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Certain Epoxy Resins From the Republic of Korea: Amended Preliminary Determination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is amending its preliminary affirmative determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of certain epoxy resins (epoxy resins) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) to correct for a significant ministerial error. The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that circular welded non-alloy steel pipe (CWP) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) was sold at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023. Additionally, Commerce determines that one mandatory respondent did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than NV during the POR. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Additionally, Commerce is rescinding this review with respect to six companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 2025 Red Snapper Private Angling Component Closure in Federal Waters Off Texas
NMFS announces a closure for the 2025 fishing season for the red snapper recreational private angling component in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Texas in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) through this temporary rule. The red snapper recreational private angling component in the Gulf EEZ off Texas will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on January 1, 2025, until 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 1, 2025. This closure is necessary to prevent the private angling component from exceeding the Texas regional management area annual catch limit (ACL) and to prevent overfishing of the Gulf red snapper resource.
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) and U.S. Army (Army; hereafter, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army are collectively referred to as Action Proponents) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to training, testing, and modernization and sustainment of ranges conducted in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area over the course of 7 years from December 2025 through December 2032. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the Action Proponents' request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals and issuance of four 7-year Letters of Authorization (LOAs). NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the Action Proponents' application and request.
Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Fisheries; In-Season Orders
NMFS publishes in-season orders to regulate treaty tribal and non-tribal (all citizen) commercial salmon fisheries in United States (U.S.) waters of the Fraser River Panel (Panel) Area. In 2024, a single order was issued by the Panel of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and approved and issued by NMFS for fisheries within the U.S. Panel Area. This order relinquished regulatory control of U.S. treaty tribal and all citizen commercial fisheries in U.S. Panel Area waters.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results and Rescission, In Part, of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were not provided to SeAH Steel Corporation and its cross-owned affiliate, SeAH Steel Holdings Corporation (collectively, the SeAH Steel Companies), a producer and exporter of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of review (POR) is September 29, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Additionally, Commerce is rescinding this review, in part, with respect to four companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of chlorinated isocyanurates (chlorinated isos) from the People's Republic of China (China) during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Certain Aluminum Foil From the Republic of Türkiye: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters of certain aluminum foil (aluminum foil) from the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye). The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. In addition, Commerce is rescinding the review, in part, with respect to one company. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Thermal Paper From Germany: Preliminary Results and Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that sales of thermal paper from Germany were not made at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Certain Aluminum Foil From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that certain aluminum foil (aluminum foil) from Brazil was sold in the United States at prices below normal value (NV). The period of review (POR) is November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Certain Aluminum Foil From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that sales of certain aluminum foil (aluminum foil) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman) were made at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Certain Aluminum Foil From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC, a producer and exporter of certain aluminum foil (aluminum foil) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman). The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that large diameter welded pipe (welded pipe) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) was not sold in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review (POR) May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
Endangered and Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Description of the Western North Pacific Gray Whale Distinct Population Segment
NMFS proposes a revision to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to update the description of the western North Pacific gray whale distinct population segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 in light of the best available science. The proposed revision is informed by our recently completed 5-year review and a DPS analysis prepared by a Status Review Team. We do not propose to change the ESA-listing status of western North Pacific gray whales, which are classified as an endangered species.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA), issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review to ALCC on December 3, 2024.
Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee; Charter Renewal
Notice is hereby given of the two-year renewed charter for the Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee (MCAM), effective on December 6, 2024.
Modification of the Duration of Certain Permits and Letters of Confirmation Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
NMFS hereby modifies the regulations for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) section 104 permits, including scientific research, enhancement, photography, and public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) under the General Authorization. The modification removes the 5-year regulatory limitation on the duration of section 104 permits and LOCs. This change gives NMFS the discretion to issue these permits for longer than 5 years, if such a duration is appropriate. This rule applies only to permits and LOCs issued under section 104 of the MMPA.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New Jersey to North Carolina
NMFS announces that the State of New Jersey is transferring a portion of their 2024 commercial bluefish quota to the State of North Carolina. This quota adjustment is necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2024 commercial bluefish quotas for New Jersey and North Carolina.
Procedures and Rules for Article 10.12 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; Correction
On January 31, 2024, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) updated and made final an interim final rule that amended its regulations pertaining to the procedures and rules related to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with appropriate references to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect on July 1, 2020. This rule is correcting language in the regulations which was erroneously duplicated.
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Reviews
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published the preliminary results of the changed circumstances reviews (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (China), with respect to Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. For these final results, Commerce continues to find it appropriate to amend the Appendix V certification to include the additional wafer suppliers identified by Hanwha in its CCR requests.
National Environmental Policy Act; Proposed Implementing Procedures and Categorical Exclusions
Federal agencies are required to develop procedures to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA. Consistent with these requirements, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is proposing new NEPA implementing procedures (NEPA Procedures), including the establishment of new categorical exclusions (CEs) as part of its NEPA Procedures. CEs are categories of actions that an agency has determined normally do not have a significant effect on the human environment, individually or in the aggregate. CEs are a form of review that agencies use to comply with NEPA for proposed actions that normally have no or minimal environmental effects. NIST requests the views of the public on its draft NEPA Procedures as well as its substantiation record for the proposed CEs.
Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting
The SEDAR 88 assessment of Gulf of Mexico red grouper will consist of a series of webinars. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR); Public Meeting
The SEDAR 87 assessment process of Gulf of Mexico white, pink, and brown shrimp will consist of a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) has begun its annual preseason management process for the 2025 ocean salmon fisheries. This document announces the availability of Pacific Council documents, as well as the anticipated dates and locations of upcoming Pacific Council meetings and public hearings hosted by the Pacific Council. These documents and events comprise the Pacific Council's complete schedule for determining the annual proposed and final modifications to ocean salmon fishery management measures. The agendas for the March and April 2025 Pacific Council meetings will be published in subsequent Federal Register documents prior to the actual meetings.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will host an online meeting of the Area 2A Pacific halibut governmental management entities that is open to the public.
Ferrosilicon From Malaysia: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Amended Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is amending the preliminary affirmative determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of ferrosilicon from Malaysia to correct significant ministerial errors. The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that the sole producer/exporter under administrative review, OCTAL SAOC FZC (OCTAL), did not sell subject merchandise at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
Additions to the Entity List
In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 8 entities to the Entity List, under the destinations of Burma (2), China, People's Republic of (China) (2), and Russia (4). These entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States.
Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Ukraine: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon and alloy steel wire rod (wire rod) from Ukraine for the period of review (POR) March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking public input on the potential writing of ethical guidelines for the use of "pervasive data" in research. "Pervasive data" refers to data about people gathered through online services. NTIA will rely on these comments, along with stakeholder engagements, in considering whether to draft and issue non-binding guidelines to assist researchers working with pervasive data. Such guidelines, if warranted, would detail how researchers can work with pervasive data while meeting ethical expectations of research and protecting individuals' privacy and other rights.
Endangered Species; File No. 28262
Notice is hereby given that Kori Johnsen, 1792 Harrison Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935, has withdrawn their application for a permit to conduct research on green (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on steel wire garment hangers (steel hangers) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
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.
Laminated Woven Sacks From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on Laminated Woven Sacks (LWS) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of the Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Open Meeting of the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
The President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA or Council) will hold a meeting to deliberate and adopt a report commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of the PAC-DBIA. The PAC-DBIA will present summaries of past recommendations across twelve key topics: Infrastructure, Financing, Technology & Digital Economy, Energy & Environment, Health, Agribusiness & Food-Water Security, Trade Facilitation & Supply-Value Chains, Bilateral Engagement Mechanisms, Public Procurement, Workforce & Skills Development, SMEs & Women Entrepreneurs, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). U.S. Government principals will provide feedback summarizing actions taken by departments, agencies, and programs that have address the PAC-DBIA's recommendations. The PAC- DBIA will also present a review of key fact-finding activities conducted and analytical reports produced over the 10 years of the PAC- DBIA's existence. Finally, the PAC-DBIA will present forward-looking recommendations regarding utilization of the PAC-DBIA and U.S.-Africa commercial engagement in general. The final agenda for the meeting will be posted prior to the meeting on the Council's website at https:// trade.gov/pac-dbia.
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
Notice is hereby given that permits and permit amendments have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
Forged Steel Fittings From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Yingkou Guangming Pipeline Industry Co., Ltd. (Yingkou Guangming), the sole mandatory respondent in this review, and Jiangsu Forged Pipe Fittings Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Forged), are not eligible for a separate rate in the above-referenced administrative review of the antidumping duty order on forged steel fittings from the People's Republic of China (China), and are to be considered part of the China-wide entity The period of review (POR) is November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023.
Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Antidumping Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; and Notice of Amended Antidumping Duty Order
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in New American Keg v. United States, Court No. 20-00008, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce's (Commerce) third remand redetermination pertaining to the less-than- fair-value (LTFV) investigation of refillable stainless steel kegs (kegs) from the People's Republic of China (China) covering the period of investigation (POI) January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final determination in that investigation, and that Commerce is amending the final determination and the resulting antidumping duty (AD) order with respect to the dumping margin for certain respondents eligible for a separate rate, i.e., Ningbo Master International Trade Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Master), Guangzhou Jingye Machinery Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Jingye), and Guangzhou Ulix Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Ulix). The merchandise exported by these three exporters is included in the amended AD order.
Fisheries of the Atlantic; Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia; 2024 Commercial Closure for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia
NMFS implements a closure in Federal waters off Georgia through New York for Atlantic migratory group cobia (Atlantic cobia) that are harvested and sold (commercial). Commercial landings of Atlantic cobia are projected to reach the commercial quota on December 18, 2024. Therefore, NMFS closes the commercial sector for Atlantic cobia in Federal waters. This closure is necessary to protect the Atlantic cobia resource.
Organic Soybean Meal From India: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to certain producers and exporters of organic soybean meal from India. The period of review (POR) is September 3, 2021, through December 31, 2022.
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