Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 73633-73634 [2024-20567]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 / Notices 1966 (Pub. L. 89–651, as amended by Pub. L. 106–36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). OnJuly 25, 2024, 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, 89 FR60354–55, July 25, 2024 (Notice). We received no public comments. Comments: None received. Decision: Approved. We know of no instruments of equivalent scientific value to the foreign instruments described below, for such purposes as this is intended to be used, that were being manufactured in the United States at the time of order. Docket Number: 24–010. Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02114. Instrument: Fiber Laser. Manufacturer: PreciLasers, China. Intended Use: The instrument will be used to study Potassium 40 atoms that are fermionic alkali atoms; their alkali electronic structure makes them straight-forward to trap and manipulate using lasers. The potassium 40 atoms will first be cooled sympathetically by sodium 23 atoms, then transferred into a series of optical traps, which will use the lasers ordered from PreciLasers. The final optical trap will be a 2D square optical lattice, where additional optical potentials and magnetic fields will be applied, and the response of the atoms observed through a microscope. Docket Number: 24–012.Applicant: The University of Texas at Austin, BEG—JJ Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 130, Austin, TX 78758. Instrument: Ocean Alpha SL20Autonomous Survey Boat. Manufacturer: Ocean Alpha Group Ltd., China. Intended Use: According to the applicant, the instrument is intended to be used as an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) that is designed to survey the depths of inland waters where it is not accessible for UT Austin staff. USV will have complimentary use of the in-house airborne lidar system (Lecia Chiroptera5) where lidar derived depths require verification. UT Austin staff will be able to deploy the USV from a shoreline, and control it remotely, with safety. Docket Number: 24–017.Applicant: State University of New York at Stony Brook, 100 Nicolls Road, 230 Admin Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Instrument: 556 nm high power, narrow linewidth laser. Manufacturer: Shanghai Precilasers Technology Co., Ltd., China. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Sep 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 Intended Use: According to the applicant, the instrument is intended to be used in a quantum optics apparatus using Ytterbium atoms in an ultrahigh vacuum environment. The experiment will laser cool and trap single Ytterbium atoms and interface them with single photons in an optical cavity. The importance is the long-lived clock states of Ytterbium atoms, as well as the hyperfine ground states, both of which are excellent to use as qubits in a quantum device and store quantum information for a long time. Docket Number: 24–018. Applicant: Harvard University, 17 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Instrument: Single Frequency Fiber Laser. Manufacturer: Shanghai Precilasers Technology Co., Ltd., China. Intended Use: According to the applicant, the instrument is intended to be used to explore methods of taking full control of the internal and external degrees of freedom of single diatomic molecules (calcium monofluoride, CaF) for various quantum applications. The interest is in quantum simulation of lattice-spin models using CaF molecules trapped in an optical tweezer array. To load CaF molecules into an optical tweezer array, they must be first laser slowed and laser cooled to very low temperature and high density. The laser cooling transition used here is one of the only two desired strong electronic transitions in CaF molecules that possesses a diagonal Frank-Condon factor which supports scattering many photons with reasonable number of repump lasers. This laser system will be used to perform the above work in a research laboratory in the Department of Physics at Harvard University. The research work enabled by this system is part of the training of graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral research fellows. Docket Number: 24–019. Applicant: Harvard University, Department of Physics, 60 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Instrument: Fiber Laser. Manufacturer Shanghai Precilasers Technology Co., Ltd., China. Intended Use: According to the applicant, the instrument is intended to be used for Ytterbium (Yb) atom’s dipolar interaction. When Yb atoms excite their Rydberg states, there will be a strong dipolar interaction between the atoms. This interaction is also long-range. The main techniques used will be a) ultrahigh vacuum techniques and b) laser stabilization techniques.The instrument will be used to educate undergraduate and graduate students. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73633 Dated: September 5, 2024. Gregory W. Campbell, Director, Subsidies and Economic Analysis, Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–20534 Filed 9–10–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–824] Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on Laminated Woven Sacks (LWS) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailing subsidies at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable September 11, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Caruso, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2081. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On June 4, 2019, Commerce published in the Federal Register the CVD order on LWS from Vietnam.1 On May 1, 2024, Commerce initiated the first sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On May 10, 2024, Commerce received a timely notice of intent to participate from Polytex Fiber LLC and ProAmpac Holdings Inc. (collectively, the domestic interested parties) within the 15-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 The domestic interested parties claimed interested 1 See Laminated Woven Sacks from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders, 84 FR 25753 (June 4, 2019) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 35073 (May 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 3 See Domestic Interested Parties’ Letter, ‘‘Domestic Interested Party Notice Of Intent To Participate,’’ dated May 10, 2024. E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1 73634 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 11, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 party status under sections 771(9)(E) and (F) of the Act. On May 30, 2024, Commerce received an adequate substantive response to the Initiation Notice from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).4 We received no substantive responses from any other interested parties, including the Government of Vietnam, and no interested party requested a hearing. On June 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from respondent interested parties, and that Commerce would conduct an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order,5 pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B)–(C). This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB Duong Vinh Hoa Packaging members will discuss and provide Company Limited .............. 3.02 advice on the Federal ocean exploration Xinsheng Plastic Industry Co., Ltd ............................. 198.87 program, with a particular emphasis on All Others .............................. 3.02 the topics identified in the section on Matters to Be Considered. Administrative Protective Order DATES: The announced meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, This notice serves as the only 2024 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ET) reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of through Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (ET). their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held disclosed under APO in accordance on the NOAA Campus in Silver Spring, with 19 CFR 351.305(a). Timely written MD. Information about how the public notification of the destruction of APO can observe virtually will be posted to materials or conversion to judicial the OEAB website at https:// protective order is hereby requested. oeab.noaa.gov/. Failure to comply with the regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. and terms of an APO is a violation David Turner, Designated Federal Scope of the Order which is subject to sanction. Officer, Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, National Oceanic and Notification to Interested Parties The product covered by the Order is Atmospheric Administration, LWS. For a complete description of the Commerce is issuing and publishing David.Turner@NOAA.gov or (859) 327– scope of the Order, see the Issues and these final results and notice in 9661. Decision Memorandum.6 accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR Analysis of Comments Received established the OEAB under the Federal 351.218. Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and All issues raised in this sunset review Dated: September 5, 2024. legislation that gives the agency are addressed in the accompanying Abdelali Elouaradia, statutory authority to operate an ocean Issues and Decision Memorandum. A Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement exploration program and to coordinate a list of the issues discussed in the Issues and Compliance. national program of ocean exploration. and Decision Memorandum is attached The OEAB advises NOAA leadership on Appendix as the appendix to this notice. The strategic planning, exploration Issues and Decision Memorandum is a List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and priorities, competitive ocean Decision Memorandum public document and is on file exploration grant programs, and other electronically via Enforcement and I. Summary matters as the NOAA Administrator Compliance’s Antidumping and II. Background requests. III. Scope of the Order Countervailing Duty Centralized OEAB members represent government IV. History of the Order Electronic Service System (ACCESS). agencies, the private sector, academic V. Legal Framework ACCESS is available to registered users of the Issues institutions, and not-for-profit at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a VI.1.Discussion Likelihood of Continuation or institutions involved in all facets of complete version of the Issues and Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy ocean exploration—from advanced Decision Memorandum can be accessed 2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates technology to public engagement. directly at https://access.trade.gov/ Likely to Prevail In addition to advising NOAA 3. Nature of the Subsidies public/FRNotices/ListLayout.aspx. leadership, NOAA expects the OEAB to VII. Final Results of Sunset Review Final Results of Sunset Review help to define and develop a national VIII. Recommendation program of ocean exploration—a [FR Doc. 2024–20567 Filed 9–10–24; 8:45 am] Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and network of stakeholders and BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 752(b) of the Act, Commerce determines partnerships advancing national that revocation of the Order would priorities for ocean exploration. likely lead to continuation or recurrence Matters To Be Considered: NOAA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE of countervailable subsidies at the laboratory and program science reviews following net countervailable subsidy National Oceanic and Atmospheric are conducted every five years to rates: Administration evaluate the quality, relevance, and performance of research conducted in 4 See Domestic Interested Parties’ Letter, Public Meeting of the Ocean NOAA OAR laboratories and programs. ‘‘Domestic Interested Party Substantive Response,’’ Exploration Advisory Board On October 9–10, 2024, the Ocean dated May 30, 2024 (Substantive Response). Exploration Advisory Board will 5 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and conduct a five-year program review of Initiated on May 1, 2024,’’ dated June 21, 2024. Atmospheric Research (OAR), National 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the NOAA Ocean Exploration program. Oceanic and Atmospheric the Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Administration (NOAA), Department of Three focus areas have been identified Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on for the review: Ensuring a National Commerce (DOC). Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam,’’ dated Program of Ocean Exploration; concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this ACTION: Notice of public meeting. notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). Technological Innovation and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Sep 10, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Company Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73633-73634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20567]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-552-824]


Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: 
Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the 
Countervailing Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that 
revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on Laminated Woven 
Sacks (LWS) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would be 
likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailing 
subsidies at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Sunset 
Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable September 11, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Caruso, AD/CVD Operations, Office 
IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2081.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On June 4, 2019, Commerce published in the Federal Register the CVD 
order on LWS from Vietnam.\1\ On May 1, 2024, Commerce initiated the 
first sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ On May 10, 2024, Commerce 
received a timely notice of intent to participate from Polytex Fiber 
LLC and ProAmpac Holdings Inc. (collectively, the domestic interested 
parties) within the 15-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(1)(i).\3\ The domestic interested parties claimed interested

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party status under sections 771(9)(E) and (F) of the Act.
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    \1\ See Laminated Woven Sacks from the Socialist Republic of 
Vietnam: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders, 84 FR 
25753 (June 4, 2019) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 35073 
(May 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice).
    \3\ See Domestic Interested Parties' Letter, ``Domestic 
Interested Party Notice Of Intent To Participate,'' dated May 10, 
2024.
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    On May 30, 2024, Commerce received an adequate substantive response 
to the Initiation Notice from the domestic interested parties within 
the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).\4\ We 
received no substantive responses from any other interested parties, 
including the Government of Vietnam, and no interested party requested 
a hearing. On June 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International 
Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive 
response from respondent interested parties, and that Commerce would 
conduct an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order,\5\ pursuant 
to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B)-(C).
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    \4\ See Domestic Interested Parties' Letter, ``Domestic 
Interested Party Substantive Response,'' dated May 30, 2024 
(Substantive Response).
    \5\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews Initiated on May 1, 
2024,'' dated June 21, 2024.
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Scope of the Order

    The product covered by the Order is LWS. For a complete description 
of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\6\
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    \6\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Final Results 
of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty 
Order on Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam,'' dated concurrently 
with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision 
Memorandum).
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Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the 
accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues 
discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached as the 
appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision 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. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNotices/ListLayout.aspx.

Final Results of Sunset Review

    Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(b) of the Act, Commerce 
determines that revocation of the Order would likely lead to 
continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the 
following net countervailable subsidy rates:

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                                                           Subsidy rate
                         Company                            (percent ad
                                                             valorem)
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Duong Vinh Hoa Packaging Company Limited................            3.02
Xinsheng Plastic Industry Co., Ltd......................          198.87
All Others..............................................            3.02
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Administrative Protective Order

    This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a). Timely written notification 
of the 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

    Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results and notice 
in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act 
and 19 CFR 351.218.

    Dated: September 5, 2024.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy 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. History of the Order
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable 
Subsidy
    2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail
    3. Nature of the Subsidies
VII. Final Results of Sunset Review
VIII. Recommendation

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