The 47th Meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, 69910-69911 [2023-22329]

Download as PDF 69910 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / Notices Memorandum is a public document and is available electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/ FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by the Order is unfinished and finished buttweld pipe fittings. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Merchandise Subject to the Covered Merchandise Inquiry The products subject to this inquiry are rough and unfinished fittings originating in China and processed into butt-weld pipe fittings through two production scenarios in Vietnam. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs that were submitted by parties in this inquiry are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. For a list of the issues raised by interested parties and addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, see the Appendix to this notice. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Final Determination We determine, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.227(e)(2), that rough fittings originating from China that undergo the second and third stages of production in Vietnam are not subject to the scope of the Order. Additionally, we find that unfinished fittings from China that undergo the third stage of production in Vietnam are subject to the scope of the Order. In reaching this determination, we relied on information placed on the record by Norca and the petitioners. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation As stated above, Commerce has made an affirmative finding that unfinished fittings originating from China that undergo the third stage of production in Vietnam, which were the subject of this referral from CBP, are subject to the scope of the Order. This affirmative inscope finding applies on a country-wide EAPA Inv. 7335: Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Oct 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 basis, regardless of the producer, exporter, or importer, to all products from the same country with the same relevant physical characteristics as the products at issue. Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.227(l)(3), for these products, Commerce will direct CBP to: (1) continue the suspension of liquidation of previously suspended entries and apply the applicable cash deposit rate; (2) suspend liquidation and require a cash deposit of estimated duties, at the applicable rate, for each unliquidated entry of the product not yet suspended, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after September 26, 2022, the date of publication of the notice of initiation of this covered merchandise inquiry in the Federal Register; and (3) suspend liquidation and require a cash deposit of estimated duties, at the applicable rate, for each unliquidated entry of the product not yet suspended, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption prior to September 26, 2022, but after November 4, 2021.5 Customs and Border Protection Notification In accordance with section 517(b)(4)(B) of the Act, we will notify CBP of the final results of this covered merchandise inquiry. Commerce will direct CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of unfinished fittings from China that undergo the third stage of production in Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. 5 See Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Covered Merchandise Referral and Initiation of Covered Merchandise Inquiry, 87 FR 58310 (September 26, 2022). PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 517 of the Act and 19 CFR 351.227(e)(2). Dated: September 29, 2023. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Description of Merchandise Subject to this Inquiry V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether Commerce Erred in Determining That Merchandise in Scenario 1 is Within the Scope of the Order Comment 2: Whether Commerce Erred in Determining That Merchandise in Scenario 2 is Not Subject to the Scope of the Order VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2023–22368 Filed 10–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The 47th Meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force The Coral Reef Conservation Program, Office for Coastal Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of meeting; request for comments. AGENCY: NOAA and the Department of Interior (DOI) will hold the 47th meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF). NOAA and DOI will be accepting oral and written comments. DATES: NOAA and DOI will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) at the Westin Frenchman’s Reef Hotel, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands. Written comments must be received before 8 a.m. ET on October 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the following methods: Oral Comments: NOAA and DOI will accept oral comments at the meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. Email: Please direct written comments to Michael Lameier, NOAA, USCRTF Steering Committee Point of Contact, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 / Notices NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, via email at michael.lameier@ noaa.gov. In the subject heading of your email, please include ‘‘Written comments for the 47th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting’’. The oral and written comments NOAA and DOI receive are considered part of the public record, and the entirety of the comment, including the name of the commenter, email address, attachments, and other supporting materials, will be publicly accessible. Sensitive personally identifiable information, such as account numbers and Social Security numbers, should not be included with the comment. Comments that are not related to the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force or that contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language will not be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Lameier, NOAA USCRTF Steering Committee Point of Contact, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, (410) 267–5673, michael.lameier@noaa.gov, or Liza Johnson, DOI USCRTF Steering Committee Executive Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior, (202) 255–9843, Liza_M_Johnson@ios.doi.gov, or visit the USCRTF website at https:// www.coralreef.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Nicole R. LeBoeuf, Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. BILLING CODE 3510–08–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Oct 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 Sunshine Act Meetings Dated: October 4, 2023. Alberta E. Mills, Commission Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–22449 Filed 10–5–23; 11:15 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System Negotiation of a Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement With the Republic of India Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for public comments. AGENCY: On behalf of the U.S. Government, DoD is contemplating negotiating and concluding a new Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement with the Republic of India. DoD is requesting industry feedback regarding its experience in public defense procurements conducted by or on behalf of the Indian Ministry of Defence or Armed Forces. DATES: Comments must be received November 9, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by email to gregory.d.snyder.civ@mail.mil. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Mr. Greg Snyder, telephone +1–571–217– 4920. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DoD has concluded Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) Agreements with 28 qualifying countries, as defined in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 225.003, at the level of the Secretary of Defense and his counterpart. The purpose of an RDP Agreement is to promote rationalization, standardization, interchangeability, and interoperability of conventional defense equipment with allies and other friendly governments. These Agreements provide a framework for ongoing communication regarding market access and procurement matters that enhance effective defense cooperation. RDP Agreements generally include language by which the Parties agree that their defense procurements will be conducted in accordance with certain implementing procedures. These procedures relate to— • Publication of notices of proposed purchases; • The content and availability of solicitations for proposed purchases; • Notification to each unsuccessful offeror; • Feedback, upon request, to unsuccessful offerors concerning the reasons they were not allowed to participate in a procurement or were not awarded a contract; and • Provision for the hearing and review of complaints arising in connection with any phase of the procurement process to ensure that, to the extent possible, complaints are equitably and expeditiously resolved. Based on the Agreement, each country affords the other country certain benefits on a reciprocal basis consistent with national laws and regulations. The benefits that the United States accords to the products of qualifying countries include— • Offers of qualifying country end products are evaluated without applying the price differentials otherwise required by the Buy American statute and the Balance of Payments Program; • The chemical warfare protection clothing restrictions in 10 U.S.C. 4862 and the specialty metals restriction in 10 U.S.C. 4863 do not apply to products manufactured in a qualifying country; and • Customs, taxes, and duties are waived for qualifying country end products and components of defense procurements. If DoD (for the U.S. Government) concludes a new RDP Agreement with the Republic of India and DoD executes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Wednesday, October 11, 2023—10:00 a.m. (See MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED for each meeting). PLACE: Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD. STATUS: Commission Meetings—Open to the Public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Decisional Matter (postponed from October 4, 2023): Notice of Proposed Rulemaking—Safety Standard for Infant Rockers and Infant/Toddler Rockers. Decisional Matter: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking—Safety Standard for Residential Gas Furnaces and Boilers. Briefing Matter: FY 2024 Operating Plan. A live webcast of the meetings can be viewed at the following link: https:// cpsc.webex.com/weblink/register/ rcba2daff690fcdbc61d969fd800c6446. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alberta E. Mills, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301–504–7479 (Office) or 240–863–8938 (Cell). TIME AND DATE: BILLING CODE P meeting provides a forum for coordinated planning and action among Federal agencies, State and Territorial governments, and non-governmental partners. Registration is requested to participate in the meeting. This meeting has time allotted for public oral comment from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. A written summary of the meeting will be posted on the USCRTF website within two months of occurrence. For more information about the meeting, registering for the meeting, and submitting public comments, visit https://www.coralreef.gov. During the oral comment period, commenters are encouraged to address the meeting, the role of the USCRTF, or general coral reef conservation issues. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6451 et seq.; E.O. 13089, 63 FR 32701. [FR Doc. 2023–22329 Filed 10–6–23; 8:45 am] CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 69911 E:\FR\FM\10OCN1.SGM 10OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69910-69911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22329]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


