Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain; Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1546-1549 (Final)

=== Orders - AD - Germany - Japan - South Korea - Spain === 66284 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 222 / Monday, November 22, 2021 / Notices United Arab Emirates; MAHAN AIR GENERAL TRADING LLC, 19th Floor Al Moosa Tower One, Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai 40594, United Arab Emirates; MEHDI BAHRAMI, Mahan Airways- Istanbul Office, Cumhuriye Cad. Sibil Apt No: 101 D:6, 34374 Emadad, Sisli Istanbul, Turkey; AL NASER AIRLINES A/K/A AL–NASER AIRLINES A/K/A AL NASER WINGS AIRLINE A/K/A ALNASER AIRLINES AND AIR FREIGHT LTD., Home 46, Al-Karrada, Babil Region, District 929, St 21, Beside Al Jadirya Private Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, and Al Amirat Street, Section 309, St. 3/H.20, Al Mansour, Baghdad, Iraq, and P.O. Box 28360, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and P.O. Box 911399, Amman 11191, Jordan; ALI ABDULLAH ALHAY A/K/A ALI ALHAY A/K/A ALI ABDULLAH AHMED ALHAY, Home 46, Al-Karrada, Babil Region, District 929, St 21, Beside Al Jadirya Private Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, and Anak Street, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 61177; BAHAR SAFWA GENERAL TRADING, P.O. Box 113212, Citadel Tower, Floor- 5, Office #504, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and P.O. Box 8709, Citadel Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; SKY BLUE BIRD GROUP A/K/A SKY BLUE BIRD AVIATION A/K/A SKY BLUE BIRD LTD A/K/A SKY BLUE BIRD FZC, P.O. Box 16111, Ras Al Khaimah Trade Zone, United Arab Emirates; and ISSAM SHAMMOUT A/K/A MUHAMMAD ISAM MUHAMMAD ANWAR NUR SHAMMOUT A/K/A ISSAM ANWAR, Philips Building, 4th Floor, Al Fardous Street, Damascus, Syria, and Al Kolaa, Beirut, Lebanon 151515, and 17–18 Margaret Street, 4th Floor, London, W1W 8RP, United Kingdom, and Cumhuriyet Mah. Kavakli San St. Fulya, Cad. Hazar Sok. No.14/A Silivri, Istanbul, Turkey, and when acting for or on their behalf, any successors or assigns, agents, or employees (each a ‘‘Denied Person’’ and collectively the ‘‘Denied Persons’’) may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the EAR, or in any other activity subject to the EAR including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the EAR, or engaging in any other activity subject to the EAR; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the EAR, or from any other activity subject to the EAR. Second, that no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: A. Export, reexport, or transfer (in- country) to or on behalf of a Denied Person any item subject to the EAR; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by a Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby a Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from a Denied Person of any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from a Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the EAR with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by a Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by a Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, that, after notice and opportunity for comment as provided in section 766.23 of the EAR, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to a Denied Person by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order. Fourth, that this Order does not prohibit any export, reexport, or other transaction subject to the EAR where the only items involved that are subject to the EAR are the foreign-produced direct product of U.S.-origin technology. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 766.24(e) of the EAR, Mahan Airways, Al Naser Airlines, Ali Abdullah Alhay, and/or Bahar Safwa General Trading may, at any time, appeal this Order by filing a full written statement in support of the appeal with the Office of the Administrative Law Judge, U.S. Coast Guard ALJ Docketing Center, 40 South Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202–4022. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 766.23(c)(2) and 766.24(e)(3) of the EAR, Pejman Mahmood Kosarayanifard, Mahmoud Amini, Kerman Aviation, Sirjanco Trading LLC, Mahan Air General Trading LLC, Mehdi Bahrami, Sky Blue Bird Group, and/or Issam Shammout may, at any time, appeal their inclusion as a related person by filing a full written statement in support of the appeal with the Office of the Administrative Law Judge, U.S. Coast Guard ALJ Docketing Center, 40 South Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202– 4022. In accordance with the provisions of Section 766.24(d) of the EAR, BIS may seek renewal of this Order by filing a written request not later than 20 days before the expiration date. A renewal request may be opposed by Mahan Airways, Al Naser Airlines, Ali Abdullah Alhay, and/or Bahar Safwa General Trading as provided in Section 766.24(d), by filing a written submission with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, which must be received not later than seven days before the expiration date of the Order. A copy of this Order shall be provided to Mahan Airways, Al Naser Airlines, Ali Abdullah Alhay, and Bahar Safwa General Trading and each related person, and shall be published in the Federal Register. This Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect for 180 days. Dated: November 17, 2021. Kevin Kurland, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2021–25397 Filed 11–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DT–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–428–850, A–588–880, A–580–911, A–469– 824] Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Nov 19, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 66285Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 222 / Monday, November 22, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, 86 FR 54152 (September 30, 2021); see also Thermal Paper from Japan: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 86 FR 54157 (September 30, 2021); Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, 86 FR 54154 (September 30, 2021); and Thermal Paper from Spain: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 86 FR 54162 (September 30, 2021). 2 See ITC Letter, ‘‘Notification of ITC Final Determinations in Investigation Nos. 731–TA– 1546–1549 (Final),’’ dated November 15, 2021. 3 Id. 4 See Thermal Paper from Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26001 (May 12, 2021); see also Thermal Paper from the Republic of Japan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26011 (May 12, 2021); Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26007 (May 12, 2021); and Thermal Paper from Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26003 (May 12, 2021) (collectively, Preliminary Determinations). 5 See Preliminary Determinations. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty orders on thermal paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea (Korea), and Spain. DATES : Applicable November 22, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : David Goldberger at (202) 482–4136 (Germany); Paul Litwin at (202) 482– 6002 (Japan); Kristen Ju at (202) 482– 3699 (Korea); Abdul Alnoor at (202) 482–4554 (Spain); AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On September 30, 2021, Commerce published its affirmative final determinations in the less-than-fair- value (LTFV) investigations of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain. 1 On November 15, 2021, the ITC notified Commerce of its final determinations, pursuant to section 735(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured within the meaning of section 735(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act by reason of LTFV imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain and its negative critical circumstances finding with respect to dumped imports of thermal paper from Germany and Korea. 2 Scope of the Orders The product covered by these orders is thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain. For a complete description of the scope of these orders, see the appendix to this notice. Antidumping Duty Orders On November 15, 2021, in accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, the ITC notified Commerce of its final determinations in these investigations, in which it found that an industry in the United States is materially injured within the meaning of section 735(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act by reason of imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain. 3 Therefore, in accordance with section 735(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce is issuing these antidumping duty orders. Because the ITC determined that imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain are materially injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated entries of such merchandise from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain, entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, are subject to the assessment of antidumping duties. Therefore, in accordance with section 736(a)(1) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties equal to the amount by which the normal value of the merchandise exceeds the export price (or constructed export price) of the merchandise, for all relevant entries of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain. With the exception of entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determinations, as further described below, antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, on or after May 12, 2021, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determinations.4 Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 736 of the Act, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation on all relevant entries of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. Commerce also intends to instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margins indicated in the tables below. Accordingly, effective on the date of publication in the Federal Register of the notice of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determinations, CBP will require, at the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties on subject merchandise, a cash deposit equal to the rates listed below. The relevant all- others rate applies to all producers or exporters not specifically listed. Critical Circumstances With regard to the ITC’s negative critical circumstances determination on imports of thermal paper from Germany and Korea, we intend to instruct CBP to lift suspension and to refund any cash deposits made to secure the payment of estimated antidumping duties with respect to entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 11, 2021, (i.e., 90 days prior to the date of the publication of the Preliminary Determinations) but before May 12, 2021 (i.e., the date of publication of the Preliminary Determinations). Provisional Measures Section 733(d) of the Act states that suspension of liquidation pursuant to an affirmative preliminary determination may not remain in effect for more than four months, except where exporters representing a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise request that Commerce extend the four- month period to no more than six months. At the request of exporters that account for a significant proportion of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain, Commerce extended the four-month period to six months in each of these investigations. Commerce published the preliminary determinations in these investigations on May 12, 2021.5 The extended provisional measures period, beginning on the date of publication of the Preliminary Determinations, ended on November 7, 2021. Therefore, in accordance with section 733(d) of the Act, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to terminate the suspension of liquidation and to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, unliquidated VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Nov 19, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 66286 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 222 / Monday, November 22, 2021 / Notices 6 See Regulations to Improve Administration and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws, 86 FR 52300 (September 20, 2021) (Final Rule). 7 See Scope Ruling Application; Annual Inquiry Service List; and Informational Sessions, 86 FR 53205 (September 27, 2021) (Procedural Guidance). 8 Id. 9 This segment will be combined with the ACCESS Segment Specific Information (SSI) field, which will display the month in which the notice of the order or suspended investigation was published in the Federal Register, also known as the anniversary month. For example, for an order under case number A–000–000 that was published in the Federal Register in January, the relevant segment and SSI combination will appear in ACCESS as ‘‘AISL-January Anniversary.’’ Note that there will be only one annual inquiry service list segment per case number, and the anniversary month will be pre-populated in ACCESS. 10 See Final Rule, 86 FR at 52335. entries of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption after November 7, 2021, the final day on which the provisional measures were in effect, until and through the day preceding the date of publication of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determinations in the Federal Register. Suspension of liquidation and the collection of cash deposits will resume on the date of publication of the ITC’s final determinations in the Federal Register. Estimated Weighted-Average Dumping Margins The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Germany Papierfabrik August Koehler SE ........... 2.90 All Others .............................................. 2.90 Japan Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd./ Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd. ......... 140.25 All Others .............................................. 135.06 Korea Hansol Paper Company ........................ 6.19 All Others .............................................. 6.19 Spain Torraspapel S.A. ................................... 41.45 All Others .............................................. 37.07 Establishment of the Annual Inquiry Service List On September 20, 2021, Commerce published the final rule titled ‘‘Regulations to Improve Administration and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws’’ in the Federal Register. 6 On September 27, 2021, Commerce also published the notice titled ‘‘Scope Ruling Application; Annual Inquiry Service List; and Informational Sessions’’ in the Federal Register. 7 The Final Rule and Procedural Guidance provide that Commerce will maintain an annual inquiry service list for each order or suspended investigation, and any interested party submitting a scope ruling application or request for circumvention inquiry shall serve a copy of the application or request on the persons on the annual inquiry service list for that order, as well as any companion order covering the same merchandise from the same country of origin.8 In accordance with the Procedural Guidance, for orders published in the Federal Register after November 4, 2021, Commerce will create an annual inquiry service list segment in Commerce’s online e-filing and document management system, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Electronic Service System (ACCESS), available at https://access.trade.gov, within five business days of publication of the order. Each annual inquiry service list will be saved in ACCESS, under each case number, and under a specific segment type called ‘‘AISL- Annual Inquiry Service List.’’ 9 Interested parties who wish to be added to the annual inquiry service list for an order must submit an entry of appearance to the annual inquiry service list segment for the order in ACCESS within 30 days after the date of publication of the order. For ease of administration, Commerce requests that law firms with more than one attorney representing interested parties in an order designate a lead attorney to be included on the annual inquiry service list. Commerce will finalize the annual inquiry service list within five business days thereafter. As mentioned in the Procedural Guidance, the new annual inquiry service list will be in place until the following year, when the Opportunity Notice for the anniversary month of the order is published. Commerce may update an annual inquiry service list at any time as needed based on interested parties’ amendments to their entries of appearance to remove or otherwise modify their list of members and representatives, or to update contact information. Any changes or announcements pertaining to these procedures will be posted to the ACCESS website at https:// access.trade.gov. Special Instructions for Petitioners and Foreign Governments In the Final Rule, Commerce stated that, ‘‘after an initial request and placement on the annual inquiry service list, both petitioners and foreign governments will automatically be placed on the annual inquiry service list in the years that follow.’’ 10 Accordingly, as stated above, the petitioners and foreign governments should submit their initial entry of appearance after publication of this notice in order to appear in the first annual inquiry service list for those orders for which they qualify as an interested party. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(n)(3), the petitioners and foreign governments will not need to resubmit their entries of appearance each year to continue to be included on the annual inquiry service list. However, the petitioners and foreign governments are responsible for making amendments to their entries of appearance during the annual update to the annual inquiry service list in accordance with the procedures described above. Notification to Interested Parties This notice constitutes the antidumping duty orders with respect to thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of antidumping duty orders currently in effect at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/stats/ iastats1.html. These antidumping duty orders are published in accordance with section 736(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.211(b). Dated: November 16, 2021. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—Scope of the Orders The scope of these orders covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co-reactant, and/ or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Nov 19, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 66287Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 222 / Monday, November 22, 2021 / Notices All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of these orders covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to these orders may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these orders is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2021–25365 Filed 11–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology [Docket Number: 211116–0234] Study To Advance a More Productive Tech Economy AGENCY : National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Commerce. ACTION : Notice; request for information. SUMMARY : The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information about the public and private sector marketplace trends, supply chain risks, legislative, policy, and the future investment needs of eight emerging technology areas, including: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things in Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Blockchain Technology, New and Advanced Materials, Unmanned Delivery Services, Internet of Things, and Three-dimensional Printing. This Request for Information (RFI) is seeking comments to help identify, understand, refine, and guide the development of the current and future state of technology in the eight emerging technology areas named above. The information will inform a final report that will be submitted to Congress. DATES : Comments in response to this notice must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on January 31, 2022. Submissions received after that date may not be considered. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic submission: Submit electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. 1. Go to www.regulations.gov and enter NIST–2021–0007 in the search field, 2. Click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and 3. Enter or attach your comments. Electronic submissions may also be sent as an attachment to acastudy@ nist.gov and may be in any of the following unlocked formats: Word or PDF. Please cite ‘‘COMPETE ACT’’ and the topic area in all correspondence. If the input is provided for more than one topic area, please submit separate documents for each topic area. Comments received by the deadline may be posted at www.regulations.gov. Comments containing references, studies, research, and other empirical data that are not widely published should include copies of the referenced materials. All submissions, including attachments and other supporting materials, may become part of the public record and may be subject to public disclosure. NIST reserves the right to publish relevant comments publicly, unedited and in their entirety. Personal information, such as account numbers or Social Security numbers, or names of other individuals, should not be included. Do not submit confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected information. Comments that contain profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other inappropriate language or content will not be considered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : For questions about this RFI contact: Charles H. Romine, U.S. Department of Commerce, (301) 975–2900 or Charles.Romine@nist.gov. Please direct media inquiries to NIST’s Public Affairs Office at (301) 975–2762 or Jennifer.Huergo@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Under DIVISION FF, Title XV, § 1501 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116–260), the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission and other federal agencies, is directed to complete a study of and issue a report on eight emerging technology areas: • Artificial Intelligence—on the state of the artificial intelligence industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, • Internet of Things in Manufacturing—on the use of internet- connected devices and internet- connected solutions in manufacturing in the United States, • Quantum Computing—on the state of the quantum computing industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, • Blockchain Technology—on the state of the blockchain technology industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, • New and Advanced Materials—on the state of the new and advanced materials industry, including synthetically derived materials or those with enhanced natural properties, and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, • Unmanned Delivery Services (both air & ground)—on the impact of unmanned delivery services on businesses conducting interstate commerce and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, rules and regulations, • Internet of Things—on the state of the internet-connected devices industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy, and • Three-dimensional Printing—on the state of the three-dimensional printing industry and the impact of such industry on the United States economy. NIST invites stakeholders throughout the scientific research, standards, advocacy, industry, and non-scientific communities, including the general public, to provide input for creating a forward-thinking approach that supports emerging technology to foster economic growth and competitiveness across the Nation in ways that benefit all Americans. NIST will develop the report in a manner consistent with its mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness. Request for Information The following list of topics covers the major areas about which NIST seeks information. The listed areas are not intended to limit the topics that may be addressed by respondents so long as they address the current and future issues within one or more emerging technology areas. For each emerging technology area, NIST seeks information related to: The relevant marketplaces; supply chains; legislative, policy and standards needs; and strategic public- private partnerships to enhance adoption: Technology Development • NIST seeks to gain greater awareness of the federal agencies that have jurisdiction over the emerging technology area, or with which industry interacts on issues related to the emerging technology areas. • NIST seeks information on what the federal government could do to foster or enhance the adoption of technology or help expand economic opportunities within the emerging technology areas. • NIST seeks to better understand the current and future needs, as well as VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:30 Nov 19, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Final - Japan === 54157Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 2 See Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2017–2018, 84 FR 16843 (April 23, 2019) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM) at 11, unchanged in the Final Results. 3 See Preliminary Results PDM at 13, unchanged in the Final Results. 4 See Final Results of Redetermination on Remand Pursuant to Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. v. United States, Court No. 19–00201, Slip. Op. 21–11 (CIT February 3, 2021), dated May 4, 2021 (Remand Redetermination). 5 See Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. v. United States, Court No. 19–00201, Slip Op. 21–123 (CIT September 20, 2021). 6 See Timken Co. v. United States, 893 F.2d 337 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (Timken). 7 See Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers Coalition v. United States, 626 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010) (Diamond Sawblades). 8 This rate is based on the rates for the respondents that were selected for individual review, excluding rates that are zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts available. See section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. See also Memorandum, ‘‘Remand Redetermination of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India: Calculation of the Cash Deposit Rate for Non-Reviewed Companies,’’ dated April 21, 2021; and Final Results, 84 FR at 57847. 9 See 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2). dumping margin for the Elque Group. Commerce determined that the Elque Group: (1) Withheld requested information; (2) failed to provide information in the form or manner requested by Commerce; and (3) significantly impeded the proceeding. 2 For these reasons, in determining the Elque Group’s dumping margin, Commerce applied adverse facts available (AFA), pursuant to section 776(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).3 On February 3, 2021, the Court remanded aspects of the Final Results to Commerce for further consideration. Specifically, the Court held that Commerce’s application of AFA to the Elque Group was unlawful because Commerce did not provide the Elque Group adequate assistance or consider its difficulties as a small company, as required by section 782(c) of the Act. In its decision, the Court remanded the Final Results to Commerce to recalculate the Elque Group’s dumping margin, by either: (1) Reopening the record and procuring additional information; or (2) applying neutral facts available. In the Remand Redetermination, Commerce applied neutral facts available to the Elque Group’s reported data to calculate a dumping margin. 4 On September 20, 2021, the CIT sustained Commerce’s Remand Redetermination. 5 Timken Notice In its decision in Timken,6 as clarified by Diamond Sawblades,7 the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that, pursuant to section 516A(c) and (e) of the Act, Commerce must publish a notice of court decision that is not ‘‘in harmony’’ with a Commerce determination and suspend liquidation of entries pending a ‘‘conclusive’’ court decision. The CIT’s September 20, 2021 judgment constitutes a final decision of the CIT that is not in harmony with Commerce’s Final Results. Thus, this notice is published in fulfillment of the publication requirements of Timken. Amended Final Results Because there is now a final court judgment, Commerce is amending its Final Results with respect to the Elque Group and the non-examined companies subject to the review as follows: Producer/exporter Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd./Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd./Elque & Co 27.66 Review-Specific Average Rate Applicable to the Following Companies 8 Blue-Fin Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd. 6.13 Crystal Sea Foods Private Lim- ited .......................................... 6.13 Forstar Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd ... 6.13 Milsha Agro Exports Pvt. Ltd ...... 6.13 Cash Deposit Requirements Because Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd./ Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd./Elque & Co., Blue- Fin Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd., Crystal Sea Foods Private Limited, and Forstar Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd. have a superseding cash deposit rate, i.e., there have been final results published in a subsequent administrative review, we will not issue revised cash deposit instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This notice will not affect the current cash deposit rate with respect to these companies. With respect to Milsha Agro Exports Pvt. Ltd., Commerce will issue revised cash deposit instructions to CBP. Liquidation of Suspended Entries At this time, Commerce remains enjoined by CIT order from liquidating entries that were produced and/or exported by Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. and were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period February 1, 2017, through January 31, 2018. These entries will remain enjoined pursuant to the terms of the injunction during the pendency of any appeals process. In the event that the CIT’s ruling is not appealed, or, if appealed, upheld by a final and conclusive court decision, Commerce intends to instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on unliquidated entries of subject merchandise produced and/or exported by Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b). We will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review when the importer- specific ad valorem assessment rate is not zero or de minimis. Where an importer-specific ad valorem assessment rate is zero or de minimis,9 we will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 516A(c) and (e) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2021–21256 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–588–880] Thermal Paper From Japan: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that thermal paper from Japan is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the period of investigation, October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Alex Wood or Paul Litwin, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1959 or (202) 482–6002, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:52 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54158 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from the Republic of Japan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26011 (May 12, 2021) (Preliminary Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM). 2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination in the Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Thermal Paper from Japan,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021 (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Final Decision on General Scope Issues,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Final General Scope Decision Memorandum); and Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Japan: Final Scope Decision,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Final Japan Scope Decision Memorandum). 5 The petitioners are Appvion Operations, Inc., and Domtar Corporation. 6 See NPI’s Letter, ‘‘NPI’s Withdrawal as Mandatory Respondent,’’ dated June 17, 2021. 7 See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 38986, 38987 (July 8, 2008), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2. 8 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020); and Checklist, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Japan,’’ dated October 27, 2020 (Initiation Checklist) at 6–7. 9 Commerce preliminarily determined that Nippon Paper Industries Co, Ltd., and Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd. are a single entity. See Preliminary Determination PDM at 2. Background On May 12, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of thermal paper from Japan, in which we also postponed the final determination until September 24, 2021. 1 Commerce invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Determination. A summary of the events that occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination may be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is thermal paper from Japan. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments On May 5, 2021, Commerce issued the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.3 We received comments from interested parties with regard to the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum, which we addressed in the Final General Scope Decision Memorandum, and Final Japan Scope Decision Memorandum. 4 Commerce has made no changes to the scope of this investigation since the Preliminary Determination. Analysis of Comments Received On June 24, 2021, the petitioners 5 filed a case brief. No other interested party submitted a case or rebuttal brief. All issues raised in the petitioners’ case brief are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as Appendix II. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access. trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn. Methodology—Adverse Facts Available Prior to verification, Nippon Paper Industries, Co., Ltd. (NPI), the sole mandatory respondent in this investigation, informed Commerce that it was withdrawing its participation from this investigation.6 Thus, we determine that NPI’s data cannot serve as a reliable basis for our Final Determination because NPI’s data could not be verified. We further determine that NPI significantly impeded the investigation and did not act to the best of its ability to comply with our requests for information. Therefore, we find it appropriate to apply a dumping margin based on adverse facts available (AFA) to NPI, in accordance with sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Verification As noted above, NPI withdrew its participation from this investigation prior to verification. Accordingly, Commerce was unable to conduct verification pursuant to section 782(i)(1) of the Act. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated weighted- average dumping margin for all other producers and exporters not individually investigated shall be equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated excluding rates that are zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, if the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for all exporters and producers individually examined are zero, de minimis, or determined based entirely on facts otherwise available, Commerce may use any reasonable method to establish the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for all other producers or exporters. Commerce has determined the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for the sole individually- examined respondent entirely under section 776 of the Act. Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, Commerce’s practice under these circumstances has been to assign, as the all-others rate, a simple average of the petition rates.7 In the Petition, the petitioners provided two dumping margins, 140.25 percent and 129.86 percent, which were each based on a price-to-constructed-value comparison.8 Therefore, in the absence of any estimated weighted-average dumping margin on the record of this investigation that is not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, we are assigning the simple average of the two dumping margins in the Initiation Checklist, i.e., 135.06 percent, as the all-others rate. Final Determination The final estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd./ Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd 9 ........ 140.25 All Others .............................................. 135.06 Disclosure Normally, Commerce discloses to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with a final determination within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of final determination in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, because Commerce applied AFA to the mandatory respondent in this investigation, NPI, in accordance with section 776 of the Act, and the AFA dumping margin is based solely on the petition, there are no calculations to disclose. