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and subsidy rates likely to prevail
should the Orders be revoked.4
On March 20, 2024, the ITC published
its determination, pursuant to sections
751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that
revocation of the Orders) would likely
lead to continuation or recurrence of
material injury to an industry in the
United States within a reasonably
foreseeable time.5
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Scope of the Orders
The scope of the orders covers all
grades of sodium gluconate, gluconic
acid, liquid gluconate, and glucono
delta lactone (GDL) (collectively GNA
Products), regardless of physical form
(including, but not limited to substrates;
solutions; dry granular form or powders,
regardless of particle size; or as a
slurry). The scope also includes GNA
Products that have been blended or are
in solution with other product(s) where
the resulting mix contains 35 percent or
more of sodium gluconate, gluconic
acid, liquid gluconate, and/or GDL by
dry weight. Sodium gluconate has a
molecular formula of NaC6H11O7.
Sodium gluconate has a Chemical
Abstract Service (CAS) registry number
of 527–07–1, and can also be called
‘‘sodium salt of gluconic acid’’ and/or
sodium 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
pentahydroxyhexanoate. Gluconic acid
has a molecular formula of C6H12O7.
Gluconic acid has a CAS registry
number of 526–95–4, and can also be
called 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 pentahydroxycaproic
acid. Liquid gluconate is a blend
consisting only of gluconic acid and
sodium gluconate in an aqueous
solution. Liquid gluconate has CAS
registry numbers of 527–07–1, 526–95–
4, and 7732–18–5, and can also be
called 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentahydroxycaproic
acid-hexanoate. GDL has a molecular
formula of C6H10O6. GDL has a CAS
registry number of 90–80–2, and can
also be called d-glucono-1,5-lactone.
The merchandise covered by the
scope of the orders is currently
classified in the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
under subheadings 2918.16.1000,
2918.16.5010, and 2932.20.5020.
Merchandise covered by the scope may
4 See Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and
Derivative Products From the People’s Republic of
China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset
Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 89 FR
7369 (February 2, 2024), and accompanying Issues
and Decision Memorandum (IDM); see also Sodium
Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products
From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results
of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the
Countervailing Duty Order, 89 FR 7375 (February 2,
2024), and accompanying IDM.
5 See Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and
Derivative Products From China; Determinations,
89 FR 19876 (March 20, 2024).
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also enter under HTSUS subheadings
2918.16.5050, 3824.99.2900, and
3824.99.9397. Although the HTSUS
subheadings and CAS registry numbers
are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, the written
description of the merchandise is
dispositive.
Continuation of the Orders
As a result of the determinations by
Commerce and the ITC that revocation
of the Orders would likely lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping,
countervailable subsidies, and material
injury to an industry in the United
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of
the Act, Commerce hereby orders the
continuation of the Orders. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection will
continue to collect AD and CVD cash
deposits at the rates in effect at the time
of entry for all imports of subject
merchandise.
The effective date of the continuation
of the Orders is March 20, 2024.6
Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce
intends to initiate the next five-year
reviews of the Orders not later than 30
days prior to fifth anniversary of the
date of the last determination by the
ITC.
Administrative Protective Order (APO)
This notice also serves as a final
reminder to parties subject to an APO of
their responsibility concerning the
return or destruction 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 terms of an APO is a
violation which is subject to sanction.
Notification to Interested Parties
These five-year (sunset) reviews and
this notice are in accordance with
sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act
and published in accordance with
section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR
351.218(f)(4).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. ITA–2024–0002]
X–RIN 0625–A–001
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for
Prosperity Clean Economy Investor
Forum Solicitation of Applications for
Participation
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and request for
applications.
AGENCY:
The International Trade
Administration (ITA) seeks applications
for the Department to consider
recommending to the Government of
Singapore (Singapore) for participation
in the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean
Economy Investor Forum (Forum)
hosted by Singapore on June 5–6, 2024.
The Forum was announced on
November 16, 2023, in the Joint
Statement following an IPEF Ministerial
meeting. The Forum participants will
help advance the climate objectives of
the proposed IPEF Clean Economy
Agreement by helping facilitate
investments in climate-related projects
in the Indo-Pacific region. ITA is
seeking applications from the U.S.
private sector for ITA to consider
recommending to Singapore.
DATES: The IPEF Clean Economy
Investor Forum will take place on
Thursday and Friday, June 5–6, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ava
Jamerson, Policy Advisor, Office of the
Under Secretary of Commerce for
International Trade, 1401 Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;
email: ava.jamerson@trade.gov;
telephone: 202.823.0686. For additional
information about IPEF, please visit:
https://www.commerce.gov/ipef. You
can find the latest information about the
Clean Economy Pillar at: https://
www.commerce.gov/ipef/pillar-iii and at
https://www.commerce.gov/sites/
default/files/2023-11/US-Factsheet-SFPillar-III.pdf.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Dated: March 22, 2024.
Ryan Majerus,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and
Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive
functions and duties of the Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Table of Content
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In May 2022, the United States
launched the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework for Prosperity. IPEF is part
of the Biden Administration’s
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I. Background
II. Criteria
III. Request for Nominations
I. Background
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commitment to strengthening ties with
allies and partners and tackling 21st
Century economic challenges in the
Indo-Pacific region.
IPEF seeks to advance resilience,
sustainability, inclusiveness, economic
growth, fairness, and competitiveness
for the 14 IPEF partner economies—
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji,
India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of
Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the
United States, and Vietnam. IPEF also
will provide tangible benefits that fuel
economic activity and investment,
promote sustainable and inclusive
economic growth, and benefit workers
and consumers across the region.
The IPEF partners are launching the
inaugural IPEF Clean Economy Investor
Forum to catalyze investment for
sustainable infrastructure and climate
technology across IPEF economies to
advance the goals of the proposed Clean
Economy Agreement, which includes
increasing investment flows and
financing for climate-related
infrastructure, technologies, and
projects in the region. The proposed
Clean Economy Agreement outlines
collaboration through a convening of
private and institutional investors to
facilitate business matching and
investments, as well as sharing expertise
and good practices on scaling up clean
technology and infrastructure
investments.
The Forum is being hosted by
Singapore on June 5–6, 2024, and will
be attended by Secretary Raimondo and
her counterparts from the 13 other IPEF
partner countries. Its purpose is to
convene a diverse set of stakeholders
from across the United States and the
Indo-Pacific region to gain market
insights, make industry and government
contacts, solidify business strategies,
and identify funding for specific
projects to advance the goals of the
proposed Clean Economy Agreement.
The Forum will focus on the markets
of the 14 partner economies that are
actively engaging in the proposed Clean
Economy Agreement, with a particular
focus on emerging economies. The
scope of climate issues in which the
Forum seeks to facilitate trade and
investment will be informed by issues
covered in the proposed Clean Economy
Agreement, including efforts towards
energy security and transition, climate
resilience and adaptation, and
greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.
The International Trade
Administration seeks applications from
the U.S. private sector to be
recommended as participants in the
Forum, including but not limited to
investors, companies, and non-profits.
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Each country will be asked to put
forward individuals from their
countries’ private sectors to participate
in the Forum for consideration by
Singapore. Singapore will ultimately
select who to invite to the Forum.
II. Criteria
Singapore expects to invite
approximately 20–50 participants from
the U.S. private sector, at its discretion.
ITA is seeking applications from the
U.S. private sector, which it will
consider based on the below criteria.
Through this process, ITA will prepare
recommendations for final approval by
the Department and then share with
Singapore for Singapore’s consideration
and decision. ITA is primarily focused
on senior executives from organizations
including investors, companies, and/or
non-profits.
Interested companies should submit
their applications for immediate
consideration to the International Trade
Administration at IPEFInvestorForum@
trade.gov by or before 5:00 p.m. EST on
April 9, 2024. The following criteria
will be used to identify prospective
participants. These participants will be
considered through a holistic analysis
and are not required to meet each
element listed below:
(1) Level of executive representation;
(2) Consistency of the applicant’s
goals and objectives with the stated
scope of the Forum;
(3) Alignment with the proposed
Clean Economy Agreement objectives;
(4) Focus on IPEF markets, such as
experience or demonstrated interest in
investing in the region in the next 18
months in one or more IPEF markets;
(5) Ability to fulfill and support the
objectives of the Forum (e.g., significant
funds and/or assets to support the types
of projects envisioned); and
(6) Headquarters in the United States.
The Department may consider other
information as it deems relevant.
Please do not send company or
organization brochures.
Applications received after April 9,
2024, will be considered only if space
and scheduling constraints permit and if
Singapore continues to accept
recommendations.
Applicants selected to be
recommended to Singapore will be
notified.
III. Request for Applications
To be considered, all applications
should include the following
information, as applicable:
(1) Organization Name;
(2) U.S. State of Incorporation;
(3) Corporate Headquarters;
(4) Principal Place of Business;
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(5) Main Address (Street Address,
City, State, and Zip Code);
(6) List of Subsidiary or Affiliate
Offices in Asia;
(7) Industry Area(s);
(8) Main Products and/or Services;
(9) A brief (up to one page) Statement
of Interest explaining (1) your
organization’s goals and qualifications
for attending the Forum, and (2) how
your organization’s work can support
the clean energy transition, climate
resilience and adaptation, and
greenhouse gas emissions mitigation;
(10) Name, title, work email, phone
number, and biography of your Chief
Executive Officer, President, Chief
Investment Officer, or other senior
executive who would represent the
organization at the Forum;
(11) Name, title, work email, and
phone number of the main workinglevel point of contact that will facilitate
the senior executive’s participation in
the Forum; and
(12) Name, title, work email, and
phone number of one optional
accompanying staff person.
Privacy Act Statement
The collection, maintenance, and
disclosure of this information is
governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5
U.S.C. 552a). The Department of
Commerce is authorized to collect this
information pursuant to authorities that
include but are not limited to: 15 U.S.C.
1512. The principal purposes for which
the Department will use the information
is to assist in selecting the U.S.
representatives to recommend to
Singapore to participate in the Forum.
Information received will be maintained
in COMMERCE/DEPT–23, Information
Collected Electronically in Connection
with Department of Commerce
Activities and Programs. One of the
routine uses for this information
includes providing it to other
registrants, including the Government of
Singapore, to facilitate company/
organization matchmaking (Routine Use
1). A complete set of routine disclosures
is included in the system of records
notice, published both in the Federal
Register and on the Department’s
website at: https://www.commerce.gov/
opog/privacy/system-records-notice.
Disclosing this information to the
Department of Commerce is voluntary.
However, if you do not provide this
information, or only provide part of the
information requested, you may not be
considered for selection as U.S.
representatives to the Forum.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.
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Dated: March 22, 2024.
Diane Farrell,
Deputy Under Secretary for International
Trade.
arithmetic function, clerical errors
resulting from inaccurate copying,
duplication, or the like, and any other
unintentional error which the
administering authority considers
ministerial.’’ With respect to final
results of administrative reviews, 19
CFR 351.224(e) provides that Commerce
‘‘will analyze any comments received
and, if appropriate, correct any
ministerial error by amending . . . the
final results of review . . .’’
[FR Doc. 2024–06508 Filed 3–27–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–580–881]
Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products
From the Republic of Korea: Amended
Final Results of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review; 2021–2022
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) is amending the
final results of the administrative review
of the antidumping duty order on
certain cold-rolled steel flat products
(cold-rolled steel) from the Republic of
Korea (Korea) to correct a ministerial
error. The period of review (POR) is
September 1, 2021, through August 31,
2022.
DATES: Applicable March 28, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caroline Carroll, AD/CVD Operations,
Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4948.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
On February 23, 2024, Commerce
published the Final Results of this
review in the Federal Register.1 On
February 23, 2024, we received a timely
ministerial error allegation from Steel
Dynamics, Inc. (SDI), the petitioner.2 No
other party made a ministerial error
allegation or rebutted the petitioner’s
ministerial error allegation. We are
amending the Final Results to correct
the ministerial error raised by SDI.
In the Final Results, we made a
countervailing duty export subsidy
offset in our calculations for Hyundai
Steel Company (Hyundai).3 In its
Ministerial Error Allegation, the
petitioner noted that while Commerce
intended to adjust Hyundai’s U.S. price
by a 0.04 percent export subsidy offset
rate, it instead adjusted U.S. price by a
four percent rate.4 We agree that we
made this ministerial error in the Final
Results and we are amending the Final
Results to correct this ministerial error,
pursuant to section 751(h) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.224(e). Correcting this
error changes Hyundai’s weightedaverage dumping margin from 0.88
percent to 1.35 percent. As a result of
these changes, the rate for the company
not selected for individual examination,
KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. (KG Dongbu),
also changes from 2.13 percent to 2.28
percent.
For a detailed discussion of the
ministerial error, as well as Commerce’s
analysis, see Ministerial Error
Memorandum.5 The Ministerial Error
Memorandum is a public document and
is on file 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.
Amended Final Results
Section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended (the Act), defines a
‘‘ministerial error’’ as including ‘‘errors
in addition, subtraction, or other
As a result of correcting the
ministerial error described above, we
determine that the following estimated
weighted-average dumping margins
exists for the period September 1, 2021,
through August 31, 2022:
1 See Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products from
the Republic of Korea: Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021–
2022, 89 FR 13689 (February 23, 2024) (Final
Results), and accompanying Issues and Decision
Memorandum.
