International Trade Administration September 10, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Based on the amended affirmative final determination with respect to India and the affirmative final determination with respect to the Republic of Turkey (``Turkey'') by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (``ITC''), the Department is issuing countervailing duty orders on certain oil country tubular goods (``OCTG'') from India and Turkey. The Department is amending its final determination with respect to India to correct certain ministerial errors as explained below.

The Department of Commerce announces the renewal of the Manufacturing Council (Council) and is currently seeking applications for appointment of up to 30 members of the Council for a two-year term to begin in December 2014. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. manufacturing sector and to provide regular communication between Government and the manufacturing sector. The Industry and Analysis unit of the International Trade Administration oversees the administration of the Council and collaborates with Congress and other stakeholders to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector.