81 FR 80641 - Smart Technologies Trade Mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong With an Optional Stop in Guangzhou (China)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 221 (November 16, 2016)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 221 (November 16, 2016)
| Page Range | 80641-80643 | |
| FR Document | 2016-27556 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 80641-80643] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27556] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Smart Technologies Trade Mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong With an Optional Stop in Guangzhou (China) April 24-28, 2017. AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing a Trade Mission to Taiwan and Hong Kong, with an optional stop in Guangzhou (China), focused on Smart Technologies in the Information and Communication Technology Sector on April 24-28, 2017. The goal of this trade mission is to provide U.S. participants with first-hand market information and one-on-one meetings with technology partners in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou, including potential agents and distributors of smart technologies, so they can position themselves to enter or expand their presence in those markets. The mission is intended to help expand U.S. exports to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China for U.S. technology providers of smart transportation, smart building and financial technology (fintech). The mission will introduce these suppliers to business partners, industry representatives, and government officials in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with an optional stop in Guangzhou (for smart transportation and smart building only) to learn about [[Page 80642]] and benefit from various smart city projects and opportunities in these respective cities. Increasingly, smart city technologies are seen as means to keep metropolitan and national economies competitive. A smart city market research report published by Navigant in 2014 forecast that the annual smart city technology investment in the Greater China region (China, Taiwan and Hong Kong) will grow from US$1 billion to US$5 billion by 2023. This figure represents only the smart technology part of much larger smart city projects across different industries and sectors, such as:Smart sensors and meters dedicated networks cloud computing platforms data analytics, and integrated systems and applications The trade mission offers a timely and cost effective way of engaging key stakeholders in the development of smart city projects in Greater China. Trade mission participants will have the opportunity to interact extensively with host government, private sector and Commercial Service (CS) officials in Taiwan and Hong Kong to discuss industry developments, business opportunities and market entry strategies. In addition, participants with smart transportation and smart building technologies may opt to receive similar briefing and meeting opportunities in Guangzhou, China for an additional cost. In Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou (optional), participants will meet with pre-screened distributors, corporate representatives, and other business partners and government organizations involved in the promotion of smart technologies. They will also attend market briefings by U.S. Commercial Service and Consulate officials, as well as round table discussions offering further opportunities to speak with local business and industry decision-makers. Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 23, Sunday.......................... Delegates arrive in Taiwan. April 24, Monday.......................... 1 Day in Taiwan. April 25, Tuesday......................... \1/2\ Day in Taiwan. Travel to Hong Kong. April 26, Wednesday....................... 1 Day in Hong Kong. April 27, Thursday........................ \1/2\ Day in Hong Kong. Travel to Guangzhou (Optional). April 28, Friday.......................... 1 Day in Guangzhou (Optional). April 29, Saturday........................ Delegates depart. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Participation Requirements All parties interested in participating in the trade mission to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou (Optional) must complete and submit an application package for consideration by the Department of Commerce. All applicants, on a staggered basis, will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. U.S. companies or trade associations already doing business in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, as well as U.S. companies/trade associations seeking to enter those markets for the first time may apply. A minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 firms and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool. Fees and Expenses After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Trade Mission will be $3,700 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); \1\ and $4,700 for large firms or trade associations. The cost for the optional stop in Guangzhou for smart transportation and smart building firms is not included and is an additional $750 per SME and $2,300 per large firm and trade association/organization. The fee for each additional firm representative for the mission and optional stop (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. Upon notification of acceptance to participate, those selected have 10 business days to submit payment or after such time the Department of Commerce reserves the right to revoke the acceptance or may offer the participant spot to other qualified applicants. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged for additional cost. The participation fee will cover group transit from hotel to airport/ train station on departure from each destination as well as local group transportation to meeting venues, where applicable. Delegation members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule that became effective May 1, 2008 (See http://www.export.gov/newsletter/march2008/initiatives.html for additional information). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusions The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation and air transportation. Delegate members will, however, be able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain visas are also not included in the mission costs. However, the Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the procedures required to obtain necessary business visas. Trade Mission members participate in the trade mission and undertake mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security situation in a given foreign market at a given time cannot be guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any representations or guarantees as to the safety or security of participants. The U.S. Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts and warnings for U.S. citizens available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. Any question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer of choice. Conditions for Participation An applicant must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the company's products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the Department of Commerce receives an incomplete application, the Department may reject the application, request additional information, or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the applications. Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the U.S., or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content. In the case of a trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that for each company to be represented by the association/organization, the products and/or services the represented company seeks to export are either produced in the U.S. or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least fifty-one percent U.S. content. In addition, each applicant must: Certify that the products and services that it wishes to market through the mission would be in compliance [[Page 80643]] with U.S. export controls and regulations; Certify that it has identified to the Department of Commerce for its evaluation any business pending before the Department that may present the appearance of a conflict of interest; Certify that it has identified any pending litigation (including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that involves the Department of Commerce; and Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates (1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission, and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of foreign officials. In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/organization can make the above certifications. Selection Criteria for Participation Suitability of the company's (or, in the case of a trade association or trade organization, represented companies') products or services to the market. Company's (or, in the case of a trade association or trade organization, represented companies') potential for business in the country and region, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission. Consistency of the applicant's goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission. Balance of company size, sector or subsector, and location may also be considered during the review process. Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not considered during the selection process. Timeline for Recruitment and Applications Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (http://export.gov/trademissions) and other Internet Web sites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than January 31, 2017. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a staggered basis during the recruitment period beginning October 7, 2016. Applications received after January 31, 2017, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion Programs Team Lead, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC, Tel: 202-482-3773, Email: Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov. Frank Spector, Trade Missions Program. [FR Doc. 2016-27556 Filed 11-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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respect to NKK at that time, but rather be liquidated at the all-others rate Administrative Protective Orders
complete the review with respect to effective during the period of review if This notice also serves as a reminder
NKK and issue appropriate instructions there is no rate for the intermediate to parties subject to administrative
to U.S. Customs and Border Protection company(ies) involved in the protective order (APO) of their
(CBP) based on the final results. transaction.5 responsibility concerning the
After issuing the Preliminary Results, destruction of proprietary information
the Department received no comments Cash Deposit Requirements
disclosed under APO in accordance
from interested parties, and has not with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
received any information that would The following deposit requirements
will be effective upon publication of the written notification of the return or
cause it to alter its preliminary destruction of APO materials or
determination. Therefore, for these final notice of final results of administrative
review for all shipments of certain small conversion to judicial protective order is
results, the Department continues to hereby requested. Failure to comply
find that NKK did not have any diameter carbon and alloy seamless
standard, line, and pressure pipe (under with the regulations and terms of an
reviewable entries during the POR. APO is a sanctionable violation.
41⁄2 inches) from Japan entered, or
Final Results of Review We are issuing and publishing these
withdrawn from warehouse, for
results in accordance with sections
Because the Department received no consumption on or after the date of 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
comments after the Preliminary Results publication, as provided by section
for consideration for these final results, 751(a)(2) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit Dated: November 9, 2016.
we have made no changes to the rates for the reviewed companies will be Paul Piquado,
Preliminary Results. As a result of this the rates established in the final results Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
review, we determine that dumping of this review; (2) for merchandise Compliance.
margins on certain small diameter exported by manufacturers or exporters [FR Doc. 2016–27520 Filed 11–15–16; 8:45 am]
carbon and alloy seamless standard, not covered in this review but covered BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
line, and pressure pipe (under 41⁄2 in a prior segment of the proceeding, the
inches) from Japan exist for the period cash deposit rate will continue to be the
June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2015, at DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
company-specific rate published for the
the following rates: most recently completed segment of this International Trade Administration
proceeding; (3) if the exporter is not a
Margin
Producer and/or exporter firm covered in this review, a prior Smart Technologies Trade Mission to
(percent)
review, or the less-than-fair-value Taiwan and Hong Kong With an
JFE Steel Corporation ................ 106.07 investigation but the manufacturer is, Optional Stop in Guangzhou (China)
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal the cash deposit rate will be the rate
Corporation ............................. 106.07 established for the most recently April 24–28, 2017.