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54159Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of thermal paper from Japan, as described in Appendix I of this notice, that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 12, 2021, the date of publication in the Federal Register of the affirmative Preliminary Determination. Pursuant to section 735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin or the estimated all- others rate, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company- specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company- specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted- average dumping margin. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of this final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of thermal paper from Japan no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits posted will be refunded, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice will serve as a final reminder to the parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and this notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Sections Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Application of Facts Available and Use of Adverse Inference IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether AFA is Appropriate for NPI Comment 2: Whether the Highest Petition Rate is Applicable as the AFA Rate VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–21302 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Notice of Amendment for Certain Fall 2021 Scheduled Trade Missions AGENCY : International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is announcing amended dates and deadlines for submitting applications for several upcoming trade missions that were previously announced and published in the Federal Register: • Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Peru, Chile, and Uruguay, with an optional stop in Argentina, scheduled for March 1–5, and 8, 2021, postponed to March 30– April 8, 2022. • Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to India, scheduled for November 8–12, 2021, postponed to May 2–5, 2022. • Digital Transformation Business Development Mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, scheduled from October 24–28, 2021, postponed to January 23–27, 2022. The optional UAE stop was also removed from the mission schedule. • Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region in conjunction with the Trade Americas—Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference, scheduled from October 24–28, 2021, postponed to October 23–28, 2022. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Amendments to Revise Trade Mission Dates, and Deadline for Submitting Applications for Certain Fall 2021 Trade Missions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Final - South Korea === 54154 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26007 (May 12, 2021) (Preliminary Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of this final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of thermal paper from Germany no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits posted will be refunded, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders This notice will serve as a final reminder to the parties subject to administrative protection order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and this notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Sections Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination IV. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1. Application of Cohen’s d Test Comment 2. Critical Circumstances Comment 3. Product Characteristic Reporting for Certain Products Comment 4. Whether to Apply Adverse Facts Available for Sales of Certain Products Comment 5. Whether to Make an Adjustment for Interest on Unpaid Antidumping Duties Comment 6. Whether to Grant Certain Home Market Post-Sale Price Adjustments Comment 7. Selection of U.S. Dollar Short- Term Borrowing Rate Comment 8. Calculation of U.S. Inventory Carrying Costs Comment 9. Whether to Exclude a U.S. Sample Sale Comment 10. Ministerial Errors in the Preliminary Determination V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–21301 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–911] Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that thermal paper from the Republic of Korea (Korea) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the period of investigation, October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kristen Ju or Aleksandras Nakutis, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3699 or (202) 482–3147, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 12, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of thermal paper from Korea, in which it postponed the final determination until September 24, 2021. 1 In response to Commerce’s invitation to comment on the Preliminary Determination, certain interested parties filed case and rebuttal briefs. A summary of the events that VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54155Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021 (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Final Decision on General Scope Issues,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Final Scope Decision Memorandum). 5 See In-Lieu of On-Site Verification Questionnaire, dated June 15, 2021; see also Reissuance of Item 12d of the In-Lieu of On-Site Verification Questionnaire, dated June 17, 2021. occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination may be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is thermal paper from Korea. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments On May 5, 2021, Commerce issued the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. 3 We received scope comments from interested parties, which we addressed in the Final Scope Decision Memorandum. 4 Commerce did not modify the scope of this investigation since the Preliminary Determination. Analysis of Comments Received We addressed all of the issues that were raised by interested parties in their case and rebuttal briefs in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the sections in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is in Appendix II of this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn. Verification Commerce was unable to conduct on- site verification of the information relied upon in making its final determination in the investigation. However, we took additional steps in lieu of an on-site verification to verify the information relied upon in making this final determination, in accordance with section 782(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).5 Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes to our calculation of Hansol Paper Company (Hansol Paper)’s dumping margin. For a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances Consistent with the Preliminary Determination, Commerce continues to determine that critical circumstances exist with respect to Hansol Paper and all other companies in Korea within the meaning of section 733(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.206. For a further discussion of our critical circumstances analysis, see Issues and Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated weighted- average dumping margin for all other producers and exporters not individually investigated shall be equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding dumping margins that are zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act (facts available). Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, if the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for all of the exporters and producers individually examined are zero, de minimis or determined based entirely on facts available, Commerce may use any reasonable method to establish the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for all other producers or exporters not individually investigated. The final dumping margin that we calculated for the sole mandatory respondent, Hansol Paper, is not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Therefore, we assigned the weighted-average dumping margin that we calculated for Hansol Paper to all other companies in Korea which we did not individually investigate. Final Determination Pursuant to section 735 of the Act, the final estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Hansol Paper Company ............. 6.19 All Others .................................... 6.19 Disclosure We intend to disclose to parties to the proceeding the calculations that we performed in this final determination within five days after the date of public announcement of the determination, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation Section 735(c)(4) of the Act provides that if there is an affirmative determination of critical circumstances, any suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the later of: (a) The date which is 90 days before the date on which the suspension of liquidation was first ordered; or (b) the date on which the notice of initiation of the investigation was published in the Federal Register. As noted above, Commerce has continued to find that critical circumstances exist for imports of subject merchandise produced and/or exported by Hansol Paper and all other producers and exporters in Korea. Therefore, in accordance with section 735(c)(4) of the Act, suspension of liquidation shall continue to apply to unliquidated entries of subject merchandise produced and/or exported by Hansol Paper and all other producers and exporters in Korea that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. Consequently, in accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of thermal paper from Korea, as described in Appendix I of this notice, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 11, 2021, which is 90 days before the date of publication in the Federal Register of the affirmative Preliminary Determination. Pursuant to section 735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit for such entries of merchandise equal to the following amounts: (1) The cash VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54156 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2017–2018, 84 FR 57847 (October 29, 2019) (Final Results). deposit rate for Hansol Paper is equal to the company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin listed for Hansol Paper in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice; (2) if the exporter is not identified in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters in Korea is equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin listed in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of this final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of thermal paper from Korea no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits posted will be refunded, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction from Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section of this notice. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice will serve as a final reminder to the parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and this notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Sections in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether Critical Circumstances Exist Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should Revise its Cost Adjustment Accounting for Affiliated Party Purchases Comment 3: Whether To Grant a Constructed Export Price (CEP) Offset VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–21303 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–533–840] Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Results of Antidumping Administrative Review; Notice of Amended Final Results AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT or the Court) issued its final judgment in Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. v. United States, Court No. 19–00201, sustaining the Department of Commerce (Commerce)’s remand results pertaining to the administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp (shrimp) from India covering the period February 1, 2017, through January 31, 2018. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT’s final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce’s final results of the administrative review and that Commerce is amending the final results with respect to the dumping margin assigned to Calcutta Seafoods Pvt. Ltd., Bay Seafood Pvt. Ltd., and Elque & Co. (collectively, the Elque Group). DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : David Crespo, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3693. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On October 29, 2019, Commerce published its Final Results.1 During the course of the administrative review, Commerce found that the Elque Group reported unclear and inconsistent product specification data and failed to respond adequately to certain questions contained in the original and supplemental questionnaires issued by Commerce. As a result, Commerce was not able to rely on the Elque Group’s data as reported in order to calculate a VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Revised Schedule === 33358 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 119 / Thursday, June 24, 2021 / Notices INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1546–1549 (Final)] Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain; Notice of Correction Concerning Scheduling of Record Closing and Final Comments AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Correction of notice. SUMMARY : Correction is made to the October 20, 2021 date of record closing, and the October 22, 2021 deadline for filing final comments, in the Written Submissions section of the notice which was published on June 9, 2021 (86 FR 30627). The correct deadline dates are as follows: The record closing is October 19, 2021; and deadline for final comments is October 21, 2021. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 14, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–13345 Filed 6–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [OMB Number 1140–0003] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers—ATF Form 3310.4 AGENCY : Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION : 60-Day notice. SUMMARY : The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection (IC) OMB 1140–0003 (Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers—ATF Form 3310.4) is being revised due to an increase in the total respondents, responses, and burden hours. A minor change to update the firearms description columns was made to the form. The proposed IC is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES : Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until August 23, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : If you have additional comments regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact: Neil Troppman, Law Enforcement Support Branch, National Tracing Center Division, either by mail at 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, by email at neil.troppman@atf.gov, or by telephone at 304–260–3643. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection (check justification or form 83): Revision of a currently approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 3310.4. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other (if applicable): Federal Government and State, Local, or Tribal Government. Abstract: The Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers—ATF Form 3310.4 is used to report multiple sale or other disposition of two or more pistols, revolvers, or any combination of pistols or revolvers to an unlicensed person, whether it occurs one time or within five consecutive business days. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 82,011 respondents will complete this form approximately 6.33365 times annually, and it will take each respondent approximately 15 minutes to complete their responses. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 129,857 hours, which is equal to 82,011 (# of respondents) * 6.33365 (# of responses per respondent) * .25 (15 mins). 7. An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: The increase in total respondents, responses, and burden hours, by 4,106, 63,495, and 15,873 hours respectively, is due to the revision of agency estimates, and a general increase in the number of respondents since the last renewal in 2018. If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: June 21, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–13419 Filed 6–23–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–857] Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Cambrex Charles City AGENCY : Drug Enforcement Administration, Justice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Jun 23, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\24JNN1.SGM 24JNN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Scheduling === 30627Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 9, 2021 / Notices DOI_Ethics@sol.doi.gov with any questions about the ethics requirements for members appointed as SGEs. Committee members serve without pay but are reimbursed for each day of meeting attendance. Committee members are also reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in association with Committee meetings (25 U.S.C. 3006(b)(4)). Additional information regarding the Committee, including the Committee’s charter, meeting protocol, and dispute resolution procedures, is available on the National NAGPRA Program website, at https:// www.nps.gov/nagpra/review- committee.htm. Nominations must: 1. If submitted by an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, be submitted on the official letterhead of the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. 2. If submitted by an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, affirm that the signatory is the official authorized by the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization to submit the nomination. 3. If submitted by a Native American traditional religious leader, affirm that the signatory meets the definition of traditional Native American religious leader. 4. Provide the nominator’s original signature, daytime telephone number, and email address. 5. Include the nominee’s full legal name, home address, home telephone number, and email address. Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee’s qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the Committee and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member. Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2; 25 U.S.C. 3006. Alma Ripps, Chief, Office of Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–12022 Filed 6–8–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1546–1549 (Final)] Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731–TA–1546–1549 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine whether 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 thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain, provided for in subheadings 4811.9080 and 4811.9090 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold at less-than-fair-value. DATES : May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Ahdia Bavari ((202) 205–3191), 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 : Scope.—For purposes of this investigation, Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ‘‘thermal paper in the form of ‘jumbo rolls’ and certain ‘converted rolls.’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/ or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co-reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘converted rolls’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive.’’ Background.—The final phase of these investigations is being scheduled, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of § 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in petitions filed on October 7, 2020, by Appvion Operations, Inc. (Appleton, Wisconsin) and Domtar Corporation (Fort Mill, South Carolina). For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, 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 C (19 CFR part 207). Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in § 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during the preliminary phase of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Jun 08, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 30628 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 9, 2021 / Notices investigations need not file an additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. 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. 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 the final phase of these investigations available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Staff report.—The prehearing staff report in the final phase of these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on September 8, 2021, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to § 207.22 of the Commission’s rules. Hearing.—The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Information about the place and form of the hearing, including about how to participate in and/or view the hearing, will be posted on the Commission’s website at https:// www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/ calendar.html. Interested parties should check the Commission’s website periodically for updates. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before Friday, September 17, 2021. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission’s rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of § 207.23 of the Commission’s rules; the deadline for filing is September 15, 2021. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in § 207.24 of the Commission’s rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission’s rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is September 30, 2021. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before September 30, 2021. On October 20, 2021, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before October 22, 2021, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with § 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. 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. Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to § 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s 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. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to § 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 4, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–12073 Filed 6–8–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION [NARA–21–0008; NARA–2021–032] Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments AGENCY : National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). ACTION : Notice of availability of proposed records schedules; request for comments. SUMMARY : The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). We publish notice in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov for records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of records they no longer need to conduct agency business. We invite public comments on such records schedules. DATES : NARA must receive comments by July 26, 2021. ADDRESSES : You may submit comments by the following method. You must cite the control number, which appears on the records schedule in parentheses after the name of the agency that submitted the schedule. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Due to COVID–19 building closures, we are currently temporarily not accepting comments by mail. However, if you are unable to comment via regulations.gov, you may contact request.schedule@nara.gov for instructions on submitting your comment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kimberly Keravuori, Regulatory and External Policy Program Manager, by email at regulation_comments@ nara.gov. For information about records VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:13 Jun 08, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Final - Spain === 54162 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26003 (May 12, 2021) (Preliminary Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 2 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296 (May 19, 1997). 3 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). 4 See Initiation Notice. 5 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021 (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). Tatyana Aguirre, Commercial Consul, U.S. Consulate Dhahran, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mobile: +1949 557 7664, Tatyana.Aguirre@trade.gov Office of Middle East, Drew Pederson, Desk Officer for Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel: 202–569–7479, Drew.Pederson@trade.gov Office of Middle East, Naomi Weigler, Desk Officer for Saudi Arabia, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Naomi.Wiegler@trade.gov Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region in Conjunction With the Trade Americas-Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is amending the Notice published at 85 FR 29928 (May 19, 2020), regarding the dates of ITA’s planned Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region in conjunction with the Trade Americas—Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference, which have been modified from November 15– 20, 2020, to October 24–28, 2021. The Department has been closely monitoring COVID–19 developments and has determined that postponing the mission is the best decision for the health, safety and welfare of the participants. The new deadline for applications has been extended to July 15, 2022. Applications may be accepted after that date if space remains and scheduling constraints permit. Interested U.S. companies and trade associations/organizations that have not already submitted an application are encouraged to do so. The schedule is updated as follows: Proposed Timetable * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of host government and business officials, specific goals of mission participants, and ground transportation. Saturday, October 22, 2022 ............................... • Travel Day/Arrival in Miami, FL. Optional Local Tour/Activities. Sunday, October 23, 2022 ................................. • Miami, FL. Afternoon: Registration, Briefing and U.S. Embassy Officer Consultations. Evening: Networking Reception. Monday, October 24, 2022 ................................. • Miami, FL. Morning: Registration and Trade Americas—U.S.-Caribbean Business Con- ference. Afternoon: U.S. Embassy Officer Consultations. Evening: Networking Reception. Optional Tuesday–Thursday, October 25–28, 2021 ......... • Travel day or Business-to-Business Meetings in: Option (A) Dominican Republic. Option (B) Barbados. Option (C) Guyana. Option (D) Jamaica. Option (E) Suriname. Option (F) The Bahamas. Option (H) Trinidad & Tobago (I) Haiti. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis in accordance with the Notice published at 84 FR 68393 (December 16, 2019). The applicants selected will be notified as soon as possible. Contacts U.S. Trade Americas Team Contact Information Delia Valdivia, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service—Los Angeles (West), CA, delia.valdivia@trade.gov, Tel: 310– 597–8218 Diego Gattesco, Director, U.S. Commercial Service—Wheeling, WV, diego.gattesco@trade.gov, Tel: 304– 243–5493 Gemal Brangman, Senior Advisor, Trade Missions, ITA Events Management Task Force. [FR Doc. 2021–21230 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–469–824] Thermal Paper From Spain: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that thermal paper from Spain is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the period of investigation, October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Abdul Alnoor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 12, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register its preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of thermal paper from Spain, in which it postponed the final determination until September 24, 2021. 1 Although Commerce invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Determination, no party did so. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is thermal paper from Spain. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see the appendix to this notice. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce’s regulations,2 the Initiation Notice 3 set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope). 4 On May 5, 2021, Commerce issued the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.5 We received scope comments from interested parties, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54163Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Final Decision on General Scope Issues,’’ dated concurrently with, and herby adopted by, this notice (Final Scope Decision Memorandum). 7 See Preliminary Determination Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 8 Id.; see also section 776(c) of the Act; 19 CFR 351.308(c) and (d); and Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part: Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from the People’s Republic of China, 73 FR 35652, 35653 (June 24, 2008), and accompanying IDM at Comment 1. 9 See, e.g., Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 21909, 21912 (April 23, 2008), unchanged in Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 38986, 38987 (July 8, 2008), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2; Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Raw Flexible Magnets from Taiwan, 73 FR 39673, 39674 (July 10, 2008); Steel Threaded Rod from Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, 78 FR 79670, 79671 (December 31, 2013), unchanged in Steel Threaded Rod from Thailand: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR 14476, 14477 (March 14, 2014); Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Petitions for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Imports of Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain,’’ dated October 7, 2020 at Volume V; Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Response of Petitioners to Volumes I–V Supplemental Questionnaires: Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain,’’ dated October 16, 2020 at section ‘‘Petitioners’ Responses to Supplemental Questions Regarding Volume V’’; and Checklist, ‘‘Enforcement and Compliance Office of AD/CVD Operations Antidumping Duty Investigation Initiation Checklist: Thermal Paper from Spain,’’ dated October 27, 2020. which we addressed in the Final Scope Decision Memorandum. 6 Commerce did not modify the scope of this investigation since the Preliminary Determination. Verification Because the sole mandatory respondent in this investigation, Torraspapel S.A., did not respond to sections B–D of Commerce’s antidumping duty questionnaire, Commerce reached the Preliminary Determination entirely on the basis of facts available with the application of adverse inferences (AFA). As such, because the Preliminary Determination was based entirely on AFA, we did not conduct a verification. Use of Total Adverse Facts Available Pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (Act), because Torraspapel S.A., did not respond to sections B–D of Commerce’s antidumping duty questionnaire, we have continued to assign it the highest dumping margin alleged in the Petition, which is 41.45 percent. 7 As explained in the Preliminary Determination, at initiation we found the 41.45 percent Petition dumping margin to be both reliable and relevant. 8 Therefore, we corroborated the rate. No interested party commented on our decision to apply this rate to Torraspapel S.A. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated weighted- average dumping margin for all other producers and exporters not individually investigated shall be equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding dumping margins that are zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act (facts available). Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, if the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for all of the exporters and producers individually examined are zero, de minimis or determined based entirely on facts available, Commerce may use any reasonable method to establish the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for all-other producers or exporters not individually investigated. Commerce determined the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Torraspapel S.A. entirely under section 776 of the Act. Consequently, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act and Commerce’s practice under these circumstances, we assigned a dumping margin to the ‘‘all-others’’’ companies equal to the simple average of the dumping margins from the Petition.9 For a full description of the methodology underlying Commerce’s analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Final Determination The final estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Torraspapel S.A. ......................... 41.45 All Others .................................... 37.07 Disclosure Normally, Commerce discloses to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with a final determination within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of final determination in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, because Commerce applied AFA to the mandatory respondent in this investigation, Torraspapel, S.A., in accordance with section 776 of the Act, and the AFA dumping margin is based solely on the petition, there are no calculations to disclose. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of thermal paper from Spain, as described in the appendix to this notice, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 12, 2021, the date of publication in the Federal Register of the affirmative Preliminary Determination. Pursuant to section 735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit for such entries of merchandise equal to the following amounts: (1) The cash deposit rate for Torraspapel S.A is equal to the company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin listed for Torraspapel S.A in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice; (2) if the exporter is not identified in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters in Spain is equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin listed in the table in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice. These suspension-of-liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of this final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of thermal paper from VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54164 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation, 86 FR at 15922 (March 25, 2021) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than-FairValue Investigation, 86 FR 35059 (July 1, 2021). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of Sales in the Less Than Fair Value Investigation of Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). 5 See Initiation Notice. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof from the People’s Republic of China: Scope Comments Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination,’’ dated July 26, 2021 (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). Spain no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, and all cash deposits posted will be refunded and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section of this notice. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice will serve as a final reminder to the parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and this notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2021–21304 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–139] Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies Thereof From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies thereof (mobile access equipment) from the People’s Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Hermes Pinilla or Andre Gziryan, AD/ CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3477 or (202) 482–2201, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on March 25, 2021.1 On July 1, 2021, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation, and the revised deadline is now September 24, 2021. 2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 A list of topics included in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included as Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access. trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are mobile access equipment from China. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce’s regulations,4 the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).5 Certain interested parties provided comments on the scope of the investigation, as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. For a summary of all scope related comments submitted to the record for this investigation, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.6 As discussed in the Preliminary Scope Decision VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Preliminary - Spain === 26003Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 9 See 19 CFR 351.310(d). 10 The petitioners are Appvion Operations, Inc. and Domtar Corporation. 11 See Koehler’s Letter, ‘‘Koehler’s Request to Extend the Antidumping Duty Final Determination,’’ dated April 14, 2021. 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations at the hearing will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, parties will be notified of the time and date for the hearing. 9 Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioners.10 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), Commerce requires that requests by respondents for postponement of a final AD determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not more than six months in duration. On April 14, 2021, Koehler requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended to a period not to exceed six months.11 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 5, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances VII. Discussion of the Methodology VIII. Date of Sale IX. Product Comparisons X. Constructed Export Price XI. Normal Value XII. Currency Conversion XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–09965 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–469–824] Thermal Paper From Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Spain is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Abdul Alnoor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on November 3, 2020. 1 On February 25, 2021, Commerce postponed the deadline for the preliminary VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26004 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 2 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair- Value Investigations, 86 FR 11502 (February 25, 2021). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than- Fair-Value Investigation of Thermal Paper from Spain,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties; Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997) (Preamble). 5 See Initiation Notice, 85 FR 69580, 69581. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021. 7 See, e.g., Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 21909, 21912 (April 23, 2008), unchanged in Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 38986, 38987 (July 8, 2008), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2; see also Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Raw Flexible Magnets from Taiwan, 73 FR 39673, 39674 (July 10, 2008); Steel Threaded Rod from Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, 78 FR 79670, 79671 (December 31, 2013), unchanged in Steel Threaded Rod from Thailand: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR 14476, 14477 (March 14, 2014); Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Petitions for the Imposition of Antidumping Duties on Imports of Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain,’’ dated October 7, 2020 at Volume V; Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Response of Petitioners to Volumes I–V Supplemental Questionnaires: Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain,’’ dated October 16, 2020 at section ‘‘Petitioners’ Responses to Supplemental Questions Regarding Volume V’’; and Checklist, ‘‘Enforcement and Compliance Office of AD/CVD Operations Antidumping Duty Investigation Initiation Checklist: Thermal Paper from Spain,’’ dated October 27, 2020. determination in this investigation; the revised deadline is now May 5, 2021.2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is in Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are thermal paper from Spain. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the Preamble to Commerce’s regulations,4 in the Initiation Notice we set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope). 5 Certain interested parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. For a summary of the product coverage comments and rebuttals submitted on the record of this investigation, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. 6 Commerce is not preliminarily modifying the scope language as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. See the scope in Appendix I to this notice. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act, Commerce has preliminarily relied upon facts otherwise available to assign an estimated weighted-average dumping margin to the sole mandatory respondent in this investigation, Torraspapel S.A. (Torraspapel) because Torraspapel failed to submit a full response to Commerce’s antidumping duty questionnaire. Furthermore, Commerce is preliminarily determining that Torraspapel failed to cooperate by not acting to the best of its ability to comply with a request for information and is using an adverse inference when selecting from among the facts otherwise available (i.e., is basing Torraspapel’s dumping margin on total adverse facts available (AFA), in accordance with section 776(b) of Act). For a full description of the methodology underlying the preliminary determination, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Sections 733(d)(1)(ii) and 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that, in the preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined. This rate shall be equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero and de minimis dumping margins, and any dumping margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, if the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for all exporters and producers individually examined are zero, de minimis or determined based entirely on facts otherwise available, Commerce may use any reasonable method to establish the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for all-other producers or exporters. Commerce has preliminarily determined the estimated weighted- average dumping margin for the sole mandatory respondent, Torraspapel, under section 776 of the Act. Consequently, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, Commerce’s normal practice under these circumstances has been to calculate the ‘‘all-others’’ ’ rate as a simple average of the alleged dumping margins from the petition.7 For a full description of the methodology underlying Commerce’s analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter/producer Dumping margin (percent) Torraspapel S.A .......................... 41.45 All others ..................................... 37.07 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise, as described in the Appendix I, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin or the estimated all- others rate, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company- specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26005Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 8 See 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(i); see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). Commerce has exercised its discretion under 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(i) to alter the time limit for submission of case briefs. 9 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 10 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19, 85 FR 17006 (March 26, 2020); and Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). 11 See Torraspapel’s Letter, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Spain; AD Investigation; Request for Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Period,’’ dated April 27, 2021. estimated weighted-average dumping margin. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Disclosure Normally, Commerce discloses to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with a preliminary determination within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of the notice of preliminary determination in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, because Commerce preliminarily applied AFA to the mandatory respondent in this investigation, Torraspapel, in accordance with section 776 of the Act, and the AFA dumping margin is based solely on the petition, there are no calculations to disclose. Verification Because the mandatory respondent in this investigation did not act to the best of its ability to provide information requested by Commerce, and Commerce preliminarily determined that the mandatory respondent is uncooperative, we will not conduct verification. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments on non-scope issues may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance no later than 21 days after the date of publication of the preliminary determination in the Federal Register.8 Rebuttal briefs on non-scope issues, limited to issues raised in case briefs on non-scope issues, may be submitted no later than seven days after the deadline for case briefs. 9 The deadlines for submitting case and rebuttal briefs on scope issues are in the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice.10 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Requests for a hearing should contain: (1) The requesting party’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of individuals from the requesting party’s firm that will attend the hearing, including whether any individual is a foreign national; and (3) a list of the issues the party intends to discuss at the hearing. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, and time of the hearing two days before the scheduled hearing date. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination in the Federal Register if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioner. Section 351.210(e)(2) of Commerce’s regulations requires that a request by exporters for postponement of the final determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four- month period to a period not more than six months in duration. On April 27, 2021, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e), Torraspapel requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended not more than six months. 11 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its affirmative preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine, before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after Commerce’s final determination, whether subject imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 5, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26006 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Application of Facts Available, Use of Adverse Inferences, and Calculation of All-Others Rate VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–09967 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa AGENCY : U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. ACTION : Notice of an opportunity to apply for membership on the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the 2021–2023 term of the President’s Advisory Council (Advisory Council) on Doing Business in Africa. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to advise the President through the Secretary of Commerce on strengthening commercial engagement between the United States and Africa. This term, the Secretary is particularly interested in advice on advancing President Biden’s strategy for Africa. DATES : All applications for immediate consideration for appointment must be received by the Office of Africa by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on June 25, 2021. After that date, the International Trade Administration (ITA) will continue to accept applications under this notice for a period of up to two years from the deadline to fill any vacancies that may arise. ADDRESSES : Please submit applications by email to dbia@trade.gov, attention: Ashley Bubna and Giancarlo Cavallo, Designated Federal Officers, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, Office of Africa. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Ashley Bubna and Giancarlo Cavallo, Designated Federal Officers, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, telephone: 202–250–9798 (Ms. Bubna) and 202–766–8044 (Mr. Cavallo), email: dbia@trade.gov, Ashley.Bubna@trade.gov, and Giancarlo.Cavallo@trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : The President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (Advisory Council) was established pursuant to Executive Order No. 13675 dated August 5, 2014, and continued by Executive Order 13889 until September 30, 2021. The Advisory Council was established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., to advise the President through the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on strengthening commercial engagement between the United States and Africa. The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Africa, is accepting applications for Advisory Council members. The Advisory Council shall provide information, analysis, and recommendations to the President that address the following, in addition to other topics deemed relevant by the President, the Secretary, or the Advisory Council: (i) Creating jobs in the United States and Africa through trade and investment; (ii) developing strategies by which the U.S. private sector can identify and take advantage of trade and investment opportunities in Africa; (iii) building lasting commercial partnerships between the U.S. and African private sectors; (iv) facilitating U.S. business participation in Africa’s infrastructure development; (v) contributing to the growth and improvement of Africa’s agricultural sector by encouraging partnerships between U.S. and African companies to bring innovative agricultural technologies to Africa; (vi) making available to the U.S. private sector an accurate understanding of the opportunities presented for increasing trade with and investment in Africa; (vii) developing and strengthening partnerships and other mechanisms to increase U.S. public and private sector financing of trade with and investment in Africa; (viii) analyzing the effect of policies in the United States and Africa on U.S. trade and investment interests in Africa; (ix) identifying other means to expand commercial ties between the United States and Africa; and (x) building the capacity of Africa’s young entrepreneurs to develop trade and investment ties with U.S. partners. Executive Order 13675, as amended, provides that the Advisory Council shall consist of not more than 26 private sector corporate members, including small businesses and representatives from infrastructure, agriculture, consumer goods, banking, services, and other industries. The Secretary of Commerce intends to make appointments under this notice up to the current number of Advisory Council members, consistent with the Executive Order and the Advisory Council charter. The Advisory Council shall be broadly representative of the key industries with business interests in the functions of the Advisory Council as set forth above. Each Advisory Council member shall serve as the representative of a U.S. company engaged in activities involving trade, investment, development or finance with African markets. The Department particularly seeks applicants who are active executives (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, President or comparable level of responsibility); however, for very large companies, a person having substantial responsibility for the company’s commercial activities in Africa may be considered. For eligibility purposes, a ‘‘U.S. company’’ is a for-profit firm incorporated in the United States or with its principal place of business in the United States that is (a) majority controlled (more than 50 percent ownership interest and/or voting stock) by U.S. citizens or by another U.S. entity or (b) majority controlled (more than 50 percent ownership interest and/ or voting stock) directly or indirectly by a foreign parent company. Members are not required to be a U.S. citizen; however, members may not be registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Additionally, no member shall represent a company that is majority owned or controlled by a foreign government entity or entities. Members of the Advisory Council will be selected, in accordance with applicable Department of Commerce guidelines, based on their ability to carry out the objectives of the Advisory Council as set forth above. Members shall be selected in a manner that ensures that the Advisory Council is balanced in terms of points of view, industry subsector, activities in and with African markets, range of products and services, demographics, geography, and company size. Additional factors which will be considered in the selection of Advisory Council members include candidates’ proven leadership and experience in the trade, investment, financing, development, or other VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Germany === 54152 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26001 (May 12, 2021) (Preliminary Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM); see also Thermal be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD– 3027, found online at https:// www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a- program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA, and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632–9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410 or email: OAC@ usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Robert Ibarra, Commodity Credit Corporation, United States Department of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2021–21368 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–GL–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third- Country Fabric AGENCY : Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA), Commerce. ACTION : Publishing the new 12-month cap on duty- and quota-free benefits. DATES : Effective Date: The new limitations become effective October 1, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Thomas Newberg, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, (202) 510–3982 thomas.newberg@ trade.