Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From China and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations, 83051-83052 [2024-23714]
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purposes of this Investigation may be
disclosed to and used: (i) by 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) by U.S.
Government employees and contract
personnel,2 solely for cybersecurity
purposes. All nonconfidential written
submissions will be available for public
inspection at the Office of the Secretary
and on EDIS.3
This action is taken under the
authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337),
and of §§ 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 9, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–739–740 and
731–TA–1716–1717 (Preliminary)]
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products
From China and Vietnam; Institution of
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Investigations and Scheduling of
Preliminary Phase Investigations
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the institution of investigations
and commencement of preliminary
phase antidumping and countervailing
duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–739–
740 and 731–TA–1716–1717
(Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act
of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine
whether there is a reasonable indication
that an industry in the United States is
materially injured or threatened with
material injury, or the establishment of
an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of thermoformed molded fiber
products from China and Vietnam,
provided for in subheading 4823.70.00
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
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SUMMARY:
2 All contract personnel will sign appropriate
nondisclosure agreements.
3 Electronic Document Information System
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the United States, that are alleged to be
sold in the United States at less than fair
value and alleged to be subsidized by
the Governments of China and Vietnam.
Unless the Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) extends the time for
initiation, the Commission must reach a
preliminary determination in
antidumping and countervailing duty
investigations in 45 days, or in this case
by November 22, 2024. The
Commission’s views must be
transmitted to Commerce within five
business days thereafter, or by
December 2, 2024.
DATES: October 8, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Caitlyn Costello ((202) 205–2058), Office
of Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. 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.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server (https://
www.usitc.gov). The public record for
these investigations may be viewed on
the Commission’s electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.—These investigations
are being instituted, pursuant to
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and
1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed
on October 8, 2024, by the American
Molded Fiber Coalition, which is
comprised of Genera, Vonore,
Tennessee, Tellus Products, LLC, Belle
Glade, Florida, and the United Steel,
Paper and Forestry, Rubber,
Manufacturing, Energy, Allied
Industrial and Service Workers
International Union, AFL–CIO.
For further information concerning
the conduct of these investigations and
rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B
(19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and
public service list.—Persons (other than
petitioners) wishing to participate in the
investigations as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
§§ 201.11 and 207.10 of the
Commission’s rules, not later than seven
days after publication of this notice in
the Federal Register. Industrial users
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and (if the merchandise under
investigation is sold at the retail level)
representative consumer organizations
have the right to appear as parties in
Commission antidumping duty and
countervailing duty investigations. The
Secretary will prepare a public service
list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives,
who are parties to these investigations
upon the expiration of the period for
filing entries of appearance.
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
these investigations available to
authorized applicants representing
interested parties (as defined in 19
U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the
investigations under the APO issued in
the investigations, provided that the
application is made not later than seven
days after the publication of this notice
in the Federal Register. A separate
service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to
receive BPI under the APO.
Conference.—The Office of
Investigations will hold a staff
conference in connection with the
preliminary phase of these
investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Requests to
appear at the conference should be
emailed to preliminaryconferences@
usitc.gov (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or
before Friday, October 25, 2024. Please
provide an email address for each
conference participant in the email.
Information on conference procedures,
format, and participation, including
guidance for requests to appear as a
witness via videoconference, will be
available on the Commission’s Public
Calendar (Calendar (USITC) | United
States International Trade Commission).
A nonparty who has testimony that may
aid the Commission’s deliberations may
request permission to participate by
submitting a short statement.
Please note the Secretary’s Office will
accept only electronic filings during 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.
Written submissions.—As provided in
§§ 201.8 and 207.15 of the
Commission’s rules, any person may
submit to the Commission on or before
5:15 p.m. on November 1, 2024, a
written brief containing information and
arguments pertinent to the subject
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matter of the investigations. Parties shall
file written testimony and
supplementary material in connection
with their presentation at the conference
no later than noon on October 28, 2024.
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.
In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and
207.3 of the 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 must be timely
filed. The Secretary will not accept a
document for filing without a certificate
of service.
Certification.—Pursuant to § 207.3 of
the Commission’s rules, any person
submitting information to the
Commission in connection with these
investigations must certify that the
information is accurate and complete to
the best of the submitter’s knowledge. In
making the certification, the submitter
will acknowledge that any information
that it submits to the Commission
during these investigations may be
disclosed to and used: (i) by the
Commission, its employees and Offices,
and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records
of these or related investigations or
reviews, 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) by
U.S. Government employees and
contract personnel, solely for
cybersecurity purposes. All contract
personnel will sign appropriate
nondisclosure agreements.
Authority: These investigations are
being conducted under authority of title
VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice
is published pursuant to § 207.12 of the
Commission’s rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 8, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Antitrust Division
Notice Pursuant to the National
Cooperative Research and Production
Act of 1993—Blockchain Security
Standards Council, Inc.
Notice is hereby given that, on
September 26, 2024, pursuant to section
6(a) of the National Cooperative
Research and Production Act of 1993,
15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’),
Blockchain Security Standards Council,
Inc., (‘‘BSSC’’) has filed written
notifications simultaneously with the
Attorney General and the Federal Trade
Commission disclosing changes in its
membership. The notifications were
filed for the purpose of extending the
Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of
antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages
under specified circumstances.
Specifically, Anchor Labs, Inc., DBA
Anchorage Digital, San Francisco, CA;
Figment, Inc., Toronto, CANADA; and
Ribbit Capital, New York, NY, have
been added as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in
either the membership or planned
activity of the group research project.
Membership in this group research
project remains open, and BSSC intends
to file additional written notifications
disclosing all changes in membership.