Nippon Steel Corporation ........... 106.07 AGENCY: International Trade
completed segment of this proceeding
Sumitomo Metals Industries ....... 106.07 Administration, Department of
for the manufacturer of the Commerce.
merchandise; (4) if neither the exporter
Assessment ACTION: Notice.
nor the manufacturer has its own rate,
The Department has determined, and the cash deposit rate will continue to be SUMMARY: The United States Department
CBP shall assess, antidumping duties on 70.43 percent, the all-others rate of Commerce, International Trade
all appropriate entries of subject established in the order.6 These deposit Administration (ITA), is organizing a
merchandise in accordance with the requirements, when imposed, shall Trade Mission to Taiwan and Hong
final results of this review.3 The remain in effect until further notice. Kong, with an optional stop in
Department intends to issue assessment Guangzhou (China), focused on Smart
instructions to CBP 15 days after the Notification to Importers Technologies in the Information and
date of publication of these final results Communication Technology Sector on
of review. We will instruct CBP to apply This notice serves as a final reminder
to importers of their responsibility April 24–28, 2017. The goal of this trade
an ad valorem assessment rate of 106.07 mission is to provide U.S. participants
percent to all entries of subject under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a
certificate regarding the reimbursement with first-hand market information and
merchandise during the POR which one-on-one meetings with technology
were produced and/or exported by of antidumping duties prior to
liquidation of the relevant entries partners in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and
NSSMC, and an ad valorem assessment Guangzhou, including potential agents
rate of 106.07 percent to all entries of during this review period. Failure to
comply with this requirement could and distributors of smart technologies,
subject merchandise during the POR so they can position themselves to enter
which were produced and/or exported result in the Secretary’s presumption
or expand their presence in those
by the companies that were not selected that reimbursement of antidumping markets.
for individual examination: JFE, NSC, duties occurred and the subsequent The mission is intended to help
and SMI.4 Additionally, because the assessment of double antidumping expand U.S. exports to Hong Kong,
Department determined that NKK had duties. Taiwan, and China for U.S. technology
no shipments of subject merchandise providers of smart transportation, smart
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during the POR, any suspended entries 5 See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
building and financial technology
that entered under NKK’s AD case Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 68
(fintech). The mission will introduce
number (i.e., at that exporter’s rate) will FR6 23954 (May 6, 2003). these suppliers to business partners,
See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain
Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless industry representatives, and
3 See 19 CFR 351.212(b). Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Japan; and government officials in Taiwan and
4 See Preliminary Decision Memorandum at Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless
section V.b ‘‘Rate for Non-Examined Companies’’ Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Japan and
Hong Kong, with an optional stop in
(for an explanation of how we preliminarily the Republic of South Africa, 65 FR 39360 (June 26, Guangzhou (for smart transportation
determined the rate for non-selected companies). 2000). and smart building only) to learn about
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with U.S. export controls and The U.S. Department of Commerce will meeting. NMFS will show the
regulations; review applications and inform presentations via webinar and allow
• Certify that it has identified to the applicants of selection decisions on a public comment during identified times
Department of Commerce for its staggered basis during the recruitment on the agenda.
evaluation any business pending before period beginning October 7, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the Department that may present the Applications received after January 31, Peter Cooper or Margo Schulze-Haugen
appearance of a conflict of interest; 2017, will be considered only if space at (301) 427–8503.
• Certify that it has identified any and scheduling constraints permit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
pending litigation (including any FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
administrative proceedings) to which it Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion Conservation and Management Act, 16
is a party that involves the Department Programs Team Lead, U.S. Department U.S.C. 1801 et seq., as amended by the
of Commerce; and of Commerce, Washington, DC, Tel:
• Sign and submit an agreement that Sustainable Fisheries Act, Public Law
202–482–3773, Email: 104–297, provided for the establishment
it and its affiliates (1) have not and will Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov.
not engage in the bribery of foreign of an AP to assist in the collection and
officials in connection with a Frank Spector, evaluation of information relevant to the
company’s/participant’s involvement in Trade Missions Program. development of any FMP or FMP
this mission, and (2) maintain and amendment for Atlantic HMS. NMFS
[FR Doc. 2016–27556 Filed 11–15–16; 8:45 am]
enforce a policy that prohibits the consults with and considers the
BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
bribery of foreign officials. comments and views of AP members
In the case of a trade association/ when preparing and implementing
organization, the applicant must certify DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FMPs or FMP amendments for Atlantic
that each firm or service provider to be tunas, swordfish, billfish, and sharks.
represented by the association/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric The AP has previously consulted with
organization can make the above Administration NMFS on: Amendment 1 to the Billfish
certifications. FMP (April 1999); the HMS FMP (April
RIN 0648–XF004 1999); Amendment 1 to the HMS FMP
Selection Criteria for Participation (December 2003); the Consolidated HMS
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
• Suitability of the company’s (or, in Meeting of the Atlantic Highly
FMP (October 2006); and Amendments
the case of a trade association or trade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to
Migratory Species Advisory Panel
organization, represented companies’) the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP (April
products or services to the market. AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries and October 2008, February and
• Company’s (or, in the case of a trade Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and September 2009, May and September
association or trade organization, Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2010, April and September 2011, March
represented companies’) potential for Commerce. and September 2012, January and
business in the country and region, ACTION: Notice of public meeting and September 2013, April and September
including likelihood of exports resulting webinar/conference call. 2014, March and September 2015,
from the mission. March and September 2016), among
• Consistency of the applicant’s goals SUMMARY: NMFS will hold a 2-day other things.
and objectives with the stated scope of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species The intent of this meeting is for
the mission. Balance of company size, (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in NMFS to consult with the AP on the
sector or subsector, and location may December 2016. The intent of the proposed management measures
also be considered during the review meeting is to consider options for the contained in Draft Amendment 5b to the
process. conservation and management of 2006 Consolidated Atlantic HMS FMP,
Referrals from political organizations Atlantic HMS, specifically Amendment which proposes a range of management
and any documents containing 5b to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic measures to prevent overfishing and
references to partisan political activities HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP). rebuild dusky sharks. These measures
(including political contributions) will The meeting is open to the public. are based on a recent stock assessment
be removed from an applicant’s DATES: The AP meeting and webinar that determined dusky sharks—a
submission and not considered during will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. prohibited species since 2000—are
the selection process. on Thursday, December 1, 2016, and overfished and still experiencing
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, overfishing. Draft Amendment 5b could
Timeline for Recruitment and December 2, 2016. affect any commercial fishermen with
Applications
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at HMS permits, any recreational
Mission recruitment will be the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 8120 fishermen who catch sharks of any
conducted in an open and public Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD species, and any dealers who buy or sell
manner, including publication in the 20814. The meeting presentations will sharks or shark products.
Federal Register, posting on the also be available via WebEx webinar/ Additional information on the
Commerce Department trade mission conference call. meeting and a copy of the draft agenda
calendar (http://export.gov/ The meeting on Thursday, December will be posted prior to the meeting at:
trademissions) and other Internet Web 1, and Friday, December 2, 2016, will
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/
sites, press releases to general and trade also be accessible via conference call advisory_panels/hms_ap/meetings/ap_
media, direct mail, notices by industry and webinar. Conference call and meetings.html.
trade associations and other multiplier webinar access information are available
groups, and publicity at industry Special Accommodations
at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/
meetings, symposia, conferences, and advisory_panels/hms_ap/meetings/dec- This meeting is physically accessible
trade shows. Recruitment for the 2016/ap-meeting.html. to people with disabilities. Requests for
mission will begin immediately and Participants are strongly encouraged sign language interpretation or other
conclude no later than January 31, 2017. to log/dial in 15 minutes prior to the auxiliary aids should be directed to
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 80641 |
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