Department of Commerce July 21, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On March 23, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published in the Federal Register (70 FR 14643) a notice announcing the initiation of the sixth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') is February 1, 2004, to January 31, 2005. This review is now being rescinded for Blue Field (Sichuan) Food Industrial Co., Ltd.; China Processed Food Import & Export Company; China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Import & Export Corporation; COFCO (Zhangzhou) Food Industrial Co.; Ltd., Fujian Zishan Group Co.; Xiamen Jiahua Import & Export Trading Co., Ltd.; Fujian Yu Xing Fruit and Vegetable Foodstuff Development Co., Ltd.\1\; Shandong Jiufa Edible Fungus Co., Ltd.; Guangxi Hengxian Pro-Light Foods, Inc.; Guangxi Yizhou Dongfang Cannery; Inter-foods D.S. Co., Ltd.; Mei Wei Food Industry Co., Ltd.; Nanning Runchao Industrial Trade Co., Ltd.; Raoping Xingyu Foods Co., Ltd.; Xiamen Jiahua Import & Export Trading Co., Ltd.; Xiamen Zhongjia Import and Export Co., Ltd.; Shanghai Superlucky Import & Export Company, Ltd.; Shantou Hongda Industrial General Corporation; Shenxian Dongxing Foods Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Qunxingyuan Trading Co., Ltd.; Tak Fat Trading Co.; Xiamen International Trade & Industrial Co., Ltd.; Zhangzhou Hongning Canned Food Factory; Zhangzhou Jingxiang Foods Co., Ltd.; Zhangzhou Longhai Lubao Food Co., Ltd.; and Zhangzhou Longhai Minhui Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., (collectively ``the Twenty-five Companies'') because the only requesting party withdrew its request in a timely manner.
Honey from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On January 31, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register (70 FR 4818) a notice announcing the initiation of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The period of review (POR) is December 1, 2003, to November 30, 2004. On June 22, 2005, petitioners and Wuhan Bee Healthy Co., Ltd. (Wuhan Bee) withdrew their requests for an administrative review of Wuhan Bee. This review is now being rescinded for Wuhan Bee.
Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Eighth New Shipper Review
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is currently conducting the eighth new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') covering the period February 1, 2004, through July 31, 2004. This review covers one exporter. Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), we have preliminarily determined that sales have not been made at less than normal value (``NV'') with respect to the exporter who participated in this review. If the preliminary results are adopted in our final results of this review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to not assess antidumping duties on entries of merchandise subject to this review. Interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary results. We will issue the final results no later than 90 days from the date of publication of this notice.
Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
The Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand. The period of review is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. This review covers imports of furfuryl alcohol from one producer/exporter. We preliminarily determine that sales of subject merchandise have not been made at less than normal value. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate entries of furfuryl alcohol from Indorama Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. without regard to antidumping duties. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results not later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part
The Department of Commerce has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with June anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. The Department also received a request to revoke one antidumping duty order in part.
Review Under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act: Economic Impact of the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) on Small Business Entities
This document requests comments on the economic impact of the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR) on small business entities, pursuant to the requirements of Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The comments sought in this document should be directed to the impact of the CWCR on small business entities, only. The public does not need to re-submit previous comments made during the comment period that closed on February 7, 2005, for the proposed CWCR published on December 7, 2004.
Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Private-Sector Members
Six Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) advise the Department of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls applicable to dual-use commodities and technology and on the administration of those controls. The TACs are composed of representatives from industry and Government representing diverse points of view on the concerns of the exporting community. Industry representatives are selected from firms producing a broad range of goods, technologies, and software presently controlled for national security, non-proliferation, foreign policy, and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such controls, balanced to the extent possible among large and small firms. TAC members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve terms of not more than four consecutive years. The membership reflects the Department's commitment to attaining balance and diversity. TAC members must obtain secret-level clearances prior to appointment. These clearances are necessary so that members may be permitted access to the classified information needed to formulate recommendations to the Department of Commerce. Each TAC meets approximately 4 times per year. Members of the Committees will not be compensated for their services. The six TACs are responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on the technical parameters for export controls and the administration of those controls within the following areas: Information Systems TAC: Control List Categories 3 (electronics), 4 (computers), and 5 (telecommunications and information security); Materials TAC: Control List Category 1 (materials, chemicals, microorganisms, and toxins); Materials Processing Equipment TAC: Control List Category 2 (materials processing); Regulations and Procedures TAC: the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and procedures for implementing the EAR; Sensors and Instrumentation TAC: Control List Category 6 (sensors and lasers); Transportation and Related Equipment TAC: Control List Categories 7 (navigation and avionics), 8 (marine), and 9 (propulsion systems, space vehicles, and related equipment). To respond to this recruitment notice, please send a copy of your resume to Ms. Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov. Deadline: This Notice of Recruitment will be open for one year from its date of publication in the Federal Register.
Exports of Nuclear Grade Graphite: Change in Licensing Jurisdiction.
The Bureau of Industry and Security is publishing this final rule to make nuclear grade graphite intended for non-nuclear end uses subject to the Export Administration Regulations' licensing jurisdiction, and imposes a license requirement for exports and reexports to destinations of concern for nuclear proliferation reasons. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is discontinuing such jurisdiction in a corresponding final rule published in this same issue of the Federal Register. This transfer of jurisdiction and the imposition of license requirements only to destinations of concern for nuclear proliferation reasons are intended to remove the licensing burden on exporters of nuclear grade graphite intended for non-nuclear end uses to most destinations.
Performance Review Board Membership
Below is a listing of individuals who are eligible to serve on the Performance Review Board in accordance with the Economics and Statistics Administration's Senior Executive Service and Senior Professional Performance Management Systems:
District Export Council Nomination Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals in serving as a member of one of the fifty-nine District Export Councils (DECs) nationwide. The DECs are closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC) of the U.S. Commercial Service. DECs combine the energy of more than 1,500 exporters and export service providers who promote U.S. exports. DEC members volunteer at their own expense.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; U.S. Measurement System Biophotonics Survey
The Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the continuing and proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
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