80 FR 48497 - Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 156 (August 13, 2015)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 156 (August 13, 2015)
| Page Range | 48497-48498 | |
| FR Document | 2015-19865 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 156 (Thursday, August 13, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 48497-48498] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-19865] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee AGENCY: International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the U.S. Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are requested to contact the U.S. Department of Commerce in advance of the meeting. DATES: September 22, 2015, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daylight Saving Time (DST). Members of the public wishing to participate must notify Andrew Bennett at the contact information below by 5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, September 18, 2015, in order to pre- register. For All Further Information, Please Contact: Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482-5235; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Secretary of Commerce established the RE&EEAC pursuant to his discretionary authority and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) on July 14, 2010. The RE&EEAC was re-chartered on June 12, 2014. The RE&EEAC provides the Secretary of Commerce with consensus advice from the private sector on the development and administration of programs and policies to enhance the international competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. During the September 22nd meeting of the RE&EEAC, committee members will discuss priority issues identified in advance by the Committee Chair and Sub-Committee leadership, and hear from interagency partners on issues impacting the competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. A limited amount of time before the close of the meeting will be available for pertinent oral comments from members of the public attending the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as possible, the time for public comments will be limited to two to five minutes per person (depending on number of [[Page 48498]] public participants). Individuals wishing to reserve additional speaking time during the meeting must contact Mr. Bennett and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the comments, as well as the name and address of the proposed participant by 5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, September 11, 2015. If the number of registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the teleconference, the International Trade Administration may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested to submit a copy of their oral comments by email to Mr. Bennett for distribution to the participants in advance of the teleconference. Any member of the public may submit pertinent written comments concerning the RE&EEAC's affairs at any time before or after the meeting. Comments may be submitted to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, c/o: Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mail Stop: 4053, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. To be considered during the meeting, written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, September 11, 2015, to ensure transmission to the Committee prior to the meeting. Comments received after that date will be distributed to the members but may not be considered at the meeting. Copies of RE&EEAC meeting minutes will be available within 30 days following the meeting. Dated: August 5, 2015. Edward A. O'Malley, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. [FR Doc. 2015-19865 Filed 8-12-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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the petitioner’s methodology yields a circumstances sufficient to warrant a DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
reasonable approximation of SGBC/ review’’ under section 751(b)(1) of the
SKF’s U.S. pricing behavior. Moreover, Act. In the context of a reinstatement International Trade Administration
given that the petitioner made no changed circumstances review, the
adjustments for numerous selling Renewable Energy and Energy
pertinent question is whether there is
expenses, we find that the petitioner’s Efficiency Advisory Committee
sufficient evidence of resumed
methodology is likely conservative. dumping. Based on the foregoing, we AGENCY: International Trade
Further, with respect to NV, the find that the petitioner has provided Administration, U.S. Department of
petitioner maintains that its TRB sufficient evidence to initiate a changed Commerce
product coding system demonstrates
circumstances review to examine SGBC/ ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.
that the FOPs in its allegation are for the
SKF’s pricing and determine whether
same basic products as CPZ/SKF’s SUMMARY: The Renewable Energy and
SGBC/SKF has resumed dumping
because they have the same cone and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
bore width.36 Thus, while the FOP data sufficient to reinstate the company
within the TRBs Order. If we determine (RE&EEAC) will hold a meeting on
are not specific to SGBC/SKF, we find Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the U.S.
that the FOP data submitted are publicly in this changed circumstances review
Department of Commerce Herbert C.
available and the product coding system that SGBC/SKF resumed dumping,
Hoover Building in Washington, DC.
information submitted by the petitioner effective on the date of publication of The meeting is open to the public and
provides a reasonable basis to conclude our final results, we will direct CBP to interested parties are requested to
that NV is for substantially similar or suspend liquidation of all entries of contact the U.S. Department of
identical products. Finally, with respect TRBs manufactured in the PRC and Commerce in advance of the meeting.