On July 9, 2024, BSSC filed its
original notification pursuant to section
6(a) of the Act. The Department of
Justice published a notice in the Federal
Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the
Act on September 26, 2024 (89 FR
78902).
of extending the Act’s provisions
limiting the recovery of antitrust
plaintiffs to actual damages under
specified circumstances. Specifically,
Shenxian Hua Yang Industry Co. Ltd.,
Liao Cheng, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
CHINA; Camel Group Co. Ltd.,
Xiangyang, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
CHINA; and Luminous Power
Technologies, Gurugram, INDIA, have
been added as parties to this venture.
Also, Boab Metals, Perth,
AUSTRALIA; Digatron Power
Electronics GmbH, Aachen, GERMANY;
and NV Bekaert SA, Zwevegem,
BELGIUM, have withdrawn as parties to
this venture.
No other changes have been made in
either the membership or planned
activity of the group research project.
Membership in this group research
project remains open, and CBI intends
to file additional written notifications
disclosing all changes in membership.
On May 24, 2019, CBI filed its original
notification pursuant to section 6(a) of
the Act. The Department of Justice
published a notice in the Federal
Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the
Act on June 21, 2019 (84 FR 29241).
The last notification was filed with
the Department on March 18, 2024. A
notice was published in the Federal
Register pursuant to section 6(b) of the
Act on June 28, 2024 (89 FR 54043).
Suzanne Morris,
Deputy Director Civil Enforcement
Operations, Antitrust Division.
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Suzanne Morris,
Deputy Director Civil Enforcement
Operations, Antitrust Division.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Notice Pursuant to the National
Cooperative Research and Production
Act of 1993—ASTM International
Antitrust Division
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Antitrust Division
Notice Pursuant to the National
Cooperative Research and Production
Act of 1993—Consortium for Battery
Innovation
Notice is hereby given that, on
October 1, 2024, pursuant to section 6(a)
of the National Cooperative Research
and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C.
4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Consortium for
Battery Innovation (‘‘CBI’’) has filed
written notifications simultaneously
with the Attorney General and the
Federal Trade Commission disclosing
changes in its membership. The
notifications were filed for the purpose
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Notice is hereby given that, on
September 25, 2024, pursuant to section
6(a) of the National Cooperative
Research and Production Act of 1993,
15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’),
ASTM International (‘‘ASTM’’) has filed
written notifications simultaneously
with the Attorney General and the
Federal Trade Commission disclosing
additions or changes to its standards
development activities. The
notifications were filed for the purpose
of extending the Act’s provisions
limiting the recovery of antitrust
plaintiffs to actual damages under
specified circumstances. Specifically,
ASTM has provided an updated list of
current, ongoing ASTM activities
originating between May 12, 2024, and
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-1717 (Preliminary)]
Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products From China and Vietnam;
Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and
Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of
investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-739-740 and 731-TA-1716-
1717 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to
determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in
the United States is materially injured or threatened with material
injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of imports of thermoformed molded fiber
products from China and Vietnam, provided for in subheading 4823.70.00
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are
alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and
alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China and Vietnam.
Unless the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for
initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in
antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in
this case by November 22, 2024. The Commission's views must be
transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by
December 2, 2024.
DATES: October 8, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caitlyn Costello ((202) 205-2058),
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal
on 202-205-1810. 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. General information
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its
internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these
investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.--These investigations are being instituted, pursuant to
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed on October 8,
2024, by the American Molded Fiber Coalition, which is comprised of
Genera, Vonore, Tennessee, Tellus Products, LLC, Belle Glade, Florida,
and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing,
Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-
CIO.
For further information concerning the conduct of these
investigations and rules of general application, consult the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and
B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in Sec. Sec. 201.11 and
207.10 of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after
publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Industrial users
and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail
level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear
as parties in Commission antidumping duty and countervailing duty
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their
representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the
expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to Sec. 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized
applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C.
1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in
the investigations, provided that the application is made not later
than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary
for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Conference.--The Office of Investigations will hold a staff
conference in connection with the preliminary phase of these
investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Requests to appear at the conference should be emailed to
[email protected] (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before
Friday, October 25, 2024. Please provide an email address for each
conference participant in the email. Information on conference
procedures, format, and participation, including guidance for requests
to appear as a witness via videoconference, will be available on the
Commission's Public Calendar (Calendar (USITC) [verbar] United States
International Trade Commission). A nonparty who has testimony that may
aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to
participate by submitting a short statement.
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic
filings during 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.
Written submissions.--As provided in Sec. Sec. 201.8 and 207.15 of
the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or
before 5:15 p.m. on November 1, 2024, a written brief containing
information and arguments pertinent to the subject
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matter of the investigations. Parties shall file written testimony and
supplementary material in connection with their presentation at the
conference no later than noon on October 28, 2024. All written
submissions must conform with the provisions of Sec. 201.8 of the
Commission's rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform
with the requirements of Sec. Sec. 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.
In accordance with Sec. Sec. 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the 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 must be
timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing
without a certificate of service.
Certification.--Pursuant to Sec. 207.3 of the Commission's rules,
any person submitting information to the Commission in connection with
these investigations must certify that the information is accurate and
complete to the best of the submitter's knowledge. In making the
certification, the submitter will acknowledge that any information that
it submits to the Commission during these investigations may be
disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and
Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the
records of these or related investigations or reviews, 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) by U.S. Government employees and
contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract
personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements.
Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority
of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to Sec. 207.12 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 8, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-23714 Filed 10-11-24; 8:45 am]
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