’s rules, each
document filed by a party to the
investigation must be served on all other
parties to the investigation (as identified
by the service list), and a certificate of
service must be timely filed. The
Secretary will not accept a document for
filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: This investigation is being
conducted under the authority of
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section 204(a) of the Trade Act of 1974;
this notice is published pursuant to
section 206.3 of the Commission’s rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: June 8, 2023.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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Boltless Steel Shelving Units
Prepackaged for Sale From India,
Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and
Vietnam
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 there is a reasonable indication that
an industry in the United States is
materially injured by reason of imports
of boltless steel shelving units
prepackaged for sale (‘‘boltless steel
shelving’’) from Malaysia, Taiwan,
Thailand, and Vietnam, and that there is
a reasonable indication that an industry
in the United States is threatened with
material injury by reason of imports of
boltless steel shelving from India,
provided for in subheading 9403.20.00
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, that are alleged to be
sold in the United States at less than fair
value (‘‘LTFV’’).2
Commencement of Final Phase
Investigations
Pursuant to section 207.18 of the
Commission’s rules, the Commission
also gives notice of the commencement
of the final phase of its investigations.
The Commission will issue a final phase
notice of scheduling, which will be
published in the Federal Register as
provided in section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules, upon notice from
the U.S. Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative
preliminary determinations in the
investigations under § 733(b) of the Act,
or, if the preliminary determinations are
negative, upon notice of affirmative
final determinations in those
investigations under § 735(a) of the Act.
1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
2 88 FR 32188 (May 19, 2023).
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Parties that filed entries of appearance
in the preliminary phase of the
investigations need not enter a separate
appearance for the final phase of the
investigations. Industrial users, and, if
the merchandise under investigation is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations have the right
to appear as parties in Commission
antidumping investigations. The
Secretary will prepare a public service
list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives,
who are parties to the investigations.
Background
On April 25, 2023, Edsal
Manufacturing Co., Inc., Chicago,
Illinois, filed petitions with the
Commission and Commerce, alleging
that an industry in the United States is
materially injured or threatened with
material injury by reason of LTFV
imports of boltless steel shelving from
India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and
Vietnam. Accordingly, effective April
25, 2023, the Commission instituted
antidumping duty investigation nos.
731–TA–1607–1611 (Preliminary).
Notice of the institution of the
Commission’s investigations and of a
public conference to be held in
connection therewith was given by
posting copies of the notice in the Office
of the Secretary, U.S. International
Trade Commission, Washington, DC,
and by publishing the notice in the
Federal Register of May 2, 2023 (88 FR
27529). The Commission gave notice
that it would hold its staff conference
via video conference in a notice
published in the Federal Register of
May 3, 2023 (88 FR 27923). The
Commission conducted its conference
on May 16, 2023. All persons who
requested the opportunity were
permitted to participate.
The Commission made these
determinations pursuant to § 733(a) of
the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)). It
completed and filed its determinations
in these investigations on June 9, 2023.
The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 5434
(June 2023), entitled Boltless Steel
Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale
from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand,
and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 1607–
1611 (Preliminary).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: June 9, 2023.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. TA-201-075 (Second Monitoring)]
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Partially
or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Monitoring Developments in the
Domestic Industry
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission has instituted investigation No. TA-201-075
(Second Monitoring), Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or
Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Monitoring
Developments in the Domestic Industry, for the purpose of preparing the
report to the President and the Congress required by section 204(a)(2)
of the Trade Act of 1974 on its monitoring of developments in the
domestic industry following the President's decision to impose a
safeguard measure on imports of certain crystalline silicon
photovoltaic (``CSPV'') cells, whether or not partially or fully
assembled into other products (including, but not limited to, modules,
laminates, panels, and building-integrated materials) (``CSPV
products''), as described in Proclamation 10339 of February 4, 2022.
DATES: June 8, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keysha Martinez (202-205-2136) or
Andres Andrade (202-205-2078), Office of Investigations, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.
Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by
contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be
obtained by accessing its internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The
public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.--On January 23, 2018, the President, pursuant to
section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2253) (Trade Act),
issued Proclamation 9693, imposing a safeguard measure on imports of
CSPV products, in the form of (a) a tariff-rate quota on imports of
solar cells not partially or fully
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assembled into other products and (b) an increase in duties on imports
of modules. The proclamation was published in the Federal Register on
January 25, 2018 (83 FR 3541). The measure took effect on February 7,
2018, for a period of four years, or through February 7, 2022. The
President imposed the measure following receipt of a report from the
Commission in November 2017 under section 202 of the Trade Act (19
U.S.C. 2252) that contained an affirmative determination, remedy
recommendations, and certain additional findings (see Crystalline
Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or not Partially or Fully Assembled
into Other Products), Investigation No. TA-201-75, USITC Publication
4739, November 2017).
On February 7, 2020, the Commission issued its report, pursuant to
section 204(a)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(a)(2)), on the
results of its monitoring of developments with respect to the domestic
solar industry (see Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or
Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products: Monitoring
Developments in the Domestic Industry, Investigation No. TA-201-075
(Monitoring), USITC Publication 5021, February 2020). On March 6, 2020,
the Commission issued an additional report pursuant to a request from
the United States Trade Representative under section 204(a)(4) of the
Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(a)(4)), regarding the probable economic
effect on the domestic CSPV cell and module manufacturing industry of
modifying the safeguard measure (see Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic
Cells, Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products:
Advice on the Probable Economic Effect of Certain Modifications to the
Safeguard Measure, No. TA-201-075 (Modification), USITC Publication
5032, March 2020). Subsequently, the President issued Proclamation
10101, determining that the domestic industry had begun to make a
positive adjustment to import competition and modifying in part the
action applicable to imports covered by the safeguard measure (85 FR
65639, October 16, 2020).
On December 8, 2021, in response to a petition seeking extension of
the safeguard measure filed on behalf of Auxin Solar Inc. and Suniva
and a petition filed on behalf of Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc., LG
Electronics USA, Inc., and Mission Solar Energy LLC, the Commission
issued its determination and report pursuant to section 204(c) of the
Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(c)), finding that the safeguard measure continued
to be necessary to prevent or remedy the serious injury to the domestic
industry, and that there was evidence that the domestic industry was
making a positive adjustment to import competition (see Crystalline
Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or not Partially or Fully Assembled
into Other Products): Extension of Action, Investigation No. TA-201-075
(Extension), USITC Publication 5266, December 2021). On February 4,
2022, the President issued Proclamation 10339 (87 FR 7357, February 9,
2022), pursuant to section 203(e)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C.
2253(e)(1)(B)), extending the safeguard measure on CSPV and parts
thereof for an additional period of four years, or through February 6,
2026.
Section 204(a)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(a)(1)) requires
the Commission to monitor developments with respect to the domestic
industry, including the progress and specific efforts made by workers
and firms in the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to
import competition, as long as any action under section 203 of the
Trade Act remains in effect. Whenever the initial period of such an
action exceeds 3 years, or if an extension of such action exceeds 3
years, section 204(a)(2) requires the Commission to submit a report on
the results of the monitoring to the President and the Congress no
later than the mid-point of the initial period of the relief, and of
each such extension, during which the action is in effect--in this case
by February 6, 2024. Section 204(a)(3) requires the Commission to hold
a hearing in the course of preparing such a report.
For further information concerning the conduct of this
investigation, hearing procedures, and rules of general application,
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 206, subparts A and F (19
CFR part 206).
Participation in the investigation and service list.--Persons
wishing to participate in the investigation as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided
in section 201.11 of the Commission's rules, not later than 21 days
after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. The Secretary
will prepare a service list containing the names and addresses of all
persons, or their representatives, who are parties to this
investigation upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of
appearance.
Limited disclosure of confidential business information (CBI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and CBI service list.--
Pursuant to section 206.17 of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make CBI gathered in this investigation available to authorized
applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 CFR
206.17(a)(3)(iii)) under the APO issued in the investigation, provided
that the application is made not later than 21 days after the
publication of this notice in the Federal Register. The Secretary will
maintain a separate service list for those parties authorized to
receive CBI under the APO.
The Commission may include CBI in the report it sends to the
President and to the United States Trade Representative. Additionally,
all information, including CBI, submitted in this investigation may be
disclosed to and used by (i) 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.
The Commission will not release information which the Commission
considers to be CBI unless the party submitting the CBI had notice, at
the time of submission, that such information would be released by the
Commission, or such party subsequently consents to the release of the
information. The Commission will not otherwise disclose any CBI in a
manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the
information.
Hearing.--As required by statute, the Commission has scheduled a
hearing in connection with this investigation. The hearing will be held
beginning at 9:30 a.m. on November 14, 2023. Requests to appear at the
hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission
on or before November 7, 2023. Any requests to appear as a witness via
videoconference must be included with your request to appear. Requests
to appear via videoconference must include a statement explaining why
the witness cannot appear in person; the Chairman, or other person
designated to conduct the review, may in their discretion for good
cause shown, grant such a request. Requests to appear as remote witness
due to illness or a positive COVID-19 test result may be submitted by 3
p.m. the business day prior to the hearing. Further information about
participation in the hearing will be posted on the Commission's website
at https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html.
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All persons desiring to appear at the hearing and make an oral
presentation should participate in a prehearing conference, if deemed
necessary, to be held at 9:30 a.m. on November 9, 2023. Parties shall
file and serve written testimony and presentation slides in connection
with their presentation at the hearing by no later than 4:00 p.m. on
November 13, 2023. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted
at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), and
201.13(f) of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit any request to
present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7
days prior to the date of the hearing.
Written submissions.--Each party is encouraged to submit a
prehearing brief to the Commission. The deadline for filing prehearing
briefs is November 6, 2023. Parties may also file posthearing briefs.
The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is November 21, 2023. In
addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to
the investigation may submit, on or before November 21, 2023, a written
statement concerning the matters to be addressed in the Commission's
report to the President. All written submissions must conform with the
provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions
that contain CBI must also conform with the requirements of section
201.6 of the Commission's rules. Any CBI that is provided will be
subject to limited disclosure under the APO (see above) and may be
included in the report that the Commission sends to the President and
the U.S. Trade Representative. The Commission's Handbook on Filing
Procedures, available on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates
upon the Commission's rules with respect to electronic filings.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, will not
be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions,
or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a
Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with section 201.16(c) of the Commission's rules,
each document filed by a party to the investigation must be served on
all other parties to the investigation (as identified by the service
list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary
will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: This investigation is being conducted under the
authority of section 204(a) of the Trade Act of 1974; this notice is
published pursuant to section 206.3 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: June 8, 2023.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-12685 Filed 6-13-23; 8:45 am]
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