to SGBC/SKF’s argument that the exported by SGBC/SKF. DATES: September 22, 2015, from
petitioner should have used CPZ/SKF’s approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Period of Changed Circumstances
market-economy steel purchase prices Daylight Saving Time (DST). Members
Review
in its calculations, we note that the of the public wishing to participate
petitioner provided alternative The Department intends to request must notify Andrew Bennett at the
calculations which incorporated these data from SGBC/SKF for the June 1, contact information below by 5:00 p.m.
prices and provided the dumping 2014, through May 31, 2015, period in DST on Friday, September 18, 2015, in
margins resulting from these order to determine whether SGBC/SKF order to pre-register.
calculations. has resumed dumping sufficient to For All Further Information, Please
With respect to SGBC/SKF’s Contact: Andrew Bennett, Office of
warrant reinstatement within the TRBs
comments regarding zeroing or offsets, Energy and Environmental Industries
we note that the issue raised by SGBC/ Order.
(OEEI), International Trade
SKF is implicated only when the Public Comment Administration, U.S. Department of
comparison results (i.e., individual Commerce at (202) 482–5235; email:
dumping margins) are aggregated to The Department will publish in the
Andrew.Bennett@trade.gov.
calculate the weighted-average dumping Federal Register a notice of preliminary
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
margin. In this instance, we have results of changed circumstances review
Background: The Secretary of
examples provided by the petitioner to in accordance with 19 CFR
Commerce established the RE&EEAC
demonstrate, on an individual 351.221(b)(4) and 351.221(c)(3)(i), pursuant to his discretionary authority
comparison basis, that SGBC/SKF has which will set forth the Department’s and in accordance with the Federal
sold subject merchandise at less than preliminary factual and legal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)
NV.37 As previously noted, we find, conclusions. Pursuant to 19 CFR on July 14, 2010. The RE&EEAC was re-
consistent with section 751(b) of the 351.221(b)(4)(ii), interested parties will chartered on June 12, 2014. The
Act, that this information provided by have an opportunity to comment on the RE&EEAC provides the Secretary of
the petitioner constitutes evidence of preliminary results. Unless otherwise Commerce with consensus advice from
changed circumstances sufficient to extended, the Department intends to the private sector on the development
initiate a review to determine whether issue its final results of review in and administration of programs and
SGBC/SKF has resumed dumping and accordance with the time limits set forth policies to enhance the international
should be reinstated in the TRBs Order. in 19 CFR 351.216(e). competitiveness of the U.S. renewable
We note that initiation of this review energy and energy efficiency industries.
does not constitute a conclusive This notice is published in
accordance with sections 751(b)(1) and During the September 22nd meeting
determination that SGBC/SKF has of the RE&EEAC, committee members
resumed dumping on an aggregate basis. 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.221(b) of the Department’s will discuss priority issues identified in
During the course of this review, the advance by the Committee Chair and
Department will apply its established regulations.
Sub-Committee leadership, and hear
methodologies regarding offsets. Dated: August 7, 2015. from interagency partners on issues
Finally, with respect to SGBC/SKF’s
Ronald K. Lorentzen, impacting the competitiveness of the
argument that the Department should
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement U.S. renewable energy and energy
apply a heightened standard when
and Compliance. efficiency industries.
determining whether to initiate this
[FR Doc. 2015–19985 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] A limited amount of time before the
review, the Department notes that the
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close of the meeting will be available for
applicable standard is whether there is BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
pertinent oral comments from members
information ‘‘which shows changed
of the public attending the meeting. To
36 See the petitioner’s September 3, 2013
accommodate as many speakers as
submission at Attachment 1, Appendix 8. possible, the time for public comments
37 See the petitioner’s February 20, 2013 will be limited to two to five minutes
submission at Attachment 1. per person (depending on number of
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public participants). Individuals members but may not be considered at export their products and services to the
wishing to reserve additional speaking the meeting. region. The mission is intended to
time during the meeting must contact Copies of RE&EEAC meeting minutes include representatives from U.S.