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Authority: Title I, Section 112(b)(3) of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (TDA 2000), Public Law (P.L.) 106–200, as amended by Division B, Title XXI, section 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002, P.L. 107–210; Section 7(b)(2) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004, P.L. 108–274; Division D, Title VI, section 6002 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA 2006), P.L. 109– 432, and section 1 of The African Growth and Opportunity Amendments (P.L. 112–163), August 10, 2012; Presidential Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000 (65 FR 59321); Presidential Proclamation 7626 of November 13, 2002 (67 FR 69459); and Title I, Section 103(b)(2) and (3) of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, P.L. 114–27, June 29, 2015. Title I of TDA 2000 provides for duty- and quota-free treatment for certain textile and apparel articles imported from designated beneficiary sub- Saharan African countries. Section 112(b)(3) of TDA 2000 provides duty- and quota-free treatment for apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarn originating in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. This preferential treatment is also available for apparel articles assembled in one or more lesser- developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric used to make such articles, subject to quantitative limitation. P.L. 114–27 extended this special rule for lesser- developed countries through September 30, 2025. The AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 provides that the quantitative limitation for the 12-month period beginning October 1, 2021 will be an amount not to exceed seven percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period for which data are available. See Section 112(b)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of TDA 2000, as amended by Section 7(b)(2)(B) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004. Of this overall amount, apparel imported under the special rule for lesser-developed countries is limited to an amount not to exceed 3.5 percent of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period. See Section 112(b)(3)(B)(ii)(II) of TDA 2000, as amended by Section 6002(a)(3) of TRHCA 2006. The Annex to Presidential Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000 directed CITA to publish the aggregate quantity of imports allowed during each 12-month period in the Federal Register. For the one-year period, beginning on October 1, 2021, and extending through September 30, 2022, the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under these provisions is 2,066,936,295 square meters equivalent. Of this amount, 1,033,468,148 square meters equivalent is available to apparel articles imported under the special rule for lesser- developed countries. Apparel articles entered in excess of these quantities will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs. These quantities are calculated using the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States, derived from the set of Harmonized System lines listed in the Annex to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), and the conversion factors for units of measure into square meter equivalents used by the United States in implementing the ATC. Dated: September 27, 2021. Paul E. Morris, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc. 2021–21314 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–428–850] Thermal Paper From Germany: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that thermal paper from Germany is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4136. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 12, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of thermal paper from Germany, in which we also postponed the final determination until September 24, 2021. 1 Commerce invited VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54153Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices Paper from Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures; Correction, 86 FR 26905 (May 18, 2021) (correcting the suspension of liquidation instructions in the Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Thermal Paper from Germany,’’ dated concurrently with, and herby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021 (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Final Decision on General Scope Issues: Final Decision on General Scope Issues,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Final General Scope Decision Memorandum); and Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany: Final Scope Decision,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Final Germany Scope Decision Memorandum). 5 See Commerce’s Letter, In-Lieu of Verification Questionnaire to Koehler, dated July 1, 2021; Commerce’s Letter, In-Lieu of Verification Questionnaire to Matra Americas, LLC (Matra), dated July 6, 2021; Koehler’s Letter, ‘‘Koehler’s In Lieu of On-site Verification Questionnaire Response,’’ dated July 13, 2021; and Matra’s Letter, ‘‘Matra’s In Lieu of Onsite Verification Questionnaire Response,’’ dated July 14, 2021. interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Determination. A summary of the events that occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination may be found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is thermal paper from Germany. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments On May 5, 2021, Commerce issued the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.3 We received comments from interested parties regarding the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum, which we addressed in the Final General Scope Decision Memorandum, and Final Germany Scope Decision Memorandum. 4 Commerce made no changes to the scope of this investigation since the Preliminary Determination. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs that were submitted by parties in this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as Appendix II. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Constructed export price is calculated in accordance with section 772(b) of the Act. Normal value is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. Verification Commerce was unable to conduct on- site verification of the information relied upon in making its final determination in this investigation. However, we took additional steps in lieu of an on-site verification to verify the information relied upon in making this final determination, in accordance with section 782(i) of the Act.5 Changes Since Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes to Papierfabrik August Koehler SE (Koehler)’s margin calculations. For a discussion of these changes, see the ‘‘Margin Calculations’’ section of the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part Consistent with the Preliminary Determination, Commerce continues to determine that critical circumstances exist within the meaning of section 735(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.206 for Koehler, but not the companies covered by the all-others rate. For a discussion of the issues raised regarding Commerce’s affirmative critical circumstances determination, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated all-others rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Commerce calculated an individual estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Koehler, the only individually examined exporter/ producer in this investigation. Because the only individually calculated dumping margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, the estimated weighted-average dumping margin calculated for Koehler is the margin assigned to all other producers and exporters, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. Final Determination Pursuant to section 735 of the Act, the final estimated weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Papierfabrik August Koehler SE 2.90 All Others .................................... 2.90 Disclosure We intend to disclose the calculations performed in this final determination within five days of any public announcement, or if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue the suspension of liquidation of all entries of subject merchandise, as described in Appendix I, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 12, 2021, the date of publication in the Federal Register of the affirmative Preliminary Determination. Further, in accordance with section 733(e)(2)(A) of the Act, Commerce will instruct CBP to continue the suspension of liquidation of entries of subject merchandise, as described in Appendix I, produced and/ or exported by Koehler which entered, or were withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 11, 2021, which is 90 days before the date of publication in the Federal Register of the affirmative Preliminary Determination. Pursuant to section 735(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin, as follows: (1) The VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 54154 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 187 / Thursday, September 30, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures, 86 FR 26007 (May 12, 2021) (Preliminary Determination), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of this final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because Commerce’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of thermal paper from Germany no later than 45 days after this final determination. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated, all cash deposits posted will be refunded, and suspension of liquidation will be lifted. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by Commerce, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation, as discussed above in the ‘‘Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation’’ section. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders This notice will serve as a final reminder to the parties subject to administrative protection order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and this notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: September 24, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Sections Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination IV. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1. Application of Cohen’s d Test Comment 2. Critical Circumstances Comment 3. Product Characteristic Reporting for Certain Products Comment 4. Whether to Apply Adverse Facts Available for Sales of Certain Products Comment 5. Whether to Make an Adjustment for Interest on Unpaid Antidumping Duties Comment 6. Whether to Grant Certain Home Market Post-Sale Price Adjustments Comment 7. Selection of U.S. Dollar Short- Term Borrowing Rate Comment 8. Calculation of U.S. Inventory Carrying Costs Comment 9. Whether to Exclude a U.S. Sample Sale Comment 10. Ministerial Errors in the Preliminary Determination V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–21301 Filed 9–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–911] Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that thermal paper from the Republic of Korea (Korea) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) for the period of investigation, October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. DATES : Applicable September 30, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kristen Ju or Aleksandras Nakutis, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3699 or (202) 482–3147, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 12, 2021, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary affirmative determination in the LTFV investigation of thermal paper from Korea, in which it postponed the final determination until September 24, 2021. 1 In response to Commerce’s invitation to comment on the Preliminary Determination, certain interested parties filed case and rebuttal briefs. A summary of the events that VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:15 Sep 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 LOTTER on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Preliminary - Japan === 26011Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 3 Defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(5). 4 Defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(6). 5 The 27 member states of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair- Value Investigations, 86 FR 11502 (February 25, 2021). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than- Fair-Value Investigation of Thermal Paper from Japan,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). 5 See Initiation Notice. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Scope Comments Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determinations,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum). Appendix SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON CHEESE SUBJECT TO AN IN-QUOTA RATE OF DUTY Country Program(s) Gross 3 subsidy ($/lb) Net 4 subsidy ($/lb) 27 European Union Member States 5 ................................... European Union Restitution Payments ................................ $0.00 $0.00 Canada .................................................................................. Export Assistance on Certain Types of Cheese .................. 0.46 0.46 Norway .................................................................................. Indirect (Milk) Subsidy .......................................................... 0.00 0.00 Consumer Subsidy ............................................................... 0.00 0.00 Total ..................................................................................... 0.00 0.00 Switzerland ............................................................................ Deficiency Payments ............................................................ 0.00 0.00 [FR Doc. 2021–10036 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–588–880] Thermal Paper From Japan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Japan is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Alex Wood, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1959. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on November 3, 2020. 1 On February 25, 2021, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation; the revised deadline is now May 5, 2021. 2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 3 A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included in Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are thermal paper from Japan. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce’s regulations, 4 the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).5 Certain interested parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. For a summary of the product coverage comments and rebuttal responses submitted on the record for this investigation, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.6 Commerce is not preliminarily modifying the scope language as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. See the scope in Appendix I to this notice. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Commerce has calculated export prices in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act. Constructed export prices have been calculated in accordance with section 772(b) of the Act. Normal value is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. In addition, Commerce has relied on partial facts available under section 776(a)(1) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying the preliminary determination, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Sections 733(d)(1)(ii) and 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that, in the preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined. This rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted- average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26012 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 7 Commerce preliminarily determines that Nippon Paper Industries Co, Ltd. and Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd. are a single entity. See Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 8 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 9 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19, 85 FR 17006 (March 26, 2020); and Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). 10 See 19 CFR 351.310(d). 11 The petitioners are Appvion Operations, Inc., and Domtar Corporation. 12 See NPI’s Letter, ‘‘NPI’s Request to Postpone the Final Determination,’’ dated April 19, 2021. zero and de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Commerce calculated an individual estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (NPI), the only individually examined exporter/producer in this investigation. Because the only individually calculated dumping margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, the estimated weighted-average dumping margin calculated for NPI is the margin assigned to all other producers and exporters, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd./Nippon Paper Papylia Co., Ltd 7 ................................. 35.71 All-Others .................................... 35.71 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise, as described in Appendix I, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin or the estimated all- others rate, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company- specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis performed to interested parties in this preliminary determination within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to verify the information relied upon in making its final determination. Normally, Commerce verifies information using standard procedures, including an on- site examination of original accounting, financial, and sales documentation. However, due to current travel restrictions in response to the global COVID–19 pandemic, Commerce is unable to conduct on-site verification in this investigation. Accordingly, we intend to verify the information relied upon in making the final determination through alternative means in lieu of an on-site verification. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments on non-scope issues may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Interested parties will be notified of the timeline for the submission of case briefs and written comments at a later date. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs on non-scope issues, may be submitted no later than seven days after the deadline date for case briefs.8 The deadlines for submitting case and rebuttal briefs on scope issues are identified in the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice.9 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations at the hearing will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, parties will be notified of the time and date for the hearing.10 Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioners. 11 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), Commerce requires that requests by respondents for postponement of a final AD determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not more than six months in duration. On April 19, 2021, NPI requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended to a period not to exceed six months.12 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:59 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26013Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices publication of this preliminary determination. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 5, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Discussion of the Methodology VII. Application of Facts Available VIII. Date of Sale IX. Product Comparisons X. Export Price and Constructed Export Price XI. Normal Value XII. Currency Conversion XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–09849 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XB081] Marine Mammals and Endangered Species AGENCY : National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION : Notice; issuance of permits and permit amendments. SUMMARY : 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. ADDRESSES : The permits and related documents are available for review upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Amy Hapeman (Permit No. 25498), Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. (Permit Nos. 22306 and 23675), Jennifer Skidmore (Permit No. 23960 and 24395), Courtney Smith, Ph.D. (Permit No. 24378), and Sara Young (Permit No. 23188–01); at (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Notices were published in the Federal Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit or permit amendment had been submitted by the below-named applicants. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the application and a complete description of the activities, go to www.federalregister.gov and search on the permit number provided in Table 1 below. TABLE 1—ISSUED PERMITS AND PERMIT AMENDMENTS Permit No. RTID Applicant Previous Federal Register notice Issuance date 22306 ......... 0648–XA897 ..... NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center, 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 (Responsible Party: David W. Weller, Ph.D.). 86 FR 11729; February 26, 2021. April 21, 2021. 23188–01 ... 0648–XA896 ..... Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California at Santa Cruz, 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Responsible Party: Daniel Costa, Ph.D.). 86 FR 11930; March 1, 2021 April 27, 2021. 23675 ......... 0648–XA897 ..... Brianna Witteveen, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks, 118 Trident Way, Kodiak, AK 99615. 86 FR 11729; February 26, 2021. April 13, 2021. 23960 ......... 0648–XA912 ..... Minnesota Zoological Gardens, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Responsible Party: Tony Fish- er). 86 FR 12918; March 5, 2021 April 30, 2021. 24378 ......... 0648–XA897 ..... University of Alaska Southeast—Sitka Campus, 1332 Sew- ard Avenue Sitka, AK 99835 (Responsible Party: Janice Straley). 86 FR 11729; February 26, 2021. April 29, 2021. 24395 ......... 648–XA893 ....... Lorrie Rea, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1764 Tanana Loop ELIF Suite 240, Fairbanks, AK 99775. 86 FR 11730; February 26, 2021. April 15, 2021. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Preliminary - Germany === 26001Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair- Value Investigations, 86 FR 11502. 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than- Fair-Value Investigation of Thermal Paper from Germany,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). extension and the original unit will share common frame elements (e.g., two posts). The term ‘‘boltless’’ refers to steel shelving in which the vertical and horizontal supports forming the frame are assembled primarily without the use of nuts and bolts or screws. The vertical and horizontal support members for boltless steel shelving are assembled by methods such as, but not limited to, fitting a rivet, punched or cut tab or other similar connector on one support into a hole, slot or similar receptacle on another support. The supports lock together to form the frame for the shelving unit and provide the structural integrity of the shelving unit separate from the inclusion of any decking. The incidental use of nuts and bolts or screws to add accessories, wall anchors, tie-bars or shelf supports does not remove the product from scope. Boltless steel shelving units may also come packaged as partially assembled, such as when two upright supports are welded together with front-to-back supports, or are otherwise connected, to form an end unit for the frame. The boltless steel shelving covered by the Orders may be commonly described as rivet shelving, welded frame shelving, slot and tab shelving, and punched rivet (quasi- rivet) shelving as well as by other trade names. The term ‘‘deck’’ refers to the shelf that sits on or fits into the horizontal supports (beams or braces) to provide the horizontal storage surface of the shelving unit. The scope includes all boltless steel shelving meeting the description above, regardless of: (1) Vertical support or post type (including but not limited to open post, closed post and tubing); (2) horizontal support or beam/brace profile (including but not limited to Z-beam, C- beam, L-beam, step beam and cargo rack); (3) number of supports; (4) surface coating (including but not limited to paint, epoxy, powder coating, zinc and other metallic coating); (5) number of levels; (6) weight capacity; (7) shape (including but not limited to rectangular, square, and corner units); (8) decking material (including but not limited to wire decking, particle board, laminated board or no deck at all); or (9) the boltless method by which vertical and horizontal supports connect (including but not limited to keyhole and rivet, slot and tab, welded frame, punched rivet and clip). Specifically excluded from the scope are: • Wall-mounted shelving, defined as shelving that is hung on the wall and does not stand on, or transfer load to, the floor; • wire shelving units, which consist of shelves made from wire that incorporates both a wire deck and wire horizontal supports (taking the place of the horizontal beams and braces) into a single piece with tubular collars that slide over the posts and onto plastic sleeves snapped on the posts to create the finished shelving unit; • bulk-packed parts or components of boltless steel shelving units; and • made-to-order shelving systems. Subject boltless steel shelving enters under the United States through Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical subheadings 9403.20.0018, 9403.20.0020, 9403.20.0025, and 9403.20.0026, but may also enter through HTSUS 9403.10.0040. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the Orders is dispositive. Continuation of the Orders As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to a continuation or a recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, as well as material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD and CVD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.281(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. Notification to Interested Parties These five-year sunset reviews and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: May 6, 2021. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2021–09999 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–428–850] Thermal Paper From Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Germany is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : David Goldberger, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4136. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on November 3, 2020. 1 On February 25, 2021, Commerce postponed the preliminary determination of this investigation and the revised deadline is now May 5, 2021. 2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 3 A list of topics included in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is included as Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26002 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). 5 See Initiation Notice. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Scope Comments Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determinations,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Scope Comments Decision Memorandum). 7 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 8 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19, 85 FR 17006 (March 26, 2020); and Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is thermal paper from Germany. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to Commerce’s regulations, 4 the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).5 Certain interested parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. For a summary of the product coverage comments and rebuttal responses submitted on the record for this investigation, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.6 Commerce is not preliminarily modifying the scope language as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. See the scope in Appendix I to this notice. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Constructed export prices have been calculated in accordance with section 772(b) of the Act. Normal value is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying the preliminary determination, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances In accordance with section 733(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.206, Commerce preliminarily finds that critical circumstances exist for Papierfabrik August Koehler SE (Koehler), but not the companies covered by the all-others rate. For a full description of the methodology and results of Commerce’s critical circumstances analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Sections 733(d)(1)(ii) and 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that in the preliminary determination Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined. This rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted- average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero and de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Commerce calculated an individual estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Koehler, the only individually examined exporter/ producer in this investigation. Because the only individually calculated dumping margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, the estimated weighted-average dumping margin calculated for Koehler is the margin assigned to all other producers and exporters, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Papierfabrik August Koehler SE 2.78 All Others .................................... 2.78 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise, as described in Appendix I, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin determined in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted- average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all-others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis performed to interested parties in this preliminary determination within five days of any public announcement, or if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to verify the information relied upon in making its final determination. Normally, Commerce verifies information using standard procedures, including an on- site examination of original accounting, financial, and sales documentation. However, due to current travel restrictions in response to the global COVID–19 pandemic, Commerce is unable to conduct on-site verification in this investigation. Accordingly, we intend to verify the information relied upon in making the final determination through alternative means in lieu of an on-site verification. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments on non-scope issues may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Interested parties will be notified of the timeline for the submission of case briefs and written comments at a later date. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs on non-scope issues, may be submitted no later than seven days after the deadline date for case briefs.7 The deadlines for submitting case and rebuttal briefs on scope issues are identified in the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice.8 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26003Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 9 See 19 CFR 351.310(d). 10 The petitioners are Appvion Operations, Inc. and Domtar Corporation. 11 See Koehler’s Letter, ‘‘Koehler’s Request to Extend the Antidumping Duty Final Determination,’’ dated April 14, 2021. 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations at the hearing will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. If a request for a hearing is made, parties will be notified of the time and date for the hearing. 9 Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioners.10 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), Commerce requires that requests by respondents for postponement of a final AD determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not more than six months in duration. On April 14, 2021, Koehler requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended to a period not to exceed six months.11 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 5, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances VII. Discussion of the Methodology VIII. Date of Sale IX. Product Comparisons X. Constructed Export Price XI. Normal Value XII. Currency Conversion XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–09965 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–469–824] Thermal Paper From Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Spain is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Abdul Alnoor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on November 3, 2020. 1 On February 25, 2021, Commerce postponed the deadline for the preliminary VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination - AD - Preliminary - South Korea === 26007Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 1 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Initiation of Less- Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 69580 (November 3, 2020) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair- Value Investigations, 86 FR 11502 (February 25, 2021). 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Less-Than- Fair-Value Investigation of Thermal Paper from the Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997) (Preamble). 5 See Initiation Notice, 85 FR at 69581. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Spain: Preliminary Scope Decision,’’ dated May 5, 2021. commercial activities between the United States and Africa. Priority may be given to active executives (Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, President or comparable level of responsibility). Appointments to the Advisory Council shall be made without regard to political affiliation. The Secretary appoints the members of the Advisory Council in consultation with the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), a Federal interagency group led by the Secretary and tasked with coordinating export promotion and export financing activities of the U.S. Government and development of a government-wide strategic plan to carry out such activities. Members shall serve a term of two years, at the pleasure of the Secretary. Members shall serve in a representative capacity, representing the views and interests of their particular industry sector. Advisory Council members are not special government employees, and will receive no compensation for their participation in Advisory Council activities. Members participating in Advisory Council 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, in Washington, DC, or other locations as feasible. Teleconference meetings may also be held as needed. To be considered for membership, submit the following information by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 25, 2021 to the email address listed in the ADDRESSES section: 1. Name and title of the individual requesting consideration. 2. A sponsor letter from the applicant on his or her company letterhead containing a brief statement of why the applicant should be considered for membership on the Advisory Council. This sponsor letter should also address the applicant’s experience and leadership related to trade, investment, financing, development, or other commercial activities between the United States and Africa. 3. The applicant’s personal resume and short bio (less than 300 words). 4. An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all eligibility criteria, including an affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. 5. Information regarding the ownership and control of the company, including the stock holdings as appropriate, signifying compliance with the criteria set forth above. 6. The company’s size, product or service line, and major markets in which the company operates. 7. A profile of the company’s trade, investment, development, finance, partnership, or other commercial activities in or with African markets. 8. Brief statement describing how the applicant will contribute to the work of the Advisory Council based on his or her unique experience and perspective (not to exceed 100 words). Frederique Stewart, Director, Office of Africa. [FR Doc. 2021–09979 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–911] Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from the Republic of Korea (Korea) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kristen Ju or Aleksandras Nakutis, AD/ CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3699 or (202) 482–3147, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This preliminary determination is made in accordance with section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). Commerce published the notice of initiation of this investigation on November 3, 2020. 1 On February 25, 2021, Commerce postponed the deadline for the preliminary determination in this investigation; the revised deadline is now May 5, 2021. 