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Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Notices Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.—Pursuant to § 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. 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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. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference, if deemed necessary, to be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 7, 2024. 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 May 8, 2024. Oral VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission’s rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of § 207.23 of the Commission’s rules; the deadline for filing is 5:15 p.m. on May 3, 2024. Parties shall also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of § 207.25 of the Commission’s rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is 5:15 p.m. on May 16, 2024. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petitions, by 5:15 p.m. on May 16, 2024. On June 4, 2024, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information by 5:15 p.m. on June 6, 2024, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with § 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of § 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of §§ 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. 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 procedures with respect to filings. Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to § 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall 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 §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16027 must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to § 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: March 1, 2024. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–04774 Filed 3–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–603] Rice: Global Competitiveness and Impacts on Trade and the U.S. Industry United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing. AGENCY: Following receipt on February 5, 2024, of a request from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means (Committee) under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332–603, Rice: Global Competitiveness and Impacts on Trade and the U.S. Industry. The Committee requested that the Commission conduct an investigation and produce a report on the global competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry. DATES: April 8, 2024: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. April 11, 2024: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements. April 22, 2024: Deadline for filing electronic copies of oral hearing statements. April 30, 2024: Public hearing. May 22, 2024: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs. July 12, 2024: Deadline for filing all other written submissions. March 5, 2025: Transmittal of Commission report to the Committee. 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 should be addressed to the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 16028 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Notices electronic docket (EDIS) at https:// edis.usitc.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Renee Berry (202–205– 3498 or renee.berry@usitc.gov) or Deputy Project Leaders Patrick Crotty (202–205–2224 or patrick.crotty@ usitc.gov) and Tyler Daun (202–205– 3329 or tyler.daun@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 Jennifer Andberg, Office of External Relations (202–205–3404 or jennifer.andberg@usitc.gov). Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may be obtained by accessing its internet address (https://www.usitc.gov). 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: As requested by the Committee, the Commission has instituted an investigation under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) to produce a report on the global competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry. This report will contain updates to the Commission’s 2015 report on the same topic (Rice: Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry, Pub. 4530) where significant changes have been observed during the 2018 to 2023 period. Specifically, the report will contain: • information on recent developments in the rice industries in the United States and other major global producing and exporting countries, such as Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Paraguay, Thailand, Uruguay, and Vietnam; • information on recent trade trends and developments in the global market for rice, including U.S. and major foreign supplier imports and exports; • a comparison of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of rice production in and exports from the United States and other major exporting countries, focusing on factors affecting delivered cost, product differentiation, and reliability of supply, as well as government policies and programs that directly or indirectly affect rice VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 production and exporting in these countries; • a qualitative and, to the extent possible, quantitative assessment of the impact of government policies and programs, including public stockholding programs and export restrictions, of major producing and exporting countries on U.S. rice production, product revenues and profits, consumption, trade, and prices, as well as on food security in developing countries; and • an overview of the impact on the U.S. rice industry of exports of rice from the highlighted countries to the United States and to traditional export markets of the United States. As requested by the Committee, the Commission will deliver the report no later than March 5, 2025. The Committee asked that the Commission not include confidential business or national security classified information in its report. However, as detailed below, participants may submit confidential information to the Commission to inform its understanding of these issues, and such information will be protected in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Participants are strongly encouraged to provide any supporting data and information along with their views. Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., April 30, 2024, 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 hearing should be filed with the Secretary to the Commission no later than 5:15 p.m., April 8, 2024, 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 3 p.m. the business day prior to the hearing. PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All prehearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m., April 11, 2024. To facilitate the hearing, including the preparation of an accurate written public transcript of the hearing, oral testimony to be presented at the hearing must be submitted to the Commission electronically no later than noon, April 22, 2024. All posthearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m., May 22, 2024. Posthearing 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 April 8, 2024, 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 above for information concerning whether the hearing will be held. Written submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested persons are invited to file written submissions concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, and should be received no later than 5:15 p.m., July 12, 2024. 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 includes written views on matters that are the subject of the investigation, supporting materials, and any other written materials that you E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 6, 2024 / Notices 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 (CBI) 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 refers 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 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 CBI must also conform to the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Mar 05, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 ‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the CBI is clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for CBI, will be made available for inspection by interested persons. As requested by the Committee, the Commission will not include any CBI in its report. However, 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) U.S. Government employees and contract personnel for cybersecurity purposes. The Commission will not otherwise disclose any CBI 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 July 12, 2024, 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 CBI. 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 where the written submission can be found. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 29, 2024. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–04649 Filed 3–5–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16029 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–1324] Importer of Controlled Substances Application: AndersonBrecon Inc. dba PCI Pharma Services Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice. ACTION: Notice of application. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-603]


Rice: Global Competitiveness and Impacts on Trade and the U.S. 
Industry

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing.

