Stanford University et al.; Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments, 86635 [2023-27482]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 239 / Thursday, December 14, 2023 / Notices purposes. The written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether these imports of brass rod from Israel are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Appendix II Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: December 7, 2023. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Appendix I [FR Doc. 2023–27439 Filed 12–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are brass rod and bar (brass rod), which is defined as leaded, low-lead, and no-lead solid brass made from alloys such as, but not limited to the following alloys classified under the Unified Numbering System (UNS) as C27450, C27451, C27460, C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, C36000, C36300, C37000, C37700, C48500, C67300, C67600, and C69300, and their international equivalents. The brass rod subject to this investigation has an actual cross-section or outside diameter greater than 0.25 inches but less than or equal to 12 inches. Brass rod crosssections may be round, hexagonal, square, or octagonal shapes as well as special profiles (e.g., angles, shapes), including hollow profiles. Standard leaded brass rod covered by the scope contains, by weight, 57.0–65.0 percent copper; 0.5–3.0 percent lead; no more than 1.3 percent iron; and at least 15 percent zinc. No-lead or low-lead brass rod covered by the scope contains by weight 59.0–76.0 percent copper; 0–1.5 percent lead; no more than 0.35 percent iron; and at least 15 percent zinc. Brass rod may also include other chemical elements (e.g., nickel, phosphorous, silicon, tin, etc.). Brass rod may be in straight lengths or coils. Brass rod covered by this investigation may be finished or unfinished, and may or may not be heated, extruded, pickled, or cold-drawn. Brass rod may be produced in accordance with ASTM B16, ASTM B124, ASTM B981, ASTM B371, ASTM B453, ASTM B21, ASTM B138, and ASTM B927, but such conformity to an ASTM standard is not required for the merchandise to be included within the scope. Excluded from the scope of this investigation is brass ingot, which is a casting of unwrought metal unsuitable for conversion into brass rod without remelting, that contains, by weight, at least 57.0 percent copper and 15.0 percent zinc. The merchandise covered by this investigation is currently classifiable under subheadings 7407.21.9000, 7407.21.7000, and 7407.21.1500 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Products subject to the scope may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7403.21.0000, 7407.21.3000, and 7407.21.5000. The HTSUS subheadings and UNS alloy designations are provided for convenience and customs VerDate Sep<11>2014 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Discussion of the Methodology VI. Currency Conversion VII. Recommendation 17:39 Dec 13, 2023 Jkt 262001 International Trade Administration Stanford University et al.; Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments This is a decision pursuant to section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89–651, as amended by Pub. L. 106–36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). On November 1, 2023, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comment on whether instruments of equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which the instruments identified in the docket(s) below are intended to be used, are being manufactured in the United States. See Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments, 88FR74977, November 1, 2023. (Notice). We received no public comments. Docket Number: 23–014. Applicant: Stanford University, Department of Neurosurgery, Ivan Soltesz Laboratory, 1201 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305. Instrument: 50 mW Fiber-coupled DPSS 473nm blue lasers (x5). Manufacturer: Shanghai Laser & Optics Century Co., Ltd., China. Intended Use: The instrument will be used to control the activity of neuronal populations in the brain of mice in order to study how altering the activity of specific neurons can lead to changes in mouse behavior and/or the emergence of pathological activity in the brain. Specifically, mice will be genetically induced to express particular optogenetic receptors in neuronal populations in the brain. These lasers will be used to deliver light into the brain via implanted fiberoptic cannula. The receptors, when activated by light, cause an increase in the activity of the neurons in which they are expressed. Lasers will be controlled through an external controller in order to only turn on in response to specific behaviors detected in the mouse. The PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 86635 goal of these studies is to identify specific populations of neurons responsible for the emergence of various behaviors and brain states. These insights will enable the identification of neuronal targets for future therapeutic intervention to treat various neurological disorders. Docket Number: 23–015. Applicant: University of Connecticut, 3107 Horsebarn Hill Road, Unit 4210, Storrs, CT 06269. Instrument: Swim Tunnel Respirometry Systems and Vertical Resting Respirometry Systems. Manufacturer: Loligo Systems, Denmark. Intended Use: The instrument Respirometry refers to the study of an organism’s metabolic rates. For this research, water bath respirometry systems will be used to measure how the metabolic rates of small-bodied fish and bivalves (oysters, mussels, clams, etc.) are influenced by the different environmental conditions including temperature change and the presence of chemical stressors such as contaminants. This scientific equipment order involvestwo complete swim tunnel respirometry systems (1500 mL chamber size for small-bodied fish species) and four vertical respirometry chambers (bivalve species) which allow for the measure of an organism’s metabolic rate by measuring oxygen consumption over time. This research falls under the broader scientific area of study known as organismal bioenergetics. The order is broken down into component parts (for example, chambers, pumps, tubing, temperature controls) which together comprise the complete respirometry systems. Dated: December 11, 2023. Gregory W. Campbell, Director, Subsidies and Economic Analysts, Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2023–27482 Filed 12–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–423–812] Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-toLength Plate From Belgium: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021– 2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Industeel Belgium S.A. (Industeel) made AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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Stanford University et al.; Notice of Decision on Application for 
Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments

    This is a decision pursuant to section 6(c) of the Educational, 
Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-
651, as amended by Pub. L. 106-36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). On 
November 1, 2023, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the 
Federal Register requesting public comment on whether instruments of 
equivalent scientific value, for the purposes for which the instruments 
identified in the docket(s) below are intended to be used, are being 
manufactured in the United States. See Application(s) for Duty-Free 
Entry of Scientific Instruments, 88FR74977, November 1, 2023. (Notice). 
We received no public comments.
    Docket Number: 23-014. Applicant: Stanford University, Department 
of Neurosurgery, Ivan Soltesz Laboratory, 1201 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 
94305. Instrument: 50 mW Fiber-coupled DPSS 473nm blue lasers (x5). 
Manufacturer: Shanghai Laser & Optics Century Co., Ltd., China. 
Intended Use: The instrument will be used to control the activity of 
neuronal populations in the brain of mice in order to study how 
altering the activity of specific neurons can lead to changes in mouse 
behavior and/or the emergence of pathological activity in the brain. 
Specifically, mice will be genetically induced to express particular 
optogenetic receptors in neuronal populations in the brain. These 
lasers will be used to deliver light into the brain via implanted 
fiberoptic cannula. The receptors, when activated by light, cause an 
increase in the activity of the neurons in which they are expressed. 
Lasers will be controlled through an external controller in order to 
only turn on in response to specific behaviors detected in the mouse. 
The goal of these studies is to identify specific populations of 
neurons responsible for the emergence of various behaviors and brain 
states. These insights will enable the identification of neuronal 
targets for future therapeutic intervention to treat various 
neurological disorders.
    Docket Number: 23-015. Applicant: University of Connecticut, 3107 
Horsebarn Hill Road, Unit 4210, Storrs, CT 06269. Instrument: Swim 
Tunnel Respirometry Systems and Vertical Resting Respirometry Systems. 
Manufacturer: Loligo Systems, Denmark. Intended Use: The instrument 
Respirometry refers to the study of an organism's metabolic rates. For 
this research, water bath respirometry systems will be used to measure 
how the metabolic rates of small-bodied fish and bivalves (oysters, 
mussels, clams, etc.) are influenced by the different environmental 
conditions including temperature change and the presence of chemical 
stressors such as contaminants. This scientific equipment order 
involvestwo complete swim tunnel respirometry systems (1500 mL chamber 
size for small-bodied fish species) and four vertical respirometry 
chambers (bivalve species) which allow for the measure of an organism's 
metabolic rate by measuring oxygen consumption over time. This research 
falls under the broader scientific area of study known as organismal 
bioenergetics. The order is broken down into component parts (for 
example, chambers, pumps, tubing, temperature controls) which together 
comprise the complete respirometry systems.

    Dated: December 11, 2023.
Gregory W. Campbell,
Director, Subsidies and Economic Analysts, Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-27482 Filed 12-13-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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