Mr. Bennett and submit a brief will be available within 30 days companies and U.S. trade associations
statement of the general nature of the following the meeting. with members that provide cyber-
comments, as well as the name and Dated: August 5, 2015. security and critical infrastructure
address of the proposed participant by Edward A. O’Malley, protection products and services. The
5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, September 11, Director, Office of Energy and Environmental mission will visit Japan, South Korea
2015. If the number of registrants Industries. and Taiwan where U.S. firms will have
requesting to make statements is greater [FR Doc. 2015–19865 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] access to business development
than can be reasonably accommodated BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P opportunities across East Asia.
during the teleconference, the Participating firms will gain market
International Trade Administration may insights, make industry contacts,
conduct a lottery to determine the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE solidify business strategies, and advance
speakers. Speakers are requested to specific projects, with the goal of
submit a copy of their oral comments by International Trade Administration increasing U.S. exports of products and
email to Mr. Bennett for distribution to services to East Asia. The mission will
the participants in advance of the Cyber Security Business Development
Mission to Japan, South Korea, and include customized one-on-one
teleconference. business appointments with pre-
Any member of the public may Taiwan; May 16–24, 2016
screened potential buyers, agents,
submit pertinent written comments AGENCY: International Trade distributors and joint venture partners;
concerning the RE&EEAC’s affairs at any Administration, Department of meetings with state and local
time before or after the meeting. Commerce. government officials and industry
Comments may be submitted to the
ACTION: Notice. leaders; and networking events.
Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Advisory Committee, c/o: SUMMARY: The United States Department The mission will help participating
Andrew Bennett, Office of Energy and of Commerce, International Trade firms and trade associations to gain
Environmental Industries, U.S. Administration (ITA), is organizing an market insights, make industry contacts,
Department of Commerce, Mail Stop: Executive-led Cyber-security Business solidify business strategies, and advance
4053, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Development Mission to Japan, South specific projects, with the goal of
Washington, DC 20230. To be Korea and Taiwan. increasing U.S. exports to Japan, South
considered during the meeting, written The purpose of the mission is to Korea and Taiwan. By participating in
comments must be received no later introduce U.S. firms and trade an official U.S. industry delegation,
than 5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, associations to East Asia’s information rather than traveling to Japan, South
September 11, 2015, to ensure and communication technology (ICT) Korea and Taiwan on their own, U.S.
transmission to the Committee prior to security and critical infrastructure companies will enhance their ability to
the meeting. Comments received after protection markets and to assist U.S. secure meetings in those countries and
that date will be distributed to the companies to find business partners and gain greater exposure to the region.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 15 .................................................. Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Tokyo.
Monday, May 16 ................................................. Welcome and Country Briefing (Japan).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence (TBC).
Tuesday, May 17 ................................................ Cabinet and Ministry Meetings.
National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC).
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments or Ministry Meetings.
Wednesday, May 18 ........................................... Travel to Korea.
Thursday, May 19 ............................................... Welcome and Country Briefing (Korea).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at Ambassador’s residence (TBC).
Friday, May 20 .................................................... Ministry Meetings.
Networking Lunch.
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments or visit to Government Cyber-Security Cen-
ter.
Saturday–Sunday, May 21–22 ........................... Travel to Taiwan.
Monday, May 23 ................................................. Welcome and Country Briefing (Taiwan).
One-on-One business matchmaking appointments.
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Networking Reception at AIT Director’s residence (TBC).
Tuesday, May 24 ................................................ Cabinet and Ministry Meetings with selected delegates.
Sightseeing tour (optional, paid by delegates).
Wednesday, May 25 ........................................... Trade Mission Participants Depart.
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| Dates | September 22, 2015, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daylight Saving Time (DST). Members of the public wishing to participate must notify Andrew Bennett at the contact information below by 5:00 p.m. DST on Friday, September 18, 2015, in order to pre- register. | |
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