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SUMMARY: Following receipt on February 5, 2024, of a request from the 
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means (Committee) 
under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S. International 
Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332-603, 
Rice: Global Competitiveness and Impacts on Trade and the U.S. 
Industry. The Committee requested that the Commission conduct an 
investigation and produce a report on the global competitiveness of the 
U.S. rice industry.

DATES: 
    April 8, 2024: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public 
hearing.
    April 11, 2024: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and 
statements.
    April 22, 2024: Deadline for filing electronic copies of oral 
hearing statements.
    April 30, 2024: Public hearing.
    May 22, 2024: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs.
    July 12, 2024: Deadline for filing all other written submissions.
    March 5, 2025: Transmittal of Commission report to the Committee.

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 should be 
addressed to the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this 
investigation may be viewed on the Commission's

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electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Renee Berry (202-205-
3498 or [email protected]) or Deputy Project Leaders Patrick Crotty 
(202-205-2224 or [email protected]) and Tyler Daun (202-205-3329 
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 Jennifer Andberg, Office of External 
Relations (202-205-3404 or [email protected]). Hearing-
impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be 
obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. 
General information concerning the Commission may be obtained by 
accessing its internet address (https://www.usitc.gov). 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: As requested by the Committee, the Commission has 
instituted an investigation under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) to produce a report on the global 
competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry. This report will contain 
updates to the Commission's 2015 report on the same topic (Rice: Global 
Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry, Pub. 4530) where significant 
changes have been observed during the 2018 to 2023 period. 
Specifically, the report will contain:
     information on recent developments in the rice industries 
in the United States and other major global producing and exporting 
countries, such as Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, 
Pakistan, Paraguay, Thailand, Uruguay, and Vietnam;
     information on recent trade trends and developments in the 
global market for rice, including U.S. and major foreign supplier 
imports and exports;
     a comparison of the competitive strengths and weaknesses 
of rice production in and exports from the United States and other 
major exporting countries, focusing on factors affecting delivered 
cost, product differentiation, and reliability of supply, as well as 
government policies and programs that directly or indirectly affect 
rice production and exporting in these countries;
     a qualitative and, to the extent possible, quantitative 
assessment of the impact of government policies and programs, including 
public stockholding programs and export restrictions, of major 
producing and exporting countries on U.S. rice production, product 
revenues and profits, consumption, trade, and prices, as well as on 
food security in developing countries; and
     an overview of the impact on the U.S. rice industry of 
exports of rice from the highlighted countries to the United States and 
to traditional export markets of the United States.
    As requested by the Committee, the Commission will deliver the 
report no later than March 5, 2025. The Committee asked that the 
Commission not include confidential business or national security 
classified information in its report. However, as detailed below, 
participants may submit confidential information to the Commission to 
inform its understanding of these issues, and such information will be 
protected in accordance with the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure. Participants are strongly encouraged to provide any 
supporting data and information along with their views.
    Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this 
investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., April 30, 2024, 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 hearing should be filed with the 
Secretary to the Commission no later than 5:15 p.m., April 8, 2024, 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 3 p.m. the business day prior to the hearing.
    All prehearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than 
5:15 p.m., April 11, 2024. To facilitate the hearing, including the 
preparation of an accurate written public transcript of the hearing, 
oral testimony to be presented at the hearing must be submitted to the 
Commission electronically no later than noon, April 22, 2024. All 
posthearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than 5:15 
p.m., May 22, 2024. Posthearing 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 April 8, 2024, 
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 above for information concerning whether the hearing will be 
held.
    Written submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in 
the hearing, interested persons are invited to file written submissions 
concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be 
addressed to the Secretary, and should be received no later than 5:15 
p.m., July 12, 2024. 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 includes 
written views on matters that are the subject of the investigation, 
supporting materials, and any other written materials that you

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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 (CBI) 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 refers 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 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 CBI 
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 ``nonconfidential'' version, and that the CBI is 
clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, 
except for CBI, will be made available for inspection by interested 
persons.
    As requested by the Committee, the Commission will not include any 
CBI in its report. However, 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) U.S. Government employees 
and contract personnel for cybersecurity purposes. The Commission will 
not otherwise disclose any CBI 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 July 12, 2024, 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 CBI. 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 where the written 
submission can be found.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: February 29, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-04649 Filed 3-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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