2 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Ministerial Error
Comments on Final Dumping Margin of Hyundai
Steel Company,’’ dated February 23, 2024
(Ministerial Error Allegation).
3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Amended Final Results
Margin Calculation for Hyundai Steel Company,’’
dated concurrently with this notice (Hyundai Steel
Amended Final Calculation Memo).
4 See Ministerial Error Allegation.
5 See Memorandum, ‘‘Ministerial Error Allegation
in the Final Results,’’ dated concurrently with this
notice (Ministerial Error Memorandum); see also
Hyundai Steel Amended Final Calculation Memo.
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Hyundai Steel Company .............
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Weightedaverage
dumping
margin
(percent)
1.35
2.28
Disclosure
We intend to disclose the calculations
performed in connection with these
amended final results of review to
parties in this review within five days
of the date of publication of this notice
in the Federal Register, in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.224(b).
Assessment Rates
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the
Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1),
Commerce has determined, and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
shall assess, antidumping duties on all
appropriate entries of subject
merchandise in accordance with these
amended final results of review.
In accordance with 19 CFR
351.212(b)(1), for Hyundai, we
calculated importer-specific ad valorem
antidumping duty assessment rates
based on the ratio of the total amount of
dumping calculated for the examined
sales for each importer to the total
entered value of the sales for each
importer.6 Where an importer-specific
antidumping duty assessment rate is
zero or de minimis, within the meaning
of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), Commerce will
instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate
entries without regard to antidumping
duties.
Commerce’s ‘‘automatic assessment’’
will apply to entries of subject
merchandise made during the period of
review produced by Hyundai for which
the examined company did not know
that the merchandise that it sold to the
intermediary company (e.g., a reseller,
trading company, or exporter) was
destined for the United States. In such
instances, we will instruct CBP to
liquidate such entries at the all-others
rate if there is no rate for the
intermediate company(ies) involved in
the transaction.
For the company not selected for
individual examination, KG Dongbu, we
will instruct CBP to assess antidumping
duties at an ad valorem assessment rate
based on the weighted average of the
cash deposit rates calculated for
Hyundai and POSCO.
Commerce intends to issue
assessment instructions to CBP no
earlier than 35 days after the date of
6 We note that POSCO/POSCO International’s
(POSCO’s) dumping margin did not change in these
amended final results.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. ITA-2024-0002]
X-RIN 0625-A-001
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Clean Economy
Investor Forum Solicitation of Applications for Participation
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The International Trade Administration (ITA) seeks
applications for the Department to consider recommending to the
Government of Singapore (Singapore) for participation in the Indo-
Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor
Forum (Forum) hosted by Singapore on June 5-6, 2024. The Forum was
announced on November 16, 2023, in the Joint Statement following an
IPEF Ministerial meeting. The Forum participants will help advance the
climate objectives of the proposed IPEF Clean Economy Agreement by
helping facilitate investments in climate-related projects in the Indo-
Pacific region. ITA is seeking applications from the U.S. private
sector for ITA to consider recommending to Singapore.
DATES: The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum will take place on
Thursday and Friday, June 5-6, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ava Jamerson, Policy Advisor, Office
of the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; email:
[email protected]; telephone: 202.823.0686. For additional
information about IPEF, please visit: https://www.commerce.gov/ipef.
You can find the latest information about the Clean Economy Pillar at:
https://www.commerce.gov/ipef/pillar-iii and at https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/US-Factsheet-SF-Pillar-III.pdf.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Content
I. Background
II. Criteria
III. Request for Nominations
I. Background
In May 2022, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic
Framework for Prosperity. IPEF is part of the Biden Administration's
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commitment to strengthening ties with allies and partners and tackling
21st Century economic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
IPEF seeks to advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness,
economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness for the 14 IPEF partner
economies--Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. IPEF also will provide
tangible benefits that fuel economic activity and investment, promote
sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and benefit workers and
consumers across the region.
The IPEF partners are launching the inaugural IPEF Clean Economy
Investor Forum to catalyze investment for sustainable infrastructure
and climate technology across IPEF economies to advance the goals of
the proposed Clean Economy Agreement, which includes increasing
investment flows and financing for climate-related infrastructure,
technologies, and projects in the region. The proposed Clean Economy
Agreement outlines collaboration through a convening of private and
institutional investors to facilitate business matching and
investments, as well as sharing expertise and good practices on scaling
up clean technology and infrastructure investments.
The Forum is being hosted by Singapore on June 5-6, 2024, and will
be attended by Secretary Raimondo and her counterparts from the 13
other IPEF partner countries. Its purpose is to convene a diverse set
of stakeholders from across the United States and the Indo-Pacific
region to gain market insights, make industry and government contacts,
solidify business strategies, and identify funding for specific
projects to advance the goals of the proposed Clean Economy Agreement.
The Forum will focus on the markets of the 14 partner economies
that are actively engaging in the proposed Clean Economy Agreement,
with a particular focus on emerging economies. The scope of climate
issues in which the Forum seeks to facilitate trade and investment will
be informed by issues covered in the proposed Clean Economy Agreement,
including efforts towards energy security and transition, climate
resilience and adaptation, and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.
The International Trade Administration seeks applications from the
U.S. private sector to be recommended as participants in the Forum,
including but not limited to investors, companies, and non-profits.
Each country will be asked to put forward individuals from their
countries' private sectors to participate in the Forum for
consideration by Singapore. Singapore will ultimately select who to
invite to the Forum.
II. Criteria
Singapore expects to invite approximately 20-50 participants from
the U.S. private sector, at its discretion. ITA is seeking applications
from the U.S. private sector, which it will consider based on the below
criteria. Through this process, ITA will prepare recommendations for
final approval by the Department and then share with Singapore for
Singapore's consideration and decision. ITA is primarily focused on
senior executives from organizations including investors, companies,
and/or non-profits.
Interested companies should submit their applications for immediate
consideration to the International Trade Administration at
[email protected] by or before 5:00 p.m. EST on April 9,
2024. The following criteria will be used to identify prospective
participants. These participants will be considered through a holistic
analysis and are not required to meet each element listed below:
(1) Level of executive representation;
(2) Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with the
stated scope of the Forum;
(3) Alignment with the proposed Clean Economy Agreement objectives;
(4) Focus on IPEF markets, such as experience or demonstrated
interest in investing in the region in the next 18 months in one or
more IPEF markets;
(5) Ability to fulfill and support the objectives of the Forum
(e.g., significant funds and/or assets to support the types of projects
envisioned); and
(6) Headquarters in the United States.
The Department may consider other information as it deems relevant.
Please do not send company or organization brochures.
Applications received after April 9, 2024, will be considered only
if space and scheduling constraints permit and if Singapore continues
to accept recommendations.
Applicants selected to be recommended to Singapore will be
notified.
III. Request for Applications
To be considered, all applications should include the following
information, as applicable:
(1) Organization Name;
(2) U.S. State of Incorporation;
(3) Corporate Headquarters;
(4) Principal Place of Business;
(5) Main Address (Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code);
(6) List of Subsidiary or Affiliate Offices in Asia;
(7) Industry Area(s);
(8) Main Products and/or Services;
(9) A brief (up to one page) Statement of Interest explaining (1)
your organization's goals and qualifications for attending the Forum,
and (2) how your organization's work can support the clean energy
transition, climate resilience and adaptation, and greenhouse gas
emissions mitigation;
(10) Name, title, work email, phone number, and biography of your
Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Investment Officer, or other
senior executive who would represent the organization at the Forum;
(11) Name, title, work email, and phone number of the main working-
level point of contact that will facilitate the senior executive's
participation in the Forum; and
(12) Name, title, work email, and phone number of one optional
accompanying staff person.
Privacy Act Statement
The collection, maintenance, and disclosure of this information is
governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). The Department of
Commerce is authorized to collect this information pursuant to
authorities that include but are not limited to: 15 U.S.C. 1512. The
principal purposes for which the Department will use the information is
to assist in selecting the U.S. representatives to recommend to
Singapore to participate in the Forum. Information received will be
maintained in COMMERCE/DEPT-23, Information Collected Electronically in
Connection with Department of Commerce Activities and Programs. One of
the routine uses for this information includes providing it to other
registrants, including the Government of Singapore, to facilitate
company/organization matchmaking (Routine Use 1). A complete set of
routine disclosures is included in the system of records notice,
published both in the Federal Register and on the Department's website
at: https://www.commerce.gov/opog/privacy/system-records-notice.
Disclosing this information to the Department of Commerce is voluntary.
However, if you do not provide this information, or only provide part
of the information requested, you may not be considered for selection
as U.S. representatives to the Forum.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1512.
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Dated: March 22, 2024.
Diane Farrell,
Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade.
[FR Doc. 2024-06508 Filed 3-27-24; 8:45 am]
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