2 For a complete description of the events that followed the initiation of this investigation, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum is in Appendix II to this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are thermal paper from Korea. For a complete description of the scope of this investigation, see Appendix I. Scope Comments In accordance with the Preamble to Commerce’s regulations,4 the Initiation Notice set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage (i.e., scope).5 Certain interested parties commented on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice. For a summary of the product coverage comments and rebuttals submitted on the record of this investigation, and accompanying discussion and analysis of all comments timely received, see the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum.6 Commerce is not preliminarily modifying the scope language as it VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26008 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 7 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 8 See Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19, 85 FR 17006 (March 26, 2020); and Temporary Rule Modifying AD/CVD Service Requirements Due to COVID–19; Extension of Effective Period, 85 FR 41363 (July 10, 2020). appeared in the Initiation Notice. See the scope in Appendix I to this notice. Methodology Commerce is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Commerce calculated export prices in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act and constructed export prices in accordance with section 772(b) of the Act. Commerce calculated normal value in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying the preliminary determination, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances In accordance with section 733(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.206, Commerce preliminarily finds that critical circumstances exist for Hansol Paper Company (Hansol Paper) and all other producers and exporters in Korea. For a full description of the methodology and results of Commerce’s critical circumstances analysis, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. All-Others Rate Sections 733(d)(1)(ii) and 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provide that, in the preliminary determination, Commerce shall determine an estimated all-others rate for all exporters and producers not individually examined. This rate shall be equal to the weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero and de minimis dumping margins, and any dumping margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Commerce calculated an individual estimated weighted-average dumping margin for Hansol Paper, the only individually examined exporter/ producer in this investigation. Because the only individually calculated dumping margin is not zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, we assigned the estimated weighted-average dumping margin that we calculated for Hansol Paper to all other producers and exporters in Korea, pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act. Preliminary Determination Commerce preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter/producer Estimated weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Hansol Paper Company ............. 6.19 All-Others .................................... 6.19 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise described in Appendix I on and after the date identified below. Further, pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), Commerce will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin or the estimated all-others rate, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for the respondent listed above will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a respondent identified above, but the producer is, then the cash deposit rate will be equal to the company-specific estimated weighted-average dumping margin established for that producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers and exporters will be equal to the all- others estimated weighted-average dumping margin. Section 733(e)(2) of the Act provides that, given an affirmative determination of critical circumstances, any suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the later of: (a) The date which is 90 days before the date on which the suspension of liquidation was first ordered; or (b) the date on which the notice of initiation of the investigation was published. As noted above, Commerce preliminarily finds that critical circumstances exist for imports of subject merchandise produced and exported by Hansol Paper and all other exporters and producers in Korea. In accordance with section 733(e)(2)(A) of the Act, the suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of shipments of subject merchandise from Hansol Paper and all other exporters and producers in Korea that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its preliminary calculations and related analysis to interested parties within five days of any public announcement of the preliminary determination or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, Commerce intends to verify the information relied upon in making its final determination. Normally, Commerce verifies information using standard procedures, including an on- site examination of original accounting, financial, and sales documentation. However, due to current travel restrictions in response to the global COVID–19 pandemic, Commerce is unable to conduct on-site verification in this investigation. Accordingly, we intend to verify the information relied upon in making the final determination through alternative means in lieu of an on-site verification. Public Comment Case briefs or other written comments on non-scope issues may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. A timeline for the submission of case briefs and written comments on non- scope issues will be provided to interested parties later. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs on non-scope issues, may be submitted no later than seven days after the deadline date for case briefs.7 The deadlines for submitting case and rebuttal briefs on scope issues are identified in the Preliminary Scope Decision Memorandum. Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice. 8 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this investigation are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 26009Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 / Notices 9 See Hansol Paper’s Letter, ‘‘Thermal Paper Products from the Republic of Korea: Request for Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Period,’’ dated April 19, 2021. 1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 85 FR 69586 (November 3, 2020). (2) a brief summary of the argument; and (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, limited to issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Requests for a hearing should contain: (1) The requesting party’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of individuals from the requesting party’s firm that will attend the hearing, including whether any participant is a foreign national; and (3) a list of the issues the party intends to discuss at the hearing. If a request for a hearing is made, Commerce intends to hold the hearing at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date and time of the hearing two days before the scheduled hearing date. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination in the Federal Register if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioner. Section 351.210(e)(2) of Commerce’s regulations requires that a request by exporters for postponement of the final determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four- month period to a period not more than six months in duration. On April 19, 2021, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(e), Hansol Paper requested that Commerce postpone the final determination and that provisional measures be extended not more than six months. 9 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the requesting exporter accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its affirmative preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine, before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after Commerce’s final determination whether subject imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 5, 2021. Christian Marsh, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper in the form of ‘‘jumbo rolls’’ and certain ‘‘converted rolls.’’ The scope covers jumbo rolls and converted rolls of thermal paper with or without a base coat (typically made of clay, latex, and/or plastic pigments, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with thermal active coating(s) (typically made of sensitizer, dye, and co- reactant, and/or like materials) on one or both sides; with or without a top coat (typically made of pigments, polyvinyl alcohol, and/or like materials), and without an adhesive backing. Jumbo rolls are defined as rolls with an actual width of 4.5 inches or more, an actual weight of 65 pounds or more, and an actual diameter of 20 inches or more (jumbo rolls). All jumbo rolls are included in the scope regardless of the basis weight of the paper. Also included in the scope are ‘‘converted rolls’’ with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches, and with an actual basis weight of 70 grams per square meter (gsm) or less. The scope of this investigation covers thermal paper that is converted into rolls with an actual width of less than 4.5 inches and with an actual basis weight of 70 gsm or less in third countries from jumbo rolls produced in the subject countries. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Critical Circumstances VII. Discussion of the Methodology VIII. Date of Sale IX. Product Comparisons X. Export Price and Constructed Export Price XI. Normal Value XII. Currency Conversion XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–09966 Filed 5–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–920] Lightweight Thermal Paper From the People’s Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019–2020 AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES : Applicable May 12, 2021. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the 2019– 2020 antidumping duty (AD) administrative review of lightweight thermal paper (LWTP) from the People’s Republic of China (China) based on a timely request for withdrawal. The period of review (POR) is November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Alex Cipolla, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4956. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On November 3, 2020, Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the AD order on LWTP from China. 1 Commerce received a timely-filed request from Appvion, Inc. (Appvion), a domestic interested party and the petitioner in the underlying investigation, for an VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 May 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Determination – Final === 64958 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 221 / Friday, November 19, 2021 / Notices 1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 86 FR 58864 (October 25, 2021) and 86 FR 58878 (October 25, 2021). 3 Initially, Petitioner was M&T and another domestic producer. However, the other domestic producer withdrew, and USW was added to the petitions. 1 The record is defined in § 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 86 FR 54152, 86 FR 54157, 86 FR 54154, and 86 FR 54162 (September 30, 2021). 3 The Commission also finds that imports subject to Commerce’s affirmative critical circumstances determinations are not likely to undermine seriously the remedial effect of the antidumping duty orders on Germany and Korea. Issued: November 15, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–25234 Filed 11–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–670 and 731– TA–1570 (Preliminary)] Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components From China Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of freight rail coupler systems and components from China, provided for in subheading 8607.30.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and to be subsidized by the government of China. 2 Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in § 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under §§ 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under §§ 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. 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 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 the investigations. Background On September 29, 2021, the Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers consisting of McConway & Torley LLC (‘‘M&T’’), Pittsburgh, PA, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (‘‘USW’’) filed petitions with the Commission and Commerce, 3 alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of freight rail coupler systems and components from China and LTFV imports of freight rail coupler systems and components from China. Accordingly, effective September 29, 2021, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–670 and antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1570 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of October 5, 2021 (86 FR 54997). In light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its conference through written testimony and video conference on October 20, 2021. All persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to §§ 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on November 15, 2021. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5243 (November 2021), entitled Freight Rail Coupler Systems and Components from China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–670 and 731–TA–1570 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: November 15, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–25233 Filed 11–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1546–1549 (Final)] Thermal Paper From Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain, provided for in subheadings 4811.90.80 and 4811.90.90 (statistical reporting numbers 4811.90.8030 and 4811.90.9030) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’).2 3 Background The Commission instituted these investigations effective October 7, 2020, following receipt of petitions filed with the Commission and Commerce by Appvion Operations, Inc. (Appleton, Wisconsin) and Domtar Corporation (Fort Mill, South Carolina). The Commission scheduled the final phase of the investigations following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of thermal paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigations and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of June 9, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Nov 18, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 64959Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 221 / Friday, November 19, 2021 / Notices 2021 (86 FR 30627) and June 24, 2021 (86 FR 33358). In light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Commission conducted its hearing through written testimony and video conference on September 21, 2021. All persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to participate. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to § 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on November 15, 2021. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 5237 (November 2021), entitled Thermal Paper from Germany, Japan, Korea, and Spain: Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1546– 1549 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: November 15, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–25216 Filed 11–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act On November 15, 2021, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree (‘‘Consent Decree’’) with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York in a lawsuit entitled United States, the State of New York, and the Tuscarora Nation v. Honeywell International, Inc., Civil Action No. 21–1218. In the complaint, the plaintiffs, collectively the United States, the State of New York, and the Tuscarora Nation (also referred to as ‘‘the Natural Resource Trustees’’), seek natural resource damages under Section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a) from defendant Honeywell International, Inc. (‘‘Honeywell’’). The complaint alleges that Honeywell, as a successor to the Allied Chemical Corp./Buffalo Color Corp., is a liable party in connection with natural resource damages resulting from the release of hazardous substances into a portion of the Buffalo River, Buffalo, New York (‘‘the Site’’), from the early 1900s through at least the mid-1900s. The proposed Consent Decree requires that Honeywell, as a Settling Defendant, pay $4,250,000 to the Natural Resource Trustees to compensate for natural resource damages. The payment will reimburse past assessment costs, and fund natural resource habitat restoration projects, cultural restoration projects, and oversight costs to oversee completion of the projects. Under the proposed settlement, conservation easements and restrictions will be recorded on approximately 70 undeveloped acres of land adjacent to the Buffalo River to preserve these properties in their undeveloped condition in perpetuity. These properties are currently owned by CSX Transportation or the City of Buffalo, who are settling parties under the Consent Decree. Additional settling parties include other parties that are potentially responsible for natural resource damages that have entered into separate settlements with Honeywell. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States, the State of New York, and the Tuscarora Nation v. Honeywell International, Inc., Civil Action No. 21–1218, D.J. Ref. No. 90– 11–3–08780. All comments must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email ......... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. By mail ........... Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. During the public comment period, the proposed Consent Decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department website: https:// www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of the proposed Consent Decree upon written request and payment of reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to:Consent Decree Library,U.S. DOJ—ENRD,P.O. Box 7611,Washington, DC 20044–7611. Please enclose a check or money order for $9.75 (25 cents per page reproduction cost), payable to the United States Treasury. Henry Friedman, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2021–25309 Filed 11–18–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Standard Job Corps Contractor and Grantee Information Gathering ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Standard Job Corps Contractor and Grantee Information Gathering.’’ This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES : Consideration will be given to all written comments received by January 18, 2022. ADDRESSES : A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation, including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden, may be obtained free by contacting Lawrence Lyford by telephone at 202– 693–3121 (this is not a toll-free number), TTY 1–877–889–5627 (this is not a toll-free number), or by email at Lyford.Lawrence@dol.gov. Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Job Corps, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N4459 Washington, DC 20210; by email: Lyford.Lawrence@dol.gov; or by fax 202–693–3113. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Lawrence Lyford by telephone at 202– 693–3121 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at Lyford.Lawrence@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval. This program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:31 Nov 18, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES