United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for Applications for Membership, 77088-77089 [2024-21499]

Download as PDF 77088 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices CFR 351.211 or a determination under 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4) to continue an order or suspended investigation (after sunset review), Commerce, if requested by a domestic interested party within 30 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the review, will determine whether ADs have been absorbed by an exporter or producer subject to the review if the subject merchandise is sold in the United States through an importer that is affiliated with such exporter or producer. The request must include the name(s) of the exporter or producer for which the inquiry is requested. Gap Period Liquidation For the first administrative review of any order, there will be no assessment of antidumping or countervailing duties on entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the relevant ‘‘gap’’ period of the order (i.e., the period following the expiry of provisional measures and before definitive measures were put into place), if such a gap period is applicable to the POR. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Administrative Protective Orders and Letters of Appearance Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with the procedures outlined in Commerce’s regulations at 19 CFR 351.305. Those procedures apply to administrative reviews included in this notice of initiation. Parties wishing to participate in any of these administrative reviews should ensure that they meet the requirements of these procedures (e.g., the filing of separate letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). Factual Information Requirements Commerce’s regulations identify five categories of factual information in 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21), which are summarized as follows: (i) evidence submitted in response to questionnaires; (ii) evidence submitted in support of allegations; (iii) publicly available information to value factors under 19 CFR 351.408(c) or to measure the adequacy of remuneration under 19 CFR 351.511(a)(2); (iv) evidence placed on the record by Commerce; and (v) evidence other than factual information described in (i)–(iv). These regulations require any party, when submitting factual information, to specify under which subsection of 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) the information is being submitted and, if the information is submitted to rebut, clarify, or correct VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 factual information already on the record, to provide an explanation identifying the information already on the record that the factual information seeks to rebut, clarify, or correct. The regulations, at 19 CFR 351.301, also provide specific time limits for such factual submissions based on the type of factual information being submitted. Please review the Final Rule,17 available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ FR-2013-07-17/pdf/2013-17045.pdf, prior to submitting factual information in this segment. Note that Commerce has amended certain of its requirements pertaining to the service of documents in 19 CFR 351.303(f).18 Any party submitting factual information in an AD or CVD proceeding must certify to the accuracy and completeness of that information using the formats provided at the end of the Final Rule.19 Commerce intends to reject factual submissions in any proceeding segments if the submitting party does not comply with applicable certification requirements. data; and (5) Q&V questionnaires. Under certain circumstances, Commerce may elect to specify a different time limit by which extension requests will be considered untimely for submissions which are due from multiple parties simultaneously. In such a case, Commerce will inform parties in the letter or memorandum setting forth the deadline (including a specified time) by which extension requests must be filed to be considered timely. This policy also requires that an extension request must be made in a separate, standalone submission, and clarifies the circumstances under which Commerce will grant untimely-filed requests for the extension of time limits. Please review the Final Rule, available at https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-09-20/ html/2013-22853.htm, prior to submitting factual information in these segments. These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Extension of Time Limits Regulation Parties may request an extension of time limits before a time limit established under Part 351 expires, or as otherwise specified by Commerce.20 In general, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after the time limit established under Part 351 expires. For submissions which are due from multiple parties simultaneously, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after 10:00 a.m. on the due date. Examples include, but are not limited to: (1) case and rebuttal briefs, filed pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309; (2) factual information to value factors under 19 CFR 351.408(c), or to measure the adequacy of remuneration under 19 CFR 351.511(a)(2), filed pursuant to 19 CFR 351.301(c)(3) and rebuttal, clarification and correction filed pursuant to 19 CFR 351.301(c)(3)(iv); (3) comments concerning the selection of a surrogate country and surrogate values and rebuttal; (4) comments concerning CBP Dated: September 16, 2024. Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. 17 See Certification of Factual Information To Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July 17, 2013) (Final Rule); see also the frequently asked questions regarding the Final Rule, available at https://enforcement.trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_ info_final_rule_FAQ_07172013.pdf. 18 See Administrative Protective Order, Service, and Other Procedures in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings; Final Rule, 88 FR 67069 (September 29, 2023). 19 See section 782(b) of the Act; see also Final Rule; and the frequently asked questions regarding the Final Rule, available at https://enforcement. trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_info_final_rule_FAQ_ 07172013.pdf. 20 See 19 CFR 351.302. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2024–21528 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for Applications for Membership International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. travel and tourism industry. SUMMARY: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be received by the National Travel and Tourism Office by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, November 1, 2024. The International Trade Administration (ITA) will continue to accept applications under DATES: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2024 / Notices this notice for two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies. ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to TTAB@ trade.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Aguinaga, National Travel and Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; telephone: 202–482–2404; email: TTAB@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Board was established pursuant to Section 607 of the Visit America Act, Subtitle A of title VI of division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117–328, and in accordance with the provisions of the FACA, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. The Board (1) serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the United States; (2) advises the Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry; (3) offers counsel on current and emerging issues; (4) provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to problems related to the travel and tourism industry; and (5) provides advice regarding the domestic travel and tourism industry as an economic engine. Membership: The National Travel and Tourism Office is accepting applications for Board members. Members of the Board will be selected in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines based on their ability to carry out the objectives of the Board as set forth in the Board’s charter and in a manner that ensures that the Board is balanced in terms of geographic diversity, diversity in size of company or organization to be represented, and representation of a broad range of services in the travel and tourism industry. Each member shall serve for two years from the date of the appointment and at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce. Members shall be Chief Executive Officers or senior executives from U.S. companies, U.S. organizations, or U.S. entities in the travel and tourism sectors representing a broad range of products and services, company sizes, and geographic locations. Members serve in a representative capacity, representing the views and interests of their business sector, and not as Special Government employees. Members will receive no compensation for their participation in Board activities. Members participating in Board meetings and events will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal expenses. Meetings will VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 be held regularly and, to the extent practical, not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC or virtually. Request for Nominations: All nominations for membership on the Board should provide the following information: 1. Sponsor letter on the company’s or organization’s letterhead containing the name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone number and email address) of the individual who is applying or being nominated, and containing a brief description of why the nominee should be considered for membership; 2. Short biography of nominee, including credentials; 3. Brief description of the U.S. company or U.S. organization to be represented and its business activities and company size (number of employees and annual sales); 4. An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Board eligibility requirements for representative members, including that the applicant represents a U.S. company or U.S. organization and that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938; and 5. An affirmative statement that the nominee will be able to meet the expected time commitments of the work of the Board, which includes: (1) a commitment to attend quarterly Board meetings (typically, two in-person meetings and two-to-three virtual meetings), (2) undertaking additional work outside of full Board meetings including regular participation in virtual subcommittee meetings, and (3) frequently drafting, preparing, or commenting on proposed recommendations to be evaluated at Board meetings. For eligibility purposes, a ‘‘U.S. company’’ is a for-profit firm that is incorporated in the United States (or an unincorporated U.S. firm with its principal place of business in the United States) that is controlled by U.S. citizens or by other U.S. companies. A company is not a U.S. company if 50 percent plus one share of its stock (if a corporation, or a similar ownership interest of an unincorporated entity) is known to be controlled, directly or indirectly, by non-U.S. citizens or nonU.S. companies. For eligibility purposes, a ‘‘U.S. organization’’ is an organization, including trade associations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), established under the laws of the United States, that is controlled by U.S. citizens, by another U.S. organization (or organizations), or by a U.S. company (or companies), as PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77089 determined based on its board of directors (or comparable governing body), membership, and funding sources, as applicable. For eligibility purposes, a U.S. entity is a tourismrelated entity that can demonstrate U.S. ownership or control, including but not limited to state and local tourism marketing entities, state government tourism offices, state and/or local government-supported tourism marketing entities, and multi-state tourism marketing entities. Nominations should be emailed to TTAB@trade.gov. Brian Beall, Director, National Travel and Tourism Office. [FR Doc. 2024–21499 Filed 9–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE202] Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Office of Naval Research’s Arctic Research Activities in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas (Year 7) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of an incidental harassment authorization. AGENCY: In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to incidentally harass marine mammals during Arctic Research Activities (ARA) in the Beaufort Sea and eastern Chukchi Sea. The ONR’s activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA). DATES: This authorization is effective from September 14, 2024, through September 13, 2025. ADDRESSES: Electronic copies of the application and supporting documents, as well as a list of the references cited in this document, may be obtained online at: https://www.fisheries. noaa.gov/national/marine-mammalprotection/incidental-takeauthorizations-military-readinessactivities. In case of problems accessing SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 183 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77088-77089]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21499]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Request for 
Applications for Membership

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the United 
States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications 
for membership on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board 
(Board). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of 
Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. travel and tourism industry.

DATES: Applications for immediate consideration for membership must be 
received by the National Travel and Tourism Office by 5:00 p.m. Eastern 
Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, November 1, 2024. The International 
Trade Administration (ITA) will continue to accept applications under

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this notice for two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies.

ADDRESSES: Please submit application information by email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Aguinaga, National Travel and 
Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; telephone: 202-482-2404; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board was established pursuant to Section 607 of 
the Visit America Act, Subtitle A of title VI of division BB of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328, and in 
accordance with the provisions of the FACA, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. The 
Board (1) serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce 
(Secretary) on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in 
the United States; (2) advises the Secretary on government policies and 
programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry; (3) offers 
counsel on current and emerging issues; (4) provides a forum for 
discussing and proposing solutions to problems related to the travel 
and tourism industry; and (5) provides advice regarding the domestic 
travel and tourism industry as an economic engine.
    Membership: The National Travel and Tourism Office is accepting 
applications for Board members. Members of the Board will be selected 
in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines based 
on their ability to carry out the objectives of the Board as set forth 
in the Board's charter and in a manner that ensures that the Board is 
balanced in terms of geographic diversity, diversity in size of company 
or organization to be represented, and representation of a broad range 
of services in the travel and tourism industry. Each member shall serve 
for two years from the date of the appointment and at the pleasure of 
the Secretary of Commerce.
    Members shall be Chief Executive Officers or senior executives from 
U.S. companies, U.S. organizations, or U.S. entities in the travel and 
tourism sectors representing a broad range of products and services, 
company sizes, and geographic locations.
    Members serve in a representative capacity, representing the views 
and interests of their business sector, and not as Special Government 
employees. Members will receive no compensation for their participation 
in Board activities. Members participating in Board meetings and events 
will be responsible for their travel, living, and other personal 
expenses. Meetings will be held regularly and, to the extent practical, 
not less than twice annually, usually in Washington, DC or virtually.
    Request for Nominations: All nominations for membership on the 
Board should provide the following information:
    1. Sponsor letter on the company's or organization's letterhead 
containing the name, title, and relevant contact information (including 
phone number and email address) of the individual who is applying or 
being nominated, and containing a brief description of why the nominee 
should be considered for membership;
    2. Short biography of nominee, including credentials;
    3. Brief description of the U.S. company or U.S. organization to be 
represented and its business activities and company size (number of 
employees and annual sales);
    4. An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Board 
eligibility requirements for representative members, including that the 
applicant represents a U.S. company or U.S. organization and that the 
applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the 
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938; and
    5. An affirmative statement that the nominee will be able to meet 
the expected time commitments of the work of the Board, which includes: 
(1) a commitment to attend quarterly Board meetings (typically, two in-
person meetings and two-to-three virtual meetings), (2) undertaking 
additional work outside of full Board meetings including regular 
participation in virtual subcommittee meetings, and (3) frequently 
drafting, preparing, or commenting on proposed recommendations to be 
evaluated at Board meetings.
    For eligibility purposes, a ``U.S. company'' is a for-profit firm 
that is incorporated in the United States (or an unincorporated U.S. 
firm with its principal place of business in the United States) that is 
controlled by U.S. citizens or by other U.S. companies. A company is 
not a U.S. company if 50 percent plus one share of its stock (if a 
corporation, or a similar ownership interest of an unincorporated 
entity) is known to be controlled, directly or indirectly, by non-U.S. 
citizens or non-U.S. companies. For eligibility purposes, a ``U.S. 
organization'' is an organization, including trade associations and 
nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), established under the laws of the 
United States, that is controlled by U.S. citizens, by another U.S. 
organization (or organizations), or by a U.S. company (or companies), 
as determined based on its board of directors (or comparable governing 
body), membership, and funding sources, as applicable. For eligibility 
purposes, a U.S. entity is a tourism-related entity that can 
demonstrate U.S. ownership or control, including but not limited to 
state and local tourism marketing entities, state government tourism 
offices, state and/or local government-supported tourism marketing 
entities, and multi-state tourism marketing entities.
    Nominations should be emailed to [email protected].

Brian Beall,
Director, National Travel and Tourism Office.
[FR Doc. 2024-21499 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
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