The 47th Meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force

AGENCY: The Coral Reef Conservation Program, Office for Coastal 
Management, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of meeting; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: NOAA and the Department of Interior (DOI) will hold the 47th 
meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF). NOAA and DOI will 
be accepting oral and written comments.

DATES: NOAA and DOI will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 26, 
2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) at the Westin 
Frenchman's Reef Hotel, 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas 00802, U.S. 
Virgin Islands. Written comments must be received before 8 a.m. ET on 
October 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the following methods:
    Oral Comments: NOAA and DOI will accept oral comments at the 
meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
    Email: Please direct written comments to Michael Lameier, NOAA, 
USCRTF Steering Committee Point of Contact,

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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, via email at 
[email protected]. In the subject heading of your email, please 
include ``Written comments for the 47th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force 
Meeting''.
    The oral and written comments NOAA and DOI receive are considered 
part of the public record, and the entirety of the comment, including 
the name of the commenter, email address, attachments, and other 
supporting materials, will be publicly accessible. Sensitive personally 
identifiable information, such as account numbers and Social Security 
numbers, should not be included with the comment. Comments that are not 
related to the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force or that contain profanity, 
vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language will not be 
considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Lameier, NOAA USCRTF Steering 
Committee Point of Contact, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, (410) 
267-5673, [email protected], or Liza Johnson, DOI USCRTF 
Steering Committee Executive Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior, 
(202) 255-9843, [email protected], or visit the USCRTF website 
at https://www.coralreef.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting provides a forum for coordinated 
planning and action among Federal agencies, State and Territorial 
governments, and non-governmental partners. Registration is requested 
to participate in the meeting. This meeting has time allotted for 
public oral comment from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. A written summary of 
the meeting will be posted on the USCRTF website within two months of 
occurrence. For more information about the meeting, registering for the 
meeting, and submitting public comments, visit https://www.coralreef.gov. During the oral comment period, commenters are 
encouraged to address the meeting, the role of the USCRTF, or general 
coral reef conservation issues.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6451 et seq.; E.O. 13089, 63 FR 32701.

Nicole R. LeBoeuf,
Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, 
National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-22329 Filed 10-6-23; 8:45 am]
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